As we celebrate Women's History Month, we extend heartfelt gratitude to the trailblazing women in web3 — founders, builders, & jefas shaping our future.
At Web3 Familia, our commitment to elevating women's contributions across the board is personal to me. My journey from an outsider & degen trader in 2020 to an integral part of this community exemplifies our mission. Since November 2022, I've had the privilege of launching and nurturing the Web3 Familia newsletter, providing monthly event recaps, celebrating community achievements, and spotlighting incredible founders and projects. My goal was always to highlight the amazing work within our community, distribute resources, and further web3 education. Through this journey, I've gained invaluable insights and grown alongside this wonderful community. And now, with a mix of gratitude and thoughtful consideration, I announce that I'll be stepping back from my role.
As I write my final newsletter in preparation for my law school graduation and the New York bar exam (eeeek!), I owe immense thanks to my supportive colleagues for opening doors I never imagined possible, and a massive thank you to this amazing community. I'm excited to pass the baton to OlaOlaPaola, whose creativity and passion will elevate our community even further!
Thank you for your support, inspiration, and shared vision. Continue to inspire and drive change in web3. Please keep sharing your wins, memes, and projects with us.
Women in Crypto: A Glimpse into Latin America
In celebration of Women's History Month, let's explore current trends of women in crypto in Latin America. Although the journey has begun, female participation in the crypto sector remains modest. Insights from Bitso highlight a slight yet promising increase in women's engagement in crypto trading, with a 2% uptick in the latter half of 2023.
Women make up 27% of the crypto-user base in Latin America, showcasing significant progress in Brazil and Colombia. Traditionally known for low female involvement in tech and finance, these countries are now moving toward a more balanced 70/30 male-to-female ratio, challenging long-standing norms.
Despite progress, the journey toward gender equality in Latin America's crypto sector faces obstacles. Limited mentorship, access restrictions, and deep-rooted cultural and socioeconomic barriers still hinder full female participation, underscoring the need for targeted solutions and community support.
While Women's History Month offers a moment to reflect on progress, it also underscores the work ahead. Achieving a truly equitable landscape requires sustained effort, collaboration, and commitment to dismantle barriers.
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🙏🏽 Gracias HER DAO LATAM
Our friend & community partner, HERDAO LATAM, is sunsetting their project. Their dedication and collaboration have been invaluable to us. We are grateful for the journey we've shared. ❤️
Written by: OlaOlaPaola
Desde Web 3 Familia queremos expresar nuestra admiración por el esfuerzo y la dedicación que HER DAO LATAM ha demostrado durante estos casi dos años. Han sido un verdadero ejemplo de compromiso en la misión de tener a más mujeres brillando en blockchain.
Durante este tiempo, hemos sido testigos de su valioso aporte para fortalecer y hacer crecer la comunidad de mujeres latinas en web 3. Hemos disfrutado de colaboraciones significativas que han generado oportunidades reales y conexiones significativas entre las mujeres que construyen en este espacio.
Entendemos que este cierre marca el fin de una etapa para HER DAO LATAM, pero también reconocemos que representa el comienzo de nuevas oportunidades y desafíos para todas las integrantes de la comunidad. Su compromiso con la inclusión de más mujeres ha dejado una marca imborrable en el camino hacia un ecosistema más diverso.
Nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por su labor, su entusiasmo y su inspiración. ¡Han sido un verdadero motor de cambio y progreso en Web 3! Deseamos muchos éxitos en su nuevo rumbo.
Con gratitud y admiración,
- Web 3 Familia
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🏔️ Recap: Web3 Familia📍 ETHDenver UX Con
We had a great time at ETHDenver, our 3rd ETHDenver activation and 1st of many Web3 Familia UX Con. Our goal was to talk about how to improve the user experience across all verticals in web3 as well as bring the community together to explore collaboration opportunities not only in the US & LATAM but around the world. We had an amazing lineup of speakers and looked forward to seeing everyone there!
Session #1 - Founder Panel on the Future of Finance: July Grullon - Co-Founder and CEO of NettyWorth; Lalocripto - Co-Founder of Bando
Session #2 - Technical Founder Panel on ZK and Digital Asset Custody: Doris Hernandez - Co-Founder and CEO of Security Labs; Jose Betancourt - Founder and CEO of Virtual Labs
🙏🏽 A heartfelt thank you to our partners Rayo Capital, Virtual Labs, & Security Labs for their invaluable support. We're also immensely grateful to our community partners for their collaboration and commitment to our community: Espacio Cripto, Angelhack, & Cryptoconexion.
