Proposal: Mexico Local Node

Global Community
,
1

The following is the first stage for a local node proposal to be approved. The live document is available here.

Feedback is required from both the Mexican representatives and the broader Scroll community. After a week of feedback, endorsements are required to pass the region approval and then dive deeper on the details of how that local node will be managed.

Proposal Title: Mexico Mobile Scroll Node: A Founder-focused Onboarding and Support program

Proposal Type: Local Node - Community

Authors: @Humberto Besso

Status: Draft for Region’s approval

Category: Community

Following the Framework for local nodes this is a 1st stage proposal required to get approval from the Foundation and the DAO to then draft a comprehensive proposal on running a local node in MĂ©xico.

Web3 Adoption

Mexico has emerged as a promising market for Web3 technologies, with significant growth in blockchain adoption across industries:

  • Crypto Ownership. Approximately 10.1% of the adult population is expected to actively own or use cryptocurrencies by 2025, up from 3.9% in recent years [1].
  • Blockchain Market Growth. The Mexico blockchain market size reached USD 226.50 Million in 2024. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%, reaching $1.17 billion by 2033 [1].

Regulatory Landscape

Mexico’s regulatory framework for blockchain and cryptocurrencies is moderately favorable but still developing:

  • Fintech Law. Mexico’s Fintech Law regulates cryptocurrency exchanges and requires compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) protocols and licensing from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico)[1].

  • Government Initiatives. The National Electorate Institute used it already with Hyperledger to count votes coming from Mexicans in the US [2]. The Mexican government has supportive measures including recognizing blockchain data for legal purposes [3] and promoting its use for the financial sector [4].

  • No blockchain-specific laws. Initiatives need to comply with data protection laws and sector-specific regulations regarding consumer protection (e.g., health, commerce)[5].

Adoption Challenges

Despite the promising outlook, challenges remain:

  • Accessibility. The industry needs to simplify its use and focus on providing solutions instead of emphasizing on teaching how the underlying blockchain technology works. This requires evangelists with a business and people-oriented perspective rather than only technical promoters [6].
  • Security. Designing and offering risk mitigation solutions is going to allow the businesses to have a lot more confidence when adopting web3 tech [6].
  • Lobbying. Dialogue with legislative bodies is needed. Fortunately, there is already awareness on the topic from the National Congress as a hackathon on blockchain for digital voting was carried out with deputees in 2024 [7].
  • Alliances. Players from regulated sectors must become participants of the decentralised economy and contribute with the values that consumers are looking for: confidence and guarantees to users. [6]

Centralized Exchanges

Top platforms operating in Mexico (2025):

  • Bitso

  • Binance*

  • Bando*

  • KuCoin*

  • Bitfinex*

  • Kraken

  • Trubit

  • Domitai

  • MEXC

  • OKX

  • support Scroll.

Local Ecosystem

Top active blockchains operating in MĂ©xico:

  • Ethereum: Several local communities (Mexico City, Monterrey, MĂ©rida, Puebla, Veracruz, etc), most of them work along with other blockchains such as the ones below.

Some key facts of other EVM blockchains operating locally:

  • Solana: 473 hackers in the latest Mexico City hackathon [8].
  • Polkadot: Leading hackathons with 2,000+ registrations [8].
  • StarkNet: BBVA-backed incubator and Spanish-language SDKs [8].
  • ICP Hub LatAm: TV outreach and university workshops [8].
  • NEAR Protocol: University partnerships [8].
  • Celo MĂ©xico: Just starting.

Crypto-Friendly Businesses

A small list of merchants listed based on use-cases:

  • Digital credentials. Professional titles, diplomas and credentials can be registered through blockchain technology, allowing users to share their qualifications directly. One of the most influential universities in the country – the Instituto TecnolĂłgico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey – founded Mostla, a platform that allows students to access their electronic qualifications registered on the blockchain [9].
  • Digital signatures. Blockchain technology introduced a solution to the certain issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. WeeTrust [10] and TRATO [11] are examples of platforms that provide blockchain certificates for the validation of signatures.
  • Payments. MercadoPago now accepts crypto [12]. Bitso is promoting Bitcoin acceptance in businesses [13], also their debit card allows paying in real time with crypto without even asking the vendor. ChipiPay allows paying utilities and mobile credit with crypto [14].
  • Real estate. The mayor’s office of Tulum, Quintana is testing blockchain network for the land registry [15].
  • Art. Morton Auctions auctioned VIVA, a digital painting by Mexican artist Juan Carlos del Valle, the first non-fungible token (NFT) executed in collaboration with the Artereum platform [15].
  • Sports. Club Chivas and Club Necaxa in Mexico are generating NFTs for fans [15].

Communities & Events

Active networks include:

  • Polkadot Mexico: Workshops and hackathons
  • StarkNetEs: 15K+ members on Spanish GitHub
  • Solana Mexico: Meetups

Notable 2024-25 events:

  • Ethereum MĂ©xico 2024 in MĂ©rida, 2025 edition in Monterrey [16].
  • Ethereum Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Cholula, 2025 in CDMX [17].
  • Solana APEX: MĂ©xico [18].
  • ICP at major national TV channel [19].
  • Vara hackathon [20].
  • StarkNet Meetup [21].

