Summary
Dedicated space for exploring trust, leadership, and coordination within decentralized systems. It welcomes individuals eager to learn about leadership, mental health, and essential soft skills. Our hub will serve to foster participatory governance, conflict resolution, and nonviolent communication, empowering sustainable and human-centered Web3 communities.
This hub invites participants to engage with the human side of Web3: how we build trust, navigate conflict, and make inclusive decisions. These skills are foundational for the longevity and resilience of any decentralized ecosystem.
Why a Community Hub Format?
Human coordination cannot be fully captured in a one-time panel or technical workshop. It requires an ongoing, immersive environment that supports collective reflection, vulnerability, and co-creation. A community hub facilitates sustained engagement over several days, attracting diverse contributors and fostering deeper connections. Through roleplays, open circles, co-design labs, and case study exchanges, participants can practice fundamental tools and leave with applicable insights.
Grounded in Gravity DAO’s Work
Gravity DAO brings credibility and proven methodology to this space. By applying tested frameworks in conflict transformation, leadership development, and trust-building, the hub creates a safe, supportive, and actionable environment. Our open-source resources, including mental models for decision-making and tools for nonviolent communication, have been co-developed with communities and tailored to the unique needs of decentralized governance.
A Timely and Critical Focus
As the Web3 ecosystem matures and DAOs proliferate, effective human coordination is no longer optional—it is essential. Technical solutions alone cannot solve the social challenges of decentralization. This hub addresses the growing demand for trust infrastructure, equitable leadership, and cultural well-being in Web3 communities. By offering this at Devcon, we support innovation and its sustainability.
List of tech, supplies and other needs:
In addition to the support provided by the Devcon team, our Hub will require specific production facilities to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for our participants.
We might require additional equipment to make the space more cozy, including:
- Comfortable seating for various sessions
- Floor cushions for small group discussions,
- Projector or screen for presentations
- Tables for hands-on workshops
- Whiteboards for interactive training
- Speakers with calming music to create a welcoming and empowering environment.
We may also incorporate subtle ambient music and low-light areas to create relaxed discussion zones, creating an inviting and emotionally safe space for deeper conversation.
Programme Overview [Draft]
The Human Coordination Hub follows a day thematic arc, designed to guide participants from foundational trust concepts to applied coordination strategies in decentralized systems:
Day 1: Welcome to Human Coordination - Building Trust Foundations
9:00-10:30 AM: Opening Ceremony & Trust Creation Workshop
- Introduction to GravityDAO’s Trust Creation Framework
- Interactive trust assessment exercises using Indigenous reconciliation practices
- Setting community agreements based on Elinor Ostrom’s Commons Principles
10:30-10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM-12:15 PM: Shared Language Training (Spanish and English)
- Introduction to Non-Violent Communication (NVC) principles
- Deep Democracy practices for inclusive participation
- Liberating Structures exercises for group sensemaking
12:15-1:15 PM: Lunch Break
1:15-2:45 PM: Graviton Certification Workshop (Tier 1)
- Foundation skills in conflict transformation
- Building emotional intelligence for decentralized environments
- Practice sessions using [Ho’Oponopono]
2:45-3:00 PM: Reflection Break
3:00-4:30 PM: Cultural Consultation Session (Spanish and English)
- Observation of community agreements and behaviors
- Recommendations for desired types of interaction
- Creating psychological safety frameworks
4:30-5:00 PM: Daily Closing Circle
- Reflection on trust-building experiences
- Setting intentions for Day 2
Day 2: Conflict as Opportunity - Transforming Tensions into Growth
9:00-10:30 AM: Conflict Transformation Workshop
- Understanding conflict as a growth engine
- Four-step Alternative Dispute Resolution process
- Building capacity for amicable settlements
10:30-10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM-12:15 PM: Mental Health Practice Session (Spanish and English)
- Surfacing minority voices and hidden tensions
- Process-Oriented Psychology techniques
- Creating safe spaces for difficult conversations
12:15-1:15 PM: Lunch Break
1:15-2:45 PM: Graviton Certification Workshop (Tier 2)
- Advanced conflict resolution techniques
- Mediation skills development
- Building resilience in facilitators
2:45-3:00 PM: Reflection Break
3:00-4:30 PM: Case Study Analysis
- Real-world conflict scenarios from Web3 communities
- Applying GravityDAO frameworks to complex situations
- Group problem-solving using Cynefin complexity navigation
4:30-5:00 PM: Daily Closing Circle
- Integration of conflict transformation learnings
- Preparing for governance practice
Day 3: Governance in Practice - Implementing Inclusive Decision-Making
9:00-10:30 AM: Organizational Excellence Workshop
- DAO Health Analytics introduction
- Balanced Scorecard methodologies for decentralized contexts
- Measuring community engagement and trust levels
10:30-10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM-12:15 PM: Cynefin Framework Application
- Understanding clear, complicated, complex, and chaotic domains
- Matching governance approaches to challenge types
- Practical exercises in complexity navigation
12:15-1:15 PM: Lunch Break
1:15-2:45 PM: Governance Clinic Sessions
- Small group consultations on specific governance challenges (What LS structure?)
