# Q2 report is here! By [Web3Privacy Now](https://paragraph.com/@web3privacy-now) · 2025-07-14 --- Q2 2025 set the tone for a defiant and determined year. From funding over 80 privacy projects to growing our own ecosystem of tools, events, and people, we leaned into boldness, collaboration, and creative resistance. Web3Privacy Now is evolving from a signal into a structure. Here’s everything we made happen this Q2. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ca2fb72ce8c3da8583257d9b16feb02cee6300affada0dafe03a62be9704bab5.png) **Events** ---------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/89586f93b65211543b0172f3fb75478bababe5e01a845ef52e23b6a22c8a2644.png) ### **Funding the Commons** * Collaborated with [Funding the Commons](http://fundingthecommons.io/) * Spoke at the main event x PG * Moderated panel: Isabela Fernandez x Tor, Julio Linares x Poetic Technologies, Kassandra.eth, Liz Steininger x Least Authority, Matan x Ethereum Foundation, moderated by PG & Mykola Siusko x Web3Privacy now ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/00b8889cb4c8dbd776f585c2968d198fc044b53b966692a280b7e699afd71b8f.png) ### **W3PN Hacks** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a14371f80846bb02e0286611687b39a0ea028d91f1f466c937b215d332f7a473.png) [Disruptive hackathon](http://hackathon.web3privacy.info/) re-defining productive approach to collective tech-imaginaries: anti-bounty, interdisciplinary mentors beyond techies, non-technical bounties, not focused on specific protocol, but problems to be solved. _Wonderful stats_ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c160588ee4c11e1f7aa1b247a6605e4f65bc4d3d1fdcfb6a7e17dc98f8fe2d6f.png) * 423 hackathon sign ups * 120 hackers * 34 project submissions * 29 mentors * 12 Judges hackathon winners [link](https://github.com/web3privacy/hackathon-2025-berlin-submissions) ### Dappcon ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2cd0b2b5175579cbcae21dcfd299301da791bd86f26d86aaa8c4a72f6ff9a2de.png) _recordings_: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSsVHWrO8Yh0FJ8ntD0nLa4S7xx0XSbOQ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSsVHWrO8Yh0FJ8ntD0nLa4S7xx0XSbOQ) ### **ETHCluj** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9a435ec2e35e12661632d863faadb60c6586ad7ed8e09d21b894a70ddf1ade04.png) meetup link [vibes](https://x.com/sasha_tanase/status/1937934126230716696) ### **ETHPrague** _meetup participants_: Viktor Tron x Swarm, Olexander Kurbatov x Rarimo, Mario Havel x Ethereum Foundation, Vaclav Pavlin x Waku, Leo Gomez x Codex, ​Paul Boes x Circles, GnosisDAO _main event_ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a613aa6e22e625977e8118a020a891c80357d42d07418fce7c26c419a22b4737.png) * New Cypherpunk Generation x mf [link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqTLKi1mZ40) * Panel #1: Mario Havel x EF, Serinko x Nym, Emil x RailgunDAO, Lasha x Rarimo, moderated by Mykola Siusko x Web3Privacy now [link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5iMds9_s90) * Panel #2: Alexander Kurbatov x Rarimo, moderated by Mykola Siusko x Web3Privacy now [link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAmkk8N3Bi0) ### ETHDam ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9828fa85d97e26ce0f37be37d97d242840e25ba0846156d711b0f8eb42f6b321.png) [ Web3privacy Now Meetup x ETHDam 2025 · Luma ------------------------------------------- Shaping and Defending the Techno-Political Evolution: Open Source, Public Goods, and Grassroots Movements Technology shapes our eras, defining humanity and... https://luma.com ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5ce29c49a080eaac16f318f6852330fb86afbd1962fd4247d7cdee12c32d2d68.avif) ](https://lu.ma/73go30ij) participants: Sandi Fatic x Calimero, QJ x Ethereum Community Fund, Ameen Soleimani x 0xbow, Tien (local activist), PG x Web3Privacy now _Main event_ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/512352b8bc9e09e070d87b5556881e8b31697e97da2d46d8f75b7c9fc16d060b.png) PG [https://youtu.be/YW0VTklTrF4?si=RdfjIs\_GmgEyHsYP](https://youtu.be/YW0VTklTrF4?si=RdfjIs_GmgEyHsYP) MF [https://youtu.be/6Qj-b1SKPQs?si=o4xwCDZ8BWM1fqK2](https://youtu.be/6Qj-b1SKPQs?si=o4xwCDZ8BWM1fqK2) ### ETHCC ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2fdba662651f5c381b088ddf0a5257c84f620389dba79ba8881411504caba507.jpg) [ Occupy EthCC · Luma ------------------- Ah, Cannes! 