# ETHChicago Monthly - Dec 2023

> The best of web3 news and events in the Midwest

**Published by:** [ETHChicago](https://paragraph.com/@ethchicago/)
**Published on:** 2023-11-30
**Categories:** community, talks, events
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@ethchicago/ethchicago-monthly-dec

## Content

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:A Message from the ETHChicago Core TeamETHChicago Talks - Dive into Key DiscussionsCommunity Holiday Party and Other Local Events in December A Message from the ETHChicago Core TeamAs 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! Carl - Communications Lead - (@_gm_carl) Tiara - Community Engagement - (@T9let) Cullah - IRL Events Coordinator - (@CullahMusic) Katia - Head of Fundraising & Partnerships - (@katiakobylinski) Tippi - Hackathon Lead - (@fifestarr) Thomas - Technology Lead - (@trb_iv) Vlad - Technology Lead - (@vavesalon) Erin - Finance Lead - (@erinmagennis) Nelson - Legal Affairs - (@NelsonMRosario) Andrew - Special Projects - (@dpotsdobeck) ETHChicago Talks - Dive into Key DiscussionsCan 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 Web3Andrew Poterala (@dpotsdobeck) Ian Hedrick (@ihwylie) Liquidity Unleashed: A research driven analysis of post Shanghai liquid staking derivativesMingxuan He (@MingXDynasty) Full Stack Dapp Workshop with Scaffold ETH and The GraphKevin Jones Rethinking token incentives for consumer adoption Icebreaker.xyz (@icebreaker_xyz) Make sure to check out them out and other content on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ETHChicago Holiday Party and Other Local Events in DecemberMark 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 Spaceshttps://thenextevolution.orgThe Next Evolution of Social Spaces - VR & AR: The Next EvolutionJoin 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.Dec 12 - Starknet Meetup at imnotArthttps://partiful.comRSVP to Starknet Meetup at imnotArt | PartifulScaling 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.Dec 13 - Web3 Community Kickoff Event at 1871https://1871.comWeb3 Community Kickoff EventEvent Start Date:December 13, 2023Event End Date:December 13, 2023Event Venue:Hybrid Register for the Web3 Community kick-off Hybrid Event Join us [...]Dec 20th - End of The Year Holiday Bash - TBDHave an event you would like featured in our next newsletter? Submit it HERE. Until next time, The ETHChicago Core TeamStay up to date with us on social: X: (@0xETHChicago) Instagram: (0xETHChicago) SubscribeThis month's notable reads: https://www.reuters.comSam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraudFTX 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.theverge.comBinance criminal settlement includes $4 billion fine and CEO's guilty pleaBinance CEO Changpeng Zhao is stepping down from his role and pleading guilty to charges waged by the US government.https://blockworks.coDo science, earn crypto: Coinbase CEO's other startup sees record price rallyCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes an ERC-20 token and open source software sensibilities can improve incentives for scientific funding.

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