Local Lead: Lorenzo (SSG Argentina)
Contact: isaac@lido.fi, @L0renz29 (telegram)
Overview
This proposal outlines a plan to host a series of 2 to 4 community-led events in Argentina leading up to Devconnect Buenos Aires. These events will activate and grow the local community of Ethereum stakers and node operators under the Solo Stakers Guild Argentina umbrella. Each session will explore staking-related topics that are practical, relevant and engaging — ranging from introductory content to advanced tooling, as well as integrations with adjacent protocols and real-world applications.
Goals
- Build a core community of staking-aware contributors in Argentina
- Offer educational content tailored to solo stakers, CSM operators and infrastructure builders
- Connect the local node operators with Devconnect
- Provide networking spaces through social time after each session
Event Themes (Sample)
- Intro to Ethereum Staking & Lido’s CSM
- Validator Workshops: Monitoring, alerts, node ops tooling
- Beyond Staking: Aztec sequencers, Obol clusters, restaking with Symbiotic
- Real World Applications: Borrowing with Exa card against wstETH
Tentative Dates
- Session 1: Mid-August (e.g. August 19)
- Session 2: Mid-September (e.g. September 16)
- Session 3: Mid-October (e.g. October 15)
- Session 4: Early November (e.g. November 5) — ~10 days before Devconnect
Budget Estimate
Expected cost per session: 1,000 to 1,200 USD, depending on venue, content, and social add-ons.
# of Events | Estimated Total Budget (USD) |
2 events | 2,200 |
3 events | 3,300 |
4 events | 4,400 |
Costs cover:
- Venue and audiovisual setup
- Snacks during session and post-event gathering
- Print materials and branding
- Light logistics support for guests or speakers
Next Steps
- Lorenzo to confirm the first event date
- Gather quotes for venues and basic logistics in Buenos Aires
- Finalize theme and content flow for Session 1
- Open coordination channel for promotion and documentation