Hi Reader,
Welcome to the All Things Blockchain Community Hub - your one-stop shop for staying connected with the crypto and Web3 community. Here, you’ll find everything from upcoming event announcements and recordings of past meetups to key insights from guest speakers and opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the space. Whether you're new to blockchain or a seasoned pro, this newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations and connections that matter.
ATB Upcoming Events
August 25: Grants, But Make It AI - with Granton
Discover how AI is transforming the grant application process for Web3 projects in this exclusive session with Australian grant-writing expert Debora Kocak from Granton. Learn how to build an AI-powered grant search and writing workflow, uncover funding opportunities, and streamline applications to secure capital more efficiently.
Deb will also share insights into the current funding landscape in Australia, drawing from her experience helping more than 50 companies access over AUD $6 million in grants, R&D tax incentives, and accelerator programs.
The event wraps around a relaxed networking session with Brisbane's Web3 community, complete with food and drinks, making it a great opportunity to learn, connect, and explore new funding possibilities.
Online
This weekly online meetup brings together founders, builders, investors, and innovators exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, Web3, and startups. Sessions feature practical discussions on building AI-powered products, fundraising strategies, scaling startups, and networking with Australia's growing innovation ecosystem.
This live online workshop helps aspiring founders build startups using AI as a co-pilot. Learn how to validate ideas, develop prototypes, refine your positioning, and leverage AI tools throughout the startup journey in an interactive, hands-on incubator.
Brisbane
August 6: Bitcoin Brisbane #64 – Tax: Personal Use Asset (Meetup)
Join the Bitcoin Brisbane community for an evening discussing how Bitcoin is treated as a personal use asset under Australian tax regulations. Whether you're new to Bitcoin or an experienced holder, this meetup offers practical insights, community discussion, and networking with fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Sydney
The Signal is a networking event bringing together professionals across AI, technology, finance, and healthtech. Connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders while exploring the latest innovations and opportunities shaping Australia's technology ecosystem.
Connect with women driving innovation in artificial intelligence at this networking and leadership event in Sydney. Hear from industry leaders, discover emerging AI trends, and expand your professional network while learning how communities are shaping the future of AI across Australia.
August 15-16: Ledger Conference Sydney
The Ledger Conference Sydney is the leading event for cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Australia. Named after the "ledger" the core of every blockchain we bring together the best minds in the industry.
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced investor seeking new opportunities our conference has something for everyone. From security workshops and DeFi masterclasses to exclusive networking events.
Melbourne
August 6: The Future of Money
What is happening with our money and how do we create wealth in this regulated environment? Lets hear from the experts. Cloudtech Group has launched its newest Block Club in Melbourne and is proud to host this free event to discuss the future of money. Australia's new Digital Assets Framework is law. SMSFs are piling into crypto and Gold. Property just lost its golden tax perks.
The rebels got regulated — so what's actually left of the "future of money"?
Join Emerging Tech Hub x CloudTech for a no-BS panel on crypto, super, gold and property colliding under one compliance regime
Global Blockchain Events
August 11–13: Blockchain Rio 2026
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Blockchain Rio is Latin America's largest blockchain and digital assets conference, bringing together over 15,000 attendees, including founders, developers, investors, regulators, and enterprise leaders. The event focuses on tokenization, DeFi, Web3, AI-powered blockchain applications, digital identity, and emerging technologies, alongside hackathons and startup showcases.
(Jackson Hole, USA)
The Wyoming Blockchain Symposium is an exclusive gathering of policymakers, institutional investors, blockchain executives, and innovators shaping the future of digital assets. Hosted by SALT, the symposium covers crypto regulation, stablecoins, institutional adoption, digital finance, and blockchain policy, with high-level networking opportunities.
(Santa Barbara, USA)
One of the world's most prestigious academic conferences on cryptography and cybersecurity, Crypto 2026 brings together leading researchers and engineers to present breakthroughs in encryption, privacy-preserving technologies, blockchain security, and cryptographic protocols that underpin modern digital systems.
(Bali, Indonesia)
Coinfest Asia is the world's largest crypto festival, welcoming more than 20,000 attendees from across the Web3 ecosystem. The event features global industry leaders discussing AI, DeFi, NFTs, gaming, venture capital, digital assets, and blockchain innovation, alongside networking events, exhibitions, and startup showcases.
(Hong Kong)
Bitcoin Asia is Asia's premier Bitcoin conference, bringing together more than 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries. The conference explores Bitcoin adoption, mining, Lightning Network, institutional investment, digital asset regulation, and the future of decentralized finance, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking sessions.
What Happened Last Month
July 28: Solana Grant Demo Day 🇦🇺 | Superteam Australia x AUDD
🚀 What a fantastic evening showcasing the future of Solana in Australia!
It was great to see founders, builders, developers, and the Web3 community come together for the Superteam Australia x AUDD Showcase, hosted by All Things Blockchain.
From payments and education to AI-powered commerce and community finance, the rapid-fire demos highlighted how Solana grants and AUDD, Australia's digital dollar stablecoin, are supporting real-world innovation across the ecosystem.
A big thank you to Superteam Australia, AUDD, all the presenters, and everyone who joined us. Special thanks to Matt Hooper for hosting an engaging evening and helping showcase what's next for Australia's digital economy.
Sponsor Spotlight
At All Things Blockchain, we’re proud to partner with organisations helping make the blockchain ecosystem more accessible and practical for everyday users.
This month, we’re spotlighting Granton, a Gold Coast-based boutique consultancy that helps startups of all sizes find and apply for R&D tax incentives, startup grants, and accelerators. With a hands-on, success-focused approach, they simplify the funding process so startups can focus on building their products.
What Granton offers:
• Expert support for R&D tax incentive claims in Australia and New Zealand
• Tailored grant applications for startup and innovation funding programs
• Guidance for accelerator opportunities and R&D comfort letters
• Funding expertise across Web3, AI, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, gaming, and other innovation-driven sectors
Since 2018, Granton has helped innovative companies unlock more than AUD $5 million in funding through grants, rebates, and incentive programs, supporting founders at every stage of their growth journey.
We're grateful for Granton's support of the ATB community and their commitment to helping founders access the funding they need to turn innovative ideas into real-world impact.
