# Arbitrum LATAM Project Final Report — January to March 2024

## Summary

The Arbitrum LATAM project commenced in January 2024 with a clear vision to enhance the accessibility of the Arbitrum protocol and educate Latin American communities about its potential. Over the course of three months, the project has not only met but also exceeded its milestones objectives, establishing a strong foundation for community engagement, education, and growth within the Latin American blockchain ecosystem.

## What has been going on?

During this first stage of the Arbitrum LATAM project, the teams have successfully achieved all the objectives outlined in their [**proposal**](https://questbook.app/dashboard/?chainId=10&proposalId=0x4e1&grantId=0x650b4a0dc2aec18f55adb72f13c5d95631db04be&isRenderingProposalBody=true) for the Arbitrum grants within the 'Education, Community Growth & Events' domain.

As mentioned on previous reports, the Arbitrum LATAM project seeks to enhance the protocol's accessibility and educate Latin American communities about the opportunities and potential of Arbitrum.

During this initial three-month phase, the teams concentrated on building a community from the ground up, now boasting over 500 members, and launched a Spanish portal featuring over 50 educational resources, including articles, newsletters, podcasts, educational videos, and tutorials. We also initiated university outreach by conducting an introductory class on web3 and Arbitrum for students at [**ITBA**](https://www.itba.edu.ar/en/), thereby reaching a new audiences from the widely untapped latinamerican academic world.

Additionally, collaboration ties have been established with the Arbitrum Foundation to maximize the project's impact. This collaboration involves sharing resources, expertise, and strategic insights to drive mutual success and innovation. By leveraging the Foundation's expertise and network, the Arbitrum LATAM project aims to accelerate the adoption of Arbitrum technology and drive positive change in the Latin American blockchain community.

In essence, we have established a robust foundation to foster a meaningful connection with Latin American users and expand the protocol's user base.

## Work Methodology

Atoma has effectively overseen the project's organization by facilitating weekly calls among the three teams and creating a [**proficient collaborative worksheet**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xsrm1hprF7FhfZXrDDwVlTZGFiDF2mnN4WYbIFJyGjQ/edit#gid=1230402521). The primary goals of this worksheet are to enhance transparency, maintain order, foster synergy among teams, and ensure quality control for the generated content.

This publicly accessible sheet serves to keep track of the teams' work, keeping the community well-informed about the project's advancements. It encompasses a weekly workflow, providing easy access to all completed tasks, a detailed breakdown of project expenses, and a log of social media activities.

## Content Highlights

### Arbitrum LATAM Website

This [**Arbitrum LATAM website**](www.arbitrumlatam.com) serves as a gateway into the protocol, providing access to the original content created by our project and its social networks.
The site experienced substantial activity during its first month online, garnering over 450+ unique visitors (and around 1.4k page views).

### Educative Articles


The educational articles created for the project represent a didactic transposition strategy tailored to make complex topics related to the Arbitrum protocol accessible and comprehensible. Each article employs clear and engaging language, breaking down intricate concepts into digestible segments. The didactic transposition aims to facilitate a smooth learning experience, ensuring that even those new to blockchain and decentralized technologies can grasp the nuances of Arbitrum. Topics covered span from fundamental concepts like *"What is Arbitrum?"* to more advanced subjects such as *"Arbitrum Rollup / AnyTrust / Orbit"*, offering a solid and structured educational journey. The goal is to empower readers with a solid understanding of Arbitrum's features, use cases, and role within the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

- [**Educative Article 1: Introduction to Arbitrum**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/introduccion-a-arbitrum)
- [**Educative Article 2: Optimistic Rollups Explained**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/explicacion-de-optimistic-rollups)
- [**Educative Article 3: Understanding Arbitrum Fees**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/entendiendo-las-tarifas-de-arbitrum)
- [**Educative Article 4: ARB Token**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/token-arb)
- [**Educative Article 5: Arbitrum Use Cases**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/para-que-usar-arbitrum)
- [**Educative Article 6: Arbitrum Rollups**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-rollups)
- [**Educative Article 7: AnyTrust**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-anytrust)
- [**Educative Article 8: Arbitrum & Other L2s**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-y-otras-l2s)
- [**Educative Article 9: How to Interact with Arbitrum**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/como-interactuar-con-arbitrum)
- [**(Extra) Educative Article: An Ecosystem Introduction**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-conceptos-previos)
- [**(Extra) Educative Article: Blockchain, Main Concepts**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/blockchain-conceptos)
- [**(Extra) Educative Article: Arbitrum DAO**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-dao)
- [**(Extra) Educative Article: Arbitrum Constitution**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/constitucion-arbitrum)
- [**(Extra) Educative Article: Arbitrum & DeFi**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-y-defi)
- [**(Extra) Educative Article: Orbit**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/articulos_tutoriales/arbitrum-orbit)

### Weekly Informative Articles

Weekly informative articles with the latest info regarding Arbitrum and its ecosystem.

