# Local Ethereum #1 *Welcome to the first Local Ethereum newsletter!* By [Geodework](https://paragraph.com/@geodework) · 2025-02-11 --- **🌍 Beginning** ---------------- > The story of Ethereum is a story of geography. Ethereum is a global network and a global movement. It is local nodes spread around the world that give rise to the phenomenon that is Ethereum. As such Ethereum is deeply rooted in geography. > > From local ETH communities and meetups to universities, from developers to startups, from policy to user adoption and more, Local Ethereum is a newsletter to cover the geo-story of Ethereum. Let’s start! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a97f03370841e0fe81f70aa7cd37278f.avif) _Artist:_ [_Liam Cobb_](https://liamcobb.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) **Asia** 🌊 =========== #### India * India [topped](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2024-global-crypto-adoption-index/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) the [Chainalysis global cryptocurrency adoption ranking](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2024-global-crypto-adoption-index/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) for a second year. * Indian Railways Embraces [Polygon NFTs](https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-railways-nft-tickets-mahakumbh-mela?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) for MahaKumbh Tickets. * At [ETHIndia](https://ethindia2024.devfolio.co/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), Indians united to experience [quadratic voting](https://www.radicalxchange.org/wiki/quadratic-voting/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) through the [Anon Aadhaar](https://pse.dev/en/projects/anon-aadhaar?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * [The StackTooDeep Ethereum Hackathon 2025](https://stacktoodeep-v2.devfolio.co/projects?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), running from January 31st to February 2nd, was hosted by the [Blockchain Society](https://x.com/BlocSocIITR?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) of [IIT Roorkee](https://www.iitr.ac.in/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), one of India's premier technical universities. * [ZuGrama](https://zugrama.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), a 6-week pop-up village experiment in India inspired by Zuzalu, covers impact public goods, AI, cryptography, and more. #### Malaysia * [ETHKL](https://x.com/ETHKL1?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) meetup: [From Data to AI Agents - From Code to No-Code](https://www.meetup.com/ethmalaysia/events/305359758/?eventOrigin=group_past_events&utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). Jan 2025 * Scroll is doing a [builder program, online and then a residency in Kuala Lumpur](https://scroll.io/blog/scroll-open?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) from Jan 27th to March 17th, Malaysia. [Apply now](https://open.scroll.io/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). #### China Mainland * [Dapp Learning](https://github.com/Dapp-Learning-DAO/Dapp-Learning?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), one of the best Ethereum dev community in mainland China - January Sharing: [Boundary Adaptation Automatic Market Maker Model](https://dapplearning.org/sharing/detail/222?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * [Panta Rhei](https://x.com/0xpantarhei?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), an Ethereum research community focused on advancing the study of the Ethereum protocol and its ecosystem, held its January meetup: [Devcon SEA Continuum](https://x.com/0xpantarhei/status/1872613195464204603?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) on Ethereum roadmap and ZK tech. * [Deepseek AI](https://www.deepseek.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) shakes the market. #### Taiwan * [Digital Ministry Launches Taiwan's Own DID](https://moda.gov.tw/press/multimedia/blog/10279?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), further reading: [Digital Ministry Launches Taiwan's Version of DID](https://mirror.xyz/0x36F322fC85B24aB13263CFE9217B28f8E2b38381/0-9a4xYe8L25JeYLJfF5I09Ppgk74nP4qc6d8J3-lF4?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1)(EN), [數位部提出台版 DID](https://www.blocktrend.today/p/590?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) (CN). * [Community Privacy Residency](https://community-privacy.github.io/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) (2025), a 2-4 week residency focused on researching, co-designing, prototyping, and building open-source applications for community privacy, with emphasis on Applications for Vulnerable Communities, Community Co-Design, and Privacy Infrastructure. * [Taipei Ethereum](https://www.meetup.com/taipei-ethereum-meetup/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) Jan meetup, [From zkEVM to zkVM](https://lu.ma/dl50xhsy?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * You can now buy [ETHTaipei 2025 tickets](https://x.com/EthTaipei/status/1881288061386207613?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). #### Hong Kong * Hong Kong Monetary Authority [announced](https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/01/20250108-3/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) that the ‘supervisory incubator’ is designed to help banks manage the risks associated with experimenting with blockchain or DLT implementation. #### Japan * [Titania Research](https://titaniaresear.ch/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) and the local ZK community have launched Uzumaki, [the first Ethereum research house in Tokyo, Japan](https://uzumaki.house/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * Sony’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain '[Soneium](https://soneium.org/en/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1)' [Goes Live](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/01/13/sony-s-layer-2-blockchain-soneium-goes-live?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). Soneium leverages the OP Stack and Superchain architecture. #### South Korea * [Lotte Group](https://www.lotte.co.kr/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), South Korea's retail giant, [deepens ties with Arbitrum](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/01/07/south-korea-s-giant-lotte-group-taps-arbitrum-for-its-metaverse-platform?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), enabling crypto payments for its services. * At [KAIST](https://www.kaist.ac.kr/en/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), one of Korea's leading technology universities, the [CS496](https://github.com/wanseob/kaist-cs496-2023-fall?