Polkadot Symbiosis in Buenos Aires

Ecosystem
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Hello community, my name is Santiago Valencia, and I am currently participating actively in the Polkadot ecosystem and through learning, research and community construction.

I am a student at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBAX), which has allowed me to strengthen my technical knowledge and at the same time share them in my region to inspire more people to join the web 3 movement.

Activities and contributions (2024 - 2025)

  1. Meetupps and Community in Medellín

I organized a Meetup in Medellín (Q2 2025) where I shared knowledge about Polkadot, governance and web3.

From this meeting:

A person decided to join the PBA3.

Part of the team with which I am building Xiimalab, a laboratory focused on web3 technological adoption, was formed.

  1. Participation in Spaces and Dissemination

I was part of the SpaceForbuild Medellín (Q2 2025), where I shared perspectives on Polkadot and connected with more builders in the region.

In social networks and community spaces I have disseminated my research on the ecosystem, showing the importance of interoperability and decentralized governance in our local context.

3. Education and Training

  • currendly course the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBAx), that has been a pilar in my technical training.

  • I am developing XiimaLab, A space for experimentation learning and web community with focus on polkadot, to bring technology closer to more people in Latin America

Impact on my environment

  • I inspired other membes to join the PBA and deepen the ecosystem

  • I generated comnunity in Medellín, connecting students, developers y enthusiastic Web3.

  • With my research and dissemination spaces, I have helped position Polkadot

Motivation to attend a Symbiosis 2025

My motivation to attend a Polkadot Symbiosis 2025 is:

  • Represent the community of Medellín and Latinoamérica.

  • Share learning acquired in the PBA and in the construction of XiimaLab.

  • Strengthen connections with global leaders and bring more Knowledge and opportunities to my region.

Region and requested support

  1. Región: Américas (máx refund: 800 USD).
  2. I request sponsorship to partially cover my transport and stay expenses.
  3. I request sponsorship to partially cover my transport and stay expenses.
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Hola Santiago,

on OpenGov is currently a vote to cover the expenses. Best of luck to be among the chosen ones.