Posted by Mumbai: Shardeum, a autoscaling EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain, wants to onboard 10,000 users globally through 200 plus meetups. It plans to host 10 to 15 meetups per month, driving consistent, high-frequency community engagement.
Events across countries
These events will take place across India, Nigeria, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Kenya, Ghana, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
Shardeum’s Proof of Community campaign aims to spread blockchain literacy and bring 10,000 people on chain through 200+ local meetups worldwide, according to a press release.
The programme combines practical PayFi demonstrations with hands-on learning experiences and prioritises meaningful engagement over mere user acquisition, building a foundation for sustainable Web3 growth.
In past years
Over the past three years, Shardeum’s Proof of Community initiative has delivered hands-on blockchain education across 22 countries, hosting 500+ meetups and educating over 28,000 participants, enabling students, developers, and everyday users to explore Web3 firsthand.
Mainnet is live
With the mainnet (main network) now live, Shardeum confirms sub-$0.01 fees and instant transfers regardless of volume or transaction size. Building on this foundation, the new #MyFirstSHM campaign introduces users to the real-world utility of SHM through low-cost, instant global payments in the Payment Finance (PayFi) space.
Participants will get an SHM allocation, plus a bonus for completing a follow-up transaction within 30 days deepening engagement and preparing them to lead future Proof of Community events in their communities.
Each meetup will have introduction to Web3, where participants can set up MetaMask wallets with Shardeum RPC, receive and transfer testnet SHM tokens, engage in real-world use cases like tipping, voting, and micro-payments and a tangible introduction to Web3 enabling them to explore PayFi.
Campaign’s focus
The campaign’s focus is on practical, in-person education helping first-time users set up wallets, interact with the SHM token, and experience real blockchain use cases. With a key focus on hands-on engagement, Shardeum meetup will give participants a tangible introduction to Web3, enabling them to explore peer-to-peer transactions, token-based voting, micro-payments, and community-driven activities using SHM in a real-world setting.
Meaningful adoption
“Education is the foundation of meaningful adoption. This initiative brings blockchain directly to users giving them the tools, the knowledge, and the firsthand experience to understand and engage with Web3. But more than that, it’s about enabling communities to build with confidence,” said Shahzad Nathani, Head of Operations and Partnerships – Shardeum.
“By focusing on in-person engagement and real-world use cases, we’re creating a model for decentralised adoption that is scalable, inclusive, and sustainable. We believe this is essential to ensure Web3 doesn’t remain a niche but becomes truly global and accessible,” added Nathani.
The Proof of Community meetups are not just events; they are springboards for grassroots network expansion. A comprehensive host playbook, slide deck and video tutorials to ensure quality, scalability, and data-driven feedback loops will support each meetup.