Axelar India Launch - 2023

Project Name : Axelar India Launch - 2023

Description : Axelar India Launch is a series of one-day huddles in four major cities across India to promote awareness and adoption of the Axelar Network conducted by Blockchained India, India’s largest and oldest crypto community. The program will bring together developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and experts to discuss cross-chain technologies and their applications. This initiative will also create a dedicated India Chapter for developers, builders, and organizations interested in utilizing Axelar’s cross-chain capabilities. Axelar India Chapter will be led by our experienced team and campus ambassadors from six Ivy League universities in India, through this we aim to establish a vibrant community of developers, startups, and blockchain enthusiasts to drive growth and adoption of Axelar in India’s blockchain ecosystem.

Date : 2023-05-04T18:30:00Z2023-08-11T18:30:00Z
Contact Name : Manav Ailawadi | Blockchained India
Discord Username : manav#3561

Grant Amount : $28,240
Requested grant amount in AXL - 43994 (Rate: 0.6419 USD/AXL based on a EMA7
rate, calculation based on Coinmarketcap rates)
You can check the details in this detailed budget sheet

Project Description

Introduction

The Axelar Network is a decentralized platform that enables interoperability between different blockchain networks. Blockchained India is the oldest and the largest blockchain community in India with over 60,000 members including developers, startups, organizations, and blockchain enthusiasts.

India boasts the second-largest developer community in the world, with an estimated 10 million developers, according to GitHub. However, developers in India often lack the necessary awareness, training, and education about emerging blockchain technology that can be integrated into their projects and platforms.

Through the Axelar India Huddle and Axelar India Chapter, we aim to bridge this gap by bringing together experts, developers, startups, and Web3 product developers to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the multi-chain future and utilization of cross-chain technology to build the future of Web3.

Axelar India Launch will be a series of four one-day events held in major cities in India. Each event will have 100+ attendees selected from 350+ applicants. The events will feature sessions from experts in the blockchain and cross-chain technology space, as well as workshops and networking opportunities. By bringing together experts, developers, and enthusiasts, the conference will provide a platform for participants to engage with like-minded individuals and form connections that can help drive the growth and adoption of decentralized cross-chain networks in India’s rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.

Our primary goal is to increase awareness of the Axelar Network in South East Asia, while building a sustainable community specifically in India. The Axelar India Huddle will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, helping to advance cross-chain technology and its applications on Axelar Network.

Axelar India Chapter

During the Huddle, we will launch a dedicated Axelar India Chapter that will be supported by Blockchained India and its campus ambassadors in India’s premier universities. Our goal is to select six dedicated campus ambassadors who will help ensure that the network is well-represented in the region and that potential developers have easy access to information, resources required to build with Axelar. In addition, the Campus Ambassador program will establish a strong presence in universities and encourage students who are exploring cross-chain dApp development to connect with the Axelar Ecosystem. We already have a strong presence in all the top universities like IIT-Delhi, IIT-Bombay, IIT-KGP, IIT-R, BITS, DTU, and many others.

We will utilise the existing Blockchained India community, a network of over 60,000 members to connect with existing dapps. Projects like QuickSwap, Synthr, Lync, Stader, and Biconomy that are using Axelar are already part of our community and extensive network. We believe that the Axelar India Chapter will provide a platform for participants to share their knowledge and insights, foster new connections, and drive the growth of decentralized cross-chain networks in India and beyond.

By leveraging the Blockchained India community, we will connect Axelar with existing dApps and expand the reach of the Network. We anticipate that the Huddle will kickstart a vibrant community of cross-chain enthusiasts consisting of at least 400 people, along with a dedicated India Chapter of 6 Campus Ambassadors in 6 institutes in India. All of them will be actively contributing to the growth and adoption of the Axelar Network.

Objectives

  • To educate the builder community in India about the benefits of utilising Axelar Network’s cross-chain communication protocol and to promote adoption of the platform’s unique features.
  • To establish a dedicated India Chapter with an assigned point of contact for Axelar Network in India. The chapter will direct any queries/leads to Axelar Network and promote it across India.
  • To create a strong presence in Indian universities through the campus ambassador program and encourage students to explore cross-chain dApp development on the Axelar Network.
  • To provide a platform for networking and collaboration to industry experts, developers, existing projects building on Axelar, and developers building cross-chain applications.
  • To explore the latest advancements in cross-chain technology and Axelar Network
  • To discuss the potential impact of Axelar Network on the multi-chain future of Web3.
  • To showcase innovative projects and startups in the cross-chain space who are utilizing Axelar Network to build.

Activities

Four one-day Huddles in Metro Cities in India:

Four one-day physical events will be organized to facilitate in-person interactions, kickstart and build a community, and provide networking opportunities while building a dedicated India Chapter for Axelar Network. The workshops will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, talks, and presentations on the Axelar Network, multi-chain technologies, and a showcase of the Axelar ecosystem dApps. The events will be attended by developers, dApp builders, existing cross-chain projects, and enthusiasts developers interested in learning about the Axelar Network in all the major metro cities in India. For the benefit of the community and to receive feedback, we have added a tentative agenda of the huddle. We will improve this in consultation with the community and the team.

