Chain Reaction - 19th February 2024
A Coast-to-Coast Recap and What's Next
A Thriving Week Across Perth and Adelaide
Last week was bustling with activities for the Australian DeFi community, with not one but two standout events in Perth and Adelaide. The Perth and Adelaide meetups were a showcase of the vibrant engagement and insightful discussions that are hallmarks of our community. For a closer look at these events, check out the highlights on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AusDeFi/status/1758237977074094518
Snapshots from Adelaide: A Glimpse into TCG's Meetup
Jace from TCG offered us more than just a peek into the Adelaide meetup with some captivating shots. Dive into the moments captured:
https://twitter.com/OfficialTCGCoin/status/1758304500790800453
Perth in Focus: More Captivating Moments
Ronan's perspective from Perth brings another dimension to our understanding of the community's dynamism. See what Ronan posted
https://twitter.com/hbarRo7/status/1758134929555369990
and additional Perth highlights (also from Ronan)
https://twitter.com/hbarRo7/status/1758143739338616885
Upcoming Event Alert: SE QLD Meetup on the Sunshine Coast
The SE QLD community is gearing up for an exciting meetup on the 22nd at Meta Collect, Sunshine Coast. Don't miss out on this opportunity; details and registration available at: https://www.meetup.com/aus-defi-association-brisbane/events/298952392/.
Policy in the Making: Blockchain Australia Policy Forum
Next week marks the Blockchain Australia Policy Forum, a significant event powered by our partnership with NotCentralised. Expect an AI-enhanced experience contributing valuable insights to government reports. Learn more: https://blockchainaustralia.org/blockchain-australia-policy-forum/.
AI Meets DeFi: Innovations for Our Meetups
Discover how AI is revolutionizing our meetups through Mark's insightful post on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CaptDeFi/status/1758240973757505749
Community Highlights: From ETH Sydney to Binance in Brisbane
ETH Sydney's recent gathering showcased engaging presentations worth noting:
https://twitter.com/CaptDeFi/status/1757379533446259169
Meanwhile, Binance and the All Things Blockchain community in Brisbane shared an enriching experience, with images available here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-haslop-tcd_had-a-wonderful-time-last-week-at-my-first-ugcPost-7162661978858008576-L2gD.
Policy Week with Blockchain APAC
Blockchain APAC's upcoming Policy Week in March promises to be an engaging platform for discussion and policy formation. Get involved here:
https://www.policyweek.com.au/
Unlocking Insights: Eigenlayers and Analyst Perspectives
Tommy from Caleb and Brown delves into the rise of Ethereum https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7111847795988336640/
Also, don't miss out on Jamie Coutts' invaluable insights into the crypto market: https://twitter.com/Jamie1Coutts/status/1758346529184862568
Spotlight Project: A Highlight from Boot
Wrapping up with a spotlight on an intriguing project highlighted by Boot, offering fresh perspectives and potential:
https://twitter.com/lowercaseboot/status/1757705194060591277?t=PQUrA4JVKtiw7j1B-PdBlA&s=19
Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to connect, learn, and contribute to the vibrant landscape of blockchain and DeFi in Australia. Your participation and insights are what make our community thrive!
See you next week!
Mark Monfort - Editor (Australian DeFi Association / NotCentralised)
About Aus DeFi Association
The Australian DeFi Association (Aus DeFi) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to increasing education and awareness of blockchain technology, specifically decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3-based projects. Their goal is to empower the Australian community with the knowledge and tools to participate in the decentralized economy, and to promote the adoption and growth of blockchain technology in Australia. They strive to provide a more grassroots approach to promoting blockchain technology compared to other industry-focused organizations in Australia, and to provide a platform for community members to learn about and engage with this emerging technology.
You can watch our recorded meetups and interviews here on YouTube:Â https://www.youtube.com/@ausdefiassociation3956/videos
Sponsors
This newsletter is brought to you by our sponsors at NotCentralised who use their AI tool, SIKE, to bring together the highlights each week. For more on SIKE and the world of business-friendly AI, see here.
We also thank all of our sponsors who help us run and organise and keep this association going. We could not do it without them so check out their details here