Proposal for a reimagined Sub0 developer conference, with a fresh brand identity and a targeted focus on grassroots, Web3 hacker culture.

WebZero outlines a new concept for sub0, Polkadot’s staple developer conference. Consisting of a 3-day conference, evening events, a Web3 educators’ day, and a 72-hour hacker space managed by WebZero’s developer relations team. This proposal places “Substrate” as the pillar technology stack that powers blockchains like Starknet’s [Madara](https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/madara), Cardano’s L2 [Midnight](https://docs.midnight.network/), Polygon’s [Avail](https://github.com/availproject/avail) (incubated), [Entropy](https://entropy.xyz), [Tanssi](https://github.com/moondance-labs/tanssi), [Bittensor](https://github.com/opentensor/BitTensor), and [AlephZero](https://github.com/aleph-zero-foundation/aleph-node) with [Polkadot](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/tree/master/polkadot) being the biggest contributor to and user of Substrate.

**Contact:** [info@joinwebzero.com](info@joinwebzero.com) ~ [WebZero TG Chat](https://t.me/joinWebzero)

→ **[Full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16nLn-gYT0hix50i0VTvLAhzFqPEwPzz-fvrVm1qNgbk/edit?usp=sharing)**
→ **Requested amount:** [$ 437,560.00 USDC](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dN2zCNBQFsgIvtD-Xx-equRxk1-NlRRjk3Amaq-cTtU/edit?usp=sharing)
→ **Track record:**[Link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Er9OM7DXgyP0M8uMfDg_b4vhPjjGNn0IOb9kQ5i8PTc/edit?usp=sharing) to sheet with all WebZero funded events (including Polkadot + other ecosystem sponsorships)



**1. Key Changes to the existing format**

**What:** Grassroots vs. corporate → Prioritize “hacking” culture. 
**How:** Venue selection, branding, pricing, budget, agenda curated by ChaosDAO and hackers, outreach to the existing WebZero “Blockspace” developer base. This is not “a 2nd Decoded”.   

**What:** Free tickets, food and drinks → Break down barriers to entry. 
**How:** Catering by the WebZero chef, hiring local staff, sourcing quality vendors at fair prices. 

**What:** Upgraded layout & experience design → Designing the venue layout with creative installations (eg. live merch printing, merch customisation, art gallery), curated booth areas, two cozy stages, networking & co-working areas open day/night. 
**How:** Venue scouting, artist curation, agenda curation with ChaosDAO 

**What:** Budget transparency → Provide invoices of all expenses up to two months post-event.
**How:** By using our [standard event budget sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DDwD53BBAitwXuWzk7nA9bN9QlAhiYTipe6HcxzwGwY/edit?usp=sharing) for reporting.  

**What:** Budget efficiency → Plan and execute an event within the budget of $ 437,560.000 USDC.
**How:** Offsetting costs with sponsors (one of the success metrics), hiring local, working with an in-house team (no 3rd parties), hiring a smaller venue. 

**What:** Smaller venue/higher attendance → >400 guests per day.
**How:** Cost efficient venue, partnerships with local universities, (other) partner onboarding Devcon outreach and cross-ecosystems promotions, creating a tailored marketing campaign with ecosystem stakeholders.

**What:** Substrate Beyond Polkadot → Bring together the top Substrate-based projects from across the ecosystem.
**How:** Evaluate and reach out to other ecosystems and projects building with Substrate for a more interesting intersection of communities and discussions. 

**What:** All side events. In one place → Open the venue out to sponsors for hosting side events and/or community members.  
**How:** Hosting an opening or closing party, keeping the bar open after the conference hours. 

**What:** Substrate onboarding  → Bring more developers to Substrate. 
**How:** Creative and gamified developer challenges, setting up a dedicated booth for new devs and companies where they can inquire about building. 

**What:** Accessible event location, next to a large conference  → Dates selected just before Devcon in Bangkok. 
**How:** Bangkok was chosen as the location because it coincides with Devcon, has fewer visa restrictions, lower costs, and is close to the conference venue and the city centre.


**2. Benefits for Polkadot:**

More for less → More perks at a lower budget. 
Improved collaboration → Multiple substrate-based ecosystems in one place. 
Higher community involvement → Collaboratively selected agenda. 
Improved developer engagement → A dedicated DevRel team for onboarding new and experienced builders at the conference.


We look forward to hearing the community’s comments and suggestions.  

**Disclaimer:**
We have established a new multisig wallet (1ntrYvz7gmd59Qv1ngdcwAupV4cY8DPMkMJBiPA2YUiVXvE) with our technical team members as signatories. 
ID approval is currently pending through People Chain.


Proposal for a reimagined Sub0 developer conference, with a fresh brand identity and a targeted focus on grassroots, Web3 hacker culture.

