Announcing the Path to Defcon Grants | Ethereum Foundation Blog

Devcon 7 is scheduled for 2024And while the final location is still to be announced, we can say one thing for sure: defcon Coming to Southeast Asia! 🌏

We can’t wait for our journey to Devcon 7 in Southeast Asia to begin and we’re excited to see that the Ethereum communities in SEA have been more active since we announced Devcon 7. It’s great to see communities from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam get involved.

Today, we are launching Grant Road to Defcon (RTD) Tour To support the emergence of new Ethereum events, grassroots communities, and educational initiatives across the diverse region.

If you are based in Southeast Asia, enjoy growing communities, developing educational activities, and empowering your region with the opportunities offered by Ethereum, we encourage you to apply for support along the way to Devcon.

The deadline for submitting applications is 31.10.2023, 23:59 UTC.

Communities build the way 🏗

The road to Devcon is not just a metaphorical path, but a series of connections and stops that bring people together and connect Ethereum to communities in certain regions of the world. During the last RTD, The road to Bogota It was paved by the inspiring efforts of the Latin American community that came together to organize various events across the region. These efforts culminated in ETH Latama one-day conference in the local language, and Shiva buscolored stage in Defcon VI.

Along the way, we’ve discovered new leaders and North Stars of the community – each contributing to the growth and resilience of the Ethereum ecosystem. It is these individuals who enrich the Ethereum community with their energy and culture.

we think that Road to Devcon Grants The initiative can increase accessibility and opportunities for people to learn, participate and contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem. Through the RTD grants, we aim to create the conditions that allow the Ethereum community to thrive and expand throughout the SEA region.

RTD Scholarships: Your chance to shape the journey 👷

way to Defcon 7 It is an adventure waiting to unfold. It takes builders aligned with Ethereum values, community managers, and communicators to make this journey possible. Whether you want:

• organizing community meetings,
• creation of university clubs,
• holding workshops,
• create popular communities,
• or launch local educational initiatives,

the Road to Devcon Grants The tour aims to provide support for those who are ready to build. If you are driven by a creative, community-oriented spirit, we are here to support your endeavours!

To know more about eligibility criteria, application process and other details, please Visit the link here.

See you on the road to Devcon!

– Defcon Team 🦄