- [**Weekly Informative Article 1: Arbinauts Binnacle #1**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7154995587019348992)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 2: Arbinauts Binnacle #2**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7159447003871463424)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 3: Arbinauts Binnacle #3**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7161897542512755712)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 4: Arbinauts Binnacle #4**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7164146332029202432)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 5: Arbinauts Binnacle #5**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7166011246219700224)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 6: Arbinauts Binnacle #6**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7168451378037907456)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 7: Arbinauts Binnacle #7**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7171645660100739074)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 8: Arbinauts Binnacle #8**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7175997000021131267)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 9: Jobs searches in Arbitrum**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7178380888030789632)
- [**Weekly Informative Article 10: Arbinauts Binnacle #9**](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180573180065890307)
- [**(Extra) Weekly Informative Article: Restacking**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/restaking-asegurando-el-ecosistema-m%2525C3%2525A1s-alla-de-mainnet-arbinautas-fq9ac%3FtrackingId=a73TYMT3jNFT4lW7Btr%252BUw%253D%253D/?trackingId=a73TYMT3jNFT4lW7Btr%2BUw%3D%3D)
- [**(Extra) Weekly Informative Article: Introduction to EIP-4844**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducci%25C3%25B3n-eip-4844-mejorando-la-escalabilidad-de-ethereum-ihfif/?trackingId=U%2BJf3dYqR2zvnZ5Kxyn5ng%3D%3D)

### Newsletters

The newsletters keep the community informed about updates, educational content, and important developments within the Arbitrum and the global web3 ecosystem.

- [**January Newsletter**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/newsletters/newsletter_mensual1)
- [**February Newsletter**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/newsletters/newsletter_mensual2)
- [**March Newsletter**](https://www.arbitrumlatam.com/newsletters/newsletter_mensual3)

### Video Guides & Tutorials


The educative videos planned for the project will serve as a dynamic and visually engaging means of presenting essential information about Arbitrum to the Spanish-speaking audience. With a focus on simplicity and clarity, these videos will break down complex concepts into straightforward visual narratives. Covering topics ranging from the core concepts of Arbitrum to in-depth explorations of governance, tokenomics, and practical aspects like deploying smart contracts, the videos offer a thorough understanding of Arbitrum through animated content.

- [**Educative Video 1: Arbitrum Intro**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Educative Video 2: Arbitrum L2**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Educative Video 3: Arbitrum Rollups**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Educative Video 4: AnyTrust**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Educative Video 5: Orbit**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Educative Video 6: Arbitrum One & Arbitrum Nova**](https://youtu.be/8QLk1WBaOfQ)
- [**Educative Video 7: Stylus**](https://youtu.be/PZ2JvAM0vkI)
- [**Educative Video 8: BOLD**](https://youtu.be/n9d7NJVWVVE)
- [**Tutorial 1: How to Start with Arbitrum**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Tutorial 2: How to Use Arbitrum Wallet**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Tutorial 3: How to Mint NFTs on Arbitrum**](https://youtu.be/YOUTUBE_LINK)
- [**Tutorial 4: How to Deploy a Smart Contract in Stylus**](https://youtu.be/ouOwvg6K60c)
- [**Tutorial 5: How to Interact with the Arbitrum Community**](https://youtu.be/D8v-1qz2Jqk)

### Podcast Series

The podcast series is designed to provide an auditory journey into the world of Arbitrum for the Spanish-speaking community. Through these episodes, the project aims to deliver insightful and accessible content, unraveling the intricacies of Arbitrum's technology, use cases, and broader implications within the blockchain space. Each episode, with an average duration of 10-15 minutes, covers a specific aspect, offering an engaging format for users to deepen their understanding. By creating this series, our project seeks to cater to diverse learning preferences, reaching a wider audience and fostering a sense of connection within the Spanish-speaking community as they explore the rich landscape of Arbitrum and decentralized technologies.

