Humberto and Mexico stakeholders,
Thank you for your comprehensive Regional Evaluation Proposal for establishing a Scroll Local Node in Mexico. We commend the work put into outlining this initiative and are excited about the potential for Scroll to grow its presence in Mexico. The proposal demonstrates a strong understanding of the local Web3 landscape and an effective approach to engaging founders and builders in the region.
Observations:
- Mexico as a Leader in LATAM Adoption: Mexico continues to be a frontrunner in Web3 adoption across LATAM, with an even higher potential for user growth. Remittances and payments are particularly strong use cases in Mexico, offering a natural on-ramp for blockchain adoption, further supporting Scroll’s potential to thrive here.
- Thriving Web3 Ecosystem: Mexico has a flourishing Web3 ecosystem and a high level of blockchain engagement, with many dedicated individuals and grassroots communities involved in local projects. These communities have played an instrumental role in fostering adoption and driving innovation, positioning Mexico as a critical hub for the Web3 movement.
- Favorable Regulatory Environment: Mexico has taken a progressive approach toward blockchain regulation, embracing crypto through the licensing of on/off ramps rather than restricting it. This supportive environment is essential for long-term growth and adoption, making Mexico an attractive location for Scroll’s Local Node initiative.
- Founder-Focused Approach: The Founder-focused approach in your proposal is highly aligned with Scroll’s mission. The commitment to sourcing and supporting founders will contribute to building a sustainable ecosystem of builders in Mexico, and we’re excited to see this priority in action.
- Committed Communities: We are encouraged by the dedication and consistency of Mexico’s Web3 communities. Notable initiatives like Frutero, which hosted a mentorship program for LATAM builders as part of our first Scroll Open, continue to deliver strong developer onboarding and support for the Mexican Web3 community. Ethereum Mexico, with its active meetups and events across the country, has always been open to collaboration with Scroll, fostering a strong partnership.
- Local Project Ties: We also value the close relationships with local projects such as Bando, which represents a major milestone as the first on-ramp on Scroll Mainnet. This achievement by Mexican founders is significant and highlights the depth of local commitment to Scroll’s mission. Another shoutout to Chipipay, who started building their product through a Scroll hackathon track and continue their efforts of bringing their product to life.
- Bitso’s Role: Bitso is a prominent player in Mexico, with over $40M in trading volume. As the largest LATAM-based CEX, Bitso could be a valuable partner in driving Local Node activations in Mexico. Their platform’s extensive user base and commitment to crypto adoption make them a key ally for Scroll in the region.
- Support Structure: The proposed support structure for mentoring is a particularly strong aspect of this proposal. By targeting local context and opportunities, it provides a differentiated approach compared to global efforts, which can be incredibly effective in mentoring founders within their own unique ecosystem. The paid mentorship model ensures that high-quality mentors are incentivized, which is a great strategy for driving effective, hands-on support for the local community.
- Humberto’s Contribution: We would like to commend Humberto Besso and Frutero for their efforts and contributions in not only the ideation of a Local Node in Mexico but also their broader input on the potential scope of Local Nodes.
Recommendations:
- We highly encourage the inclusion of insights from the first edition of Scroll Open in developing the curriculum for the Hybrid Builder Program. The Scroll Open content provides valuable resources and insights for teaching hackers how to build products, which will be directly applicable to your target audience. You can find the relevant resources here.
- We recommend maintaining the 3-month duration for the initial phase of the proposal unless there are compelling reasons to extend it. A focused, short-term approach will allow for quicker results and better tracking of progress.
- It’s crucial to leverage Scroll’s existing social media channels to amplify the content generated by the Local Node. Any activities requiring social media amplification should be coordinated with Scroll’s Community Management team to ensure proper distribution through official channels.
- We strongly encourage tight collaboration with other key stakeholders within the Mexican Web3 community when finalizing the proposal. This collaboration will ensure the proposal reflects the needs and strengths of the local ecosystem. We will support efforts to involve other key figures and organizations to maximize the impact of this Local Node.
- As always, the sourcing and supporting of founders should remain a top priority in the proposal’s execution. Ensuring that the right founders are identified and supported will drive long-term success for the local ecosystem and for Scroll.
- As we look toward Scroll Open in July, we hope to see a strong showing from the Mexican dev community. We encourage planning initiatives that will not only engage but actively prepare Mexican projects to participate and potentially take the stage at Scroll Open.
- The draft version of the proposal must be posted on the forum as part of the voting cycle, receiving feedback from delegates and requiring at least 3 endorsements for the proposal to move forward in the next voting cycle.
- If the goal is for the proposal to be voted on in the May cycle, we highly encourage the Mexican teams to post a draft on the forum no later than April 23rd, 2025 to ensure ample time for feedback and endorsements in time for the May 1 voting cycle.
- We would like to emphasize that the Regional Evaluation stage is intended to show support for the creation of a Local Node in Mexico rather than endorsing or approving the specific team to lead or execute the proposed initiatives. The team responsible for operating the Local Node, as well as the specific initiatives it will undertake, will be decided separately during the Local Node proposal stage. This will be a distinct process, and the final decision will be made by the DAO to ensure that the most capable team is selected to drive the Local Node’s success.
Conclusion:
Scroll Foundation supports the creation of a Local Node Proposal for Mexico. We are excited about the opportunities this initiative presents for the growth of Scroll in Mexico, and we look forward to collaborating with the involved communities to bring this vision to life.
Juan Molina
Community Lead
Scroll