# ETHChicago Monthly - Dec 2023 *The best of web3 news and events in the Midwest* By [ETHChicago](https://paragraph.com/@ethchicago) ยท 2023-11-30 community, talks, events --- ### **GM! ETHChicago Community**, As the leaves turn and the seasons shift, so does the landscape of blockchain technology. Here's your monthly digest of updates, research, events, and spotlights from the heart of the Midwest's Web3 revolution. This month's headlines: 1. **A Message from the ETHChicago Core Team** 2. **ETHChicago Talks - Dive into Key Discussions** 3. **Community Holiday Party and Other Local Events in December** * * * **A Message from the ETHChicago Core Team** =========================================== As we head into 2024, we're excited to introduce the team members who are leading ETHChicago into our next evolution. Give them a follow on X! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6fb2a11106684351de9e3b281302b658.png) **Carl - Communications Lead - (**[**@\_gm\_carl**](https://x.com/_gm_carl?s=20)**)** **Tiara - Community Engagement - (**[**@T9let**](https://x.com/T9Let?s=20)**)** **Cullah - IRL Events Coordinator - (**[**@CullahMusic**](https://x.com/CullahMusic?s=20)**)** **Katia - Head of Fundraising & Partnerships - (**[**@katiakobylinsk**](https://twitter.com/katiakobylinski)**i)** **Tippi - Hackathon Lead - (**[**@fifestarr**](https://x.com/fifestarr?s=20)**)** **Thomas - Technology Lead - (**[**@trb\_iv**](https://x.com/trb_iv?s=20)**)** **Vlad - Technology Lead - (**[**@vavesalon**](https://twitter.com/vavesalon)**)** **Erin - Finance Lead - (**[**@erinmagennis**](https://x.com/erinmagennis?s=20)**)** **Nelson - Legal Affairs - (**[**@NelsonMRosario**](https://x.com/NelsonMRosario?s=20)**)** **Andrew - Special Projects - (**[**@dpotsdobeck**](https://x.com/dpotsdobeck?s=20)**)** * * * **ETHChicago Talks - Dive into Key Discussions** ================================================ Can you believe it's been over 2 months since our inaugural conference? We're still sifting through all the amazing talks held on the three stages at the Metropolitan Club! Here are four that our community curated as particularly insightful and thought-provoking: ### **Fundraising and Relationship Building in Web3** **Andrew Poterala (**[**@dpotsdobeck**](https://x.com/dpotsdobeck?s=20)**)** **Ian Hedrick (**[**@ihwylie**](https://twitter.com/ihwylie)**)** [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9qySTQDK4o) ### **Liquidity Unleashed: A research driven analysis of post Shanghai liquid staking derivatives** **Mingxuan He (**[**@MingXDynasty**](https://twitter.com/MingXDynasty)**)** [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nR91OWb4p8) ### **Full Stack Dapp Workshop with Scaffold ETH and The Graph** **Kevin Jones** [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS0GcsaYA6s) ### **Rethinking token incentives for consumer adoption** [**Icebreaker.xyz**](http://Icebreaker.xyz) **(**[**@icebreaker\_xyz**](https://x.com/icebreaker_xyz)**)** [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUv629irVM) Make sure to check out them out and other content on our YouTube channel! [https://www.youtube.com/@ETHChicago](https://www.youtube.com/@ETHChicago) * * * **Holiday Party and Other Local Events in December** ==================================================== Mark your calendars! ETHChicago, along with key crypto leaders in the city, is putting the final touches on an **End-of-Year Holiday Bash on December 20th**. More details coming very soon! Please make sure to check out these other great web3 events happening in December: **Dec 6 - The Next Evolution of Social Spaces** [ ![](https://thenextevolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Landscape-TNE23-SocialGathering-Flyer.jpg) https://thenextevolution.org The Next Evolution of Social Spaces - VR & AR: The Next Evolution ----------------------------------------------------------------- Join us December 6th at 1871 - as well as in the metaverse, as we explore how VR & AR are transforming the way we connect, play, and share moments with others. ](https://thenextevolution.org/event/the-next-evolution-of-social-spaces/) **Dec 12 - Starknet Meetup at imnotArt** [ ![](https://ik.imagekit.io/partiful/user/2FikwlrpCXNgx1czShs1aJSIeT03/LTUEVU3su36nERcL7mHjR?tr=w-1000,h-1000,c-at_max,bg-061729) https://partiful.com RSVP to Starknet Meetup at imnotArt | Partiful ---------------------------------------------- Scaling Ethereum securely with mathematical proofs - Join the Starknet community in Chicago at imnotArt for an insightful gathering focused on scaling Ethereum with Starknet's innovative mathematical proofs. This event features expert-led panels and interactive sessions, offering deep dives into Starknet's technology and its ecosystem. ](https://partiful.com/e/ve5nvikOwVDnxQyyRcdz) **Dec 13 - Web3 Community Kickoff Event at 1871** [ ![](https://1871.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ethereum-Option.webp) https://1871.com Web3 Community Kickoff Event ---------------------------- Event Start Date:December 13, 2023Event End Date:December 13, 2023Event Venue:Hybrid Register for the Web3 Community kick-off Hybrid Event Join us \[...\] ](https://1871.com/event/web3-community-kickoff-2/) **Dec 20th - End of The Year Holiday Bash - TBD** ![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/callout/information-icon.png) Have an event you would like featured in our next newsletter? Submit it [HERE](https://airtable.com/appRs9icyzJDUIhbu/shr54w3gSuLUVOezs). Until next time, **_The ETHChicago Core Team_** ![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/callout/tip-icon.png) Stay up to date with us on social: **X: (**[**@0xETHChicago**](https://twitter.com/0xEthChicago)**) Instagram: (**[**0xETHChicago**](https://www.instagram.com/0xethchicago/)**)** [Subscribe](https://paragraph.xyz/@ethchicago/memberships) * * * This month's notable reads: [ ![](https://www.reuters.com/resizer/PmDn3uC0QE5r9O_SngVjytgYu-0=/1200x628/smart/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/QZKKBJLHCNLOFMLQFAOWGI6EFM.jpg) https://www.reuters.com Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud ------------------------------------------------------------- FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on Thursday of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange in one of the biggest financial frauds on record, a verdict that cemented the 31-year-old former billionaire's fall from grace. ](https://www.reuters.com/legal/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-thought-rules-did-not-apply-him-prosecutor-says-2023-11-02/) [ ![](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/5yCYX__MRcOkc42iNZLWHTAmffs=/0x0:2040x1360/1200x628/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23951272/STK018_VRG_Illo_N_Barclay_11_BINANCE.jpg) https://www.theverge.com Binance criminal settlement includes $4 billion fine and CEO's guilty plea -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is stepping down from his role and pleading guilty to charges waged by the US government. ](https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/21/23971066/binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-step-down) [ ![](https://blockworks.co/_next/image?url=https://blockworks-co.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/brian-armstrong-1.jpg&w=1920&q=75&webp=false) https://blockworks.co Do science, earn crypto: Coinbase CEO's other startup sees record price rally ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes an ERC-20 token and open source software sensibilities can improve incentives for scientific funding. ](https://blockworks.co/news/brian-armstrong-tokens-for-science) --- *Originally published on [ETHChicago](https://paragraph.com/@ethchicago/ethchicago-monthly-dec)*