Tentative Agenda of Axelar Network India Huddle - 2023

Campus Ambassador Program

During the program, we will select six volunteers (in different cities) who will become the campus ambassadors to serve as points of contact for the Axelar Network in India. We will identify and invite these ambassadors to learn during the huddle, connect with the Axelar ecosystem, and serve as ambassadors for the network on their campuses. These ambassadors will act as point of contact for student developers regarding anything related to the cross-chain ecosystem, host events, workshops, and other activities to educate their peers about the Axelar Network. We will implement an incentivization program that will reward their active participation and contribution to the project.

Overall, these activities will help us achieve our objectives of promoting awareness and adoption of cross-chain technologies, building a dedicated India Chapter for the Axelar Network, creating a presence in Indian universities, providing a platform for networking and collaboration, and showcasing innovative projects and startups in the cross-chain space.

Impact

Axelar Network through this proposal has the potential to positively impact the multi-chain ecosystem in India by fostering a community of cross-chain believers, who will directly contribute to its growth and adoption. This proposal aims to benefit the ecosystem in multiple ways:

  • Establishment of the Alexar community and a dedicated India Chapter in all the major cities in India in a period of 4 months.
  • The proposal aims to create awareness and expand the reach of Axelar Network, which will help in increasing the adoption and usage of the network.
  • It will start and establish a community that will empower upcoming cross-chain builders, establish existence in 6 different cities (through campus ambassadors), and foster cross-chain innovations at the ground level. This aligns with Alexar’s vision of creating a decentralized world where cross-chain technology is accessible to everyone.
  • India Chapter will be instantly plugged in with the who’s who of the entire Web3 ecosystem in India through Blockchained India. This will provide the chapter with the necessary infrastructure and network from Day 0, which we believe is crucial for the success of such initiatives.
  • By bringing together builders, successful cross-chain dapps, experts, and multi-chain enthusiasts, the conference will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, which will help in advancing the cross-chain technology and its applications on Axelar Network.
  • The Axelar Campus Ambassador program will establish a strong student developers community that will contribute to the growth and adoption of the Axelar Network in India. Campus ambassadors will be the point of contact for interested developers looking to connect with Axelar Network, this will have an immediate and a permanent impact in the ecosystem.

Goals, Milestones, & KPIs

At Blockchained India, we understand the importance of measuring the success of our initiatives. Therefore, we have identified the following KPIs to evaluate the success of the proposed project:

Goal 1: Increase Awareness and Reach of Axelar Network in India

Number of attendees: We aim to attract at least 100-150 attendees selected from 350+ applicants in each city to the huddle to engage and form a thriving cross-chain Axelar community in India. This would lead to a total of 600+ attendees selected from 1400+ applicants across four cities in India.

Social media reach: We will track the social media reach of the huddles, including the number of shares, likes, and comments on social media platforms, to gauge its success. We will aim to get 100,000+ impressions from the Web3 developer community in India

Goal 2: Empower Upcoming Cross-Chain Builders and Establish Axelar Community in India

Number of volunteers selected through the Huddle: We aim to select at least 6 volunteers who will be trained to become Axelar India Campus Ambassadors and establish the Axelar India Chapter.

Number of universities for Axelar Campus Ambassador program: We will train and place these Campus Ambassadors in at least 6 universities across India.

Goal 3: Facilitate Exchange of Knowledge and Ideas on Cross-Chain Technology

Feedback and Testimonials: We will gather anonymous feedback from attendees and speakers after the conference to gauge their level of satisfaction and share the experience with Axelar to improve future initiatives.

Number of new members and leads: We aim to attract at least 400 new members to the Axelar community and create at least 10 new partnerships and projects as a result of the conference.

Goal 4: Evaluate the success of the project and implement best practices

Comprehensive Report: We are committed to providing a comprehensive report of these metrics to evaluate the success of the conference and determine how to replicate a dedicated Axelar Chapter in other regions effectively.

By tracking these KPIs, we will be able to evaluate the success of the proposed project and demonstrate the impact of the Axelar Network in India. We believe that achieving these milestones will help us create a thriving Axelar community in India and contribute to the growth and adoption of the network.

Deliverables, Milestones, & Timeline

We are proposing four one-day huddles to kickstart the Axelar community in India and launch the Axelar India Chapter with six campus ambassadors from the community.

We will drive registrations to the event through the Blockchained India community and social media (25,000+ impressions for each event). We are expecting 1400+ applications, out of which 400 - 600 members would be invited to participate in these huddles.

The event will act as a stepping stone for Axelar to start having a serious presence in India and utilize the vast developer pool in the Indian crypto ecosystem. This proposal will help to increase the awareness and understanding of the Axelar Network in India, leading to more development, investment, and adoption of its technology in the region. The huddle will provide a platform for the believers of a multi-chain future to come together and share knowledge, discuss challenges and opportunities, and explore potential collaborations. The huddle will also serve as a networking opportunity for attendees, allowing them to connect with key players in the Alexar Ecosystem. We will also invite and engage the enterprises actively exploring the cross-chain space.