Leadership/Team

Core Team (Pilot Phase)

→ Community

  • @HumbertoBesso as Community Leader. Oversees operation, budget, venue logistics, event organization, social media sharing, stakeholder/ally relations, KPI, and reporting. Carries out the events and works as the spokesperson. Is the accountable person to the DAO for the Local Node. $1,250 usd/month.
  • Alejandra Verde as Event organization support. Design event materials & logistics, contact providers. $550 usd/month.
  • Dorian P. as Public relations support. Mentor onboarding, allies onboarding, cohort onboarding. $700 usd/month.

→ Education

  • ____ as Builder Program Manager. Designs cohort program, manages participant engagement and mentor coordination identifies allies that add value to the program, reports back with results based on KPIs. $1,200 usd/month.
  • Mentors (Contract). ~5-10 experts (Legal, Marketing, Admin, Tech [ZK/DeFi/RWA/Scroll], AI). Paid $50-$60/hr for Masterclass creation and on-demand support. $1,250 usd/month.

→ Social media

  • LiberMedia as Comms manager. Social media posting, content creation, engagement reporting. $500 usd/month.

Proposed initiatives

A Mobile Local Node for extended outreach and a hybrid Builder program. High-level details:

  • National outreach: Onboarding activities are carried out locally throughout Mexico via local allies and a Scroll-themed bus that holds the necessary infrastructure to carry out events at will.

  • Builder Program (Hybrid VS/Grant-Prep Model):

    • Sourcing & Onboarding: Recruitment via the mobile local node outreach activities, ally referrals, and direct applications through social media. Selected participants join the pilot hybrid cohort.

    • Commitment: Participants agree to build exclusively on Scroll for at least one year post-program. No equity is taken.

    • Curriculum: Designed based on insights from “Research to inform a builder support strategy” and “Insights from Mexican and LatAm founders during Cinco de Mayo” (Note: Access to these research documents is required for curriculum finalization). Topics may include Scroll tech, ZK, smart contracts, DeFi, RWA, governance, AI, product development, legal, marketing, admin, pitching, and specifically preparing for Scroll Grant/Open applications.

    • Delivery: Uses a Flipped Classroom approach. Mentors provide study materials/homework beforehand; class time focuses on Q&A, practical application, and collaborative problem-solving. Delivered via online Masterclasses (recorded for reuse) and mentorship sessions, plus IRL work sessions/networking hosted in free spaces provided by allies (universities, corporate offices, etc.).

    • Support: Allies provide resources (connections, expertise, potential partnerships) and mentorship. The program explicitly aims to prepare founders to apply for Scroll Grants, Scroll Open, and Scroll Campus resources post-cohort.

  • Pilot Tour (4 Months):

    • Months 1-2: CDMX. Setup, ally outreach, launch, recruitment, cohort selection. Begin online modules & IRL sessions in ally spaces. Announce Puebla visit.

    • Months 3-4: Puebla. Continue recruitment (if applicable), host IRL workshops/mentorship, engage local hubs. Final pilot sessions, performance review, data collection, reporting, planning.

Support needed

  • People with Venture Studio / Builder Program experience (e.g., RnDAO, Frutero).
  • Urbanika partnership for the bus to become the mobile local node.
  • Co-created design for the Scroll theme on the bus.
  • Insights from the specified research documents and the Ethereum Cinco de Mayo interview activity.
  • List of potential allies (initial list provided above).
  • Access to Scroll educational resources.
  • Support from Scroll Foundation with introductions.
  • A budget of $30,000 for 3 months.

Why Mexico for Scroll?

Mexico presents a significant opportunity for the expansion of the Scroll ecosystem. It boasts a vibrant and growing tech community, a strong university system with a keen interest in blockchain technologies, and a strategic geographic location within Latin America. Establishing a local Scroll node in Mexico will:

  • Drive Adoption and Innovation. Solidify Scroll’s presence in a key market within Latin America where instead of Web3 adoption being blocked by regulations local and state governments are experimenting with it.
  • A large market. Mexico has a remittances market of $64,745M USD which 99.1% happen by digital means.
  • A DeFi market beachhead. Statista projects that Mexico will reach 973.70k DeFi users by 2025.
  • STEM-focus national strategy. The current government is pushing for more STEM-based graduates, as they’ll be needed to develop the Mexican government mega projects and to reach a more technological sovereignty.

–

The proposal is in draft mode, please enrich with your questions and suggestions.

7 Likes
2

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

3 Likes
3

Thank you for this proposal.

I think Mexico can be a fantastic node and the team looks capable. However, I have concerns about trying to run a builder program locally. What we’re learning from the research is that said programs are anything but simple, and vertical (i.e. Arena) specialisation makes a big difference.

Generally, our recommendation is that the local nodes don’t run builder programs but instead funnel local talent to vertically specialised builder programs (plural) that are likely to be international.

