{"id":17381,"date":"2026-02-18T05:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/devconnect-argentina-recap-ethereum-foundation-blog\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T05:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:38:34","slug":"devconnect-argentina-recap-ethereum-foundation-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/devconnect-argentina-recap-ethereum-foundation-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Devconnect Argentina Recap | Ethereum Foundation Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/devconnect.org\/\">Devconnect Buenos Aires<\/a> wrapped up as the largest Ethereum Foundation event yet, bringing together a global mix of developers, founders, creators, and curious newcomers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"key-numbers-from-the-week\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"key numbers from the week permalink\" href=\"#key-numbers-from-the-week\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><strong>Key numbers from the week<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>14,000+<\/strong> attendees<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">from <strong>130+ countries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>45%<\/strong> from Argentina<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>53%<\/strong> first-time EF event attendees<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>1,000+ visas<\/strong> issued in collaboration with Argentina\u2019s Direcci\u00f3n Nacional de Migraciones<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>80+<\/strong> application exhibitors<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>40+<\/strong> deep-dive events<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>15<\/strong> Community Hubs<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>200<\/strong> volunteers<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>500+<\/strong> community-run side events across the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Find the Devconnect <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1thiBFwgz2mXns9hHgBOC3xOAIkadPyRkhttps:\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1thiBFwgz2mXns9hHgBOC3xOAIkadPyRk\">photo gallery here.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\ud83d\udccb <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScBGSjp7OkkWlv8FWQZu5rAaJ3ABfydjs8qc5Fn_UNgGUdqaw\/viewform\">Share your feedback with us<\/a> and fill out the survey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"ABB2B4FcsF0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Devconnect Argentina 2025 Recap \u2014 The First Ethereum World\u2019s Fair\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ABB2B4FcsF0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"-a-worlds-fair-for-ethereum-with-la-rural-as-the-schellingpoint\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" a worlds fair for ethereum with la rural as the schellingpoint permalink\" href=\"#-a-worlds-fair-for-ethereum-with-la-rural-as-the-schellingpoint\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83c\udfa1 A World\u2019s Fair for Ethereum with La Rural as the Schellingpoint<\/h2>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">For the first time, Devconnect introduced a World\u2019s Fair-style experience, anchored entirely within La Rural, one of Buenos Aires\u2019 most iconic venues, where everything was brought together into a single, immersive environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Inside La Rural, attendees could explore:<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>8 themed districts:<\/strong> DeFi, Privacy, L2s, Decentralized Social, Hardware &amp; Wallets, AI, Gaming, and Art<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>80+<\/strong> exhibiting teams showing real, working Ethereum applications<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>15<\/strong> Community Hubs organized by ecosystem groups<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>40<\/strong> events run by independent teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Discussion corners, coworking zones, and bookable meeting rooms<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Onboarding stations for newcomers<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Food trucks accepting crypto payments<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Live music, a cinema, and a soccer pitch with tournaments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">It turned Ethereum into something you could walk through. People tested applications, played onchain games, tried new wallets, paid with crypto for food and drinks, explored AI workflows, and met the teams building on Ethereum today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/notes.ethereum.org\/_uploads\/rkhrxOyz-g.jpg\" class=\"chakra-image css-hw6q2r\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"-the-devconnect-app-the-guide-to-the-worlds-fair\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" the devconnect app the guide to the worlds fair permalink\" href=\"#-the-devconnect-app-the-guide-to-the-worlds-fair\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83d\udcf2 The Devconnect App: the guide to the World\u2019s Fair<\/h2>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The entire experience was supported by the Devconnect App, which helped attendees navigate the massive venue, view programming, build personal schedules, pay with crypto via the integrated wallet or add their own, complete quests, discover new applications, and collect POAPs on the way. We collaborated with multiple web3 projects integrated into the app: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.getpara.com\/devconnect-case-study\/\">Para<\/a>, SimpleFi, POAP, WalletConnect, Base, Zapper, Zupass, AT Protocol, Peanut, and ENS.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"app-stats\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"app stats permalink\" href=\"#app-stats\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><strong>App stats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>9,000+<\/strong> logged-in users<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>16,000<\/strong> POAPs minted<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>14,000<\/strong> World\u2019s Fair quests completed<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/aninternetter\/status\/1993349829888540978?s=12&amp;t=a9aNeOhFHC0IBbh0YDUN5A\">Crypto payment activity<\/a> through SimpleFi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/notes.ethereum.org\/_uploads\/Skucx_1f-x.jpg\" class=\"chakra-image css-hw6q2r\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"-ecosystem-announcements-and-talk-highlights\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" ecosystem announcements and talk highlights permalink\" href=\"#-ecosystem-announcements-and-talk-highlights\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83d\udce3 Ecosystem announcements and talk highlights<\/h2>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Devconnect featured major updates from across the ecosystem, with many teams choosing this time of the year as the place to announce new initiatives.