Moderator: @Veronica, @KC, @Kelly
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Zuzalu.City: Introducing partner programming at ETHDenver including a hackathon (more details soon!) and our 2025 Roadmap, including: dApp Explorer v1, a feature-packed Event App with calendars, notifications, analytics, payments, and more, and improved UX, aiming to build a dApp Store and a CommunityOS to empower communities at every stage of growth. @Simon, @QJ, @Veronica
Zu-Grāma: Introducing a six-week pop-up village in India focusing on various themes such as governance, public goods, and social impact, aiming to build long-term value-aligned projects, with the Zu-Grāma buildathon going strong! @KC
IBF BLOCKCHAIN WEEK 3.0: A solidity bootcamp + introductory Web3 and Blockchain sessions, IRL at Bennett University, India, in April 2025. @jayvsingh10
Carbonvote: A governance tool allowing community sentiment to be gauged through voting mechanisms related to the amount of ETH holding, with polls on Farcaster now live! @Veronica @Reno
Gardens: A modular conviction voting platform that allows communities to govern through time-weighted voting, focusing on bottom-up governance and community decision-making. @Paul
TACo: A decentralized end-to end encryption layer, allowing users to control access to their private data, and introducing the Escape Big Tech Challenge, a playful initiative aimed at educating participants about Web3 technologies at ETHDenver. @Arjun
MoodForest: A lab focused on longevity and happiness, developing protocols to enhance self-healing capacities in humans. @Madhur
Topology: Building protocols to introduce RAM-like functionality to the world computer, enhancing privacy and collaboration. @guiltygyoza
WISDOM: A fundamental valuation layer with built-in incentives. @coopsmout
Maitri: Introducing the development of a Telegram and Discord bot to streamline user experience and participation in community activities. @Jesse
Normie.tech: A platform enabling Web3 projects to integrate payment solutions and manage financial transactions. @dracian_me
WADE PROTOCOL: An On-Chain Social Trust Layer where users deposit funds to signal trust, earning yield while building a verifiable reputation. @Nithin Mengani
Zu.Coffee: Completed refactoring the shop contract, and currently working on the EIP-7702, EOA gasless account. @Jason
ZuCasa: A platform for managing event reservations and bookings, with V1 ready and currently focusing on fundraising, UI/UX, event planning. @Xenofon
POAP: Introducing POAPs, digital NFTs that commemorate experiences and events, fostering community engagement. Salman Mushir
Zuzalu.City 2025 Roadmap & Announcing Partner Programming @ ETHDenver
（Presented by @Simon, @QJ, @Veronica)
Simon provided an overview of the upcoming developments for Zuzalu.City, highlighting several key initiatives planned for the next three to six months. He mentioned the implementation of a V1 discovery feature that will include lists for independent apps, installable applications for spaces and events, and integration of ecosystem projects. Additionally, Simon discussed the finalization of the ZuLand discussion app for events by Akasha and the decentralized e-commerce app called Zu.Coffee by AAStar. He emphasized ongoing improvements in user experience, including social protocols for commenting and feeds, real-time Q&A features for sessions, and enhanced ticketing and payment systems. Simon also noted the importance of data analytics for session attendees and the development of a navigation system to improve user notifications. Overall, he conveyed a strong commitment to refining the platform and encouraged collaboration with other projects through an integration process.
QJ provided an overview of 2025–2026 Deliveries of Zuzalu.City, emphasizing its role as a platform for dApps and community governance. She highlighted the importance of integrating various dApps to create a seamless user experience, allowing communities to manage their own data and assets while fostering collaboration. QJ discussed the concept of a Community Operating System (Community OS), which would facilitate coordination among members and enable self-hosting of tools, ensuring that communities have autonomy over their operations. She stressed the need for a permissionless integration system to allow communities to choose the tools that best fit their needs, thereby enhancing interoperability within the ecosystem. Additionally, QJ pointed out the long-term goal of establishing sustainable governance models that support collective decision-making and resource allocation across different projects, ultimately contributing to the growth and resilience of the community.