245 side events - the opposite what power dynamics of decentralization should be like. We say no to hundreds BD-focused side events. We perform... https://luma.com ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d8a03704c94f34de51de5d0831fcd0a29a181bf1e0ed495b67b719a0dc7159b9.avif) ](https://lu.ma/goib96as) _contributors_: Migle, Alina, Caolan, Mykola ### **Participated at third-party events** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2954ebd7d3728d68a38756489adbd118a60023756896fe19d7ec20f642f83a2d.png) ### Made a CypherRave in Berlin ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9fffe032b30682de179c7fa48c3381a92a69eb7ad70118ea9b6c1c554f44d0aa.png) ### Public Goods Funding X Space ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/811ddc0dd12fefb8654eebc75b9a777a389be3135b1d4096b8fc93bd917dd872.png) _participants_: Peter Van Valkenburgh x Coin Center, Andreas x Fileverse, Lefteris Karapetsas x Rotki, Gavin Birch x Namada, Alina Latinina x Web3Privacy now, PG x Web3Privacy now, Ben West ### Lecture at University of Naples - Federico II **PG** “Crypto as a Political Technology” [link](https://x.com/PG_CDG/status/1912512343725977920) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/51e9c96c844ce3ba9fd4bc1edeb49ccdfd8c4ca5ff7883e6cef4c1d007ef8b91.png) ### Memathon [https://jokerace.io/contest/polygon/0x69a42939b1db1455e7150b79794d0b392f2b26f9](https://jokerace.io/contest/polygon/0x69a42939b1db1455e7150b79794d0b392f2b26f9) ### Protocol Berg ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/23ffad45a01943d26d7eb48511637ddeca6703d212576d62c93e171f8ac3a5d8.png) mf x New Cypherpunk Generation [link](https://watch.protocol.berlin/65a90bf47932ebe436ba9351/watch?session=685d3dc790bd41297b206989) ### ETHGlobal ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/55bd4312c10226a67e51bde3d989b4fde9f1a2ac836cb2b2208d9787dc7474f0.png) feat @0x\_m\_f, @jensei\_, @FlowTranquil + @0xlizards _use-case_ [https://ethglobal.com/showcase/dust-ops-uk2n7](https://ethglobal.com/showcase/dust-ops-uk2n7) ### ETHDublin ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c5eaba816bfaea6ba0f6ae1027b34bd8cd5d933e016ff3020128826aa8d722b2.png) _participants_: Vitalik Buterin x Ethereum, Nick Almond x Jito, Maria Paula x Aave, moderated by Mykola Siusko x Web3Privacy now ### Cryptorave (Brazil) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ad5af5e6025f2eeefd4806f702e7ba360b859b1ba5edf2f9f7a847104030b990.png) Mykola Siusko x W3PN with Daniel Vasquez x Nym on Decolonial Cypherpunk [link](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1924923351933341937) ### d/acc day ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/63a99bd4b2baf3664b59f9b323f19515c001106d959ae6a7fc1c5080cbfe70e0.png) ### Urbe Web3forum x Privacy day ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/062bd9eea41e0e4acb76038376abb3d17a9bb26dd14ad8380eb9bf3683ecf54b.png) Accelerated Explorer aka Privacy dashboard progress --------------------------------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/19fd3ce8d41fb0c720d7589e8446c0628fbf3158b2433ffc2b216ba9a919a6ac.png) [ Explorer | Web3 Privacy Now --------------------------- Explore Web3 projects focused on privacy and security https://explorer.web3privacy.info ](http://explorer.web3privacy.info) * milestone unlocked - 700 projects listed * Road to Explorer v 1.5 [https://github.com/web3privacy/explorer-data/discussions/1382](https://github.com/web3privacy/explorer-data/discussions/1382) * New