DIP - ETH TORCH Devcon7

[Ethereum_Colombia]

ETH TORCH / ETH ANTORCHA

Objective:

Create a symbolic ritual where the last Devcon city/country host brings its culture and passes the Eth values to the new city/country host of Devcon creating links among faraway communities.

Inspiration:

We are inspired on the original Olympics values: Encourage Effort (Excellence), Preserve Human Dignity (Respect) & Develop Harmony (Friendship), unifying them with the Devcon objective of caring about technology impact & the Infinite Garden & Ethos of Ethereum as an equal opportunity technology for coordination and prosperity.

Activity:

This activity will be held ideally on 2 times:

1. Passing the torch

We would like to create a special moment in the opening ceremony or the closing ceremony where one or two representatives of the last Devcon pass the torch vibes to the new one.

In this case will be from Bogotá to Bangkok represented by ETH•CO & ETH PADTHAI community leaders with a short but emotive/inspirational speech immortalized with a physical ETH TORCH specially designed by the talented @0xnats from ETH•CO @ethejecafetero community.

We believe this could become an optional ritual for future Devcon versions promoting union, harmony & prosperity.

2. Caring the torch during Devcon

We will be caring the torch during Devcon in one of the community Hubs where ETH•CO will have presence (on the GM Community Hub and/or the Latinx Empowering Community hub)

In this space we will be delivering a swag in the form of a Pin+Poap + a coffee testing while we will be hosting a co-creation session of the Etherean Latinx community to share our challenges and learnings from the last 2 years since the last Devcon.

Team:

Luis Alejandro Toro @2thefinalfrontier2

Natalia Giraldo @ng-rgb

Fabio Anaya @Fabio

Juan Giraldo @0xj4an

Budget:

We will need to cover:

• Torch design & production.
• Torch Swag = Pins production + Coffee grains + packaging + POAPs issuing TOTAL $3500 USD

[2thefinalfrontier2]

@songyi this is one of the activities that we would like to carry out in the co-creative space

[0xj4an]

This proposal sounds absolutely amazing! I can already imagine the moment vividly.

After Devcon in Bogotá, some members from the community organized a mini after-event called ETH Medellín, where we gathered to relax and celebrate. I remember @Skylar and some other incredible folks joining us, embracing the local culture and traditions.

That’s why I feel it’s so important for us as Colombians to create this ritual. Passing the torch to the Thai community not only symbolizes continuity but also shares our spirit, encouraging them to make their moment special after two years.

I can already imagine this happening again in 2026!

[0xflypeztic_0xflypez]

I would love to see this proposal come true!

The idea of passing the Torch not only symbolizes unity but also honors the deep connections between diverse communities. It’s a beautiful way to bridge the values of Ethereum with the cultural richness of each Devcon host city. From Bogotá to Bangkok, this gesture embodies the spirit of collaboration, respect, and shared growth that Ethereum stands for. I believe this ritual could inspire future Devcons and further strengthen the bonds that make our global community so special.

[ng-rgb]

Getting to know the real community values of Ethereans has been something I’m glad to discover in events as Devcon & Devconnect with such diversity of cultures feeling in a unified humanity.

An ETH TORCH would be awesome to start this ritual to heal, to remember that we need to respect & value each other to build together, to lighten up the inspiration and spread the world with an abundance mindset.

I consider this energy and connections are something we need to nourish & encourage in all ETH communities as well.

Passing the light is a way of caring, encouragement & trust

[ligi]

Thanks for the proposal!
How can we ensure continuity here? Did you talk to the the thai community if they want to hold the other hand?
How much of the 3500 is the production of the torch?

[ng-rgb]

Thanks for your feedback @ligi

We will be participating as ETHColombia on the GM CommuyHUB and some of our community members have been exchanging with EthPadThai and other SEA communities since the announcement of Devcon7 city host.

A way to encourage continuity will be to give relevance/ visibility to the ritual, that’s why we propose to do it on the open or closing Devcon’s ceremony as a symbolic moment for each host team.
Also animating a space for exchange among EthCommunities on the Community Hubs where the torch will be present and the “passing team” will guard the torch during Devcon.

We don’t expect to “impose” the ritual but mostly leave it as an option for those who identify with. Of course it would be awesome if there is a natural adoption of the communities along the way <3

We can start a formal conversation with the EthPadThai community to be sure there is a reciprocal interest on the ETH TORCH ritual and to continue it for Devcon8

@0xj4an may you know the handle of some of the EthPadThai members?

[0xj4an]

I think best way to coordinate is with @songyi don’t know the other handles because they are in X.

But also @ligi you can check at the GM HUB the Torch Initiatove is already included in their list of communities and activities. So I think we are good for now in terms of acceptance by ETH Thai community. We will need to coordinate detail but this can be done if proposal get funded and we will be able to carry out this idea.

I think all the $3,5K are production. At least at my end I am not charging anything for helping on this.

