# AsoBlockchain

Canonical: https://gaboesquivel.com/project/asoblockchain

A Costa Rican nonprofit advancing blockchain education, technical communities, industry collaboration, and policy engagement.

**Primary year:** 2018 (sort/display year, not employment dates)
**Types:** other, lead
**Technologies:** Blockchain
**Link:** https://asoblockchain.org

## Story

I co-founded AsoBlockchain in 2018 to bring structure to Costa Rica's growing blockchain community. The association connected education, industry collaboration, events, and discussions around regulation.
I helped establish the early community programs, including CryptoCantinaCR, and co-organized TicoBlockchain in February 2019 as an international gathering for developers, companies, and people interested in blockchain technology.
I also participated in policy discussions and industry partnerships, helping represent the association's members while supporting technical education and community development.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Costa Rica's blockchain association at its October 2018 launch in San José.
- Helped start CryptoCantinaCR under the BlockchainCR community before the association's formal programs.
- Organized TicoBlockchain, Costa Rica's first international crypto and blockchain conference.
- Developed advocacy programs for blockchain policy and regulation.
- Ran educational programs, industry partnerships, and community events for members.

## Related writing

- [TicoBlockchain 2019 Recap](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2019-03-ticoblockchain-2019-recap) (2019-03-01)
- [International Crypto Conference in Costa Rica](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2019-01-international-crypto-conference-in-costa-rica) (2019-01-01)
- [Costa Rica Crypto Cantina](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2018-07-costa-rica-crypto-cantina) (2018-07-01)
- [Blockchain Technology in Costa Rica](https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2018-06-blockchain-technology-in-costa-rica) (2018-06-01)