- [**Podcast Episode 1: Arbitrum & Layer 2 Solutions**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LliPYFf7J8ExsgjwphV10?si=3h4eBLX1QMWGzf1CE3UCsA)
- [**Podcast Episode 2: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Arbitrum**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Dj6t3iP1vOYTOYXcI07e3?si=prLalactR8mFcDc5wpBHcg)
- [**Podcast Episode 3: Blockchain Scalability**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LliPYFf7J8ExsgjwphV10?si=3h4eBLX1QMWGzf1CE3UCsA)
- [**Podcast Episode 4: Smart Contracts and Arbitrum**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Dj6t3iP1vOYTOYXcI07e3?si=prLalactR8mFcDc5wpBHcg)
- [**Podcast Episode 5: AnyTrust Explained**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LliPYFf7J8ExsgjwphV10?si=3h4eBLX1QMWGzf1CE3UCsA)
- [**Podcast Episode 6: Orbit & Its Role in Arbitrum**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Dj6t3iP1vOYTOYXcI07e3?si=prLalactR8mFcDc5wpBHcg)
- [**Podcast Episode 7: Arbitrum & DeFi**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LliPYFf7J8ExsgjwphV10?si=3h4eBLX1QMWGzf1CE3UCsA)
- [**Podcast Episode 8: Scalability Solutions**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Dj6t3iP1vOYTOYXcI07e3?si=prLalactR8mFcDc5wpBHcg)

### University Class

The teams conducted a class at one of the most important bussiness and technology universities in Buenos Aires, [**ITBA**](https://www.itba.edu.ar/en/), with an attendance of 25 students. With an age range of 20-25, business and engineering students took part in this introduction to the web3 world, DAOs, and scalability. The project's teams provided clear and concise examples of the Arbitrum protocol's features and explained in detail the optimistic rollups. The Arbitrum forum, official documentation, and the Arbitrum LATAM website were shared to all interested participants.

Due to a national public transportation strike on the same day, the class was conducted virtually. The session lasted for two hours and can be accessed [**here**](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JMtXiykyPnfL8JkDh8l3XBb0_4cgY4C).

Our university outreach program seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing students with practical knowledge and real-world applications of blockchain technology. By engaging with educational institutions, the Arbitrum LATAM project aims to bolster collaboration, research, and innovation in the ecosystem.


## Present and Future

The first stage of the Arbitrum LATAM project has been a success, laying a strong foundation for fostering community engagement, education, and growth within the Latin American blockchain ecosystem. With over 500 community members, a solid educational portal, and successful university outreach, the project has made significant strides in achieving its objectives.

Also, production remained robust as we concluded the third month, successfully meeting all expectations and achieving the set milestones within the designated timeframe. The project surpassed our target for educational articles by delivering 15 articles over the past 3 months, exceeding the the initial goal of 9.

**So, what's next for Arbitrum LATAM?**

The project members are currently developing a new proposal that integrates the following objectives and strategies, aiming to fully capitalize on the project's potential initiated in January:

- **Enhanced Audience Engagement**: Our teams are actively working to forge stronger connections with potential audiences. This will be achieved through a combination of social-media engagement, in-person and virtual university classes, and collaboration with various web3 LATAM communities, thus allowing us to reach a diverse range of learners and enthusiasts.
- **University Calendar 2024**: Our teams are also working on developing a comprehensive calendar of classes for 2024. This calendar will focus on organizing presentations at some of the most prestigious universities in Argentina. Moreover, we aim to expand our outreach to universities in Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela to engage with a broader audience.
- We have already secured participation in four of Argentina's most prestigious universities for upcoming events and presentations in 2024. This achievement further strengthens our engagement and outreach within the academic community.
- **Deepening LATAM Community Engagement**: We are committed to fostering deeper engagement with established LATAM web3 communities. By organizing specialized events and initiatives, we aim to create meaningful interactions and collaborations within the community.
- **In-Person Events**: As part of our comprehensive growth strategy, we will be organizing in-person events to facilitate networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. These events will serve as platforms for community building and fostering connections.
- Teams are already discussing with the Arbitrum Foundation regarding the creation of new events in Buenos Aires.
- **Content Development**: Intermediate-level content is in the pipeline to support community education. This new material will offer fresh perspectives and insights, catering to both newcomers and experienced users of the Arbitrum protocol.
- Development of new 'intermediate' educative articles, videos and podcasts is underway.
- **Platform Expansion and Telegram Engagement**: Leveraging all available resources, we will implement a growth strategy across all platforms. Additionally, a dedicated Telegram group will be established to provide direct engagement and support for new users seeking information or guidance.
- **Highlighting Ecosystem Projects**: The various projects within the ecosystem will be spotlighted across Arbitrum LATAM's communication channels. This will serve to elevate established initiatives, as well as encourage the development and recognition of new ones.