Dispatches, news articles, and project updates from the growing ecosystem of Ethereum Localism and aligned movements.
Ethereum Localism x Regen Coordination: Gitcoin 3.0 Sensemaking
Date: July 16, 2025
Source: Gitcoin Governance Forum
Location: Global / Digital
This sensemaking report, authored by Regen Coordination and collaborators, proposes Ethereum Localism as a strategic domain for Gitcoin’s Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA) process. It frames Ethereum Localism as a path to meaningful mass adoption - embedding Web3 tools like stablecoins, governance, and payments into local communities. Backed by $370K+ in grassroots funding rounds, the report outlines a plan for 3–5 local pilots during GG24, aiming to prototype scalable, cosmo-local public goods infrastructure.
Celo Localism in Brazil: Mobile-First ReFi in Chapada Diamantina
Date: June 26, 2025
Source: @celoorgbr (Twitter/X)
Location: Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil
Celo LatAm and local partners are piloting a community-first Web3 economy in the Chapada Diamantina region, connecting regenerative finance (ReFi) with mobile-native infrastructure. The initiative targets digital exclusion and economic fragility with MiniPay and task-based MiniApps—distributing $3,500 onchain in verifiable earnings across students, women entrepreneurs, and grassroots organizations.
Over 3 months, the pilot aims to launch 6 MiniApps, complete 2,000+ transactions, and onboard 10 local orgs—embedding Ethereum-aligned tools directly into the rhythms of territorial life.
Wyoming State Gears Towards Launching a Stablecoin in 2025
Date: March 19, 2025
Source: CoinDesk
Location: Wyoming, USA
Wyoming moves closer to issuing its own state-backed stablecoin, The Wyoming Stable Token (WYST), aiming to create a blockchain-based public utility. The move reflects growing interest in localized financial infrastructure that leverages the global crypto network without ceding power to private intermediaries.
Creating Community Asset Vouchers in Jackson, MS
Date: March 19, 2025
Source: Cooperation Jackson Blog
Location: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
How Cooperation Jackson is developing a Mutual Exchange and Rotational Labor Association (ROLA) system. Their long-term vision: “Turn every yard into a farm and every garage into a factory, and through community collaboration and planning meet our collective needs.”
MiniPay Update Q4 2024: MiniPay Passes 5M Wallets, Scaling Stablecoins for Local Use
Date: January 20, 2025
Source: Celo Forum
Location: Global / Africa, Latin America
MiniPay is one of the fastest-growing tools for local stablecoin adoption. With #1 app store rankings in Kenya and expanding use in emerging markets, MiniPay is becoming infrastructure for real-world ReFi—bringing stablecoin utility to the hands of millions navigating economic volatility. The mobile-first wallet now supports seamless on/off ramps in 35+ local currencies, zero-fee cash-in/cash-out, and new MiniApps for donations, games, and Learn2Earn.
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