Road to VRBS: Connecting Art, Ethereum, and VRBS onchain in Peru

TL;DR: A proposal to organize creative events in three key cities in Peru (Cusco, Lima, and Trujillo), aimed at connecting artists, designers, and creatives with onchain tools such as NFTs, smart contracts, and Ethereum platforms, with a special focus on the VRBS community.

These events aim to empower participants to explore how blockchain can transform creative industries, generate new proposals on rounds.wtf, and promote the use of VRBS tools and resources during January 2025.

These events will be held alongside the Road to Devcon in Peru, where we are official organizers.

1.Objectives:

• Introduce Ethereum and VRBS tools and use cases for creative industries.
• Promote the creation of onchain artistic proposals via rounds.wtf and farcaster.
• Build a local community of artists interested in the Web3 and VRBS ecosystem.

2. Plan and Event Agenda

Locations for January 2025:

1. Cusco • Historic Inca capital in the Andes, gateway to Machu Picchu. • Famous for Inca ruins, Spanish colonial architecture, and vibrant culture.
2. Lima • Peru’s capital, known for its world-class cuisine and ocean views. • Highlights include the historic Plaza Mayor and trendy Barranco.
3. Trujillo • Coastal city with spring-like weather and ancient ruins like Chan Chan. • Known for traditional festivals and colorful colonial architectureç • Headquarters of the Nounish Art School

Format:

Half-day events structured with educational sessions, showcases, participatory activities, and a VRBS-related competition.

Updated Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introduction (15 min):

   • Overview of Ethereum, VRBS, and their connection to creative industries.
   • Context: Cryptoamigos as organizers with prior experience in Creative Tech Road.

2. Talks and Projections (45 min):

   • Pre-recorded talks from Devcon and VRBS content.
   • Examples of topics include "Visual Code of Cypherpunk," "Solarpunk vs. Lunarpunk," and "How VRBS Connects Global Creatives."

3. VRBS Showcase: Local and International Projects (30 min):

   • Examples of standout projects in VRBS, NFTs, smart contracts for music, and art marketplaces.

4. Conversation with a Developer-Creative (30 min):

   • Interview with a developer or artist working with VRBS or within the Ethereum ecosystem.
   • Includes Q&A.

5. Participatory Activity: Art Contest (45 min):

   • Presentation of the contest on rounds.wtf.
   • Participants generate ideas for artworks or projects to submit on the platform.
   • Criteria: Creativity, local impact, use of onchain tools.

6. Networking and Closing (30 min):

   • Space to connect attendees with local resources and opportunities.
   • Announcement of upcoming Cryptoamigos and VRBS activities.

Merch and POAP

POAP design will be created by Disturbio, a guest artist and part of the @eanounish team.

3. Budget

• 0.3 ETH: Merchandise
• 0.1 ETH: Activation
• 0.1 ETH: Marketing
• 0.19 ETH: Logistics (venue rental and audiovisual equipment)

Total: 0.69 ETH

4. Cryptoamigos Team

We hosted events like: Global Pizza Party, Nouns Amigos events, Road to Devcon

Instagram

• Ivanna
  • Project manager. Building Escuela de Arte Nounish with Nouns Amigos https://warpcast.com/ivannalen https://ivannalen.carrd.co/
• Luisotravez
  • Media Franchises onchain | ReFi | Building Metasuyo and Tayni.co https://warpcast.com/luisotravez https://x.com/luisotravez_eth

Collaborators:

• Celexia
  • Building Criptocuriosas https://warpcast.com/lacryptowitch
• Special Guest Artist: Disturbio

Portafolio

https://warpcast.com/ledisturbio

Thank you! See you in Road to VRBS!