Let’s Moonbeam & Chill at ETHDenver ‘23
Buckle up! ✈️️ The team is on its way to ETHDenver ’23 in Colorado! If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by the Infrastructure Villa and meet the team at the booth! But that’s not all, there are other ways to connect with the team, such as workshops, talks, and even a night of snacks and beer. In this blog post, we’ll tell you more about Moonbeam’s participation in the exciting world of ETHDenver, the longest-running Ethereum festival.
🦄 Join the Web3 Party at ETHDenver ‘23
Step into the world of Web3 innovation at ETHDenver ‘23, the ultimate blockchain festival that brings together the world’s top blockchain experts, passionate community members, and cutting-edge innovations in the blockchain space. From hands-on workshops and inspiring keynotes to networking events and interactive games, there’s something for everyone at the event. Go to the ETHDenver website to learn more and join the Web3 party!
🌝 Moonbeam: Welcome to the Future of Cross-Chain Applications
Moonbeam is excited to be back as a Meta sponsor for ETHDenver ’23, with a packed week of events that’ll showcase not only the Moonbeam platform but also innovative live projects that are building multi-chain applications in the ecosystem.
Moonbeam is on a mission to create a destination platform for cross-chain developers who want to build rock-solid, interoperable dApps that provide the best possible user experience. With Moonbeam, developers can seamlessly connect different chains, enabling users to access all necessary assets and services in one cohesive user experience. Its cross-chain nature and developer-friendly environment enable builders to create exceptional experiences by uniting functionality from Ethereum, Cosmos, Polkadot, and other chains into a single platform.
But at Moonbeam, it’s not just about building great applications. The team is also excited to connect with the community at ETHDenver and continue expanding the network and ecosystem. With so much talent attending the event, the team looks forward to meeting new faces and exchanging ideas about how to unlock the full potential of Web3!
🤝 CONNECT with the Team and Community
Here’s where you can meet Moonbeam core contributors and connect with the Moonbeam community:
We can’t wait to see you at ETHDenver!
Come say hi at Devtopia in the Infrastructure Villa from March 2 to 5! The team will be happy to chat with you. There are some awesome ecosystem projects joining the booth, including Beamswap, DAM Finance, Apillon, Prime, Stellaswap, MIDAS, and Teddy DAO NFT.
Join the Polkadot Pavilion to experience a thriving ecosystem of blockchains and decentralized applications and learn about the Polkadot community’s mission to create a more inclusive and synergistic multichain future. And while you’re there, be sure to drop by the Moonbeam demo station on March 3rd to connect with the team 👋
Join Us for a Networking Breakfast at the Interop Summit
Connect with the team, share ideas, or just chat over a delicious breakfast at the Interop Summit. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with like-minded individuals from all backgrounds in the blockchain space.
- 📍 Green Spaces: Co-Working (2590 Walnut St, Denver, CO)
- 🗓️ Tuesday, February 28 ⏰ 8:30 am MT
Community & Drinks with Moonbeam, Moonwell, and Biconomy @ETHDenver
Enjoy a night of sharing ideas, drinks, fun, and networking with some of the coolest folks from the Moonbeam, Biconomy, and Moonwell communities!
- 📍 Millers & Rossi 3542 Walnut Street Denver, CO
- 🗓️ Thursday, March 2 ⏰ 7 pm MT
🏗️ BUIDL Next to Devs Creating the Interconnected Apps
The Moonbeam Foundation has allocated up to $10,000 in bounties for devs building cross-chain applications in Moonbeam.
Take a look at the bounties:
- Bounty #1: Use a GMP Protocol to Remotely Call a Contract
- Bounty #2: Improve your dApp’s UX with Batching or Gasless Transactions
To learn more about the bounties and how to participate, check out the ETHDenver website.
🚧 Office Hours
If you’re around, don’t miss the chance to chat with Kevin from the Dev Rel team at PureStake during his office hours at the booth. He’ll be available on
- Mar 2nd — 11:00 am — 12:00 pm MT
- Mar 3rd — 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm MT
- Mar 4th — 5:00 pm — 6:00 pm MT
🎒 Come BUIDL on Moonbeam! (and Win a Limited- Edition Backpack)
As a bonus, the first ten hackathon submissions will receive a limited edition Moonbeam backpack. Swing by the Moonbeam booth to claim yours!
💡 ENGAGE With the Team During Talks and Workshops
Feb 25 | Tech Talk | Cross-Chain EVM Calls with XCM on Moonbeam and Polkadot
Learn how Polkadot’s interoperability protocol works & how specialized chains use it to access Moonbeam’s EVM remotely, unlocking a new realm of possibilities for cross-chain dapps.
- 📍 BUIDLHub Mainstage | 3403 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO
- ⏰ 10:20–10:40 am MT
Feb 26 | Workshop | Build your First DAO and deploy it to Moonbeam using HardHat
During this session, you’ll learn how to build a DAO & leverage HardHat to manage and automate recurring tasks.
- 📍 4817 National Western Dr, Denver, CO
- ⏰ 2 Times: 12:05–1:00 pm MT & 4:35–5:30 pm MT
Feb 27–28 | Side Event | Panel at the Interop Summit
Join Moonbeam at the Interop Summit for a panel on Feb 28 on “A Playbook for Building Your Dev Community.” The panel, moderated by Tom Shaugnessy from Delphi Digital, features panelists Alex Shevchenko (Aurora Labs), Dean Tribble (Agoric), Derek Yoo (PureStake), and Eric Chen (Injective).
- 📍 Green Spaces: Co-Working (2590 Walnut St, Denver, CO)
- ⏰ 4:15 pm MT
Feb 28 | Side Event | Panel at the Polkadot Mini Summit
Discover the future of decentralized applications at the Polkadot Mini Summit panel discussion “What will the next generation of dApps look like?” Hear from top industry experts from Moonbeam, t3rn, and Gear, with Gautam Dhameja from Parity Technologies moderating.
- 📍 Blanc Denver, Blanc, 3150 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
- ⏰ 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm MT
Mar 2 | Side Event | Encode Hacker House
Alberto Viera, the Developer Relations Manager at PureStake, will be discussing the future of EVM at the Encode Hacker House.
- 📍 2109 Larimer St. Suite 202, Denver CO
- ⏰ 4:00 pm MT
Mar 2 | Tech Talk | Cross Chain Protocol Architectures: Key Trends and Challenges in 2023
Join Derek Yoo, CEO of PureStake, for an insightful talk on the future of cross-chain messaging protocols and how they enable embedded multi-chain experiences for dapps. Discover more about cross-chain protocol architectures, market opportunities, challenges, and future directions for cross-chain apps and infrastructure.
- 📍 National Western $SPORK Castle | Stage: Infrastructure + Scalability
- ⏰ 5:00 pm MT
Mar 3 | Tech Talk | Remote Cross-Chain EVM Calls with XCM
Learn the technical details of XCM and remote EVM calls and witness seamless cross-chain interoperability. Generate a derivative account on Moonbeam, control it remotely via XCM, and initiate a Uniswap-style Dex swap from a remote chain.
- 📍 National Western $SPORK Castle | Stage: #BUIDL Palace
- ⏰ 11:30 am MT
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And that’s a wrap! 🌯 With a week filled with exciting events, we look forward to connecting with you at ETHDenver. See you there! 🦬🦄
