Event Overview and Social Introductions
Participants and Introductions
- Alton Sun - A supercooperator and connector, Alton introduces himself alongside Nolan Kent and Winslow Strong. He highlights his weekly immersive livestreams and emphasizes his vision of awakening humanity with technology. Alton is an early adopter of wearable tech, crypto, AI, and conscious community coliving systems. He extends an invitation to practice cold reading and discusses his community space in Marin County, where he runs quarterly ‘games’ to build teams around lifelong dreams.
- Cheeky-gorilla - A privacy-obsessed operations guy focused on building Protocol Guild, a funding mechanism for Ethereum’s core developers. He is passionate about privacy and is interested in discussing Ethereum’s core protocol development and privacy topics.
- Mozhi Rinpoche - Founder of the No Self Society, aimed at advancing selflessness, currently working on a song and music video for Edge Esmeralda. Mozhi is also involved in building a Buddhist city in So Cal, known as Buddhapolis.
- Xochitl Cazador - Passionate about blockchain applications for solving real-world problems, Xochitl is part of IDEO CoLab Ventures. Her background includes leading Ecosystem Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Celo and She256.
- Petra - Born in Argentina, Petra is a nomad working on initiatives like Precog (an onchain prediction market), and Zuzagora, a forum for Zuzalu attendees. She is deeply interested in AI, prediction markets, and value tracking methods.
- Michael Lai - A San Francisco-based founder formerly involved in micro-schools for early childhood education, running for SF City Council to focus on building an abundant future for the city.
- Justin Mares - Co-organizer of the event and founder of bone broth brand Kettle & Fire, currently working on fighting the chronic disease crisis with Truemed. Interested in health and longevity topics.
Events and Activities
- Immersive Livestreams and Lifelogging - Participants like Alton conduct interactive sessions, like cold reading, and different tech and community-building discussions.
- Music and Cultural Projects - Mozhi Rinpoche leads efforts to create music and cultural projects that reflect the essence of Edge Esmeralda.
- Workshops and Social Outings - Various experts, including Cheeky-gorilla and Petra, offer workshops about Ethereum development, privacy, and blockchain applications. Informal meetups and social outings such as yoga, group dinners, and sports are encouraged to foster connections among participants.
- Discussions on Urban Planning and Longevity - Talks and presentations on urban planning from figures like Devon and long-term health strategies led by experts in biotech and AI.
Notable Insights and Concepts
- Privacy and Ethereum Development - Cheeky-gorilla’s work on Protocol Guild highlights an innovative approach to funding Ethereum’s core development.
- Conscious Community Building - Alton emphasizes the importance of community coliving systems and building teams around mutual dreams.
- Technological Adoption - Participants like Xochitl and Petra highlight the integration of AI and blockchain with community-focused projects.
- Health and Longevity - Michael Lai and Justin Mares underscore the focus on health innovation, from early childhood education to advanced longevity research.
- Cultural Enrichment - Mozhi Rinpoche’s projects aim to blend technology with cultural expression to create a profound impact.
Important Events and Occurrences
- Weekly Livestreams - Hosted by Alton, focusing on tech and community building.
- Music Video Project - Led by Mozhi Rinpoche to encapsulate the spirit of Edge Esmeralda.
- Deep Tech and Health Unconferences - Featuring sessions on the latest in tech and health advancements.
- SF Politics Hangout - Organized by Michael Lai to discuss crucial political and social issues.
- Workshops on Crypto and AI - From Ethereum development to AI’s role in modern society, various sessions are scheduled throughout the event.