[DIS] CryptoMondays London x Nervos (CKB) - UK Education & Ecosystem Series

CryptoMondaysLondon · April 16, 2026, 10:42am

1. Summary

This proposal requests funding to establish a recurring, in-person education and ecosystem series in London, with the CKB community at $6,600 per month.

The objective is to grow CKB’s visibility, developer awareness, and ecosystem participation within the UK through structured events, curated discussions, and educational programming delivered by CryptoMondays London (CML).

CryptoMondays London has already hosted one Nervos Community-supported event, which served as a Minimum Viable Product demonstrating demand, operational capability, and community alignment. This proposal seeks to convert that success into a recurring programme.

Grant Amount Requested: $39,600
Duration: 6 months (initial term)
ETA to Completion: 6-month pilot cycle
Funding Address: [Insert CKB Wallet Address]

2. Project Introduction

What problem are we solving?

Despite strong technical foundations, Nervos CKB remains underrepresented within the UK crypto conversation. London is one of the world’s most important crypto hubs, yet sustained ecosystem presence requires more than one-off appearances.

The problem is not awareness alone - it is continuity. Ecosystems grow when they show up consistently.

What ecosystem need does this address?

This proposal addresses three key needs:

Brand Visibility: Establish Nervos as a recognised infrastructure voice in the UK.
Developer Curiosity: Increase exposure to CKB architecture and long-term philosophy.
Community Integration: Position Nervos within mainstream Web3 dialogue, not siloed discussions.

London hosts one of the highest concentrations of:

Founders
Layer 2 teams
Infrastructure developers
Crypto investors
Institutional participants

Yet there is currently no sustained Nervos-led presence in this ecosystem.

Why Now?

The market is transitioning from speculative cycles to infrastructure resilience, long-term security, and interoperability. CKB’s architecture and philosophy align strongly with this shift.

Establishing a consistent UK presence now positions Nervos ahead of the next growth phase rather than reacting to it.

3. Team & Roles

Cofounders-

Kaitlin Argeaux (CEO) and Larry Trachtenberg (Financial Director)
Experience:

Lead organisers of CryptoMondays London
Delivered 100+ sold-out events
Deep network across founders, developers, and investors
Experience structuring ecosystem partnerships

CryptoMondays London Team

Roles:

Operations
Marketing
Partnerships
Sponsorships
Communications

CryptoMondays London is London’s longest-running crypto community and part of a global network of 15,000+ members.

4. Current Status

* One successful Nervos-supported event delivered (MVP).
Demonstrated:
- Strong attendance - * * 120 attendees
- High-quality discussion
- * * Positive audience engagement
Proven operational model for venue, production, and promotion.
Established venue relationships in central London.

5. Structure

5.1 Functional Overview

Annual programming:

Theme co-designed with Nervos.
Right of refusal for curated keynotes or panel discussions.
Audience engagement and Q&A.
Post-event content distribution.
Follow-on conversations with interested builders.
NB: Nervos will be promoted alongside CML’s current web3 related sponsors. This is not an exclusive engagement.
Should Nervos require additional participants for panel discussions, CML can facilitate this.

User journey:

Awareness → Curiosity → Engagement → Potential builder / contributor.

5.2 Structure

In-person central London venue (premium, full AV).
Professionally moderated discussions.
Content captured and distributed via CML channels.
Nervos branding alongside existing sponsors integrated across:
- Event marketing
- On-site materials (incl. merch)
- Speaker positioning

Optional additions (future phase):

Developer workshops
Technical deep dives
Hack sessions

5.3 Design Rationale

Why recurring rather than one-off?

Because ecosystem trust compounds through repetition.

A 12-month cadence:

Signals commitment.
Builds narrative continuity.
Creates momentum.
Enables iteration.

5.4 Sustainability Model

Long-term sustainability may include:

Co-sponsored events
Tiered sponsorship integration
Developer-focused spin-offs

6. Key Benefits for CKB

6.1. Network Growth

Exposure to London’s Web3 community monthly.
Direct access to founders and infrastructure teams.

6.2. Brand Positioning

Elevated perception as a long-term infrastructure protocol.
Association with high-quality, curated discourse.

6.3. Developer Awareness

Structured opportunity to introduce CKB architecture and philosophy.
Foundation for future technical programmes.

6.4. Community Engagement

Integration into a 15,000+ global CryptoMondays network.
Repeated visibility across event and digital channels.

6.5. Strategic UK Footprint

Establish Nervos as present and active in one of the world’s most important crypto jurisdictions.

7. Detailed Deliverables & Milestones

Milestone	Deliverable	ETA	Budget
Month 1	Launch event + Nervos keynote/panel	Month 1	$6,600
Month 2	*Standard event	Month 2	$6,600
Month 3	*Standard event	Month 3	$6,600
Month 4	**Themed event	Month 4	$6,600
Month 5	*Standard event	Month 5	$6,600
Month 6	*Standard event + impact report	Month 6	$6,600

Total (6 months): $39,600

*Standard event provides

Merchandise Inclusion
Networking
Media Partner Exposure
Social Media Promotion
Email Marketing
IRL Special Mention
Traditional Branding
Digital Branding

**Themed Event provides Nervos CKB with a keynote and the ability to customise the programming of the session with Nervos CKB relevant topics.