The local nodes can the partner with the builder programs to provide customer reach, local partnerships, etc. But not try to replace the builder programs themselves. That can enable more focus on onboarding activities and if we have good data coming back from the programs about the success in talent attraction, then local nodes can iterate and improve quickly on a well targetted set of activities instead of being spread to thin.

3 Likes
4

Thanks Daniel for your feedback. This proposal will be enhanced during Eth Cinco de Mayo. Looking forward to gathering with you, Juan Molina, and others to improve the proposal.

Just a quick clarification, the vision of this local node is aligned with what the Foundation seeks for the local nodes to be. Maybe the “builder program” name is not suitable, but the real goal is:

Find local talent to funnel them into programs to incubate & accelerate their projects to build and succeed in Scroll. For that, the local node will use Level Up, Scroll Open, and other programs that come, while also provide the resources that the onboarded founders need, such as a network of contacts that support them into succeeding (for example, provide them with coaching by experts in legal, administrative, financial, marketing, etc that they specifically need).

Let’s gather during CdM to polish this proposal. I’ll send a message to the Mexican node TG group so that we can coordinate a work session.

2 Likes
5

Here’s where it goes a bit beyond what I think is ideal. Maybe legal can be location-specific (debatable) but the others are likely best location agnostic, no?

1 Like
6

These could definitely be location agnostic, but I see a world where different regions find different ways to execute on this sort of mentoring. I am often using an analogy amongst discussing with these Local Nodes that it sort of becomes an effort to prepare their Devs/Founders to go and win a Scroll Open, like a nation would prepare their National Soccer team to win the World Cup. This forces Local Nodes to collaborate with local talent, communities, founders, projects to make the best effort in preparing, funneling, and supporting local devs/founders. A huge byproduct of this in my opinion (without it being a priority) is a stronger tie with local communities, key individuals of a region, projects, etc.

There is also an underlying intention of Local Nodes that we are looking to explore, how can Local Nodes be the support structure for local native Scroll founders or for Scroll’s partners in that region. In the case of Mexico, we have a strong tie with teams like Bando, how can the Local Node through its initiatives find ways to support our presence alongside Bando in Mexico. Similar to this, Chatterpay from Argentina is heading to campus, when they return to Argentina we hope that the Local Node can serve as a community building support to help position our newest Native Founder in Argentina. What is cool is that this works in both ways, these native local founders also become the best mentors for devs and founders in their region to go on and follow their path to becoming part of our Ecosystem.

Hope this adds more color and just as @HumbertoBesso mentioned, it will be absolutely amazing to sit down with all the great delegates that will be around for Eth Cinco de Mayo to discuss the Local Nodes initiative in general but also the specific proposal and angle of execution for Mexico.

cc @danielo

2 Likes
7

Thanks for the proposal. @Juansito Is there a regional distribution of the local nodes programs planned?
The current suggestions Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina are concentrated on south/middle America. These are all interesting regions, though, it seems a bit difficult to rate the proposals objectively.

1 Like
8

Local Node proposals are happening based on interest. Regional evaluations serve the purpose of filtering that interest based on region. Currently, these are the other interested regions:

Posted Regional Evaluation:

  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Portugal

Pending Regional Evaluation:

  • Nigeria
  • Kenya
  • Malaysia
  • Korea
  • Thailand
  • Peru

All of these are coordinating efforts within a Local Node coordination TG group. The Regional Evaluation just aims to understand a region, its conditions (favorable or not), the interested teams, and Scroll’s presence or interests in the region.

Upon review of the Regional Evaluation, the Foundation determines if the region is deemed eligible to create a Local Node proposal (hence my in detail observations and additional context added for the region). Observations and feedback from delegates are welcome through any of the stages, feedback during the regional evaluation phase will help immensely for the creation of the actual Local Node proposals.

The Local Node proposal itself is the in-detail breakdown of the activities proposed, budget, team structure, focus, etc. This Local Node proposal will undergo the general life-cycle of a proposal: delegate feedback, endorsement and, voting period.

We aim to have a consolidated 1st batch of proposals go up for voting on the June 1st voting cycle, you will be able to see each proposal side by side and vote upon that. And before the voting period of course these would undergo through the feedback process on the forum and require delegate endorsement to be able to go up for a vote.

Hope this answered your concerns.

cc @bitblondy

2 Likes
9

@Juansito Thanks for explaining the process, makes sense :+1:
I did not get, before, that the regional evaluation proposal is a step towards the actual local node proposal.
Will the process rather be, the more local nodes the better, or a focus on the top regions?

