ethsf

About Ethereum SF

A decentralized calendar and community hub for San Francisco's Ethereum ecosystem. We connect builders, OGs, newcomers, and curious minds through open events. Dogs welcome.

Core Values

Community over commerce

Sponsors are appreciated, never the headline. Events exist to serve attendees, not logos.

Builders get the mic

Every event carves out time for people to demo projects, share works-in-progress, and get real feedback.

Decentralized by default

No single organizer owns the calendar. Communities, companies, and individuals all contribute.

Open doors

Events should be accessible and welcoming to newcomers, not just insiders.

Protect the culture

Set boundaries that keep the community healthy through bull and bear cycles.

Serve before you lead

If you're new, start by contributing. Earn trust through service, not self-promotion.

What We Cover

Ethereum coreDeFiPrivacyCensorship resistanceZero-knowledge proofsSecurityAI agentsOpen source AIDecentralized computeStablecoinsGovernanceDAOsPublic goods

Event Guidelines

To be listed on the Ethereum SF calendar, your event should:

  1. Be relevant — Cover Ethereum or adjacent decentralized ecosystem topics.
  2. Be community-first — Education, building, or connection — not a product launch.
  3. Give builders stage time — Include demos, lightning talks, or open mic.
  4. Keep sponsorship in its place — Sponsors acknowledged, never dominant.
  5. Be open — Free or low-cost. No invite-only corporate events.

Inspired By

Engineers.SG has documented Singapore's tech community for 12+ years — recording meetups, maintaining a decentralized calendar, and hosting casual gatherings. They proved this model works through consistent, humble service. Ethereum SF builds on their blueprint with sustainable funding, cultural boundaries, and a cross-city network.