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Industry leaders and businesses in Paraguay are largely unaware of Cardano’s governance, DeFi, and tools, limiting adoption, partnerships, and integration in the country’s growing blockchain ecosystem
A full-day Cardano showcase in Asunción featuring governance workshops, DeFi sessions, and live demos of the Carfdano Foundation tools such as Reeve, Veridian, and Originate to drive adoption.
This is the total amount allocated to Cardano Summit Paraguay 2025.
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Cardano Summit Paraguay 2025
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
26000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
3
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No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Industry leaders and businesses in Paraguay are largely unaware of Cardano’s governance, DeFi, and tools, limiting adoption, partnerships, and integration in the country’s growing blockchain ecosystem
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Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
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'No dependencies'
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
Yes. All presentation materials, workshop content, and event recordings will be released under an open license, ensuring they can be freely accessed, shared, and adapted. This will allow the global Cardano community to reuse the resources for education, outreach, and onboarding, maximizing the impact beyond the event itself.
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Events
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
Our target audience includes Paraguayan industry leaders, businesses, policymakers, developers, and governance participants such as DReps, SPOs, and delegators. We will reach them through direct invitations, partnerships with local blockchain groups, targeted social media campaigns, and media outreach. Engaging these groups is vital to Cardano as it drives adoption in a high-potential market, builds strategic partnerships, and strengthens governance participation from a region with untapped growth opportunities.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
Event will include 5–6 governance workshops, live demos of Cardano Foundation tools (Reeve, Veridian, Originate), policy debates with leaders, networking sessions, business onboarding activities, and project showcases to drive adoption and awareness.
What are your success metrics?
Success will be measured by 100–125 attendees, 10,000+ combined online views, 5–6 workshops delivered, 3–5 businesses adopting Cardano Foundation tooling, increased Catalyst/governance participation, and positive attendee feedback.
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
We will host a high-impact Cardano showcase event in Asunción, Paraguay, designed to advance governance participation, drive adoption of Cardano Foundation tooling, and strengthen Cardano’s strategic presence in Latin America. The event will target 100–125 influential attendees, including:
Local Latin American blockchain leaders from Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia.
Spanish-speaking governance leaders from Cardano’s founding entities (IOG, Cardano Foundation, EMURGO).
Active Cardano DReps, SPOs, Catalyst veterans, and policy influencers.
Industry executives and decision-makers from finance, agriculture, supply chain, and technology.
Core program elements:
6 advanced workshops:
Reeve in Action – Hands-on treasury transparency, real-time fund tracking, and Catalyst oversight.
Veridian for Identity – Implementing trusted digital identity solutions in regulated sectors.
Originate for Traceability – End-to-end product tracking for agriculture and manufacturing.
Delegation Strategy & Redelegation Impact – Strengthening smaller DReps, reducing voting power concentration, and encouraging governance diversity.
Building Governance Ecosystems – Creating regional voter education programs, proposal review groups, and monitoring systems.
Regulatory Readiness – Adapting Cardano projects for compliance with Paraguayan and LATAM laws to enable enterprise adoption.
Live demos of Reeve, Veridian, Originate, and Catalyst voting tools.
Governance debates on the Cardano Constitution, voting power distribution, and treasury policy.
Panel discussions with business leaders who have adopted blockchain solutions.
Keynote sessions from Spanish-speaking Cardano ecosystem leaders and regional policymakers.
Structured networking to facilitate collaborations between Cardano projects and LATAM enterprises.
All workshops and sessions will be recorded, edited, and distributed online, targeting 10,000+ combined views and long-term utility as onboarding material for future governance training in Spanish-speaking communities.
The event will accelerate adoption of Cardano tools, boost Catalyst participation from LATAM, and establish Paraguay as a governance and tooling hub for the Spanish-speaking Cardano community.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
This event will strengthen Cardano’s governance ecosystem in Latin America by directly connecting 100–125 high-value participants—including Latin American blockchain leaders, Spanish-speaking governance figures from Cardano’s founding entities, and industry decision-makers—with hands-on training in Cardano Foundation tools and governance systems.