8. Budget Breakdown

Monthly $6,600 allocation covers:

Premium central London venue
AV and production
Event operations
Community promotion
Speaker management
Brand integration including merch provision
Post-event content distribution

CryptoMondays London absorbs operational overhead beyond this baseline.

9. Out-of-Scope / Future Funding Needs

Not included in this proposal:

Developer workshops
Hackathons
Dedicated bootcamps
Media coverage beyond CML channels

These may form the basis of future proposals depending on programme success.

10. Risk & Mitigation

Risk: Audience Fatigue
Mitigation: Rotating themes aligned with market developments.

Risk: Limited Nervos Brand Awareness
Mitigation: Strategic positioning within broader infrastructure discussions.

Risk: Market Downturn
Mitigation: London’s ecosystem remains resilient and founder-dense even in bear conditions.

11. Closing / Call to Action

CryptoMondays London offers Nervos Foundation a credible, structured, and visible presence within one of the world’s most important crypto ecosystems.

This proposal builds on a successful MVP and converts it into a sustained growth strategy.

We welcome feedback from the community and are open to refinement. We appreciate your consideration.

12. Supporting Links / Stats

CryptoMondays London website
Founded - 2018
* Previous Nervos event recap
Social media channels-
- LinkedIn
- X.com
- Meetups
- Luma
Community metrics - 15k
Average attendance - 120 pax per month
Age Range - 25 - 65
Gender - Male : 70%, Female : 30%
Roles:
- 30% Founders
- 11% Developers
- 6% Marketers
- 3% Students
- 39% Other
Web3 Knowledge
- 35% Good
- 25% Moderate
- 18% Expert
- 17% Limited
- 5% None
Industry Representation
- Tech
- Financial Services
- Venture
- Law
- Marketing

1. 总结

该提案请求拨款，用于在伦敦为 CKB 社区建立一个定期举办的面对面教育和生态系统系列活动，每月拨款 6,600 美元。

目标是通过 CryptoMondays London (CML) 举办的结构化活动、精心策划的讨论和教育项目，提高 CKB 在英国的知名度、开发者意识和生态系统参与度。

CryptoMondays London 此前已举办过一次由 Nervos 社区支持的活动，该活动作为最小可行产品 (MVP) 展示了市场需求、运营能力和社区契合度。本提案旨在将这一成功经验转化为一项常态化项目。

申请资助金额： 39,600 美元
期限： 6 个月（初始期限）
预计完成时间： 6 个月试点周期
资金地址： [插入 CKB 钱包地址]

2. 项目介绍

我们要解决什么问题？

尽管拥有强大的技术基础，Nervos CKB 在英国加密货币领域的影响力仍然不足。伦敦是全球最重要的加密货币中心之一，但要持续融入加密货币生态系统，仅仅偶尔露面是不够的。

问题不仅仅在于意识的提升，更在于持续性。生态系统只有持续存在才能发展壮大。

它满足了生态系统的哪方面需求？

该方案旨在满足三个关键需求：

**品牌知名度：**将 Nervos 打造成英国公认的基础设施领域权威品牌。
**开发者好奇心：**增加对 CKB 架构和长期理念的了解。
**社区融合：**将 Nervos 置于主流 Web3 对话中，而不是孤立的讨论中。

伦敦拥有世界上最高的以下物种密度之一：

● 创始人

● 第二层团队

● 基础设施开发商

● 加密货币投资者

● 机构参与者

然而，目前 Nervos 在该生态系统中还没有持续的存在。

为什么是现在？

市场正从投机周期转向基础设施韧性、长期安全性和互操作性。CKB 的架构和理念与这一转变高度契合。

现在在英国建立稳定的业务，使 Nervos 能够领先于下一个增长阶段，而不是被动应对。

3. 团队及角色

联合创始人-

Kaitlin Argeaux（首席执行官）和 Larry Trachtenberg（财务总监）
的经验：

● CryptoMondays London 的主要组织者

● 已成功举办100多场售罄活动

● 在创始人、开发者和投资者之间建立的深厚人脉网络

● 构建生态系统合作伙伴关系的经验

CryptoMondays 伦敦团队

角色：

● 运营

● 营销

● 合作关系

● 赞助

● 通讯

CryptoMondays London 是伦敦历史最悠久的加密货币社区，也是拥有 15,000 多名成员的全球网络的一部分。

4. 当前状态

● 成功举办了一场由 Nervos 支持的 MVP 活动。

● 已证实：

○ 出席人数众多——120人参加

○ 高质量的讨论

○ 积极的观众互动

● 场地、制作和推广方面成熟的运营模式。

● 在伦敦市中心建立了稳定的场地合作关系。

5. 结构

5.1 功能概述

年度活动安排：

主题由 Nervos 共同设计。
对精心策划的主题演讲或小组讨论拥有拒绝权。
观众互动和问答环节。
活动后内容分发。
与感兴趣的建筑商进行后续洽谈。
注：Nervos 将与 CML 现有的 web3 相关赞助商一同推广。这并非独家合作。
如果 Nervos 需要更多参与者参加小组讨论，CML 可以为此提供协助。