Deliverables:

  • Four one-day events in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
  • A well-established community of cross-chain builders and enthusiasts in India
  • Successful launch of the Axelar India Chapter with 6 campus ambassadors guided by a full-time member from the Blockchained India team
  • Successful training and integration of Campus Ambassadors across 6 universities in India
  • A comprehensive report of the metrics and outcomes from the events

Milestones:

Milestone 1 (Month 1): Connect with the existing projects building with Axelar Network like QuickSwap, Biconomy to partner for the events. Finalize the event locations and dates, design the website, launch applications, invite applicants, and start promoting the events through social media and other channels.

Milestone 2 (Month 2): Finalize the speaker lineup and agenda for each event, and ensure that all logistics and arrangements are in place. Coordinate with the Axelar Network team to ensure we have the right representation (physical or virtual) during the events.

Milestone 3 (Month 3-4): Execute the events successfully, with 100+ attendees at each event and a strong focus on community building and networking. Select campus ambassadors from each city for Axelar India Chapter and officially launch it during the last event. Train the campus ambassadors during the event and launch the initiatives in 6 universities.

Milestone 4 (Month 5): Follow up with attendees, speakers, and campus ambassadors to gather feedback and evaluate the impact of the events. Guide the Campus Ambassadors to support the incoming inquiries and connect with the Alexar Network if required. Use this feedback to create a comprehensive report on the metrics and outcomes of the events.

Timelines with Activities:

Month 1 (May 2023): Finalize event locations, dates, and collateral to attract applications for the huddle and campus ambassador program. Depending on the approval of the proposal we are looking to start this in May 2023.

Month 2: Finalize speaker lineup, agenda, logistics, collateral, Axelar India Launch, and Campur Ambassador program training for the events.

Month 3-4: Execute the events successfully in all four cities (Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad). Launch Axelar India Chapter and Campus Ambassador Program in all the cities.

Month 5: Gather feedback from attendees, speakers, and campus ambassadors and create a comprehensive report on the metrics and outcomes of the events.

The timelines are subject to change based on the approval of the proposal. However, we are committed to ensuring that the events are executed successfully and that the objectives are met within the specified timelines.

Risks

While we aim to organize a successful program, there are a few potential risks that we have identified. One of the primary risks is low attendance, but we plan to mitigate this by leveraging our existing community of over 60,000 members and conducting active promotion through various channels. We will also offer incentives to connect with who’s who of the ecosystem and closely monitor attendance and feedback to make any necessary adjustments.

Moreover, we understand that unforeseen technical or logistical issues may arise. In such cases, our dedicated team will work swiftly to ensure a seamless huddle experience for all attendees. Additionally, we have established partnerships with Axelar Network ecosystem dApps like Quickswap and Biconomy that are present in India to expand our reach and impact.

With our experience in launching major blockchain networks such as Zilliqa, Polygon, ConSenSys, Stellar, Algorand, r3 Corda, and many others in India since 2016, we are confident that we have the necessary expertise and resources to address any risks that may arise.

Motivation

Our motivation for organizing the Axelar India Launch series is driven by our passion for the blockchain industry in India and our recognition of the importance of interoperability between different blockchain networks. As an established community of blockchain developers since 2016, we are determined to position India as a leader in the web 3 revolution and this cannot be done without being a leader in cross-chain interoperable technologies. The potential of the Axelar Network to facilitate cross-chain communication and integration aligns with our vision for the future of blockchain technology.

Through this series of events, we aim to create awareness, educate, and connect people with the transforming opportunities of the future. The huddle will be a crucial milestone to showcase the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in cross-chain technology enabled by the Axelar Network.

We also recognize the need for an active community in India that can contribute to the adoption and growth of the Axelar Network. Our attempts to engage with the Indian community on the Axelar Network Discord channel were met with little response, which motivated us to take the initiative and create a community-driven approach through the Axelar India Launch series.
We are committed to achieving our goal by leveraging our existing network and partnerships, utilizing our experience in organizing successful blockchain events and initiatives in India, and creating a sustainable Alexar India Chapter and community. By doing so, we hope to contribute to the growth and adoption of the Axelar Network in India and establish India as a key player in the web 3 ecosystem.

Bio & Past Work

Blockchained India is an established name in the Indian blockchain community, known for its successful launch and growth of major blockchain networks such as Zilliqa, Polygon, ConSenSys, Stellar, Algorand, r3 Corda, and many others since 2016. Our core mission is to connect and grow Web3 with the necessary stakeholders, and it has a proven track record of successfully connecting developers with the tools and resources needed to build and drive the adoption of blockchain technology. It is perfectly aligned with what we would be achieving with Axelar Network India Launch - 2023.

The following team members have played a key role in building and establishing a strong Web 3.0 ecosystem in India, and will be supporting the launch of Axelar Network India Huddle - 2023:

Akshay Aggarwal is the President and Co-founder of Blockchained India. He has Co-founded 2 start-ups in the past and worked in leadership roles of numerous other venture-backed startups. He additionally leads investments as a Venture Partner with Tim Draper stewarded Web3 focussed Draper Dragon Fund.