UI [https://explorer-new-ui.vercel.app/](https://explorer-new-ui.vercel.app/) _contributors_: Humbaba, Lucilia Pastore, Mykola Activated Privacy Builder Pack ------------------------------ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a8da44a9318b893ffe45ec045cf4218b91dec033ec9a1466a2181abe53d638ca.png) [ Privacy Builder Pack -------------------- Privacy Builder Pack http://build.web3privacy.info ](http://build.web3privacy.info/) * ETHGlobal integration [link](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1937996520919552064) * ETHBratislava integration [link](https://x.com/jensei_/status/1924451483220684876) _contributors_: Jensei, Tatiana Updated Privacy use-case idea Generator --------------------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0db14de373a39a2f38edbeedced465e1dc81d77a21c2544a9841ea4f86e6ee2d.png) added 50 use-cases from Vitalik Buterin x Ethereum to Harry Halpin x Pcavversaccio x SEAL911 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3f5da995b3d110ff7b25849e7c43592255ce5912cc3e155f105a6f33920ff8a7.png) Launched publishing ------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b5d2bed0b414edf455e9e05e0a00ef48713dd18b83ab056b2e6fbc914086cf74.png) **Zine #01** * Designed * Printed * Distributed _contributors_: Vovo, Peter, Mykola, Coin, PG **Book "Privacy in the digital age"** * Got new contributions from 5 authors * Negotiated with 2 publishing houses _contributors_: PG, Audrey Tang, David Chaum, Peter Van Valkenbourgh, Naomi Brockwell, Primavera De Filippi, Fatemeh Fannizadeh, Jaromil Rojo, Andreas Tsamados. Scaling Academy --------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fccb53797b908e984c017b49dbde56486b14a3768f65e6b2eda320a6e589e5e1.png) [ Homepage -------- Web3 Privacy Now Academy is your free pass to mastering privacy in the digital age. 🔥 Learn the essentials-cryptography, human rights, and activism-all in one place.🔐 Take back control of your data, identity, and future.🌍 Join a community that believes privacy isn't just a right-it's a movement. No fluff. No gatekeepers. https://academy.web3privacy.info ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9d0bdb403df1e75dbe310be8a481423f874d0b09ce045a9eb349088fc982498f.png) ](http://academy.web3privacy.info) Key stats ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4770c53a8f91717120166ef13fc4566dcfd7c7760596b783e4f066317f4051ad.png) * 188 students * 124 people in the community * 4 languages * 6 courses live 5 course in production * New courses * Privacy 101 French [link](https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/privacy-101-francais) * Privacy 101 Spanish [link](https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/privacy-101-espanol) * GDPR 101 course [link](https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/wtf-is-gdpr-and-why-should-i-care) * Website design fully refurbished * New Interview section: 20+ interviews taken * Plus two people in team doing fundraising _contributors_: Peter, Michel Bauwens, PG, Nats. Expanded our media direction ---------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b9d6b315996ce0934e2fde150beb547c657844df6c464a6a81e940de4e9a8732.png) **Recorded 25 interviews** Isabela Fernandes x Tor, Vitalik Buterin x Ethereum, Dr. Richard Carback x quip network, Lisa Akselrod x Aztec, Nanak Nihal Khalsa x human.tech, Jacob Czepluch x Phyllax, Loring Harkness x Brainbot, Liz Steininger x Least Authority, Evi Nova x independent developer, Oleksandr Kurbatov x Rarimo, Eugenio Reggianini x European Blockchain Association, Tien x FNV, Joachim Schwerin & Judith De Boer x Alexey Pertsev legal defence, QJ x Ethereum Community Fund, Ameen Soleimani - OxBow, Sandi Fatic x Calimero, Kate Stapleton x Inco * published interviews [1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwgTfo39u4M&pp=0gcJCc0JAYcqIYzv), [2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJtdw8v_Ytw), [3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYsiidDiuPM), [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzjUyM8zHlE) * Updated