用户旅程：

意识 → 好奇心 → 参与 → 潜在的建设者/贡献者。

5.2 结构

● 伦敦市中心现场场地（高级、全套 AV）。

● 由专业人员主持的讨论。

● 内容通过CML渠道采集和分发。

● Nervos品牌与现有赞助商一起整合到以下方面：

○ 活动营销

○ 现场材料（包括周边商品）

○ 扬声器摆位

可选新增功能（未来阶段）：

● 开发者研讨会

● 技术深度解析

● 黑客马拉松

5.3 设计原理

为什么选择定期而非一次性？

因为生态系统信任会通过重复而增强。

12个月的周期：

● 表明承诺。

● 构建叙事连贯性。

● 创造势头。

● 支持迭代。

5.4 可持续性模型

长期可持续性可能包括：

● 联合主办活动

● 分级赞助整合

● 面向开发者的衍生公司

6. CKB 的主要优势

6.1 网络增长

● 每月接触伦敦的Web3社区。

● 直接联系创始人及基础设施团队。

6.2 品牌定位

● 被视为一项长期基础设施协议。

● 与高质量、精心策划的讨论相关。

6.3. 开发者意识

● 提供结构化的机会来介绍 CKB 架构和理念。

● 为未来技术项目奠定基础。

6.4 社区参与

● 融入拥有超过 15,000 个用户的全球 CryptoMondays 网络。

● 在活动和数字渠道上反复曝光。

6.5. 英国战略布局

将 Nervos 定位为全球最重要的加密货币司法管辖区之一，并积极开展业务。

7. 详细交付成果和里程碑

里程碑	交付成果	预计到达时间	预算
第一个月	发布会 + Nervos 主题演讲/小组讨论	第一个月	6600美元
第二个月	*标准事件	第二个月	6600美元
第三个月	*标准事件	第三个月	6600美元
第四个月	主题活动	第四个月	6600美元
第五个月	*标准事件	第五个月	6600美元
第六个月	*标准事件及影响报告	第六个月	6600美元

总计（6个月）：39,600美元

*标准活动提供

● 商品包含

● 联网

● 媒体合作伙伴曝光

● 社交媒体推广

● 电子邮件营销

● 现实生活中的特别提及

● 传统品牌

● 数字品牌

主题活动为 Nervos CKB 提供主题演讲，并可根据 Nervos CKB 的相关主题定制会议议程。

8. 预算明细

每月6600美元的拨款涵盖以下内容：

● 伦敦市中心黄金地段

● 视听和制作

● 事件操作

● 社区推广

● 演讲者管理

● 品牌整合，包括商品供应

● 活动后内容分发

CryptoMondays London 承担了超出此基准范围的运营成本。

9. 超出范围/未来资金需求

本提案未包含以下内容：

● 开发者研讨会

● 黑客马拉松

● 专业训练营

● CML频道以外的媒体报道

根据项目的成功情况，这些可能会成为未来提案的基础。

10. 风险与缓解

风险：观众疲劳
缓解措施：根据市场发展情况轮换主题。

风险：Nervos品牌知名度有限；
缓解措施：在更广泛的基础设施讨论中进行战略定位。

风险：市场低迷
缓解措施：即使在熊市中，伦敦的生态系统仍然具有韧性，并且创始人众多。

11. 结束语/行动号召

CryptoMondays London 为 Nervos 基金会在世界上最重要的加密生态系统之一中提供了一个可信、有组织且可见的存在。

该方案以成功的最小可行产品 (MVP) 为基础，并将其转化为可持续增长战略。

我们欢迎社区的反馈，并乐于改进。感谢您的关注。

12. 相关链接/统计数据

● CryptoMondays 伦敦网站

● 成立于2018年

● 之前的 Nervos 事件回顾

● 社交媒体渠道

——LinkedIn

X.com

Meetups

Luma

● 社区指标 - 1.5万

● 平均每月出席人数：120人

● 年龄范围：25-65岁

● 性别 - 男性：70%，女性：30%

● 角色：

○ 30% 创始人

○ 11% 开发商

○ 6% 的营销人员

○ 3%的学生

○ 39% 其他

● Web3知识

○ 35% 良好

○ 25% 中等

○ 18% 专家

○ 17% 有限公司

○ 5% 无

● 行业代表

○ 科技

○ 金融服务

○ 风险投资

○ 法律

○ 营销

neon.bit · April 17, 2026, 2:50pm

Thanks for this proposal

My reading of feedback across the different social platforms (X, Telegram) since yesterday is that numerous community members have said this proposal is on the high side in terms of cost.

As this is a DAO proposal that will need community support in order to proceed, could you share further explanation around this, and would you consider lowering the requested cost to address these concerns?