1 Like
10

Here is where I see a big opportunity for improvement. All our research shows that no vertical specialisation (and instead using local communities only) is poor strategy. Virtually every L1/L2 ecosystem tried this generalist approach and some of the key learnings we’re gathering are that lack of vertical specialisation leads to:

  • poor support as local programs can only offer generic advice. e.g. a gaming project in malaysia is closer to a gaming project in Latam, than to a DePin project in malaysia. Most web3 programs offer generalist advice that is shallow and builders complain about programs not being worth the time.
  • poor access to customers and no customer centricity: it’s not the same communities that are interested in health tech solutions, gaming, collabtech, or defi. Having generalist communities creates the echo chamber that keeps reproducing Web3’s self-referential, jargony, and ultimately over-reliance on pump and dumps over real value creation.
  • poor talent attraction: vertical-agnostic (i.e. generalist) programs compete without a USP with every other ecosystem and support program. As a result, they struggle to attract top talent, this has led multiple ecosystems with more resources than Scroll to shut down accelerators and cancel other generalist programs (e.g. SAFE, Polygon, etc.). Specialised talent are interested in participating in specialised communities, not in generalist ones.
  • poor investment and resource allocation: as generalist program/community managers lack deep understanding of each vertical to know which projects are redundant and which projects have a unique proposition.

In the past, Web3 was only DeFI so it made sense to have this strategy. Now, Web3 has become multi-industry, and to tackle real-world use cases, we need more specialisation and focus than continuing with undifferentiated programs. Web3 is proving slow to adapt to this need (instead, we fund more and more undifferentiated L2s that compete with one another on the same red ocean arena).

Overall, local segmentation can be useful for some basic community building (e.g. to train developers, not to train founders). When it comes to supporting founders, local segmentation (instead of vertical specialisation) is based on an outdated understanding of Web3 and has too many downsides.

Scroll has an opportunity to lead the way with vertical specialisation!

1 Like
11

Proposal Title: Mexico Mobile Scroll Node: A Founder-focused Onboarding and Support program

Proposal Type: Local Node - Community

Authors: @HumbertoBesso

Status: Ready for discussion

Category: Community

Summary

This proposal requests $30,000 USD in funding for a 3-month pilot phase to establish a mobile Local Community Scroll Node in Mexico, operating via the “Urbanika” bus. This initiative aims to be a dynamic, hyper-local operational arm of Scroll, traveling across Mexico to source, onboard, and support founders and Web3 builders. Support will be delivered through a hybrid Venture Studio/Grant-Prep model, providing intensive mentorship and workshops via a hybrid (online/IRL) cohort program facilitated by a network of national allies. This program does not involve taking equity. Instead, participants commit to building mainly within the Scroll ecosystem for at least one year post-program. Success will be measured by the number of Mexican teams joining Open Zero and Open Campus, as well as the number of Mexican teams receiving grants. Additional metrics to measure are contributions to the Scroll network growth (TVL, Transactions, MAUs). The primary expected outcome is the successful launch of a pilot cohort, demonstrating a viable model for talent onboarding and ecosystem growth for Scroll in Mexico, with measurable results within the 3-month timeframe.

Motivation

Mexico presents a significant opportunity for Scroll, boasting a vibrant tech community, strong university networks, favorable government experimentation, a large digital remittance market, and growing DeFi adoption. This program directly supports the Scroll DAO Local Nodes program’s goals by:

  1. Supporting Founders & Builders: Actively seeking and nurturing high-potential individuals to build impactful projects on Scroll.
  2. Creating DAO Pathways: Preparing builders to successfully engage with and leverage Scroll’s official grant and support programs, increasing high-quality Mexican representation.
  3. Nurturing Talent: Developing skills needed for sustainable Web3 projects.
    la publicaciĂłnla publicaciĂłn
    The “Urbanika” bus offers unique reach across Mexico, maximizing talent discovery and visibility. This hybrid model blends the intensive support of a Venture Studio with the flexibility and ecosystem-alignment of a grant preparation program, focusing on measurable contributions to Scroll’s network health and builder community growth.

Execution

1. Operational:la publicaciĂłn

  • Mexican-focused research: This local node will begin by identifying founders and talented builders, mapping their locations, the verticals they are working in, their pain points, and the traction they’ve got.

  • Mobile Unit (Urbanika Bus): The core outreach and engagement hub, outfitted and branded (co-created Scroll theme design needed).

  • National Network: Onboarding activities are carried out locally via the bus and allies. The cohort program is catered by cross-efforts from ongoing initiatives in the region, such as those coming from Eth Mexico. This extensive network of allies will bring cross-industry and multi-disciplinary expertise and resources

  • Hackathon head hunting. Mexican winners from hackathons will be contacted to funnel them to the Open Economy Program.

  • Builder Program (Hybrid VS/Grant-Prep Model):

    • Sourcing & Onboarding: Recruitment via bus outreach activities, ally referrals, and direct applications through social media. Selected participants join the pilot hybrid cohort.

    • Commitment: Participants agree to build mainly on Scroll for at least one year post-program. No equity is taken.
      Note0: We revisited the proposal based on comments to it and based on the values, vision, and mission of Scroll where the multichain and open source code are key. Therefore, we switched to “mainly” instead of “exclusively”. We want to support founders to build products that are massively adopted and that requires a multi-chain approach, however, as part of Scroll we want that the TVL is mainly increased at our chain. We will work with the Foundation, the DAO, and the mentors to guide our founders’ plan to make this happen.