Manav Ailawadi, co-founder of Blockchained India and Blocumen Studios, will lead this program. With years of experience building the Indian crypto ecosystem and working with companies such as ConsenSys, Polygon, Zilliqa, Algorand, and others, Manav has the necessary expertise and knowledge to successfully guide this initiative. In addition, he has worked with early-stage startups such as Polkadex, Drife, Comdex, Metapolis, and more, helping them to build their initial communities. He was previously with KPMG and co-convened the largest crypto conference in India in 2019, India Dapp Fest.

Sameer Malik is onboarding angels from the traditional space to support startups in the Web3 industry. He has been involved in the crypto space since 2016 and is currently working with various startups with Blockchained India. He invests, advises, and works with Defi, NFT projects. Previously, he spearheaded Nexus Incubator for the U.S. government and was also the co-founder and managing partner of Galaxy Exports, a manufacturer of home décor products. The startup currently clocks over $1 million in yearly revenues.

Kashyap Kompella is one of the founding members of Blockchained India and is the former CEO of Edwisely. He has a strong academic inclination with degrees from European Business School, Hamburg University of Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, and Stanford University. He is currently leading innovation at the Incubation arm of Woxsen University in Hyderabad.

Karthika Sivakumar is a Co-founder of Blockchained India and is currently working as an Executive Director with the Women’s Business Incubation Program (WBIP). Previously, she was a core member of Amazon’s innovation program in India.

This linktree has a deck with information about our previous work, listings of our prestigious partners like CoinDCX, QuickSwap, Biconomy, along with their testimonials. You will also find links to our community channels and other initiatives. Our programs have been covered by International/National Media, these details are also available at the next links. The Axelar community can further access the photos of our events and finally, our previous online and in-person program recordings are also available on Youtube.

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Thank you for this well prepared proposal and for sharing all of the details. I was wondering if you could provide additional information about your past events or direct me to any resources where I could find them.

Also, if you have collaborated with any of the Axelar partners on events or other initiatives in the past, I believe the community would be interested in learning more about that as well.

Regards,
Rok

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Thanks for this proposal!

Could you perhaps also tell us a bit more about the background of the attendees, i.e. are they developers, builders, crypto-natives, etc.? Your proposal mentions “builders, successful cross-chain dapps, experts, and multi-chain enthusiasts” so I’d be curious to know if the target audience mainly consist of developers who are interested in building on Axelar or if its mainly potential bridge users.

Also, would your team require any training from Axelar / how technical is your team’s understanding of Axelar?

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Apologies for the delay on the follow up here, and thanks for the detailed proposal. Two more follow ups:

  • Will you require an Axelar team member or members to be present on site at each of the four days?

  • Leading up the event, as Axelar has not done any on the ground or social activation in India before, how do we generate interest and awareness within the local communities?

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Hi Rok,

Thank you for taking the time to review our proposal. We have been working in the Indian ecosystem since 2016 and created the largest community in India.

You can find links to our previous work, partners, testimonials, video recordings on our Linktree. Additionally, our programs have received coverage by international and national media, which is also provided.

In terms of our collaborations with Axelar Network ecosystem partners, we have had the pleasure of working with Sameep Singhania, the founder of QuickSwap, who has not only participated at some of our events, including the Initialize Metaverse and Back the Buidlers: Doing it right in the bear market but also work very closely with our supported companies.

QuickSwap collaborated with us for a discussion on Borderless Finance which is available here. Stader Labs collaborated with us for a discussion on Defi vs TradFi which is available here.

We have also connected closely with other ecosystem partners, such as Biconomy, Lync, and Synthr and will be inviting them for collaboration.

I hope this additional information is helpful, and please let me know if you have any further questions or if you would like to discuss the proposal in more detail. We would be collaborating with all of these projects as we build the Axelar community in India.

Best regards,

Manav Ailawadi
Blockchained India

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Hi Stefan,

Thank you for taking the time to read our proposal, and for your question.

To answer your first question, the shortlisted attendees will include developers & builders, successful cross-chain dapps (these are Axelar ecosystems apps like QuickSwap, Stader Labs etc.), multi-chain enthusiasts, experts, and crypto natives who are interested in collaborating with Axelar Network. This is not focussed on attracting the bridge users but mainly developers who are interested in building on Axelar.

While our focus will be on builders/developers, we also want to ensure that the attendees include an optimal mix for networking and knowledge sharing within the cross-chain ecosystem. Therefore, we will also include DApps founders / team members who have successfully built projects, as well as cross-chain experts who will participate in panel discussions.

Wrt your second question, our team has a technical understanding of Axelar Network, but we believe that having a senior member from Axelar Network present (physically or atleast virtually) at the event will greatly benefit the program. We believe that building a long-term relationship with the Indian community is important, and having someone from Axelar Network present will go a long-way in building an authentic community.

As we will prepare the final agenda of the events, it would be great to have feedback from the Axelar team (2 - 3 hours time including calls). Lastly, depending on the availability of a technical team member from Axelar team, it would be great to organise a one time training for 1 - 2 hours for the official campus ambassadors to boost their connection and ownership with Axelar.

I hope this information addresses your questions, and please feel free to reach out to me if you have any further inquiries.

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Hi Kate,

Thank you for taking the time to review our proposal and for your follow-up questions.