🇭🇳 Recap: Web3 Familia📍ETHLatam UX Con
¡Nuestra aventura con la UXCon sigue su curso alrededor del mundo! En esta ocasión, nuestra segunda edición aterrizó en Honduras "Web3 Familia UX Con - Edición ETHLATAM", el evento que fue la antesala de @ethlatam.
Durante dos días, nos sumergimos en talleres, encuentros y paneles, reuniendo a nuestra vibrante comunidad de builders, desarrolladores y fundadores. Contamos con ponentes de diversas partes del mundo, todos unidos por un mismo propósito: impulsar la comunidad web 3 en LATAM y tejer estrategias para mejorar la experiencia de usuario, allanando el camino hacia una mayor escalabilidad y adopción de blockchain. ¡Fue una experiencia épica que nos dejó ansiosos por lo que vendrá a continuación!
Y ahora, ¡te necesitamos más que nunca! En colaboración con nuestro partner Aptos, una de las Layer 1 más destacadas a nivel global, buscamos abrir oportunidades educativas y recursos para los builders latinoamericanos. Por eso, les pedimos que nos ayuden llenando una breve esta breve encuesta de 6 preguntas para comprender mejor las necesidades del ecosistema web3 en Latinoamérica y así así llevarlo al siguiente nivel. ¡Mil gracias, familia!
Thank you to our partners: @Aptos, @RayoCapital, & @securitylabsxyz
We're also immensely grateful to our community partners: @cryptoconexion, @EspacioCripto, & @AngelHack
🇭🇰 Upcoming: Web3 Familia 📍 Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024
Familia! This April, we're excited to be landing at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024, where we're offering an Exclusive Ticket Discount.
Web3Festival, a leading global Web3 event co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, will return from April 6-9 at Hall 3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Spanning four days and covering 9000 sqm, the event will feature insightful presentations across four stages.
As the official community partner of the HK Web3 Festival 2024, we're delighted to offer you a 12% discount on event tickets.
Promo code: WEB3FAMILIA : http://lu.ma/hkweb3festival2024
🇲🇽 Upcoming: Web3 Familia 📍HackMexico
La Familia se unió a la Global Hackathon Series como Community Partner en #HackMexico! 🇲🇽
Este hackatón de 24 horas reunirá a desarrolladores, diseñadores y emprendedores para colaborar en ideas que aborden algunos de los desafíos sociales y ambientales más apremiantes de nuestro tiempo.
🤝 La Familia está orgullosa de ser partners de la comunidad de HackMexico: @AngelHack
Registrate aquí en hackmexico con nuestro código para obtener una entrada de cortesía. (Avaluada en $15)
✅ Opportunities & Events
Jobs & opportunities shared directly from our network:
Jobs & Opportunities:
Lemon Cash, Various opened roles
Galaxy Ventures, Ventures Investor
Alliance: Management Company Accountant / Controller; Fund Controller
Crossmint, Various opened roles
Privy, Security Engineer
Espacio Cripto, Cripto Researcher
EthGlobal, Content Manager
For Founders:
Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX), deadline March 29th
Grants:
Web3 Citizen, Grants Pathfinder
Events
Zona Tres Labs, Internet Computer
📚 On Our Reading List
Articles hand-picked by the Web3 familia core team & currently on our reading list.
Article: Unicorns of Unicorns: A look at the 38 Black and Latino Founded Unicorns
Article: 500 Global invertirá 300,000 dólares en startups de etapa temprana de Latinoamérica
Article: Culture as Capital: What Peso Pluma Can Teach Us About The Latino Investable Opportunity
Article: a16z’s Chris Dixon thinks it’s time to focus on blockchains’ use cases, not speculation
Article: YC, Requests for Startups
Article: Art Basel Miami 2023: Sustainability, Impact, Web3 Innovations, and the Fusion of Art with Purpose (peep the Web3 Familia shoutout 👀)
Post: the 4 Main Founder Mental Barriers
Twitter thread: Tips for Engaging Investors and Pitching Effectively
🗂️ Resources
Creator Community: Web3 analytics & insights for the Creator Economy
Grants Database: Directorio Grants y Bounties by CryptoConexion.
Newsletter:
MŌS Weekly Brief — tech-infused fashion insights, and personalized style guides.
El Mundo de Amela — comunidad de mujeres emprendedoras en tech de Latam.
Use Case Database: Crypto database featuring numerous unique use cases across many verticals by TheValue Prop.
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