    • Curriculum: Designed based on insights from “Research to inform a builder support strategy” and the initial research (pain points and verticals). Note: Access to these research documents is required for curriculum finalization. Topics may include Scroll tech, ZK, smart contracts, DeFi, RWA, governance, AI, product development, legal, marketing, admin, pitching, and specifically preparing for Scroll Grant/Open applications.

    • Delivery: Uses a Flipped Classroom approach. Mentors provide study materials/homework beforehand; class time focuses on Q&A, practical application, and collaborative problem-solving. Delivered via online Masterclasses (recorded for reuse) and mentorship sessions, plus IRL work sessions/networking hosted in free spaces provided by allies (universities, corporate offices, etc.).

    • Support: Allies provide resources (connections, expertise, potential partnerships) and mentorship.

    • Open Economy funneling. The program explicitly aims to prepare founders to apply for Scroll Grants, Scroll Open, and Scroll Campus resources post-cohort.

  • Pilot Tour (3 Months):

    • Months 1-2: CDMX. Setup, ally outreach, launch, recruitment, cohort selection. Begin online modules & IRL sessions in ally spaces. Announce Puebla visit.
    • Months 3: Puebla. Continue recruitment (if applicable), host IRL workshops/mentorship, engage local hubs. Final pilot sessions, performance review, data collection, reporting, planning.

  • Project Management: Tracked via shared tools. Regular syncs with allies and Scroll Foundation.

Calendar of activities

We have started working (besides creating this proposal). We will already give a workshop and a conference about Scroll for a university in Mexico on June 6th.

The following activities may vary as we make agreements with local communities in Mexico City and Puebla.

May

image
image1030Ă—578 38.1 KB

June

Junio
Junio1920Ă—1080 118 KB

July

Julio
Julio1920Ă—1080 124 KB

August

Agosto
Agosto1920Ă—1080 112 KB

Sept

Sept
Sept1920Ă—1080 97.7 KB

Note1: The Sept activities will be updated when we have more insights on what founders and builders need. The updates regarding that month will happen when the next proposal is presented to the forum.

2. Personnel & Resources:

  • Core Team (Pilot Phase):

    • Project Lead: Oversees operation, budget, bus logistics, event organizing, stakeholder/ally relations, reporting. Salary: $1,263/month.
    • Builder Program Manager: Manages cohort program, curriculum deployment, participant communication, mentor coordination. Salary: $1,263/month.
    • Public Relations & Event Organization Support: Community engagement and event logistics. Salary: $1,263/month.
      Note2: The budget was updated after re-distributing the budget for social media. More on that below.

  • Mentors (Contract): ~5-10 experts (Legal, Marketing, Admin, Tech [ZK/DeFi/RWA/Scroll], AI, or whatever knowledge our cohort needs). Paid $40-$60/hr for Masterclass creation and on-demand support.

  • Allies Network: Organizations/individuals (e.g., Frutero Club, BandaWeb3, EspacioCripto, CriptoUNAM, Ethereum Cinco de Mayo, Ethereum MĂ©xico) providing scouting, mentorship, resources, and event spaces.

  • Resources Needed:

    • People with Venture Studio / Builder Program experience (e.g., Frutero, RnDAO, Web3 Incubator experts).
    • Urbanika partnership for the bus and community insights.
    • Co-created design for the Scroll theme on the bus.
    • Insights from the specified research documents.
    • Dedicated Curriculum Planning effort.
    • List of potential allies (initial list provided above).
    • Access to Scroll educational resources (LevelUP).
    • Support from Scroll Foundation.

Role description

Project Leader @HumbertoBesso

Primary Responsibility: Strategic oversight and operational governance.
Key Functions:

  • Holds full accountability for project delivery, impact metrics, and budget management.
  • Reports directly to the Scroll DAO and coordinates with other regional nodes to ensure alignment and collaboration across the broader ecosystem.
  • Oversees cross-functional roles to keep the project aligned with Scroll’s strategic objectives.
  • Ensures the program is consistently visible across social and media channels, and that its brand narrative is clear, aligned, and compelling.
  • Manages stakeholder relationships, including the Scroll core team, sponsors, strategic partners — and critically, listens actively to builders and founders to ensure the program evolves based on their feedback and needs.
  • Co-organizes all in-person and virtual events and maintains a strong on-site and digital presence.
  • Continuously monitors and optimizes project execution based on data, outcomes, and community insights.

Public Relations & Event Organization Support @Dorian

Primary Responsibility: Community engagement and event logistics.
Key Functions:

  • Leads onboarding and relationship management for cohort members, mentors, and ecosystem allies (including universities, businesses, and government entities).
  • Designs, coordinates, and delivers all in-person and virtual events — including founders circles, mentorship sessions, workshops, meetups, and public showcases.
  • Supports the development and distribution of communications materials, announcements, and post-event reporting to stakeholders and the broader ecosystem.Public Relations & Event Organization Support

Builder Program Manager @aleinweb3

Primary Responsibility: Cohort operations and educational program design.
Key Functions:

  • Designs the program to meet the actual needs of selected founders, ensuring strategic and technical alignment with Scroll’s Open Economy vision and infrastructure.
  • Manages the learning journey of the cohort, including curriculum design, session planning, and milestone tracking.
  • Recruits, engages, and supports mentors and subject-matter experts who provide guidance throughout the program.
  • Offers tailored support to founders, ensures continuous progress, and facilitates their integration into the Scroll builder ecosystem.
  • Participates in the interviewing and selection process of founders together with the Project Leader and Public Relations Lead, ensuring consistency and alignment across all dimensions of the program.