We expect:
Higher Catalyst participation from Paraguay and neighboring countries by equipping attendees with the skills and motivation to submit, review, and fund proposals.
Redelegation toward smaller and emerging DReps, reducing voting concentration and strengthening governance diversity.
Adoption of Reeve, Veridian, and Originate by 3–5 regional businesses, creating real-world use cases for treasury transparency, digital identity, and traceability.
Policy influence through debates and dialogue with regional lawmakers, building the foundation for Cardano integration into regulated sectors.
Long-term impact via recorded workshops and demos, generating 10,000+ online views and serving as reusable training for Spanish-speaking governance communities.
By focusing on governance leaders, influential businesses, and policymakers, this event will position Paraguay as a regional hub for Cardano governance and enterprise adoption, while delivering measurable post-event change in redelegation behavior, governance engagement, and tooling usage.
What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?
Project Lead – Caleb Montiel
Founder of the Paraguay Community Hub, Cardano Ambassador, and active DRep with extensive governance experience. He hosted the Paraguay Constitutional Workshop, represented Paraguay at the Argentina Constitutional Convention, and is an Intersect grant recipient. Caleb has led multiple governance education campaigns, community-building initiatives, and event productions across LATAM, with strong connections to Spanish-speaking leaders in Cardano’s founding entities.
Team Strengths
Event Coordination: Proven track record in organizing high-impact blockchain events with 100+ attendees, securing venues, sponsors, and speaker lineups.
Governance Expertise: Deep involvement in Cardano’s governance ecosystem, enabling targeted outreach to DReps, SPOs, CC members, and whales.
Content Production: Skilled in producing educational content, short-form videos, and training materials in Spanish for mass engagement.
Technical Integration: Familiarity with Cardano Foundation tools (Reeve, Veridian, Originate) and ability to design hands-on workshops for business adoption.
Regional Networks: Connections with LATAM blockchain leaders, policymakers, and enterprise contacts to ensure meaningful cross-sector participation.
Feasibility Factors
Established Relationships: Direct lines of communication with governance leaders and Cardano Foundation members for speaker recruitment.
Local Expertise: Caleb’s presence in Paraguay ensures smooth logistical coordination, cultural alignment, and media coverage.
Proven Model: Event structure builds on prior successful Cardano workshops and summits, ensuring tested formats for maximum impact.
Post-Event Continuity: Team will follow up with attendees to measure redelegation changes, tooling adoption, and governance participation growth.
With this combination of governance credibility, event execution skills, and regional influence, the team is uniquely positioned to deliver a high-value, governance-driven showcase that generates lasting outcomes for Cardano in Paraguay and LATAM.
Milestone Title
Milestone 1 (Month 1) – Event Planning & Speaker Recruitment
Milestone Outputs
Finalize event plan, secure venue, confirm 5–6 Spanish-speaking Cardano governance/tooling leaders, and define 5–6 workshop topics. Begin targeted outreach to governance leaders, policymakers, local businesses, and LATAM blockchain communities for high-value participation.
Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance Criteria: Venue contract signed; governance/tooling speakers confirmed; workshop agendas approved; outreach campaign launched targeting governance actors and businesses; promotional materials published.
Evidence of Completion
Evidence: Venue and speaker contracts, published workshop list, outreach plan copies, promotional post screenshots, and signed agreements confirming participation from invited leaders.
Delivery Month
1
Cost
7800
Progress
40 %
Milestone Title
Milestone 2 (Month 2) – Content Production & Participant Onboarding
Milestone Outputs
Output: Develop workshop materials, tool demo guides, and promotional content. Open registration, targeting 100–125 attendees. Prepare translation arrangements, and visual assets to support live workshops and recordings for post-event distribution.
Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance Criteria: Workshop content complete; promotional campaign live; registration reaches 100+; translation tested; Cardano Foundation tooling demos functional; speakers briefed on audience and event goals.
