Proposal
Introduction
Venezuela is a country with a remarkable adoption of the crypto ecosystem. Due to the nation’s economic challenges, the people have turned to cryptocurrencies to preserve the value of their money.
Therefore, with @Juminstock, we propose to host a vibrant and engaging meetup in Maracay on June 7th, where we will introduce attendees to Astar Network and its unique advantages, encouraging them to start using our innovative products and services.
This activity is a continuation of the meetups already held in Caracas and Valencia in May, where we had a first approach with the Venezuelan community and the Astar Network in Venezuela. Now we will be coming to the city of Maracay, another of the most important cities in the country.
Activities
Most attendees will be users familiar with managing crypto assets and wallets, primarily focused on cryptocurrency exchange rather than development. Thus, we will tailor our activities to educate them on the practical tools Astar offers. The activities planned are:
1. Opening Astar Wallets: Guiding participants through the creation and setup of their Astar wallets to seamlessly interact with our network.
2. Token Earning Dynamics: Engaging activities where attendees can earn ASTR tokens, making learning fun and rewarding.
3. Insightful Talks: In-depth discussions covering:
- What is Astar Network?
- How does Astar Network work?
- What is dApp Staking?
- How has dApp Staking V3 improved the system?
- The Yoki Origins Campaign
- Astar Network’s multiple networks
- How to become an active user of Astar Network
4. Networking: Providing a space for attendees to interact with each other and the organizers, fostering the exchange of ideas and experiences.
5. Event Closing: Wrapping up with final remarks and expressing our gratitude to the participants.
Event Objectives
Our primary aim is to attract active users to our network, utilizing Astar’s tools and adding value to the ASTR token.
Each meetup will consist of 1.5 to 2 hours of engaging content, explaining everything about Astar in a simple and understandable manner. We anticipate an attendance of approximately 30 to 35 people. Snacks, stickers, merch and an interactive dynamic to start using the ASTR token will be provided.
The key objective is to deliver content in a clear and relatable way, creating strong connections with new users in our network, we also seek with this space to provide a first practical approach to Astar Network, where users can download their wallet and learn how to use the network directly with us.
Our Motivation and Rationale
Venezuela is a top-five country in cryptocurrency usage, reflecting significant and growing adoption. Our goal is to further boost this adoption by educating citizens about Astar and its products. This will enable Astar to expand throughout Venezuela, while new users engage with our token and participate in events like the Yoki Origins campaign.
Value to Astar
Astar will be among the pioneering protocols to host events in Venezuela, gaining early adoption. These meetups will educate users on crypto asset management, enhancing brand recognition. Additionally, we will conduct an interactive dynamic during the meetups, encouraging attendees to use the ASTR token. More Astar adoption, more Astar usage, more Astar expansion.
Budget
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Total Amount in Dollars: 1003 USD
Total Amount in ASTR: 10903.7 (According to EMA7)
Date proposed for the meetup: June 20
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