Where was Ethereum Brasil 2023 held?

The event was held in Brazil — the world's largest Portuguese-speaking country and one of Ethereum's most active national communities globally.

When did Ethereum Brasil 2023 take place?

It ran from 28 to 30 March 2023 — the same month that Brazil's Virtual Assets Law (effective 1 January 2023) had just taken full effect.

Who sponsored Ethereum Brasil 2023?

Sponsors included Cartesi (first sponsor — a Linux-based L2 project), Polygon (Ethereum scaling), Paraswap (DeFi aggregator), and Harmony Protocol, among others — reflecting global DeFi and L2 projects investing in the Brazilian market.

Who were notable speakers at Ethereum Brasil 2023?

Notable speakers included Mariano Conti (@nanexcool), an angel investor and advisor to Ethereum, DeFi, and NFT projects. The event targeted 1/3 Brazilian speakers, 1/3 Latin American speakers, and 1/3 international guests.

What was the community mapping initiative?

Ethereum Brasil launched an ecosystem survey to map all Brazilian Web3 projects and build a comprehensive report on Brazil's blockchain landscape — the first attempt to create a systematic view of the country's entire Ethereum ecosystem.

What is the Drex (Digital Real)?

The Drex is Brazil's CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency), piloted by the Banco Central do Brasil from early 2023. It aims to modernize Brazil's payment infrastructure alongside the hugely successful PIX instant payment system.

Why is Brazil important for Ethereum adoption?

Brazil is one of the world's largest crypto markets, consistently in the global top five for Ethereum on-chain activity. The country's 215+ million people, strong developer community, and history of currency volatility (making dollar-denominated DeFi attractive) make it a strategically critical Ethereum market.

What is the Virtual Assets Law in Brazil?

Brazil's Virtual Assets Law (Law No. 14,478/2022, effective 1 January 2023) established the country's legal framework for crypto assets — defining virtual assets, establishing licensing for service providers, and making Brazil one of Latin America's first countries with comprehensive crypto legislation.

How does Ethereum Brasil relate to ETHRio and ETHSamba?

Ethereum Brasil, ETHRio (focused on Rio de Janeiro), and ETHSamba (a Carnival-themed Rio hackathon) are part of Brazil's growing calendar of flagship Ethereum events — collectively making Brazil one of the Ethereum ecosystem's most event-rich national communities.

How can I find upcoming blockchain events in Brazil?

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Yes. CoinGabbar offers free or discounted press release publishing for Web3 projects. Contact event@coingabbar.io for details.

Is this page financial advice?

No. This page is general information only and not financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify details with the official source and do your own research.

What is Cartesi and why was it Ethereum Brasil's first sponsor?

Cartesi is a Layer 2 project enabling developers to build Ethereum applications using Linux environments and mainstream programming tools instead of Solidity — dramatically lowering the barrier to smart contract development. As the first confirmed Ethereum Brasil 2023 sponsor, its involvement signaled support for the Brazilian Ethereum developer community at a significant scale.

What is ETHSamba and how does it relate to Ethereum Brasil?

ETHSamba is a Carnival-themed Ethereum hackathon held in Rio de Janeiro, co-founded by Solange Gueiros (also a Chainlink Labs developer advocate and ETH Belgrade speaker). Together with ETHRio and Ethereum Brasil, ETHSamba forms Brazil's interconnected annual Ethereum event calendar — one of the richest national Ethereum ecosystems outside the US and Europe.

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Q: What was Ethereum Brasil 2023?

Ethereum Brasil 2023 was Brazil's flagship Ethereum community conference, held 28–30 March 2023, organized by Ethereum Brazil Enterprises, bringing together the Brazilian and Latin American Ethereum community for three days of DeFi, NFT, and Web3 sessions.

What Was Ethereum Brasil 2023?

Ethereum Brasil 2023 was Brazil's flagship Ethereum community conference, held from 28 to 30 March 2023. Organized by Ethereum Brazil Enterprises and bringing together the growing Brazilian and broader Latin American Ethereum community, the three-day event combined conference sessions on DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 with community networking and ecosystem-building for one of Ethereum's most active regional communities. Details sat on the official Ethereum Brasil website. Brazil is one of the world's largest crypto markets and has consistently ranked in the global top five for Ethereum on-chain activity, making an annual flagship Ethereum event a natural expression of the community's scale and ambition.

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Key Themes and Event Highlights

The event brought together the Brazilian and Latin American Web3 community for three days of education, collaboration, and ecosystem development.