WebZero outlines a new concept for sub0, Polkadot’s staple developer conference. Consisting of a 3-day conference, evening events, a Web3 educators’ day, and a 72-hour hacker space managed by WebZero’s developer relations team. This proposal places “Substrate” as the pillar technology stack that powers blockchains like Starknet’s [Madara](https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/madara), Cardano’s L2 [Midnight](https://docs.midnight.network/), Polygon’s [Avail](https://github.com/availproject/avail) (incubated), [Entropy](https://entropy.xyz), [Tanssi](https://github.com/moondance-labs/tanssi), [Bittensor](https://github.com/opentensor/BitTensor), and [AlephZero](https://github.com/aleph-zero-foundation/aleph-node) with [Polkadot](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/tree/master/polkadot) being the biggest contributor to and user of Substrate.

**Contact:** [info@joinwebzero.com](info@joinwebzero.com) ~ [WebZero TG Chat](https://t.me/joinWebzero)

→ **[Full proposal]**(https://docs.google.com/document/d/16nLn-gYT0hix50i0VTvLAhzFqPEwPzz-fvrVm1qNgbk/edit?usp=sharing)
→ **Requested amount:** [$ 437,560.00 USDC](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dN2zCNBQFsgIvtD-Xx-equRxk1-NlRRjk3Amaq-cTtU/edit?usp=sharing)
→ **Track record:**[Link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Er9OM7DXgyP0M8uMfDg_b4vhPjjGNn0IOb9kQ5i8PTc/edit?usp=sharing) to sheet with all WebZero funded events (including Polkadot + other ecosystem sponsorships)



**1. Key Changes to the existing format**

**What:** Grassroots vs. corporate → Prioritize “hacking” culture. 
**How:** Venue selection, branding, pricing, budget, agenda curated by ChaosDAO and hackers, outreach to the existing WebZero “Blockspace” developer base. This is not “a 2nd Decoded”.   

**What:** Free tickets, food and drinks → Break down barriers to entry. 
**How:** Catering by the WebZero chef, hiring local staff, sourcing quality vendors at fair prices. 

**What:** Upgraded layout & experience design → Designing the venue layout with creative installations (eg. live merch printing, merch customisation, art gallery), curated booth areas, two cozy stages, networking & co-working areas open day/night. 
**How:** Venue scouting, artist curation, agenda curation with ChaosDAO 

**What:** Budget transparency → Provide invoices of all expenses up to two months post-event.
**How:** By using our [standard event budget sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DDwD53BBAitwXuWzk7nA9bN9QlAhiYTipe6HcxzwGwY/edit?usp=sharing) for reporting.  

**What:** Budget efficiency → Plan and execute an event within the budget of $ 437,560.000 USDC.
**How:** Offsetting costs with sponsors (one of the success metrics), hiring local, working with an in-house team (no 3rd parties), hiring a smaller venue. 

**What:** Smaller venue/higher attendance → >400 guests per day.
**How:** Cost efficient venue, partnerships with local universities, (other) partner onboarding Devcon outreach and cross-ecosystems promotions, creating a tailored marketing campaign with ecosystem stakeholders.

**What:** Substrate Beyond Polkadot → Bring together the top Substrate-based projects from across the ecosystem.
**How:** Evaluate and reach out to other ecosystems and projects building with Substrate for a more interesting intersection of communities and discussions. 

**What:** All side events. In one place → Open the venue out to sponsors for hosting side events and/or community members.  
**How:** Hosting an opening or closing party, keeping the bar open after the conference hours. 

**What:** Substrate onboarding  → Bring more developers to Substrate. 
**How:** Creative and gamified developer challenges, setting up a dedicated booth for new devs and companies where they can inquire about building. 

**What:** Accessible event location, next to a large conference  → Dates selected just before Devcon in Bangkok. 
**How:** Bangkok was chosen as the location because it coincides with Devcon, has fewer visa restrictions, lower costs, and is close to the conference venue and the city centre.


**2. Benefits for Polkadot:**

More for less → More perks at a lower budget. 
Improved collaboration → Multiple substrate-based ecosystems in one place. 
Higher community involvement → Collaboratively selected agenda. 
Improved developer engagement → A dedicated DevRel team for onboarding new and experienced builders at the conference.


We look forward to hearing the community’s comments and suggestions.  

**Disclaimer:**
We have established a new multisig wallet (1ntrYvz7gmd59Qv1ngdcwAupV4cY8DPMkMJBiPA2YUiVXvE) with our technical team members as signatories. 
ID approval is currently pending through People Chain.


"sub0 RESET" @Devcon Bangkok - back to the roots

- **Problem Statement:** Reimagining the Sub0 developer conference to focus on grassroots Web3 hacker culture.
- **Significance:** Enhancing the conference experience, promoting Substrate technology, and fostering collaboration among various blockchain ecosystems.
- **Proposed Solution:** Revamping the conference format, offering free tickets, improving venue layout, ensuring budget transparency, and increasing developer engagement.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Increased community involvement, improved collaboration, and enhanced developer engagement at a lower budget.

#2428 "sub0 RESET" @Devcon Bangkok - back to the roots

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