GM ETHChicagoans,
Happy ETH ETF day! Today, Ethereum ETFs officially start trading on US stock exchanges. We are cautiously optimistic that the US political tides are shifting towards a more welcoming stance to crypto. Appropriately enough, one of the best way to track sentiment is via Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market startup that has found product-market fit in the election betting space. After doing record volumes last month, Polymarket is bound to be a big topic of discussion during the November elections.
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Our team spent last month participating in diverse ecosystem events like Web3Con, ZuBerlin, Edge Esmerelda, and ETHCC. Crypto events, particularly the emergent pop-up village concept, have a reputation for being on the cutting edge of in-person experiences. Over the next year, the ETHChicago team is excited to share more about these experiences and bring that energy back to the midwest. Stay tuned!
Tomorrow, we have the privilege introducing you to the Base ecosystem at our Chicago Tech Week event at 1871. Stop by and learn about the latest and greatest being built out in Coinbase's blockchain ecosystem!
Here are your headlines from the ETHChicago team:
Field Notes from Web3Con
Upcoming Events
Cyberjam's Creator Spotlight: Midnight Dawning
Field Notes from Web3Con
Dive into Katia Kobylinski's captivating insights from Chicago’s first-ever 'AI Week', where she represented ETHChicago and discussed the transformative power of blockchain in emerging markets. Learn how blockchain is reshaping financial inclusion, combating climate change, and empowering underbanked communities worldwide. Don't miss out on this eye-opening article that explores the intersection of AI and Web3 and showcases real-world impact stories from industry leaders.
Upcoming Events
July 24 - A Based Evening: Bringing the Base Blockchain Mainstream
July 30 - Decentralympics: A Rooftop Gathering for Chicago's Web3 COmmunity
For a full list of upcoming community events and to submit your own event, check out our Luma calendar below:
Cyberjam Creator Spotlight: Midnight Dawning
Explore JP Miller's latest piece on Midnight Dawning, a groundbreaking event series uniting artists and technologists. Founders Allen Vandever, Robert Chesbro, and JP Miller are reshaping Chicago's creative scene by hosting events that blend art, tech, and live performances. Learn how this dynamic trio is fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with mixed reality experiences and interactive installations. Mark your calendars for the next event on August 3rd at the Phygital Gallery and witness the future of creativity and technology firsthand!
Until next time,
The ETHChicago Core Team
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