Chain Reaction - 5th February 2024
A Month of Meetups and Insights Galore!
Hello, DeFi enthusiasts and blockchain believers! As we kick off the year with our first online meetup filled with captivating stories and insights about DeFi on Bitcoin and more, we're thrilled to share that this February will be our busiest month yet. With meetups spanning across the country, there's no shortage of opportunities to engage, learn, and network within the Australian DeFi community.
Here's our meetup from last week
Also our first podcast back at Bar Lulu - CryptoLulu with Nick Bishop CFA and 📈 Mark Monfort
Don't Miss Out on Our February Meetups!
Melbourne, Here We Come! Join us on February 7th for an exciting meetup in Melbourne. Sign up and secure your spot here.
Perth's Turn to Shine! We're heading to Perth on February 15th. Don't miss out; get more details here.
Sunny Days at Sunshine Coast! Catch us on February 22nd at the Sunshine Coast. RSVP for the event here.
Sydney - The Grand Finale! We're wrapping up the month in Sydney on February 28th. Join us by registering here.
Community Highlights & Insights
Oshi Gallery in the Spotlight: Great to see the folks at Oshi Gallery making waves. Check out their latest here.
Solana Community Gatherings: The Solana community has been bustling with activity. Catch up on the latest gatherings here and here.
BlockchainAPAC's Global Impact: Our friends at BlockchainAPAC are making an impact overseas. Dive into their latest activities on LinkedIn.
Must-Listen Podcasts & Engaging Reads
Innovative Conversations: Don't miss the enlightening podcast between Balaji Srinivasan and Chris Dixon on "Read Write Own" available here, and another intriguing discussion on the Solana phone here.
Blockchain Meets AI: Learn how EQTY Lab is merging AI with blockchain technology through their latest initiative, detailed here.
Engaging Conversations: Tune into a fascinating podcast with Lisa Wade of Digital X and Cloudwall here, and catch up with the Crypto Curious team for 2024 insights here.
Bankless Insights: Get the lowdown on points with Bankless in their latest discussion here.
Chris Dixon in the Financial Times: Don't miss Chris Dixon's insights in the Financial Times discussing his latest book, "Read, Write, Own," available here.
Wrap-Up
As we forge ahead into 2024, the Australian DeFi Association remains committed to enriching our community with knowledge, connections, and opportunities. February is just the beginning of what promises to be an exhilarating year. Stay tuned for more updates, meetups, and breakthroughs as we continue to explore the vast potentials of DeFi and blockchain technology together.
Let's make 2024 a year of innovation, collaboration, and growth. See you at the meetups!
Mark Monfort, Chain Reaction 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
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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