CryptoCantinaCR
CryptoCantinaCR, established in September 2018, became Costa Rica's most influential blockchain community with over 500 regular participants and recognition from national media outlets like La Nación and El Financiero. What began as informal Thursday meetups has evolved into a formal educational initiative under CriptoCantina.org, which has trained hundreds of developers and influenced national cryptocurrency policy through engagement with government officials and regulators.
CryptoCantinaCR started as a recurring after-office happy hour event that brought together blockchain, cryptography, and cryptocurrency enthusiasts in Costa Rica. What began as informal Thursday meetups at Central Pub in Paseo Colón has since evolved into a formal educational initiative under CriptoCantina.org.
The events were designed to be casual and inclusive, with no presentations or formal talks, focusing on organic connections and discussions. This format created a space where participants could engage in meaningful conversations about blockchain technology.
The initiative later evolved into CriptoCantina.org, a more structured educational platform led by Karla Córdoba. This organization now focuses on formal blockchain education, entrepreneur support, and helping newcomers enter the technology sector.
Achievements
- Established a recurring crypto community event every Thursday starting September 2018.
- Created an inclusive space for blockchain enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge.
- Built a forward-thinking community centered around blockchain and distributed consensus technologies.
- Facilitated networking between people from various backgrounds in the crypto space.
- Evolved into a formal educational platform promoting blockchain technology adoption.
Link: https://criptocantina.org
Stack: Ethereum, EOS, Solidity, Antelope, Polkadot, Substrate
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