As mentioned in our response to Stefan as well, while it’s not a necessity for an Axelar team member to be present on-site for all four days, we highly recommend it as it will go a long-way in establishing an authentic connection with the community.

If logistics are challenging to be present physically, we can arrange for a virtual participation or the team can also look at participating in one of the events (rather than all four).
Wrt to your second question, we understand that every decision goes through the three basic steps of awareness, consideration, and then the final decision. This applies to participation in the events as well.

To generate interest and awareness we will be doing social activation in India through our community channels. This is the reason why we will be launching applications first, then select the right profiles before conducting an event.

With over 60,000 members in our own community, we have a wide reach that we will leverage. With our proven track record and access to all the KOLs in the Web3 space in India, we will be able to attract the right set of people to Axelar Network.

As a community, we have always collaborated with local media partners, and local communities to amplify our reach, we plan to do the same here to engage with our target audience.

Overall, we are confident that our expertise in community building, combined with the support of Axelar, will ensure a successful event that generates interest and awareness within the community.
Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.

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These are very thorough replies, thank you for adding more clarity and for sharing additional resources here! Will share this internally and keep you posted on next steps.

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Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad that we were able to add more clarity to the discussion. Please feel free to share any feedback or additional questions you may have, and I’ll be happy to assist you further. Looking forward to hearing from you and moving forward to the next steps!

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Thank you very much for the explanation!

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As per our discussion and suggestions provided by Axelar Team

Axelar India Launch - 2023

Project Name: Axelar India Launch - 2023

Description:

Axelar India Launch is a series of one-day huddles in two major cities across India to promote awareness and adoption of the Axelar Network conducted by Blockchained India, India’s largest and oldest crypto community. The program will bring together developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and experts to discuss cross-chain technologies and their applications. This initiative will also create a dedicated India Chapter for developers, builders, and organizations interested in utilizing Axelar’s cross-chain capabilities. Axelar India Chapter will be led by our experienced team in India, through this we aim to establish a vibrant community of developers, startups, and blockchain enthusiasts to drive growth and adoption of Axelar in India’s blockchain ecosystem.

Date: 2023-06-14T18:30:00Z2023-08-22T18:30:00Z
Contact Name: Manav Ailawadi | Blockchained India
Discord Username: manav#3561
Grant Amount: $14,395
Requested grant amount in AXL - 25,840(Rate: 0.5571USD/AXL based on an EMA7 rate, a calculation based on Coinmarketcap rates)
Axelar Network <> Blockchained India

Project Description

Introduction

The Axelar Network is a decentralized platform that enables interoperability between different blockchain networks. Blockchained India is the oldest and the largest blockchain community in India with over 60,000 members including developers, traders, startups, organizations, and crypto enthusiasts.

India boasts the second-largest developer community in the world, with an estimated 10 million developers, according to GitHub. However, developers in India often lack the necessary awareness, training, and education about emerging blockchain technology that can be integrated into their projects and platforms.

Through the Axelar India Huddle and Axelar India Chapter, we aim to bridge this gap by bringing together experts, developers, startups, and Web3 product developers to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the multi-chain future and utilization of cross-chain technology to build the future of Web3.

Axelar India Launch will be a series of two one-day events held in major cities in India. Each event will have 100+ attendees selected from 350+ applicants. The events will feature talks from experts in the blockchain and cross-chain technology space, as well as workshops and networking opportunities. By bringing together experts, developers, and enthusiasts, the conference will provide a platform for participants to engage with like-minded individuals and form connections that can help drive the growth and adoption of decentralized cross-chain networks in India’s rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.

Our primary goal is to increase awareness of the Axelar Network in South East Asia, while building a sustainable community specifically in India. The Axelar India Huddle will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, helping to advance cross-chain technology and its applications on Axelar Network.

Axelar India Launch

We are excited to announce the Axelar India Launch, a series of events taking place in two major cities across India to promote awareness and adoption of the Axelar Network. These events will be conducted by Blockchained India, India’s largest and oldest crypto community, and will bring together developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and experts to discuss cross-chain technologies and their applications.

As part of the Axelar India Launch, we will host a special fireside chat with the founders of Axelar. This candid conversation will provide attendees with unique insights into the challenges and successes of building a cross-chain solution. We’ll discuss the founder’s journey, the creation of the Axelar Network, and how it aims to drive growth and adoption in India’s blockchain ecosystem.

We believe that the Axelar India Launch will provide a platform for participants to share their knowledge and insights, foster new connections, and drive the growth of decentralized cross-chain networks in India and beyond. By leveraging Blockchained India’s extensive network of over 60,000 members, we aim to expand the reach of the Network and connect with existing dApps such as QuickSwap, Synthr, Lync, Stader, and Biconomy.

The Axelar India Launch will take place in two major cities across India, and we look forward to connecting with the Indian blockchain community through these events. Blockchained India will be supporting the launch, and we’re excited to work with them to build a strong community of developers and enthusiasts in India.

