The Chronicles of Collab.Land, Summer 2024 (Part 1)
Summer is sizzling in Collab.Land - check out what we've been up to so far!
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Key Takeaways from EthCC 2024 🎉
1. AI
The buzz at the conference was all about AI boosting blockchain. Picture AI agents doing the heavy lifting and simplifying processes, hiding all the complex tech details that end users don't need to worry about. NEAR Protocol's big push was about using AI to make blockchain interactions smoother and more intuitive.
2. Scaling Up and the Need for Better Onboarding
EthCC 2024 focused on the latest advancements in technology. The Dencun Upgrade on Ethereum was a hot topic, promising faster and cheaper transactions. It's all about making blockchain more efficient and ready for prime time. However, what's still lacking are consumer-facing apps to make onboarding smoother and faster, a crucial step for broader adoption.
3. The Challenges of Fragmented Networking
As we already know, the real magic at conferences happens in person. Events like Crypto Nomad Club's RamenDAO dinners combined networking with a unique dining experience. Plus, side gigs like NFTFest, How To DAO, and Digital AF offered deep dives into specific topics, making it a well-rounded experience for everyone. One drawback of having so many side events is the fragmentation—if you can't get everyone together, how do you work together effectively?
4. Vitalik’s Hot Take
Vitalik Buterin stirred the pot by suggesting that a bit of centralized decision-making might be needed to solve some of Ethereum's scalability and security challenges. This sparked a lively debate on finding the right balance between decentralization and practical governance. Can Ethereum maintain its decentralized ethos while incorporating some centralized elements to enhance functionality?
More from EthCC 2024!
The week was overflowing with vibes and events - and one very bodacious Pizza DAO party complete with some sweet socks being modeled by our very own Plutodunk and the legend Snax!
We also loved the NFTFESTWTF events - a security panel with vital insights was a top highlight, while the vibes were popping at the MIX hotel! It was no surprise that this @apecoin interview with our Co-Founder and CCO @damaderoca was absolutely wild - thank you @popilart for hooking it up! 🫶🍌🐆
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Sei Blockchain stands as a beacon of innovation, and is the latest blockchain to join the Collab.Land community of communities! To learn more about this integration, be sure to check out the Twitter/X post and press release!
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Community Conversations
The Future of Money, Markets, & Memechains
The degens in Denver showed up for a stimulating social hour - if you’re in the area, make sure to catch one of the future events!
“Can we embrace memecoins without losing ourselves?” ~@jamesyoung
Community Events & Tipping
Our tipping feature testing has been receiving great engagement as Discord Mod Lead, Chibi, coordinates some fantastic trivia events in the server to reward web3 knowledge with #COLLAB 😍 Join us in Discord general chat on Tuesday, July 23 at 2pm EDT to check it out!
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