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) course combines Ethereum, cryptography and advanced mathematics for ambitious students. #### Singapore * [Singapore Blocks Polymarket](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/01/13/singapore-blocks-polymarket-following-taiwan-and-france?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), Following Taiwan and France. #### Vietnam * Vietnam, a country ranked 5th in Chainalysis’ 2024 global crypto adoption index, [plans to include crypto and digital asset exchanges in a fintech sandbox](https://vnexpress.net/de-xuat-thu-nghiem-san-giao-dich-tien-so-tai-trung-tam-tai-chinh-4837314.html?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) for its new financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, pending approval in mid-2025. #### Kazakhstan * Almaty, [Ethereum security mini hackathon at BlackIce hacker space](https://t.me/blackicehackerspace/83?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) took place from 25th to 26th Jan 2025. #### Bhutan * Bhutan‘s new special administration region, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has [announced](https://gmc.bt/digitalassets/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) that it will [acknowledge digital assets like BTC, ETH as part of their strategic reserves](https://news.bitcoin.com/bhutans-gmc-adopts-bitcoin-and-other-digital-assets-in-citys-strategic-reserves/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). #### Iran * [DeCaffeth Meetup #4](https://github.com/DeCaffeth/DeCaffeth/tree/main/Meetup%234?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) brought together Iran’s Ethereum developers, security researchers, and community builders to explore key topics shaping the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. **Europe** 🏰 ============= #### Germany * [Deutsche Bank is using zkSync to build their own rollup](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/12/18/deutsche-banks-l2-blockchain-to-be-public-and-permissioned-says-tech-partner.?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). Further reading: [The details of the Deutsche Bank Layer-2 (DE)](https://blockstories.beehiiv.com/p/die-details-zur-deutschen-bank-layer-2?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * [Protocol Berg v2](https://x.com/protocol_berg?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1): A decentralized protocol and infrastructure conference organized by the Department of Decentralization (DoD) - [Call for Papers](https://cfp.protocol.berlin/protocol-berg-v2/cfp?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). #### Switzerland * Swiss Bank [PostFinance](https://www.postfinance.ch/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) [Launches](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-16/swiss-state-owned-bank-postfinance-expands-in-crypto-with-ethereum-staking?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) ETH Staking. * UBS [tests](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/01/31/ubs-tests-zksync-s-layer-2-tech-showing-deeper-tradfi-interest-in-crypto?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) zkSync's layer-2 technology to explore if it could scale its current Key4 Gold program. * [Ethereum Zurich](https://x.com/EthereumZurich?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), organized by UZH Blockchain Center and DuctTape Events, took place from January 30-31, 2025. #### Ukraine * [The ETHKyiv Impulse Hackathon](https://lu.ma/d3699b52?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) begins on February 1st, 2025, offering $20,000 in prizes. It’s organized by the amazing [ETHKyiv](https://x.com/ethkyiv_ua?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) team. * Ukraine set to legalize cryptocurrency in early 2025, [without tax breaks](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/12/12/7488775/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * Valeriia Panina, a Next Billion Fellow, [studied](https://uadoption.super.site/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) how everyday Ukrainians adopt cryptocurrencies and blockchain apps, mapping their use cases and behaviors. #### Italy * Italy’s largest bank [Intesa](https://group.intesasanpaolo.com/en/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) makes [first spot bitcoin purchase](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/italy-s-largest-bank-intesa-makes-first-spot-bitcoin-purchase?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * [NapulETH](https://www.napuleth.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) and the [University of Naples Federico II](http://www.unina.it/home?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) are exploring a [master's program in blockchain development](https://www.docenti.unina.it/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1#!/professor/4749555345505045414345544f43544147505037374d3135423936334b/insegnamenti). #### Sweden * Recent Ethereum-related research from KTH Royal Institute of Technology: 1) [Geth Rebuild: Verifiable Builds for Go Ethereum](https://kth.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1908608&dswid=-5900&utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1); 2) [Proving and Rewarding Client Diversity to Strengthen Resilience of Blockchain Networks](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.18401?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). #### Netherlands * Netherlands’ third-largest bank [ABN AMRO](https://www.abnamro.com/en/home?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) [pilots](https://crypto.news/netherlands-third-largest-bank-abn-amro-pilots-tokenized-trading-on-ethereum/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) tokenized trading on Ethereum. #### Serbia * [ETH Belgrade](https://x.com/ethbelgrade?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), one of the strongest communities in the Balkans, launched [ETH Belgrade University](https://x.com/ethbelgrade/status/1880338113098314063?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), focusing on Zero Knowledge, Web3 security, and Solidity. #### Poland * [ETHWarsaw](https://x.com/ETHWarsaw?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) [meetup](https://x.com/ETHWarsaw/status/1879499556171272327?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) on blockchain oracles, Jan 2025. #### Romania * [ETHCluj](https://x.com/ETHCluj?