Three years ago, as a woman stepping into the web3 space, I encountered a disheartening stereotype deeply ingrained in the tech world. I was unfairly banned from a Telegram channel, judged prematurely without identity verification, simply for being a woman. The admin thought I was a scammer. This experience, marred by bias and misconception, highlighted how being sidelined masked my potential to positively contribute to the community. But rather than deterring me, it inspired me to challenge ...