Social Media Lead (Brenda Magaña)

Primary Responsibility: Content production and community visibility.
Key Functions:

  • Creates, edits, and publishes high-quality short-form content (videos, images, carousels) to showcase program milestones, founder stories, events, and ecosystem updates.
  • Writes engaging, platform-optimized copy for Instagram and X, including posts, threads, captions, and community responses.
  • Coordinates with the Project Leader and PR Lead to align content with key program moments (launches, events, announcements).
  • Develops a consistent posting schedule and maintains active interaction with the online community to drive reach and engagement.
  • Ensures visual and tonal consistency across all assets, respecting Scroll’s branding guidelines and narrative direction.

3. Financial (Pilot Phase - 3 Months):

  • Total Pilot Budget: $30,000 USD → 39,686.31 SCR
  • Average Monthly Budget: $10,000 USD → 41,407.86 SCR
    Note 3: SCR price used to calculte was: $0.2415. Source: Coingecko
    on June 20th at about 13:30 hrs GMT-6
Category Monthly Cost (USD) Total 3-Month Cost (USD) Monthly Cost (SCR) Total 3-Month Cost (SCR) Notes
Project Leader $1,265.00 $3,795.00 SCR 5,238.10 SCR 15,714.29 Oversees the entire operation.
Public relations support and event organization support $1,265.00 $3,795.00 SCR 5,238.10 SCR 15,714.29 Onboarding of cohort members, mentors, and allies + Event design & logistics
Builder Program Manager $1,265.00 $3,795.00 SCR 5,238.10 SCR 15,714.29 Manages cohort, curriculum, mentors.
Mentors $1,600.00 $4,800.00 SCR 6,625.26 SCR 19,875.78 Masterclass creation & on-demand support (~$40-60/hr).
Social media $360.00 $1,080.00 SCR 1,490.68 SCR 4,472.05 Posts and generates content.
Bounties for Scroll engagement $200.00 $600.00 SCR 828.16 SCR 2,484.47 Level UP bounties for onboarding students and others to Scroll and Web3
Tools $90.66 $271.98 SCR 375.40 SCR 1,126.21 3 months for Notion ($108), ChatGPT ($60), Canva Pro ($52), CapCut ($52)
Bus Operations $1,500.00 $4,500.00 SCR 6,211.18 SCR 18,633.54 Exclusiveness agreement, branding, fuel, insurance, set up of events, co-work space, maintenance, driver, WiFi.
Program & Events $1,304.34 $3,913.02 SCR 5,400.99 SCR 16,202.98 Materials, online tools, minimal IRL logistics (using free ally spaces).
Ally Network Incentives $0.00 $450.00 SCR 0.00 SCR 1,863.35 Finder’s fees for referring Mexican projects that register to Open Scroll & Success commissions for projects accepted/winning at Open Scroll, Open Campus or grants.
Buffer budget $1,000.00 $3,000.00 SCR 4,140.79 SCR 12,422.36 To cover unexpected scenarios
TOTAL $9,850.00 $30,000.00 SCR 40,786.75 SCR 124,223.60

Note4: Funds were re-distributed due to two main reasons. First, the Ally Network Incentive was too high. Second, the Scroll Foundation requesting to not have a dedicated Scroll Mx channel and instead use our existing channels. The update was on the following items:

  • Salaries: an increase of $15 usd to each member.
  • Mentors: an increase of $350 usd to hire more mentors or get better ones.
  • Social media: a decrease of $140 usd.
  • Program & evens: an increase of $304.34 usd. With this increase we can fund merch, scholarships, and deliver higher quality events.
  • Ally Network incentives: We reduced the finders’ fee to $25 for ten high quality projects that are accepted to Open Scroll and $100 usd fee for those referring the two Mexican projects that win Open Scroll.
    Note 5: The funds not used will be used for the next stage of the node or returned to the Foundation if the node ceases to exist.
    Note 6: Funds managed via multi-sig.

Evaluation

  • Desired Outcome: Validate a scalable model for onboarding Mexican founders into Scroll’s Open Economy — growing high-quality participation, driving measurable network impact, and positioning the Mexico Local Node as a model for broader LATAM initiatives in the future.

The success of the Mexico Mobile Scroll Node pilot will be measured through clear, aligned KPIs — based directly on the Scroll Foundation’s guidelines for Local Nodes. This ensures consistent tracking, transparent reporting, and comparability with other Nodes globally.