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) [meetup](https://www.meetup.com/ethcluj/events/305916385/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1): 1) Features for Experienced Developers in Remix IDE; 2) Scaling Ethereum: A Deep Dive into the L2 Landscape, Jan 2025. * ETHCluj 2025 conference tickets are out now! [Buy Now](https://x.com/ETHCluj/status/1884521310795018265?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). **North America** 🗽 ==================== #### United States * [Etherealize](https://x.com/Etherealize_io?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), [launched](https://x.com/Etherealize_io/status/1882213980858642599?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) in January 2025, is an institutional marketing and product arm for the Ethereum ecosystem. * The SEC [approved](https://www.theblock.co/post/338136/us-sec-approves-bitwises-combined-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etf?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) Bitwise’s filing for a Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF. * Gary Gensler, the former SEC Chair, returned to MIT to teach—where he had previously led the popular ‘[Blockchain and Money](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/15-s12-blockchain-and-money-fall-2018/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1)’ course. * Glad to hear of [Ross Ulbrict's pardon](https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/why-trump-freed-ross-ulbricht-the-silk-roads-dread-pirate-roberts?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) and we are [actively seeking](https://x.com/aurbelis/status/1882059770879672613?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) the same relief for [Virgil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgil_Griffith?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * Another court orders treasury to [lift Tornado Cash sanctions](https://decrypt.co/302241/court-tornado-cash-sanctions?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * The Crypto and Blockchain Economics Research (CBER) Forum, [Call For Papers](https://www.cber-forum.org/submit?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). **Latam** 💃 ============ #### Argentina * The city of Buenos Aires has created [300k DIDs](https://x.com/fernandezdiego/status/1876755689525141661?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) using [Quark ID](http://quarkid.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) and zkSync. * It is estimated that about [19%](https://economis.com.ar/argentina-lider-en-adopcion-cripto-en-america-latina/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1#:~:text=Se%20estima%20que%20cerca%20del,A%20a%20mediados%20de%202024) of the Argentine population uses some cryptocurrency, that is, 8.6 million people. * [Ripio](https://www.ripio.com/en?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), one of Argentina's exchanges, [integrated](https://x.com/RipioApp/status/1876691096803102948?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) with zkSync Elastic for their LaChain. * [ETHKipu](https://x.com/ETHKipu?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), an active Ethereum community from Latin America, has shared their [2024 annual report](https://x.com/ETHKipu/status/1876986037047529849?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * [Aleph](https://aleph.crecimiento.build/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) returns with a four-week pop-up city, featuring bootcamps, a hackathon, AI tracks, and more. #### Brazil * [ERC55](https://lu.ma/user/erc55?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), a local Ethereum dev community, is organizing regular meetups. * [Modular Carnival](https://www.modularcarnival.xyz/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), a crypto hackathon and conference in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, will be hosted from February 26 - March 1, 2025. #### Honduras * [Ethereum TGU](https://x.com/ethereumTGU_?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), a local community active since 2018, recently released their [Q4 2024 update](https://ethereumtgu.com/q4-%F0%9F%8C%9F?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). **Africa** 🦁 ============= #### Nigeria * Over half the population in Nigeria ([84%](https://consensys.io/insight-report/web3-and-crypto-global-survey?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1)) report owning a crypto wallet in 2024 according to the annual multi-country web3 perception survey conducted by Consensys and YouGov. #### Kenya * Kenya prepares to [legalize cryptocurrencies](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/01/10/kenya-prepares-to-legalize-cryptocurrencies-in-policy-shift-report?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) in policy shift. * [Magma](https://borderless.africa/magma?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1): A two-week in-person residency for Africa’s top founders. April 2025 in Kenya. #### Zambia * [Summitshare](https://summitshare.co/blog/rkAQd7hB1l?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) launches "The Leading Ladies of Zambia" virtual exhibit, a project led by [Next Billion](https://nxbn.ethereum.foundation/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) Fellow [Mulenga Kapwepwe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulenga_Kapwepwe?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). #### Egypt * Blokkat's [Arabic Blockchain Developer Bootcamp](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blokkat_arabicabrblockchainabrdeveloperabrbootcamp-activity-7290758843511246849-SoOV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAACt_GTEBBS36QubCMA5zgBwuMwX2ShMiMAc) offers a 12-week online course in Ethereum development, from basics to Zero Knowledge, with hands-on projects and job connections. **Oceania** 🏄 ============== #### Australia * [Immutable](https://www.immutable.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1), a Sydney-based Ethereum L2 for NFTs and blockchain gaming, [has signed 500+ games and is now at 1.8M MAU](https://x.com/aulijk/status/1881121749301157888?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1). * Melbourne, [Ethereum Melbourne](https://ethmelbourne.co/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) Jan meetup, [7702 Workshop: Odyssey chapter 1 reading club](https://lu.ma/event/manage/evt-scAne0KS8kUMMwm?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) at 29th Jan 2025. * * * Thanks for reading, and have a nice day! 🌸 Best regards, Riely and the Geodework team. * * * [Subscribe](https://paragraph.com/@franci@geodework.com/memberships) * Love Local Ethereum? 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