Title: Piloting Agora during DevConnect
Authors: Yuting, Nicolas
Resources Required: Digital or physical space to display QR codes
Motivation & Rationale
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Agora Citizen Network is a simple, open-source deliberation tool for large-scale, data-driven dialogue. Built on Pol.is algorithms, it helps communities collect and make sense of many perspectives to identify consensus and understand division, without flame wars or polarization.
We propose using Agora during DevConnect 2025 to capture community perspectives on Ethereum’s evolving priorities and regional opportunities. Participants can simply scan a QR code to share their views: no sign-up required, no personal data collected.
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We are currently in talks with the d/acc community hub.
Implementation
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Agora has been successfully piloted by events including UNESCO’s Media & Information Literacy Week 2025 and was used during France’s national strike in September 2025 to help people map disagreement and find alignment.
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What We Request from DevConnect
Permission to display a QR code linking to the Agora conversation, either:
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On secondary screens next to speaker Q&A tools;
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Before or after selected talks; or
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As printed posters in the physical space
Permission to display DevConnect logo for the corresponding Agora conversations.
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All logistics, moderation, and communication materials will be handled by the Agora team.
Operational Requirements & Ownership
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Conversation access: Participants scan a QR code or click on a link to enter an Agora discussion and verify the ownership of their DevConnect ticket via Zupass.
Format: Each discussion consists of short statements; users vote agree / disagree / unsure or suggest new statements.
Moderation: The Agora team reviews inputs for relevance and civility although moderated content will still be available in the “moderation history” part of the app.
Data & privacy: No accounts, cookies, or personal data, fully GDPR-compliant.
Outcome: A real time visual summary of community consensus and divergences.
Successful case study: Transforming Frustration into Collective Power - Agora Citizen Network
Suggested Themes
To maximize relevance and minimize coordination effort, we propose two ready-to-launch discussion themes:
- Theme 1: Post-Project Mirror Reflections
What values, goals, and trade-offs should guide the next phase of Ethereum’s community and governance?
Sample statements (direct quotes from Project Mirror):
“We need to be focused on the long game. Focus on real values, focus on developers, and build for multiple decades - not for tomorrow.”
“Ethereum has a grand long term vision, but my company needs to survive the first six months. We need investability.”
Audience: Builders, researchers, and engaged contributors.
- Theme 2 — Ethereum in LATAM
How can Ethereum better address local needs, challenges, and opportunities across LATAM?
Sample statements:
“Ethereum should invest more in grassroots developer education in LATAM.”
“Financial inclusion use cases are the most impactful entry point for Web3 adoption.”
Audience: Local builders, users, and civil society organizations.
Prompts may be co-created with DevCon team and regional partners such as Crecimiento or SEED.
Links & Additional Information
Timeline
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Before DevConnect: Agora prepares two discussions and visual assets (QRs, posters, prompts).
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During DevConnect: Conversations run asynchronously for the event’s duration. Analysis will be updated and shared with participants in real time.
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After DevConnect: Comprehensive analysis will be shared with the Ethereum community.
Expected Outcomes
Lightweight yet rich feedback loop between global and regional Ethereum communities;
A public visualization of consensus and diversity across participants;
Reusable, low-friction model for dialogue at future Ethereum events.