- Applying Ostrom’s principles to real scenarios (need examples)
- Design thinking for inclusive decision-making processes
2:45-3:00 PM: Reflection Break
3:00-4:30 PM: Leadership Development Workshop
- Whole-brain leadership using hemisphere integration models
- Building self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Creating sustainable leadership practices
4:30-5:00 PM: Daily Closing Circle
- Synthesizing governance learnings
- Preparing for networking and integration
Day 4: Network Integration - Building Sustainable Relationships
9:00-10:30 AM: Working Out Loud Workshop
- Transparent communication practices
- Building generosity-based relationships
- Creating feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement
10:30-10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM-12:15 PM: Community Building Session
- Strategies for authentic engagement beyond financial incentives
- Creating rituals and cultural practices for belonging
- Addressing mental health and well-being in Web3
12:15-1:15 PM: Lunch Break
1:15-2:45 PM: Graviton Certification Completion (Tier 3)
- Assessment and certification ceremony
- Creating ongoing practice commitments
- Building peer support networks
2:45-3:00 PM: Reflection Break
3:00-4:30 PM: Future Collaboration Planning
- Setting up continued education pathways
- Creating accountability partnerships
- Designing follow-up activities and check-ins
4:30-5:30 PM: Closing Ceremony
- Celebration of learning and growth
- Commitment to ongoing practice
- Community appreciation and recognition
Types of sessions
- Casual Networking Session
- Interactive Discussions
- Wellness Activities
The hub will remain open throughout the day for spontaneous meetups, guided dialogue, and self-directed exploration of coordination tools.
The Team
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Angie – Current Socials Manager at GravityDAO, previously the Community Manager at Token Engineering Commons and Token Engineering Academy, as well as the Marketing Lead at Ethereum México. Experience in leading and executing strategies for web3 projects, helping grow communities.
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Durgadas – Durgadas (Regis Chapman) is an experienced facilitator and organizational consultant, currently serving as a lead steward at Gravity DAO. With a background in group process design, conflict transformation, and community governance, Durgadas has contributed to the development of collaborative frameworks for decentralized organizations. He has previously supported initiatives in the web3 ecosystem as a mentor, mediator, and educator, fostering resilient and adaptive teams.
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Mafer – Coordinator at GravityDAO, previously gardener for Trusted Seed and Common Stack. Kernel block 5 alumni, H.E.R DAO DevCon VI scholar, volunteer for DevConnect Amsterdam 2022 and many other EthGlobal events. Social entrepreneur from Venezuela interested in Ed-tech, trust and reputation research and governance solutions. Also, 2016 Young Leader of the Americas, HundrED Academy advisor for the global collection of education innovations for the past 3 years.
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Fabiola - Blockchain Developer, passionate about decentralized technologies, co-leader of Ethereum Bolivia to grow the local Web3 ecosystem through education, events, and innovation.
Partnerships
Six confirmed partnerships spanning methodology, regional expertise, and institutional validation:
- H.E.R DAO (gender-inclusive governance)
- Token Engineering Commons (community economics)
- Buenos Aires Ethereum Community (local connections)
- Collective Intelligence Research Institute (academic validation)
- Optimism Collective (large-scale governance experience)
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