Objectives:

  • To educate the builder community in India about the benefits of utilizing Axelar Network’s cross-chain communication protocol and to promote the adoption of the platform’s unique features.
  • Establish a dedicated India Chapter with an assigned point of contact for Axelar Network in India. The chapter will direct any queries/leads to Axelar Network.
  • To create a presence in the Indian Web 3 community through a series of huddles encourage students to explore cross-chain dApp development on the Axelar Network.
  • To provide a platform for networking and collaboration to industry experts, developers, existing projects building on Axelar, and developers building cross-chain applications.
  • To explore the latest advancements in cross-chain technology and Axelar Network
  • To discuss the potential impact of Axelar Network on the multi-chain future of Web3.
  • To showcase innovative projects and startups in the cross-chain space who are utilizing Axelar Network to build.

Activities:

Two one-day Huddles in Metro Cities in India:

Two one-day physical events will be organized to facilitate in-person interactions, kickstart and build a community, and provide networking opportunities while building a dedicated India Chapter for Axelar Network. The workshops will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, talks, and presentations on the Axelar Network, multi-chain technologies, and a showcase of the Axelar ecosystem dApps. The events will be attended by developers, dApp builders, existing cross-chain projects, and enthusiasts developers interested in learning about the Axelar Network in both the major metro cities in India. For the benefit of the community and to receive feedback, we have attached a tentative agenda for the huddle. We will improve this in consultation with the community and the team.

Axelar Network India Huddle - 2023

Axelar Fireside Chat:

As part of the Axelar India Launch, we’re excited to host a special fireside chat where attendees can learn about the founder’s journey and the creation of the Axelar Network. This candid conversation will be an opportunity to gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a cross-chain solution, and how Axelar aims to drive growth and adoption in the blockchain ecosystem in India.

The fireside chat will be hosted by Blockchained India, India’s largest and oldest crypto community, and will take place before the Huddle. This virtual event will bring together developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and experts across this region to discuss the latest cross-chain technologies and their applications. We believe this fireside chat builds the initial connection among the Indian Web 3 community.

Impact:

Axelar Network through this proposal has the potential to positively impact the multi-chain ecosystem in India by fostering a community of cross-chain believers, who will contribute to its growth and adoption. This proposal aims to benefit the ecosystem in multiple ways:

  • Establishment of the Alexar community and a dedicated India Chapter in all the major cities in India in a period of 2 months.
  • The proposal aims to create awareness and expand the reach of the Axelar Network, which will help in increasing the adoption and usage of the network.
  • It will start and establish a community that will empower upcoming cross-chain builders, establish existence in 2 different cities (through huddle), and foster cross-chain innovations at the ground level. This aligns with Alexar’s vision of creating a decentralized world where cross-chain technology is accessible to everyone.
  • India Chapter will be instantly plugged in with the who’s who of the entire Web3 ecosystem in India through Blockchained India. This will provide the chapter with the necessary infrastructure and network from Day 0, which we believe is crucial for the success of such initiatives.
  • By bringing together builders, successful cross-chain dapps, experts, and multi-chain enthusiasts, the conference will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, which will help in advancing the cross-chain technology and its applications on Axelar Network.

Goals, Milestones, & KPIs:

At Blockchained India, we understand the importance of measuring the success of our initiatives. Therefore, we have identified the following KPIs to evaluate the success of the proposed project:

Goal 1: Increase Awareness and Reach of Axelar Network in India

Number of attendees: We aim to attract at least 100-120 attendees selected from 350+ applicants in each city to the huddle to engage and form a thriving cross-chain Axelar community in India. This would lead to a total of 200+ attendees selected from 700+ applicants across two cities in India.

Social media reach: We will track the social media reach of the huddles, including the number of shares, likes, and comments on social media platforms, to gauge its success. We will aim to get 50,000+ impressions from the Web3 developer community in India

Goal 2: Facilitate Exchange of Knowledge and Ideas on Cross-Chain Technology

Feedback and Testimonials: We will gather anonymous feedback from attendees and speakers after the conference to gauge their level of satisfaction and share the experience with Axelar to improve future initiatives.

Number of new members and leads: We aim to attract at least 200 new members to the Axelar community and establish new partnerships with relevant projects as a result of the huddle. We believe that this will not only strengthen the community and expand its reach but also foster greater collaboration and innovation in the field of cross-chain technology, ultimately contributing to the growth of the Axelar ecosystem.

Goal 3: Evaluate the Success of the Project

Comprehensive Report: We are committed to providing a comprehensive report of these metrics to evaluate the success of the huddle and determine how to replicate a dedicated Axelar Chapter in other regions effectively.

By tracking these KPIs, we will be able to evaluate the success of the proposed project and demonstrate the impact of the Axelar Network in India. We believe that achieving these milestones will help us create a thriving Axelar community in India and contribute to the growth and adoption of the network.

Deliverables, Milestones, & Timeline:

We are proposing two one-day huddles to kickstart the Axelar community in India.

We will drive registrations to the event through Blockchained India community and social media (25,000+ impressions for each event). We are expecting 700+ applications, out of which 200 - 250 members would be invited to participate in these huddles.