Evidence of Completion
Evidence Finalized content files, marketing assets, confirmed registrations list, screenshots of event promotion, and readiness checklist for workshop and demo execution.
Delivery Month
2
Cost
7800
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Milestone 3 (Month 3) – Event Execution, Close-Out Report & Video
Milestone Outputs
Output: Host event with workshops, live tool demos, and governance debates. Compile close-out report with metrics on attendees, redelegation, tooling adoption, and governance impact. Produce and publish edited highlight video for global viewing.
Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance Criteria: Event delivered as planned; report includes all agreed metrics; highlight video edited and shared; 3–5 businesses confirmed adopting Cardano Foundation tools; redelegation and governance engagement data captured.
Evidence of Completion
Evidence: Attendance records, photos/videos, final report document, highlight video file, adoption confirmation letters, and post-event analytics from social and governance platforms.
Delivery Month
3
Cost
10400
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Research & Speaker Coordination – 5,000 ADA
Comprehensive outreach to Latin American governance leaders, Cardano founding entity representatives, and Spanish-speaking experts. Includes governance participation research, redelegation analysis, and DRep saturation studies.
Event Organization & Management – 4,000 ADA
Full logistical oversight: venue arrangements, schedule creation, workshop facilitation, and live demonstrations.
Workshops & Governance Content Development – 4,000 ADA
Creation of detailed governance leadership workshops, Catalyst improvement training, and demos for Cardano Foundation tools (Reeve, Veridian, Originate).
Venue & AV Equipment – 3,500 ADA
Rental of professional conference facilities, AV equipment, recording setup, and livestreaming services for 100–125 attendees.
Marketing & Outreach – 2,500 ADA
Targeted campaigns to attract governance leaders, SPOs, policymakers, and blockchain businesses via social media, partnerships, and local networks.
Travel & Accommodation for Key Speakers – 6,000 ADA
Flights, hotel stays, and per diem for governance leaders and founding entity representatives from across Latin America.
Catering & Refreshments – 3,000 ADA
High-quality meals, snacks, and beverages to encourage networking and attendee engagement during breaks.
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
This proposal delivers high-impact governance engagement in Paraguay at a cost-efficient scale. For 26,000 ADA, we will gather 100–125 attendees, including Latin American governance leaders, SPOs, DReps, founding entity representatives, and blockchain businesses, maximizing influence in a key growth market.
Paraguay offers direct access to high-yield industries such as agriculture, energy, and manufacturing, and is among Latin America’s fastest-growing economies—making it an ideal hub for expanding Cardano’s governance footprint and adoption. The event strategically positions Cardano to engage decision-makers in sectors where blockchain adoption can unlock significant value.
The majority of the budget is allocated to research, workshops, and securing top-tier speakers—ensuring measurable outcomes like increased redelegation, greater Catalyst participation, and expanded use of Cardano Foundation tooling.
All spending will be tracked via Reeve for on-chain transparency, and recordings will remain accessible to the global community, extending the impact far beyond the event itself. This creates long-term governance and business adoption pathways that will continue to benefit Cardano well after the project concludes.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Caleb Montiel – Governance Lead: Cardano DRep, Paraguay Community Hub founder, constitutional workshop host, and national representative at the Argentina Constitutional Convention. Skilled in governance outreach, LATAM community building, and connecting with Spanish-speaking governance leaders and founding entity representatives.
Steven – Editorial & Content Lead: Experienced in producing and editing professional short-form and long-form videos, ensuring all workshops, demos, and governance discussions are recorded and optimized for social media and post-event educational use.
Diego – Creative Director: Specializes in animations, motion graphics, and visual design, making governance and tooling content visually engaging for attendees and online audiences, increasing retention and comprehension.
Jonathan – Web & UX Lead: Designs and manages the event’s website, enabling smooth registration, program access, and replay viewing. His work ensures ongoing reach and accessibility to those unable to attend in person.