Privacy Landscape map (Q2 2025): [link](https://drive.proton.me/urls/3SHV98JKMW#b7sJB494unLs) * Launched a new Cypherpunk Playlist by Wassim Alsindi x 0xsalon [txt](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1933481410918056279/photo/1), [listen](https://web3privacy.github.io/web3privacy-radio/) * Launched a Radio ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1451d07ed85531fe68384335d5e3080b688032b0b21017697e58be7476664420.png) contributors: Babybit, Peter, Wassim Alsindi, tree, Coinmandeer, Mykola Partnerships ------------ Made 14 partnerships across 3 events on 2 continents. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/77553060e58321a262b9820ff275e70263d3a93ab36f9e5038d1e937f6459900.png) * Crecimiento [link](https://x.com/crecimientoar/status/1942630179517370819) * PSE [link](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1919431194371879415) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/be0d708f76fc40d8e2eeee736e3c24d1f6505f672fc6e97cb0af688009c99f41.png) We received & gave grants ------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8c4ec34571fed08687c0e85108e310ec935ee36c21c1f9de869f340415291e1f.png) Ethereum Foundation decided to support two of our initiatives: Cypherpunk Congress 2 in Buenos Aires & Ethereum Ecosystem Mapping research. And we gave grant to support Wom.xn collective development. * EF x Ethereum Privacy Mapping Ecosystem [link](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1942165235814572434) * WomenX in Privacy [link](https://winprivacy.org) Stacks ------ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c4a5d5ab244736c36154ef31d682c3646c7e8d466c1473f65ca4bea2c253cfb8.png) [ Personal FOSS Stack Explorer ---------------------------- Explore what personal FOSS stacks experts are using https://stacks.web3privacy.info ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1a45f80e580494f8115fe67c40cbeb6aeb114a159b5d00c4161fc46c0d980fb4.png) ](http://stacks.web3privacy.info) Continue to expand free and open-source stack micro-web featuring expert soft/hardware options to explore. * Jimjim [link](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1930930336600359328) * Josh Davila aka The Blockchain Socialist [link](https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1922682016031486428) Free our branding ----------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ba9703af29c4141be9ad5789068193549d79d3611bf1902d21570e6b0f5a617f.png) * 30+ new posters [link](https://drive.proton.me/urls/3SHV98JKMW#b7sJB494unLs) * \+ stickers + landscape map + t-shirts **New Merch Drop** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/60379bf3290b87dfde4e470971fd6a9908747b8c8aa04adb408a206fa506316e.png) [ Web3privacy Now! Shop | Spreadshop ---------------------------------- Protect Your Privacy & Elevate Your Style! https://web3privacy.myspreadshop.net ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/de0eaedb16f3c33a50824eb594c78563f93af818a03f4854d768a2ee7db673c2.webp) ](https://web3privacy.myspreadshop.net) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/37987ec5a8f914cf9d35b6c934da2b5ca7754cb759c786edf76b9c4f855fad94.png) _Q2 was just the beginning._ What started as a whisper, “privacy matters”, is becoming a collective, coordinated signal. One that’s now building tools, shaping culture, and distributing resources in defiance of surveillance capitalism. We're not just resisting; we’re building new defaults. From memes to meetups, from research to raves, Web3Privacy Now is where privacy becomes a shared practice, not a product or a feature. Thank you to everyone who contributed, supported, showed up, built, shitposted, or cared. See you in Q3. Stay human. Encrypt everything. 🖤 W3PN collective --- *Originally published on [Web3Privacy Now](https://paragraph.com/@web3privacy-now/q2-report-is-here)*