KPIs Aligned with Scroll Foundation

KPI Category Base Goal Over-Achieved Goal
Open Economy Registrations 100+ registrations supported by Local Node 200+ registrations
Public-Facing Initiatives (online / offline) 4 initiatives per month (events, workshops, talks, hackathons) 8+ initiatives per month
High-Quality Participants 5 strong founders/builders identified with Scroll Core ≥ 3 founders applying to Scroll Grants / Open Zero / Open Campus ≥ 1 Mexican founder/team accepted in Open Zero or Open Campus + ≥ 5 founders continuing to build on Scroll post-program
Positive Community Sentiment ≥ 80% positive satisfaction (via surveys & feedback) ≥ 90% positive sentiment
Timely Reporting ≤ 2 late reports + ≥ 80% attendance in Local Nodes calls + ≥ 1 Local Node MX-specific update call All reports on time Full attendance + ≥ 3 Local Node MX-specific update calls
Governance Participation Active participation in ≥ 3 forum posts/proposals/evaluations related to Local Nodes Full engagement in all new Local Nodes-related threads
Contribution to Scroll Network (TVL / TX / MAUs) ≥ 2 post-cohort projects contributing to Scroll TVL / TX / MAUs in following quarter ≥ 5 projects generating on-chain activity within 6 months
Mapping & CRM of Talent Map of ≥ 50 active builders/founders in Mexico CRM with contact & conversion tracking Map of ≥ 100 builders/founders CRM with full tracking of follow-up and outcomes
Geographic Reach CDMX + Puebla CDMX + Puebla + Other city

These KPIs will be tracked using CRM tools, surveys, event tracking, ally reports, on-chain Scroll data, and structured reporting — with regular updates posted to the Scroll Forum as well as monthly syncs with the Scroll Foundation team.

Ally Income Model:

  1. Finder’s Fee: $25 USD cash payment per referred team accepted into and actively participating in the cohort.
  2. Success Commission: $100 USD cash payment per referred team upon successful completion of the cohort AND successful application/acceptance into a Scroll resource program (e.g., Grants, Scroll Open funding, etc.).

Conclusion

This proposal outlines a 3-month, $30k pilot for the Mexican mobile local Scroll Node initiative. Merging intensive support inspired by Venture Studios with the flexibility and ecosystem focus of a grant-prep program (without taking equity). This action plan leverages the Urbanika bus and a national ally network. The program aims to cultivate Scroll builders, measured by their contribution to network growth and success in accessing further Scroll resources. This unique, non-equity model fosters deep ecosystem alignment and strengthens the pipeline of Mexican talent building on Scroll.

4 Likes
12

Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive and well-thought-out draft @HumbertoBesso — amazing to see this taking shape.

I’m excited to collaborate closely on this initiative. As part of the Ethereum México core team, we can help co-organize monthly events with this local node effort — I believe the Node should align initiatives towards the upcoming hackathon in Monterrey (Q4). This will be one of the largest Web3 events in the country this year, and a key opportunity to onboard real founders into Scroll’s ecosystem.

I want to highlight the recent successful collaboration between Humberto/Urbanika and Ethereum México during the Carnita Asada side event at ETH Cinco de Mayo recently. Scroll delegates joined the celebration, and Humberto rolled in with the tour bus — everyone got to see the progress and the potential of the mobile node concept firsthand. That moment validated the vision. This collaboration should absolutely continue, and I formally propose that the monthly events be co-organized between the Local Node and Ethereum México.

I also want to echo and support what @danielo mentioned around vertical specialisation. Generalist programs can generate noise, but vertical alignment drives real traction. I strongly suggest we dedicate part of the node’s initial phase (maybe a few hours per city) to conduct lightweight but focused research into which verticals are most promising in:

  • CDMX
  • Puebla
  • Monterrey (this one being particularly strategic given the scale of the hackathon)

This doesn’t need to be overly complex — even just speaking to local founders and mentors to map pain points and interest clusters could help us define verticals like DePIN, CollabTech, RWA, Gaming or others. These insights will make the builder program 10x more relevant and efficient.

Lastly, I’d love to see realistic but clear goals in the metrics section. Happy to brainstorm together what success looks like — be it # of founders onboarded, % who apply for Scroll grants, % retention post-program, or depth of community engagement.

Thanks again for the leadership here — I’m fully onboard to help strengthen this proposal and co-deliver results with the Mexico Node. Let’s make it a benchmark for others.

Mexi

2 Likes
13

Hi, I would like to have more info on this topic please. Thanks.

Mexi

2 Likes
14

Thanks Mexi for your comments and support. Here my answer:

  1. Research. The initial research will start within the crypto events that are around the corner (Pizza Day, Ledger week, Uniswap DeFi tour, etc). There, I’ll kickstart the research process where founders and builders are mapped (cities their are based), verticals they work in, pain points, and some deeper questions about Scroll and their needs to be covered by a specific ecosystem.

It would be awesome if the same research process could be carried out by champs like you and other leaders in the Mexican web3 space, so that the mapping process immediately covers CDMX, Puebla, Mty, Guadalajara, MĂ©rida, Veracruz, and as many as we can.

Let’s put that point in the agenda to discuss with the broader Eth Mx community.