The event will act as a stepping stone for Axelar to start having a serious presence in India and utilize the vast developer pool in the Indian crypto ecosystem. This proposal will help to increase the awareness and understanding of the Axelar Network in India, leading to more development, investment, and adoption of its technology in the region. The huddle will provide a platform for the believers of a multi-chain future to come together and share knowledge, discuss challenges and opportunities, and explore potential collaborations. The huddle will also serve as a networking opportunity for attendees, allowing them to connect with key players in the Alexar Ecosystem. We will also invite and engage the enterprises actively exploring the cross-chain space.

Deliverables:

  • Organizing two one-day events in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
  • Garnering a cumulative attendance of 200-220 workshop participants, with at least 60-65% consisting of developer audience.
  • Launching the Axelar Network community in India.
  • Establishing a robust community of cross-chain builders and enthusiasts in India.
  • Generating a comprehensive report that highlights the metrics and outcomes of the events.

Milestones:

Milestone 1 ( 3 Weeks): Connect with the existing projects building with Axelar Network like QuickSwap, Biconomy to partner for the events. Finalize the event locations and dates, design the website, launch applications, invite applicants, and start promoting the events

through social media and other channels.

Milestone 2 (4th Week): Finalize the speaker lineup and agenda for each event, and ensure that all logistics and arrangements are in place. Coordinate with the Axelar Network team to ensure we have the right representation (physical or virtual) during the events.

Milestone 3 (5th - 7th Week): Execute the events successfully, with 100+ attendees at each event and a strong focus on community building and networking.

Milestone 4 (8th Week): Follow up with attendees and speakers to gather feedback and evaluate the impact of the events. Use this feedback to create a comprehensive report on the metrics and outcomes of the events.

Timelines with Activities:

First 3 weeks: Finalize event locations, dates, and collateral to attract applications for the huddle.

4th Week: Finalize speaker lineup, agenda, logistics, collateral, and Axelar India Launch.

5th - 7th Week: Execute the events successfully in both cities ( Bangalore and Hyderabad). Launch Axelar India Chapter.

8th Week: Gather feedback from attendees, speakers, and create a comprehensive report on the metrics and outcomes of the events.

The timelines are subject to change based on the approval of the proposal. However, we are committed to ensuring that the events are executed successfully and that the objectives are met within the specified timelines.

Risks

While we aim to organize a successful program, there are a few potential risks that we have identified. One of the primary risks is low attendance, but we plan to mitigate this by leveraging our existing community of over 60,000 members and conducting active promotion through various channels. We will also offer incentives to connect with who’s who of the ecosystem and closely monitor attendance and feedback to make any necessary adjustments.

Moreover, we understand that unforeseen technical or logistical issues may arise. In such cases, our dedicated team will work swiftly to ensure a seamless huddle experience for all attendees. Additionally, we have established partnerships with Axelar Network ecosystem dApps like Quickswap and Biconomy that are present in India to expand our reach and impact.

With our experience in launching major blockchain networks such as Zilliqa, Polygon, ConSenSys, Stellar, Algorand, r3 Corda, and many others in India since 2016, we are confident that we have the necessary expertise and resources to address any risks that may arise.

Motivation:

Our motivation for organizing the Axelar India Launch series is driven by our passion for the blockchain industry in India and our recognition of the importance of interoperability between different blockchain networks. As an established community of blockchain developers since 2016, we are determined to position India as a leader in the Web 3 revolution and this cannot be done without being a leader in cross-chain interoperable technologies. The potential of the Axelar Network to facilitate cross-chain communication and integration aligns with our vision for the future of blockchain technology.

Through this series of events, we aim to create awareness, educate, and connect people with the transforming opportunities of the future. The huddle will be a crucial milestone to showcase the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in cross-chain technology enabled by the Axelar Network.

We also recognize the need for an active community in India that can contribute to the adoption and growth of the Axelar Network. Our attempts to engage with the Indian community on the Axelar Network Discord channel were met with little response, which motivated us to take the initiative and create a community-driven approach through the Axelar India Launch series.

We are committed to achieving our goal by leveraging our existing network and partnerships, utilizing our experience in organizing successful blockchain events and initiatives in India, and creating a sustainable Alexar India Chapter and community. By doing so, we hope to contribute to the growth and adoption of the Axelar Network in India and establish India as a key player in the web 3 ecosystem.

Bio & Past Work

Blockchained India is an established name in the Indian blockchain community, known for its successful launch and growth of major blockchain networks such as Zilliqa, Polygon, ConSenSys, Stellar, Algorand, r3 Corda, and many others since 2016. Our core mission is to connect and grow Web3 with the necessary stakeholders, and we have a proven track record of successfully connecting developers with the tools and resources needed to build and drive the adoption of blockchain technology. It is perfectly aligned with what we would be achieving with Axelar Network India Launch - 2023.

The following team members have played a key role in building and establishing a strong Web 3.0 ecosystem in India, and will be supporting the launch of Axelar Network India Huddle - 2023:

Akshay Aggarwal is the President and Co-founder of Blockchained India. He has Co-founded 2 start-ups in the past and worked in leadership roles of numerous other venture-backed startups. He additionally leads investments as a Venture Partner with Tim Draper stewarded Web3 focussed Draper Dragon Fund.

