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Hi there, Monero community!

I am thrilled to share that my proposal, "Monero Adoption Venezuela: Onboarding Universities and Local Commerce Under Hyperinflation," has been accepted for MoneroKon 6 in Warsaw. This presentation focuses on the critical, real-world work of implementing decentralized financial tools in environments facing extreme economic instability.

In contexts of hyperinflation, privacy and peer-to-peer electronic cash are not just technical ideals—they are essential tools for financial survival. My work involves teaching students and local merchants how to use Monero as a secure, private alternative for daily transactions.

My Collaborations and Impact

I have been actively involved in the privacy and Monero ecosystem through various initiatives:

Monerotopia Appearance: Featured in the interview "Cash is Freedom, Risk-off, still in progress, Churn, fracture, consolidate, Anti CBDC bill".

Local Promotion: Represented Monero at Caracas Blockchain Week 2023, promoting privacy-first tools in Venezuela.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaw0gY_zpys

Technical Contributions: Contributed to the Monero community by managing merging issues for the Spanish version of the Monero Flyer (schmidt1024/monero-flyer).

https://github.com/schmidt1024/monero-flyer/pull/4
https://github.com/schmidt1024/monero-flyer/pull/3

Real-World XMR Onboarding: Since 2023, I have been successfully onboarding local merchants in Caracas to accept Monero as a viable payment method.

The Financial Challenge

While the conference organizers will provide a € 500 Eur travel sponsorship, traveling from Venezuela to Poland in June presents a significant financial gap:

Roundtrip Flight (VEN - WAW): ~4.46 XMR

Accommodation (3 nights): ~ 0.8 XMR

Ground Transport & Meals: ~ 0.85 XMR

Total Estimated Cost:

Minus Official Conference MoneroKon Sponsorship: - 1.4 XMR

Funding Gap: 4.71 XMR

Why I Am Seeking Your Support?

Representing the Latin American adoption movement on a global stage is vital for the growth of the Monero ecosystem. Your support will directly enable me to travel to Warsaw and share field-tested strategies for privacy-preserving adoption in crisis zones.

I commit to adjusting the Goal If costs decrease, I will lower the funding target immediately.

Community Feedback: I will share key insights from the conference with the community upon my return.

Any contribution helps ensure that the story of Monero's real-world impact in Venezuela is heard by the global community.

Contact:

Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter: @Xmradvocate or Telegram: @telecomcoding for any questions regarding the proposal or the campaign.

I am aiming to cover the flight ticket before May 15th. Securing the ticket by this date is critical to lock in viable prices and avoid overpriced last-minute bookings.

Thanks for your support!

Contact: @Xmradvocate