Ethereum Foundation Launches Quadratic Funding for SEA Communities

The
Ethereum
Foundation
has
announced
the
launch
of
a
quadratic
funding
round
aimed
at
supporting
communities
in
Southeast
Asia
(SEA),
according
to
the
Ethereum
Foundation
Blog.
This
move
is
part
of
the
organization’s
ongoing
efforts
to
foster
grassroots
development
and
community
engagement
within
the
region.

A
Special
Initiative
for
SEA
Communities

The
quadratic
funding
round
is
being
organized
in
collaboration
with
clr.fund,
a
platform
dedicated
to
promoting
community-driven
fundraising.
The
Ethereum
Foundation
has
committed
$30,000
to
the
matching
pool,
which
will
be
used
to
amplify
contributions
from
community
members.
This
funding
method
prioritizes
the
preferences
of
the
community,
ensuring
that
funds
are
distributed
according
to
the
collective
choices
of
participants.

Southeast
Asian
Ethereum
communities
are
encouraged
to
participate
and
donate,
with
the
matching
pool
designed
to
significantly
enhance
individual
contributions.
For
those
unfamiliar
with
quadratic
funding,
a
detailed
explanation
is
available

here.

The
Road
to
Devcon
Southeast
Asia

Earlier
this
year,
the
Ethereum
Foundation
team
embarked
on
a
tour
across
Southeast
Asia,
visiting
cities
such
as
Hanoi,
Bangkok,
Chiang
Mai,
Kuala
Lumpur,
Phnom
Penh,
Jakarta,
Manila,
and
Singapore.
These
visits
included
community
meetups
where
local
Ethereum
enthusiasts
and
developers
gathered
to
share
ideas
and
celebrate
achievements.

The
tour
highlighted
the
growing
interest
in
open-source
technologies
among
young
students
and
the
collaborative
efforts
of
community
leaders
to
advance
Ethereum
development.
The
enthusiasm
and
vibrant
energy
at
these
meetups
underscored
the
region’s
potential
as
a
hub
for
blockchain
innovation.

What
is
the
Road
to
Devcon?

The
Road
to
Devcon
(RTD)
is
a
series
of
events
and
initiatives
driven
by
local
communities
in
SEA.
These
activities
are
designed
to
support
grassroots
movements
and
foster
the
emergence
of
new
community
leaders.
The
RTD
events
serve
as
a
testament
to
the
Ethereum
Foundation’s
commitment
to
nurturing
local
talents
and
ideas.

Individuals
interested
in
joining
these
events
can
find
more
information
on
the

RTD
calendar.
Additionally,
those
wishing
to
contribute
to
the
Road
to
Devcon
can
explore
the

RTD
grants
program.

Get
Involved
in
Devcon

The
Ethereum
Foundation
encourages
community
involvement
through
various
initiatives
leading
up
to
Devcon.
These
include
the
Devcon
Farcaster
Frames,
where
participants
can
create
frames
to
win
Devcon
tickets,
and
the
Devcon
SEA
Supporters
Program,
which
supports
Ethereum
public
goods
and
key
projects.
Interested
individuals
can
get
involved
by
suggesting
ideas
to
improve
Devcon
or
joining
the
Supporters
Program.

To
stay
updated
on
ticket
sales
and
speaker
applications,
community
members
can
subscribe
to
the
newsletter
or
follow
Devcon
on
various
social
media
platforms,
including
X/Twitter,
Lens,
Farcaster,
Instagram,
and
Facebook.

The
Ethereum
Foundation
remains
committed
to
building
a
vibrant
and
inclusive
community,
and
the
launch
of
the
quadratic
funding
round
for
SEA
is
a
significant
step
in
this
direction.

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