Manav Ailawadi, co-founder of Blockchained India and Blocumen Studios, will lead this program. With years of experience building the Indian crypto ecosystem and working with companies such as ConsenSys, Polygon, Zilliqa, Algorand, and others, Manav has the necessary expertise and knowledge to successfully guide this initiative. In addition, he has worked with early-stage startups such as Polkadex, Drife, Comdex, Metapolis, and more, helping them to build their initial communities. He was previously with KPMG and co-convened the largest crypto conference in India in 2019, India Dapp Fest.

Sameer Malik is onboarding angels from the traditional space to support startups in the Web3 industry. He has been involved in the crypto space since 2016 and is currently working with various startups with Blockchained India. He invests, advises, and works with Defi, NFT projects. Previously, he spearheaded Nexus Incubator for the U.S. government and was also the co-founder and managing partner of Galaxy Exports, a manufacturer of home décor products. The startup currently clocks over $1 million in yearly revenues.

Kashyap Kompella is one of the founding members of Blockchained India and is the former CEO of Edwisely. He has a strong academic inclination with degrees from European Business School, Hamburg University of Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, and Stanford University. He is currently leading innovation at the Incubation arm of Woxsen University in Hyderabad.

Karthika Sivakumar is a Co-founder of Blockchained India and is currently working as an Executive Director with the Women’s Business Incubation Program (WBIP). Previously, she was a core member of Amazon’s innovation program in India.

This linktree has a deck with information about our previous work, listings of our prestigious partners like CoinDCX, QuickSwap, Biconomy, along with their testimonials. You will also find links to our community channels and other initiatives. Our programs have been covered by International/National Media, these details are also available at the next links. The Axelar community can further access the photos of our events and finally, our previous online and in-person program recordings are also available on Youtube.

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Hey Axelar Community, Proposal for building the Axelar developer community in India by organizing dev workshops is live. Please review and support the initiative!! Here is the link to the proposal Interchain Explorer by Cosmostation

Hi Axelar Fam,

We wanted to thank you all for your unwavering support and for taking the time to vote for the proposal “Axelar India Launch - 2023”. We were genuinely touched to see such a vibrant and active community that is actively embracing the spirit of decentralized governance.

We have already started work on the planning stage and are working towards making this initiative a success. Our aim is to ensure people know about Axelar in India and kick-start the community in India. We will keep updating everyone here on the progress of the initiative.

Once again, thank you for your support. Here’s to shaping the future, together!

Best Regards
Blockchained India Team

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Congrats! it would be nice to get an update in this thread now and then when the events are conducted.

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Hey Axelar Fam,

We wanted to share a quick update with all of you. We are doing our first meetup with Axelar on 26th August in Bangalore. We have Ben Weinberg joining us virtually to share about Axelar. Besides this, we have a panel discussion on “Bringing Web3 to billions using interoperability”, and for this panel, we have some of the founders building in the cosmos ecosystem.

We are super excited about the event and look forward to learning about Axelar from Ben. If any of you are in Bangalore do join us, here is the information about the event https://twitter.com/blockchainedind/status/1693590668847743049?s=20.

Post the event we will share the highlights with the community as well!

After this event, we have a fireside chat and another event in Hyderabad planned. We will keep you all updated!

Hope to connect with folks from India!

Best Regards
Blockchained India Team

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Hey Axelar Fam,

We are organizing the virtual fireside chat with Stephen Fluin today (7th September) at 7:30 pm IST. We would like you all to join us for the same. Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOA8StBfyQ.

Also, our next event is on 16th September in Hyderabad. We will be sharing the updates for the same with you. If any of the community is in or around Hyderabad, please join us for the same.

Hey Everyone,

We have announced our Hyderabad event which is on 16th September. We have Ben Weinberg joining us virtually to share about Axelar Network. We will also have a panel discussion on “Bringing Web3 to billions using interoperability”, and have web3 OG’s of Hyderabad joining us for the panel which also includes the founder of Omniflix (a product being built on Cosmos ecosystem).

Here are the highlights from our Bangalore event https://x.com/blockchainedind/status/1698646357022494768?s=20

If you are around Hyderabad and want to attend the IRL community event of Axelar. Please register from this link Crypto Mixer · Luma

Best Regards
Blockchained India Team

Just a quick thank you for the update. You seem to be making good progress against your objectives, which is really encouraging.

Thank you @Mike for your kind words. We take pride in ensuring that we go ahead and deliver more than what we have promised. For this reason, we are trying to figure out how we can do another event where we can showcase Axelar in India. Keeping in mind all the travel at the team’s end, we are looking to do this in October first week. We will keep you posted about this event as well

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Hey Everyone,

We wanted to update the community that recently completed the Indian Launch event for Axelar in Hyderabad. It was organised at CIE IIIT Hyderabad. The audience loved the talk by Ben Weinberg and really enjoyed learning about Axelar Network.

Here is the recording of the talk by Ben Weinberg https://youtu.be/TgVaYWZ0Ebk.

We had the founder of Omniflix joining us and they are already a part of the Axelar ecosystem. The audience enjoyed the event and many of them took to Twitter and LinkedIn sharing their views about the event. Some of the post links are below:

We will in a few days share the highlights from the Hyderabad event.

Best Regards,
Blockchained India Team