  1. Monthly events. Most definetely, it would be awesome to organize a monthly event where talent is funneled to Scroll’s Open Economy path. I imagine monthly events where people 1) learn new skills that level up their professional path in the ecosystem (blockchain dev, web3 marketeer, grants manager, governance advisor, product and project manager, etc), 2) get to pitch their projects to the audience, connecting with investors, clients, and providers, as well as talent to team up for hackathons or onboard new members, 3) Share experiences (f*ck up nights style) that lead participants to mentor each other.

  2. Goals. As this is an exploratory phase, the metrics here are to “index” or identify the initial parameters that could provide value. On the second phase we will have clarity on where to focus and the strength to put on each metric.
    Now, being said that, I’m open to adapt those metrics into a number that serves as north star, with the clarification that this is a exploratory phase.

Thanks again Mexi. I appreciate the time you put and the leverage you have for making things happen.

Looking forward to continue discussing these points, collaborating with Ethereum Mexico, and other Mx communities. Also, looking forward to getting to know the thoughts of others.

3 Likes
15

The Modular Crypto endorses the proposal to establish a Scroll Local Node in Mexico.

While Mexico is not listed as one of the Scroll Foundation’s initial priority regions, we strongly believe that Mexico is a key hub within Latin America’s Web3 ecosystem. According to the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, four of the top 20 countries are in Latin America, with Mexico ranking 13th globally — a testament to the country’s vibrant and growing crypto community (source).

The Mexican Web3 community is remarkably strong, and we are fortunate to have outstanding delegates from Mexico actively participating in Scroll governance. We believe that Mexico has a great deal to contribute to the future of Scroll and that establishing a Local Node there will further strengthen the ecosystem and foster more opportunities for builders and developers.

3 Likes
16

Thank you @ModularCrypto for your support. Looking forward to kickstarting this node asap!

2 Likes
17

Thanks for this proposal, I see some good stuff here (post-hackathon head hunting, Mexican focused research, cocreating dao pathways, etc.). At the same time, I’m struggling to support it. Let me try to unpack:

For a grant program to request this, I’m concerned it attracts only low-quality builders. If I can raise a million or two from investors, why would I take a few thousand and then be locked into an ecosystem? The risk of lock-in is high for a project, especially when Scroll is embryonic.

Who will lead the program design? have they gotten a track record of building successful startups (serial entrepreneur) or have they at least led accelerator programs or the like? If we’re going to give advise to founders, are we sure we’re giving the right advise? There are soooo many startup programs out there, what gives ours an USP (something that adds value to builders/specific builder segment)?

From the above, I’m tempted to suggest taking out the Builder Program, also, as that’s exactly the type of effort that would be better executed with vertical specialisation and is closer to what Labs is already doing.
Then, the research to map the local ecosystem feels like valuable intelligence to have and having presence in the local ecosystem is likely valuable (our research points in this direction, more to come very soon in the final report).

As for the vertical specialisation, the more I think about it, the more I think the effort needs to be larger and more coordinated than each local node picking 2-3 verticals. Unless Scroll’s brand and positioning is strongly focused, I struggle to see what differentiation Scroll has. The risk is lacking enough clarity and repetition in comms to create a distinct positioning in the minds of the broader ecosystem.

2 Likes
18

We support the creation of a Local Node in Mexico which has an undeniable potential for contributing to Scroll and the industry as a whole. This is a thoughtful Local Node proposal and as verified delegates we are happy to endorse it!

2 Likes
19

Thank you Daniel.

Re

My answer is: we are still early and under exploratory mode. This is the initial proposal and will be updated based on feedback and research; that’s why the local research + the one you are doing are key.

Adding to that, AFAIK, Open Campus connects graduates with top-class resources such as investors, clients, partners, and will continue supporting those graduates. So, it might be that the one year condition …A) is suitable for founders, B) something else is asked (again based on feedback, data, and the overall Scroll strategy).

Re

We are looking for someone to lead that part. We have been interviewing people with accelerator and incubator expertise + valuable connections with government and industry. We will post the profiles we filter in June so together we can make a better decision. Meanwhile, the focus is on supporting the Open Economy path of the local founders with local resources such as mentors and founder’s circles. Our first intention is that Mexican founders and builders apply and succeed within Open Scroll.

The #1 metric Scroll is looking within the local nodes is: how many local projects -that came out from local nodes, applied and won the Open Scroll tournament?

By the time Open Scroll ends the Mexican Scroll community will have matured enough to level up the quality of support for founders, so we can help them apply and graduate from Open Campus, which is the next big milestone to reach.

Re

I support the vertical specialization path, however that is a decision out of the scope of this proposal. The vertical specialization path is something that the DAO should define in its strategy, meanwhile a strong direction over speciific verticals is defined, the local nodes will help with local intelligence on what the local founders are focusing on, so when the time comes of defining the verticals Scroll will focus on, we have data to discuss and support a decision.

Have you talked about the verticals with the Growth team yet?

Do my answers help make a decision for you?

20

Thank you @SEEDGov for your support!

Looking forward to seeing your local node emerge and succeed too!

2 Likes