Event Highlights

Sponsor ecosystem: Cartesi (the first revealed sponsor — a Layer 2 project enabling Linux-based smart contract development), Polygon (scaling solutions), Paraswap (DeFi aggregator), and Harmony Protocol (fast blockchain) among the supporters — reflecting the depth of global DeFi and L2 projects investing in the Brazilian market.
Speaker diversity: The event aimed for a speaker composition of approximately one-third Brazilian/local talent, one-third broader Latin American speakers, and one-third international guests — a model designed to both showcase local talent and connect Brazil to global Ethereum developments.
Mariano Conti (@nanexcool): a notable speaker, angel investor and advisor to Ethereum, DeFi, and NFT projects, bringing global Ethereum ecosystem perspective to the Brazilian audience.
DeFi focus: Sessions covered Ethereum-based DeFi protocols actively being used by Brazilian investors — at a time when the Brazilian real's volatility was making DeFi dollar-denominated yields particularly attractive to local users.
NFT and creator economy: Brazil has one of the world's largest and most creative NFT artist communities, making NFT sessions a natural draw for both technically and creatively oriented attendees.
Community mapping: The organizers launched an ecosystem survey to map all Brazilian Web3 projects and create a comprehensive report on the Brazilian blockchain landscape — a unique community intelligence initiative.
Connection to ETHRio and ETHSamba: Ethereum Brasil 2023 was part of a broader Brazilian Ethereum ecosystem calendar alongside ETHRio (Rio de Janeiro) and ETHSamba (a Carnival-themed hackathon) — collectively making Brazil one of Ethereum's most event-rich national communities.

How Crypto and Ethereum Are Growing in Brazil

Brazil is one of the world's largest crypto markets. The Virtual Assets Law (Law No. 14,478/2022), effective 1 January 2023, established Brazil's legal framework for crypto assets — exactly coinciding with the 2023 conference. Brazil's CBDC — the "Drex" (Digital Real) — began pilot testing in early 2023. The CVM (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil) has actively licensed crypto platforms. Nubank, Itaú, and BTG Pactual have all launched crypto services. Brazil ranks consistently in the global top five for Ethereum transaction volume. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's blockchain events hub.

Impact on Brazil's Ethereum Ecosystem

The 2023 conference ran in the same month that Brazil's Virtual Assets Law took effect — giving the conference immediate practical relevance as a forum to understand the new legal framework. Brazil's growing DeFi user base, NFT artist community, and developer talent make it one of Ethereum's most strategically important emerging markets. The event's community mapping initiative provided the first comprehensive view of Brazil's Web3 project landscape.

Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join

Ethereum L2s and DeFi protocols: Brazil is one of the world's largest DeFi user markets — with Brazilian investors actively using dollar-yielding DeFi protocols to hedge local currency volatility.
NFT platforms and marketplaces: Brazil's creative community is among the most productive NFT artists globally — a natural partnership audience.
Web3 infrastructure: blockchain gaming, social platforms, and payment apps find a young, mobile-first, crypto-native Brazilian user base.
International protocols: Brazil's 1/3 international speaker tradition means global projects gain direct community access.

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Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend

Brazil's 215+ million population and one of the world's highest crypto adoption rates makes it one of the most important markets for crypto KOLs seeking Portuguese-language audience growth. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.

Why Builders and Participants Join

Brazilian Ethereum developers and builders join to learn from global Ethereum contributors, meet the local community building alongside them, and access the international ecosystem connections that create funding, partnerships, and global reach for their projects.

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How the Event Concluded and What Came Next

The event closed on 30 March having connected the Brazilian Ethereum community during a pivotal week — the month Brazil's Virtual Assets Law took full effect. The ecosystem mapping survey provided the first comprehensive view of Brazil's blockchain landscape. The event series continued and expanded, with the conference series growing into a two-event model (large community conference in São Paulo, elite founders' gathering in Rio de Janeiro). Track upcoming shows on the crypto events calendar and our blockchain events page.

Glossary of Key Terms

Virtual Assets Law (Brazil): Law No. 14,478/2022, effective 1 January 2023, establishing Brazil's legal framework for crypto assets — making Brazil one of Latin America's first countries with comprehensive crypto legislation.
Drex (Digital Real): Brazil's central bank digital currency (CBDC), piloted from 2023, designed to modernize Brazil's payment infrastructure alongside existing PIX instant payment system.
Cartesi: a Layer 2 blockchain project enabling developers to run Linux environments on Ethereum smart contracts — an Ethereum Brasil 2023 founding sponsor.
ETHSamba: a Carnival-themed Ethereum hackathon in Rio de Janeiro, part of Brazil's growing calendar of Ethereum events alongside ETHRio and Ethereum Brasil.
PIX: Brazil's instant payment infrastructure (launched 2020), operated by the Banco Central do Brasil — one of the world's most successful CBDC-adjacent payment modernization initiatives.

Disclaimer

This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or investment advice. The event described was held in March 2023; future dates may differ. Verify with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile.

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