Hello Onchain Comrades, Rachel here, back with our Monday evening round-up, Onchain Summer Nights.

Last week, the superchain ecosystem took a collective pause as we U.S. dwellers celebrated July 4th, and everyone else wondered why their emails were met with radio silence. From fireworks to global performers, the Onchain Summer Collective took a well-deserved exhale, and, yes, we touched some grass—including yours truly.

Jesse Pollok Onboards on His Honeymoon

Imagine this: You're on your honeymoon, basking in the glow of newlywed bliss, and what do you do? If you're Jesse Pollok, you onboard 117 unique individuals. In surprisingly not fake news, using only a Coinbase Wallet, LinkdropHQ, and perhaps a Starlink connection, Jesse converted a village of Greek farmers into superchain maxis. Ok, I may have taken a little creative liberty with that last sentence, but still, 117 freshly minted 'newbs' is nothing to scoff at. Jesse also shared some impressive Onchain Summer stats, highlighting the tremendous growth compared to the OCS 2023 activation. In 2024, the number of builders has increased tenfold, the quality of products is notably better, onboarding has become easier, and the energy? Without a doubt, it's more electric.

Base at ETHCC: Join the crew for Happy Hour, Builder Brunch, and Urbe Campus Bootcamp

What's more thrilling than Brussels in the summer? EthCC, the Ethereum Community Conference, of course! From July 8-11, 2024, EthCC transforms Brussels into the epicenter of Ethereum innovation. It's four days of non-stop conferences, networking, and learning, all by the community, for the community. This year, Base is throwing a Happy Hour on July 9th and a Builders Brunch on July 12th. Plus, there's the Urbe Campus bootcamp to prepare the next generation of blockchain wizards. EthCC is a non-profit event that keeps prices low and transparency high, redistributing any extra profit back into the ecosystem. Because who doesn't love a good tech utopia with a side of accountability?

Onchain Summer Builders: Quadratic Voting Is Live!

Builders, the moment has arrived: Quadratic Voting is now live on Devfolio, complete with a 5 ETH matching pool from Base. This isn't just any voting system; it's democracy with a twist. Participants in the Onchain Summer Buildathon can now vote for other projects using Quadratic Voting, which lets you express the intensity of your preferences, ensuring a more equitable distribution of voting power. It's the antidote to the tyranny of the majority, making sure your nuanced opinions shine through. Dive into this fair, transparent process, and help decide which projects get a slice of the pie.

BASE Distributes 3 ETH to Over 200 Community Members for Touch Grass Campaign

The Touch Grass campaign was a great success. It distributed 3 ETH to over 200 community members who shared their outdoor adventures. Highlights from the community include everything from a mangrove planting activation to an unforgettable 8-day hike around Mont Blanc. These stories underscore the campaign's success in encouraging the community to connect with nature and share their experiences while earning ETH for doing so. Based!

Finally, bringing it full circle, we opened with a Jesse story, so we're closing with one.

Jesse Amplifies Onchain Summer Anthem, the Crowd Goes (Wild?)

The internet is ablaze with reactions to the Onchain Summer anthem video. Depending on who you ask, it's either a cringe-fest or a masterpiece. The reality? It's onchain culture at its finest. Artists penned a heartfelt tune, published it onchain, and reaped the rewards of decentralized distribution, earning money, gigs, and newfound fans. The quote tweets are a Rorschach test: from "Anyone who contributes to the mission of bringing the world onchain should and will be celebrated" to "Seriously...this is the only explanation for yesterday's market nuke." As they say, all PR is good PR, and the song's resonance with the community is a testament to the burgeoning onchain creative ecosystem. Whether you find it inspiring or eye-roll-inducing, it's undeniably a sign of the vibrant and diverse culture flourishing onchain.

That's it for this week's Onchain Summer Nights! From honeymoon crypto evangelism to decentralized anthems, the energy in our community is pretty based if you ask me.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) before making any financial decisions.

Stay based and keep building,

R

Onchain Summer Nights: Jesse Pollok's Honeymoon Onboarding, ETHCC Extravaganza, and the Onchain Summer Anthem