Veronica introduced Zuzalu.City’s upcoming partner programming during ETHDenver, focusing on various builder-centric events. On February 27th, there will be a hackathon hosted with Textile & Ceramic, centered around building dApps with a focus on permanent Zuzalu and Web3 hubs. On February 28th, the Unclouded event will take place, also with Textile & Ceramic, discussing decentralized data, including Dapps, depins, and decentralized AI. Additionally, from February 27th to March 1st, the “Escape Big Tech Challenge” with TACo will occur, featuring puzzles focused on decentralized technologies and tacos. The events aim to foster collaboration and innovation in the Web3 space, specifically around decentralized technologies, while also encouraging participation in the broader Web3 community. Those interested can contact Veronica(@hxatk) on Telegram for more information.
Links and contacts:
Documentation & Stories: https://bit.ly/ZuSoftware-doc
Socials: https://linktr.ee/zuzalucity
Zu-Grāma
(Presented by @KC)
KC provided an overview of Zu-Grāma, a six-week pop-up village in India, featuring various dedicated tracks that explore topics such as governance, public goods, and social impact. The initiative seeks to move away from traditional hackathons by fostering long-term value alignment and product-market fit through ongoing projects. With a significant local representation and participation, Zu-Grāma aims to build sustainable solutions that leverage the unique data access and low costs in India, ultimately striving for a self-governed community by 2027.
Links and contacts:
IBF BLOCKCHAIN WEEK 3.0
（Presented by @Jayvsingh10）
Jayvsingh10 shared the upcoming IBF Blockchain Week 3.0, highlighting its focus on fostering collaboration and innovation within the blockchain community. The event aims to bring together industry leaders, developers, and enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and applications in the blockchain space. Key topics include DeFi, NFTs, and the importance of regulatory frameworks for the growth of blockchain technology. Participants will engage in various workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to address challenges and leverage the potential of blockchain. The week will serve as a platform for showcasing emerging projects and encouraging partnerships that could drive the future of the blockchain ecosystem.
Links and contacts:
X: @jayvsingh10
Telegram: @jayvardhan10
Carbonvote
(Presented by @Veronica and @Reno)
Veronica and Reno presented Carbonvote, a governance tool designed to facilitate community decision-making through a decentralized voting system. Originating in 2016 during the DAO attack, Carbonvote aims to signal community sentiment on various proposals. The platform allows users to create polls with different voting power mechanisms, such as requiring holders of specific tokens to participate. During the presentation, they demonstrated live voting on key governance questions, showcasing how the system operates in real-time. The integration of Carbonvote with Farcaster enhances its functionality, enabling users to link their voting credentials and engage in governance discussions effectively. This innovative approach emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to streamline the decision-making process within decentralized organizations.
Links and contacts:
Telegram: @Ox_RenoYang
Gardens
(Presented by @Paul)
Paul introduced Gardens as a modular conviction voting platform designed for community governance. He explained that the platform allows communities to upload a social contract, known as a covenant, and choose a governance token that members can stake to join. Gardens facilitates the creation of multiple conviction voting pools, which utilize time-weighted voting to enhance decision-making stability. This method, developed from research by BlockScience, helps filter out inaccurate or malicious signals by introducing a time element into the voting process. Paul highlighted that any community member can propose initiatives, and as support for these proposals grows over time, so does their conviction. Gardens has been operational since 2021, and the recent updates have made the system modular, enabling communities to create various governance instances tailored to their needs. Currently, Gardens is running experiments across different use cases, including seasonal funding and council elections, to refine the platform and gather feedback for future improvements. Paul expressed enthusiasm for integrating Gardens into the Zuzalu City ecosystem, aiming to enhance collaborative governance within the community.
Links and contacts:
Telegram: @pglavin2
TACo and Escape Big Tech Challenge
(Presented by @Arjun)
Arjun introduced TACo, an encryption layer designed for Web 3 and beyond, which empowers users to control access to their private data without relying on centralized authorities. Launched a year ago, TACo operates on a decentralized network with approximately 130 independent nodes, facilitating secure data management for various applications. He highlighted the collaboration with Zuzalu City to manage private data in community and event modules. Additionally, Arjun presented the Escape Big Tech Challenge, an engaging initiative aimed at educating participants about the decentralized Web 3 infrastructure. This challenge encourages users to explore how to manage their data securely and privately, using TACo’s capabilities. Participants will navigate scenarios that demonstrate the advantages of decentralized systems over traditional Web 2 approaches, fostering a deeper understanding of privacy and data management in the evolving digital landscape.
