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The Blockchain Socialist

China is a Process: Understanding the Chinese Crypto Diaspora Community

Dec 17, 2023
Afra Wang, a Chinese diaspora journalist, talks about China's involvement with cryptocurrency, how the Chinese diasporic community builds on crypto differently, and their experience at ZuConnect. They discuss the decline of internet access and tech companies in China, the Chinese attraction to cryptocurrency and the Ethereum ecosystem, the Chinese crypto diaspora community in Southeast Asia, China as a process of immigration, building for the Western crypto space, colonialism's impact on Chinese entrepreneurs, and the creation of Zuzalu and Zuzu Connect events.
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  • Zuzu Connect successfully maintains a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere, fostering connections and knowledge sharing.
  • Chinese entrepreneurs face language barriers and biases in the Western crypto space, highlighting colonial disparities and lack of representation.

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Overview of Zuzu Connect

Zuzu Connect is a shorter version of the Zuzu Lou event that took place in Istanbul, Turkey. It aimed to bring together a diverse community of individuals interested in crypto and innovation. The event featured different theme days including AI and art, network states, decentralized science and biology, and decentralized social. Participants had the opportunity to eat breakfast, co-work, and engage in various discussions and activities, fostering connections and knowledge sharing. Despite concerns that the magic of Zuzu Lou might be lost in the overwhelming city setting, Zuzu Connect successfully maintained the community's vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.

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