Name of Grant
Staking Forum Sponsorship at ETH Latam São Paulo
What is the work being proposed?
ETH Kipu proposes the presence of Rocket Pool into the Staking Forum, a dedicated one-day track on November 8, 2025, during ETH Latam in São Paulo, Brazil.
This offers Rocket Pool a speaking slot, an online workshop previous to the event, business development opportunities, on-site branding, co-marketing opportunities, and positioning alongside key players in the biggest financial hub of South America.
There’s a vibrant scene of crypto-natives and home stakers in the region, some of which belong to the Rocket Pool community. We will also very much welcome any contributor who wants to stop by before heading to Devconnect Argentina.
ETH Latam is the leading Ethereum conference in Latin America, having draw 4,000+ participants in their previous versions, and now put as the perfect stop before Devconnect in a city with an economy almost the same size as Singapore.
Event details: ethlatam.org
Is there any related work this builds off of?
Yes, this builds on ETH Kipu’s successful ETH Latam conferences since 2022 in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bogotá (Colombia), and San Pedro Sula (Honduras), attracting over 4,000 attendees and fostering Ethereum education.
It also draws from our ecosystem initiatives, like free Solidity courses in more than 17 cities in the region, or staking education with more than 15 people receiving a machine and resources to become home stakers.
Will the results of this project be entirely open source (MIT, GPL, Apache, CC BY license or similar)? If not, which parts will not be, why, and under what license will they be published?
No, the event isn’t related to open-source creation. Talks will be recorded and published for free in the YouTube channel of ETH Latam.
Benefit
| Group | Benefits |
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| Potential rETH holders | Increases awareness of Rocket Pool’s liquid staking, providing education on easy ETH-to-rETH staking, driving adoption and possible integrations in Latin America’s high-growth market. |
| rETH holders | Delivers insights on yield optimization and market trends, helping holders maximize returns through networking and strategies shared at the event. |
| Potential NOs | Offers hands-on guidance for first-time node setup with Rocket Pool, addressing regional barriers and connecting with tools/partners to simplify entry. |
| NOs | Provides advanced discussions on validator economics and tools, enabling optimization, risk reduction, and peer connections for better performance and rewards. |
| Community | Enhances Rocket Pool’s presence in Latin America via targeted networking, onboarding new contributors, and sparking collaborations for decentralization and growth. |
| RPL holders | Amplifies protocol visibility and TVL through marketing and adoption push, boosting RPL utility, demand, and long-term value. |
Which other non-RPL protocols, DAOs, projects, or individuals, would stand to benefit from this grant?
N/A
Work
Who is doing the work?
ETH Kipu, a non-profit advancing Ethereum in Latin America, with support from our event team and partners.
What is the background of the person(s) doing the work? What experience do they have with such projects in the past?
ETH Kipu’s team has organized major Ethereum events since 2022, drawing thousands and helping projects grow in the region. We also have a big education unit teaching people all over Latin America about Ethereum, Solidity and Staking.
The Staking Forum is specifically spearheaded by Enti, who has years of experience in protocol research and contributions to Ethereum staking projects.
What is the breakdown of the proposed work, in terms of milestones and/or deadlines?
Rocket Pool receives: a dedicated talk slot (core team representative), medium on-site branding, 4 general + 2 VIP tickets, co-marketing (e.g., 4 promotional posts on ETH Latam channels, content provided by us), full attendee RSVP list post-event, and team access.
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Milestone 1 (Aug-Sep 2025): Secure Rocket Pool speaker, integrate branding, launch co-marketing.
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Milestone 2 (Nov 8, 2025): Execute event with Rocket Pool’s session and networking.
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Milestone 3 (Nov-Dec 2025): Share RSVP list, materials, and post-event report.
How is the work being tested? Is testing included in the schedule?
N/A
How will the work be maintained after delivery?
N/A
Costs
What is the acceptance criteria?
Success if:
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We meet our targets: ~2,500 attendees for ETH Latam, +150 pax in the Staking Forum through the day.
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Rocket Pool gets exposure in Latin America and can pick up opportunities via presence and company roadshow.
What is the proposed payment schedule for the grant? How much USD $ and over what period of time is the applicant requesting?
$3,000 USD one-time payment upon grant approval, to cover venue, marketing, and setup costs.
How will the GMC verify that the work delivered matches the proposed cadence?
GMC receives updates and a post-event report (attendance, photos, feedback, metrics). If any Rocket Pooler attends, they can also provide direct input for transparency.
What alternatives or options have been considered in order to save costs for the proposed project?
There’s little to no benchmark for a staking-focused event in Brazil, we offer great value to Rocket Pool as this would hopefully help establish a base in the region for new rocketpoolers.
Have you already been compensated by the RP protocol in any way for this work?
No.
Conflict of Interest
Does the person or persons proposing the grant have any conflicts of interest to disclose? (Please disclose here if you are a member of the GMC or if any member of the GMC would benefit directly financially from the grant).
None; ETH Kipu has no GMC affiliations.
Will the recipient of the grant, or any protocol or project in which the recipient has a vested interest (other than Rocket Pool), benefit financially if the grant is successful?
No; funds support the event. Any growth is ecosystem-wide.