Links and contacts:
Telegram: @arjhaz
TACo channel in Threshold Discord:https://discord.com/channels/866378471868727316/870383642751430666
Moodforest
(Presented by @Madhur)
Madhur introduced Mood Forest as a lab focused on longevity and happiness, emphasizing the remarkable self-healing capacities of humans that have been diminishing due to various factors affecting bio happiness. The team has identified around 90 factors that deplete mood, health, and longevity, and they are developing protocols and training programs to address these issues. One of their key initiatives is the “forest fasting” protocol, aimed at improving vascular health, particularly in light of rising heart-related issues among younger populations. Madhur invited collaboration for research, technology support, and participation in studies, highlighting the importance of community involvement in their mission to enhance overall well-being.
Links and contacts:
IG: @mood.forest
Email: madhur@moodforest.co
TG — @madhur_cc
Topology
(Presented by @guiltygyoza)
@guiltygyoza presented on Topology, a project focused on enhancing collaboration in the Web3 space by introducing a new type of memory akin to RAM for decentralized applications. The core idea is to address the limitations of current blockchain architectures, which often rely on CPUs and hard drives, leading to challenges in privacy and scalability. Topology aims to create a decentralized, peer-to-peer memory system that operates quickly and preserves user privacy by allowing personal data to be stored at the edge of the network. This innovative approach is designed to facilitate seamless collaboration without requiring trust between users, leveraging technologies like Operational Transformation and CRDTs, which are foundational to widely used collaborative tools like Google Docs. By integrating these concepts into the Web3 stack, Topology seeks to foster a new wave of collaborative software that bridges various decentralized communities, ultimately enhancing the user experience and promoting interoperability across different platforms.
Links and contacts:
TG: @guiltygyoza & @topologyfrens
WISDOM
（Presented by @coopersmout）
@coopersmout presented a new primitive called WISDOM, designed to create an interoperable mechanism for valuing contributions within communities. The process involves three main steps: first, contributions are evaluated through pairwise comparisons, allowing community members to assess the value of different ideas, goods, or services. The second step, meta valuation, involves evaluating the valuations themselves, enabling a deeper understanding of the contributions’ worth. Finally, by rewarding these evaluations with tokens, the system can automatically calculate scores for each contribution, facilitating a multi-dimensional representation of value. This approach aims to streamline the recognition and reward of contributions, enhancing community governance and fostering a virtuous cycle of participation and engagement. Coopersmout emphasized the project’s potential to automate rewards and reputation scores, making it easier for communities to manage and appreciate the diverse contributions of their members.
Links and contacts:
X: coopsmout
TG: coopersmout
Maitri
(Presented by @Jesse)
Jesse shared some quick updates on Maitri and Community Graphs. They have been working on an integration with with ENS and their transitive trust protocol. The team has been working on simualted community graphs to make sure all adds up to anticipated outcomes. In the meantime, part of the team has been working on a Telegram bot and a Discord bot. They were doing final testing on the Discord bot now and that’ll be live soon and Telegram bot is coming next. we An open alpha is live on www.communitygraphs.xyz/login.
Links and contacts:
(Presented by @Daracian)
@Daracian introduced Normie.tech, a platform designed to facilitate Web3 projects by providing two main solutions: an API system for integration and a user-friendly interface for individuals to create payment links for their digital products. Launched in October, the platform has already attracted around $25,000 in transactions and is onboarding various projects. Normie.tech aims to empower users by enabling them to sell digital goods using cryptocurrencies, thereby enhancing accessibility and usability within the decentralized ecosystem. The team is focused on expanding their offerings and improving the platform’s functionality to better serve the needs of Web3 projects and their users.
Links and contacts:
WADE PROTOCOL
（Presented by @Nithin Mengani ）
Nithin Mengani discussed the Wade protocol, emphasizing its role in quantifying user trust within decentralized applications. He explained that the protocol measures user activity on various platforms to assess trust levels, using a system where users stake tokens to indicate their trust in specific actions or participants. This mechanism allows for the calculation of a user’s reputation based on their interactions and contributions within the network. By analyzing transaction patterns and user behavior, the Wade protocol aims to create a reliable framework for establishing trust in decentralized environments, ultimately facilitating better governance and collaboration among users.