Maybe @ng-rgb can detail a bit the items because idea is not only to have a Big Torch passing, also want to do between 1.000-2.000 Pins with the torch symbol and also including a QR to mint a commemorative POAP. Also some coffe registrations from Colombia I think not sure. But let’s wait @ng-rgb to reply.

[HBesso31]

Amazing idea! Rituals are important to give sense of belonging and defining cultures. The culture of passing the torch has been recognized as a symbol of unity within the decentralized world of sovereign countries.

I’d love to see this happen.

[ng-rgb]

Hey @ligi here is a first sketch of the torch I’m working on, the main characteristics will be:

1. Easy to transport
2. Easy assembly
3. Use of LED light + battery
4. Easy to repair
5. Lightweight
6. Stand alone for exhibition

The cost of production is calculated at $250 USD. The engraving will be defined later but here is a first idea.

[Fabio]

Rituals are important because they connect people to their culture, mark key transitions, and pass down values and traditions. They help communities stay united and allow individuals to adapt to new roles, providing meaning and continuity.

[2thefinalfrontier2]

**Hi @ligi **

We don’t have a final budget yet for the La Antorcha ETH proposal, as we are still gathering feedback from different communities. Our idea is to bring a physical torch, similar to what Nats presented, as well as 1,000 pins to distribute among Devcon attendees. We also plan to release a commemorative Poap, and we’d love to bring something to share, like coffee or a type of sweet that represents the rich biodiversity of all LATAM.

It would be very helpful to know if there is any interest from the event organizers in supporting this proposal, as it will help us finalize the scope of the activities. Any budget we request will be solely for the development of the proposed activities.

To have a clear understanding of the costs, it is important for us to align and decide whether we will bring the torch, pins, and coffee/sweets from Colombia or if it would be possible to manage all this directly in Thailand.

Additionally, people from Ethpadthai suggested doing an activity that combines Muay Thai Wai Kroo with some traditional Latin American cumbia. It would be great to review all these possibilities on a call.

[ligi]

I think we can do the torch - but in the spirit of subtraction and budget constraints we should skip the pin and stuff. Can you make a formal DIP under GitHub - efdevcon/DIPs: The Devcon Improvement Proposal repository?

[ng-rgb]

Awesome! / Will do.

[ligi]

reworked your PR here as I could not edit and want to merge as accepted:

Rework DIP-56

Please have a look if the changes work for you. But it is mainly about structure and header.

[ng-rgb]

Looks perfect! Thanks so much for your help!

[ligi]

did you take the torch?

[ng-rgb]

No idea who could took the torch from the front desk but fortunately the one in hands of the SEA community was safe & sound
@songyi @viennametta

Also the POAP disc was missed but it just means there was some “Collectors” around that loved the torch so much I believe

If someone was at DC7SEA and you align w/ the values of the ETH•TORCH but couldn’t claim the exclusive POAP please pin or DM me to help you mint it! This is possible thanks to the support of the amazing @POAP team

[ng-rgb]

Thanks to everyone for keeping the values of Ethereum alive!

Here is the ETH•TORCH Manifesto & some pics from the ritual we made passing the torch from DC6 Bogotá to DC7 Bangkok

Bangkok, November 12 2024. QSNCC

ETH•TORCH Manifesto: From Bogotá to Bangkok

As the ETH•TORCH travels from Bogotá to Bangkok, we are reminded of Ethereum’s commitment to transcending borders and empowering diverse communities.

We are more than just coders, artists or builders—we are a global collective.

Inspired by the spirit of the original Olympics values we extrapolate them into rooted values of Ethereum such as Transparency, Privacy, Censorship resistance, Credible neutrality, Security, Permissionless, Cypherpunk, Collaboration & Global accessibility, we celebrate Ethereum’s mission to create an inclusive and prosperous world, ETH•TORCH embodies this mission as a symbol of our connection that keeps the Ethereum network alive, vibrant, and thriving across cultures.

As Bogotá entrusts the torch to Bangkok, we do not speak of lessons but of the powerful exchange of cultural diversity and values that weave the ethos of Ethereum. We believe the Asian community will continue strengthening these cultural connections, embracing the ever-evolving spirit of our Infinite Garden.

In a world that often feels divided, ETH•TORCH is a reminder of the beauty and strength found in our differences. As we move forward, we trust that these connections will deepen and flourish, uniting cultures and allowing Ethereum to serve as a bridge across worlds.

ETH•TORCH is just the beginning—ETH•คบไฟ (Khbfị, pronounced: KoopFai) is next. So, what’s our next step?

Let’s carry this connection together, strengthening the signal that empowers our global community.

Let the torch inspire and thrive. Let’s carry the flame together.

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Shoutout for all the support before & during DC7SEA to @2thefinalfrontier2 @ligi @Skylar @songyi @viennametta @juandaveth @ocandocrypto @0xj4an @Fabio @ng-rgb