DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp: First Round of Invites Sent
DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp: First Round of Invites Sent
🤫 Crypto's DC Invasion
The first round of invites for the DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp on October 24th has been sent out. There's still one week left to apply for this event, which aims to educate the industry on government and vice versa.
Key points:
- Co-hosted by Polygon Labs, Solana Foundation, Wormhole Foundation, and Stand With Crypto
- Part of a two-series initiative: 1. Pre-election: Industry advocacy mobilization 2. Post-election: Educational effort for Congress
To apply:
- Be in Washington D.C. on Oct 24th
- Have interest in blockchain advocacy
- Want to advance policy landscape
Submit your application: [Google Form Link]
The organizers look forward to welcoming participants and advancing policy discourse.
The OGs are back together 🫡 Thrilled to have @SolanaFndn AND @WormholeFdn joining Polygon Labs and @standwithcrypto as co-hosts for our DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp on October 24th.
Polygon Labs and @standwithcrypto are teaming up for the next Crypto Policy Bootcamp. A two-part series (soon!) to educate the industry on the gov't and the gov't on the industry (and just in time for the U.S. elections 💥):
First round of invites have gone out for the October 24th DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp! One week left to let us know you’re interested in attending. Submit your app now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Polygon Labs, @SolanaFndn, @wormholeFdn and @standwithcrypto look forward to welcoming
The OGs are back together 🫡 Thrilled to have @SolanaFndn AND @WormholeFdn joining Polygon Labs and @standwithcrypto as co-hosts for our DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp on October 24th.
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