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"key-announcements\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"key announcements permalink\" href=\"#key-announcements\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><strong>Key announcements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\">Yoav Weiss (EF Account Abstraction) introduced the <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/trustlessconf\/status\/1991532812638560381?s=20\">Ethereum Interop Layer (EIL)<\/a><\/strong>, designed to make Ethereum feel like one chain again without compromising decentralization.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Vitalik and EF teams announced <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ncsgy\/status\/1976200237929881848?s=20\">Kohaku<\/a><\/strong>, the new security- and privacy-focused wallet stack.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Aave launched the new <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/aave\/status\/1990421343175672159?s=20\"><strong>Aave App<\/strong><\/a>, a refreshed and unified interface for the protocol.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Gnosis announced the new <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gnosis_\/status\/1990402307771773142?s=20\"><strong>Gnosis App<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sserrano44\/status\/1984018540488188026?s=20\"><strong>wARS<\/strong><\/a>, a new Argentine peso\u2013pegged stablecoin, launched on Ethereum, Base, and World Chain.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/1inch\/status\/1990389518797557845?s=20\"><strong>1inch Aqua<\/strong><\/a> launched, introducing a product to defragment liquidity for market makers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/devcon.org\/en\/\"><strong>Devcon 8<\/strong><\/a> location announced: <strong>Mumbai, India<\/strong>, Q4 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">And many more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"notable-speakers-and-talks-to-rewatch\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"notable speakers and talks to rewatch permalink\" href=\"#notable-speakers-and-talks-to-rewatch\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><strong>Notable speakers and talks to (re)watch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">And many more across the Community Hubs, the 40 events inside La Rural, and multiple side events. \ud83d\udc49 Check back regularly on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@EthereumFoundation\">Ethereum Foundation YouTube<\/a> account for additional talk recordings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/notes.ethereum.org\/_uploads\/SyF6f_JMZl.jpg\" class=\"chakra-image css-hw6q2r\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"-local-energy-and-impact\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" local energy and impact permalink\" href=\"#-local-energy-and-impact\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 Local energy and impact<\/h2>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Many visitors fell in love with Buenos Aires, with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nefetesudaca\/status\/1857739566838399237?s=20\">spring<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/dbasch\/status\/1989780230605869197?s=20\">vibe<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SantiDiPaolo\/status\/1989478305964462166?s=20\">lively streets<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BramasPaul\/status\/1993722459561038249?s=20\">mate culture<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/0xcyp\/status\/1991255413484925393?s=20\">asados<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/maggielove_\/status\/1989374695163179329?s=20\">steak<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/silkarg\/status\/1989784149100466258?s=20\">ice cream<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/crecimientoar\/status\/1990200928968839371?s=20\">football energy<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HooCrypto\/status\/1989019950258745511?s=20\">street<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/acidlazzer\/status\/1989341217491157221?s=20\">art<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrustlessState\/status\/1995462460585697443?s=20\">surrounding nature<\/a>. Some even stayed well <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AriEiberman\/status\/1992945656944828667?s=20\">beyond Devconnect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Buenos Aires was the perfect location for the first Ethereum World\u2019s Fair, with Argentina being one of the most active crypto markets in the world, with about 20% owning crypto, using it for savings, hedging against inflation, access to lending, and stability. Across the city, many vendors accept crypto for payments, and this familiarity made Devconnect feel at the right place at the right time.<br \/>\nDevconnect itself was also shaped by the contributions of the local and regional Ethereum communities:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"\ufe0f-ethcon-buenos-aires\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\"\ufe0f ethcon buenos aires permalink\" href=\"#\ufe0f-ethcon-buenos-aires\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\u2600\ufe0f ETHCon Buenos Aires<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">ETHCon was one of the major Devconnect events and was organized by the local communities SEED Latam, Crecimiento, Ethereum Argentina, ETH Kipu, Mujeres en Cripto, and multiple regional partners.