Links and contacts:
Telegram : t.me/wadeprotocol
Zu.Coffee-Zuzalu.City Shop Module
(Presented by @Jason)
Jason shared updates on Zu.Coffee, it has been recently renamed Zuzalu.City Shop Module to reflect its focus on decentralized commerce. He mentioned that significant progress has been made, including the completion of the shop contract’s refactoring. The team is currently working on integrating the EIP-7702, EOA gasless account, with plans for an upgrade in March 2025. Additionally, Jason highlighted the introduction of a Small Hero avatar, which is part of a game framework intended to contribute to the city’s gaming aspect. He encouraged anyone interested in game development to reach out for collaboration opportunities.
Links and contacts:
ZuCasa
(Presented by @Xenofon)
Xenofon introduced ZuCasa, a platform designed to enhance physical accommodations for Web3 events, particularly in pop-up cities. He demonstrated the utility of the platform, showcasing its ability to facilitate the resale of reservations represented as days on-chain. The demo featured a mock booking for a room in London, highlighting the platform’s functionality to allow users to log in via MetaMask or Gmail and make payments in both cryptocurrency and fiat. He emphasized the importance of improving user experience UX and UI to better align with Web3 standards and the specific needs of pop-up communities. While acknowledging the progress made, Xenofon noted the necessity for further development, particularly in smart contracts, to enable flexible revenue sharing. He expressed a desire for collaboration and support to enhance the platform’s growth and quality of service, inviting interested parties to connect with him for further discussions.
Links and contacts:
Telegram: @xenofon
X: @ZuCasaOfficial
POAP
(Presented by Salman Mushir)
Salman introduced POAP, which stands for “Proof of Attendance Protocol.” He described POAPs as NFTs used to commemorate significant experiences or events, likening them to digital fridge magnets that capture memories. These tokens are collected by individuals who participated in the events, serving as a historical record of their involvement.
He highlighted various use cases for POAPs, including their application in governance discussions, community events, and other significant gatherings. Salman shared a link to a collection of POAPs from Zuzalu, showcasing different events such as being a resident at Zuzalu and participating in notable sessions.
Salman emphasized the ability of POAPs to store data associated with each token, allowing users to see who else has collected them and providing an aggregate view of collections. He also mentioned the potential for adding media to POAPs, creating a collective gallery of content related to each event.
Overall, Salman conveyed the importance of POAPs in fostering community engagement and preserving memories associated with participation in various activities.
Links and contacts:
X: @salmanneedsajob
Telegram: @salmanneedsajob
Welcome to the Zuzalu Software Townhall — a vibrant space where everyone’s invited to join the discussion and connection!
Zuzalu Software(Zuzalu.city) is a coordinated effort among decentralized teams to build digital public goods. It is an initiative to build and test tools that innovative communities need for online and offline coordination.
Zuzalu Software Townhall is a monthly gathering hosted by zuzalu.city for ZuBuilders to come together to share updates on their projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase new features, discuss challenges, and receive valuable feedback from the community.
Everyone’s invited!
While Zuzalu.city is the host, here are some tips for getting the most out of your experience:
Keep your eyes wide open when thinking about investing or teaming up
Do your own research — you know what’s best for you!
Just FYI — us hosting a project doesn’t mean we’re officially endorsing them.
Links and contacts:
Documentation & Stories: https://bit.ly/ZuSoftware-doc
Join builder chat: https://matrix.to/#/%23zuzalusoftware:matrix.org
Socials: https://linktr.ee/zuzalucity
Since July, 2024, we had a great mix of updates — from new projects to exciting discussions on collaborations. It was awesome to hear from different people and get feedback from the community!
December: https://x.com/Zuzalu_city/status/1871232897749041554
November: https://x.com/Zuzalu_city/status/1859261396267262454
October: https://x.com/Zuzalu_city/status/1854510256543653935
September: https://x.com/Zuzalu_city/status/1844052610623680699
August: https://x.com/Zuzalu_city/status/1826644755390103825
Read update summaries on Medium & Paragraph or watch full recordings of monthly Zuzalu Software Townhalls on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast.