<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>4,000+<\/strong> attendees<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>60+<\/strong> speakers, including Vitalik, Santiago Palladino, city and Ministry of Education representatives, and leading companies like Mercado Libre, YPF, and Fiserv<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Talks and panels exploring Ethereum\u2019s impact across finance, gaming, AI, art, education, and public infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"-destino-devconnect\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" destino devconnect permalink\" href=\"#-destino-devconnect\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83e\udd99 Destino Devconnect<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Beginning in April 2025, we supported local initiatives through Destino Devconnect, a grants round designed to accelerate regional adoption ahead of Devconnect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><strong>Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>100+<\/strong> supported events<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>14<\/strong> participating countries across LATAM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading group css-xuzltg\" id=\"-universities-and-students\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" universities and students permalink\" href=\"#-universities-and-students\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83c\udf93 Universities and students<\/h3>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Devconnect included one of the largest student and academic components in EF event history.<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>3,000+<\/strong> local school students attended via a partnership with the Ministry of Education<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>45+<\/strong> universities were involved<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>8<\/strong> university-led sessions happened throughout the week at La Rural<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/notes.ethereum.org\/_uploads\/B19wLdkG-l.jpg\" class=\"chakra-image css-hw6q2r\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Devconnect is built on community contributions:<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1ars4k6\">\n<li class=\"css-0\"><strong>200 volunteers<\/strong> helped make the entire week possible, coming from 40 countries, with 30% joining us from African regions including Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/devconnect.org\/community-hubs\"><strong>15 Community Hubs<\/strong><\/a> created thematic home bases for different groups<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.devcon.org\/c\/dip-discussion\/6\"><strong>DIP contributors<\/strong><\/a> created a diverse range of activations for the event<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0\">Ecosystem teams hosted <strong>40 events inside La Rural and 500+ side events<\/strong> across Buenos Aires: hackathons, workshops, meetups, hacker houses, parties, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/notes.ethereum.org\/_uploads\/ryz6IdyGZg.jpg\" class=\"chakra-image css-hw6q2r\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"-thank-you-to-our-supporters\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" thank you to our supporters permalink\" href=\"#-thank-you-to-our-supporters\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83d\ude4f Thank you to our Supporters<\/h2>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The Ethereum World\u2019s Fair would not have been possible without the teams who contributed resources, expertise, and support:<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Arbitrum, Base, World, 1inch, Celo, Espresso, Aztec, Gnosis, Aave, Ambire, Bitget, Fx Protocol, Gensyn, RISE, Status, Barter, Cowswap, Eliza, ENS, Kleros, Ledger, Lemon, Nethermind, Obol, Octant, Offramp, Unforgettable, Starkware, Tally, Uphold, Ethereum Follow Protocol, Wonderland, Morpho, Belo, Mimic, DeFi Saver, Exa App, Gitcoin, The Graph, Pond, Ronin\/Axie Infinity, ZYFAI, Oxbow, Beam, Boulder, Burner, chro. ar, Daimo Pay, Dappnode, DiPe, Farcaster, Fileverse, Fluidly, Franklin, Freedom Factory (ethOS), Gainforest, Hats Protocol, Human.tech, IDRISS, Noice, Nouns, Peanut, Pistachio, Precog Market, R3alblocks, Radicle\/DRIP, Railgun, Replicats, Ripio, Rotki, Santiment, Seer, Virtuals, XMTP, ZK Passport, ZKEmail, ZKP2P.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading group css-1kpzc4q\" id=\"-whats-next-devcon-8\" data-group=\"true\"><a class=\"chakra-link css-128fqrf\" aria-label=\" whats next devcon 8 permalink\" href=\"#-whats-next-devcon-8\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"chakra-icon css-173jpr1\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M10.458,18.374,7.721,21.11a2.853,2.853,0,0,1-3.942,0l-.892-.891a2.787,2.787,0,0,1,0-3.941l5.8-5.8a2.789,2.789,0,0,1,3.942,0l.893.892A1,1,0,0,0,14.94,9.952l-.893-.892a4.791,4.791,0,0,0-6.771,0l-5.8,5.8a4.787,4.787,0,0,0,0,6.77l.892.891a4.785,4.785,0,0,0,6.771,0l2.736-2.735a1,1,0,1,0-1.414-1.415Z\"\/><path d=\"M22.526,2.363l-.892-.892a4.8,4.8,0,0,0-6.77,0l-2.905,2.9a1,1,0,0,0,1.414,1.414l2.9-2.9a2.79,2.79,0,0,1,3.941,0l.893.893a2.786,2.786,0,0,1,0,3.942l-5.8,5.8a2.769,2.769,0,0,1-1.971.817h0a2.766,2.766,0,0,1-1.969-.816,1,1,0,1,0-1.415,1.412,4.751,4.751,0,0,0,3.384,1.4h0a4.752,4.752,0,0,0,3.385-1.4l5.8-5.8a4.786,4.786,0,0,0,0-6.771Z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 What\u2019s next: Devcon 8<\/h2>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">With Devconnect Buenos Aires wrapped, the next major community event organized by the Ethereum Foundation is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/devcon.org\/en\/\">Devcon 8<\/a>, taking place in <strong>Mumbai, India<\/strong>, in <strong>Q4 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/paragraph.com\/@efevents\/subscribe\">Subscribe to the newsletter<\/a> and follow us on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EFDevcon\">X<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/efdevcon\">Instagram<\/a>, or <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/farcaster.xyz\/devcon\">Farcaster<\/a> to stay up to date with Devcon news and be the first to know when <strong>early-bird tickets<\/strong> become available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><strong>Want to contribute to Devcon 8 in India?<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you work in events, are part of the local Ethereum community, have relevant local connections, or can refer great talent, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vezwxf\" href=\"https:\/\/app.formbricks.com\/s\/cmipvgu06asqrad0102626n86\">fill out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Until next time,<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Devconnect Team<\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/notes.ethereum.org\/_uploads\/By2DOukfZg.jpg\" class=\"chakra-image css-hw6q2r\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/en\/2025\/12\/04\/devconnect-arg-wrap\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Devconnect Buenos Aires wrapped up as the largest Ethereum Foundation event yet, bringing together a global mix of developers, founders, creators, and curious newcomers. 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