Proposal “Dash-APAC-October“ (Completed)Back
| Title: | Dash APAC+ October |
| Owner: | ravenor |
| One-time payment: | 200 DASH (10344 USD) |
| Completed payments: | 1 totaling in 200 DASH (0 month remaining) |
| Payment start/end: | 2026-09-05 / 2026-10-05 (added on 2026-09-09) |
| Votes: | 654 Yes / 285 No / 6 Abstain |
Proposal description
Dasha Team, August Report
Executive Summary
August was a strong month for Dash's regional presence across Asia and beyond, marked by a high volume of community partnerships secured at little to no cost, continued momentum in the leadup to TOKEN2049, and several new brand partnerships that extend Dash's visibility beyond payments into the startup, media, and Web3 networking spaces.
Natali represented Dash at Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong) and Taipei Blockchain Week, securing a free community partnership and laying the groundwork for a joint TOKEN2049 event with masternode partners in Hong Kong and Singapore, all for a combined cost of $1,500.
Daria's trips to Ho Chi Minh City and Bali produced a strong set of outcomes: a free venue partnership with Origin Steak Company for building a blockchain hub, active listing discussions with two major Indonesian exchanges, acceptance into the invite only The Collective Solution community, and continued lead follow up from both conferences.
Our contributor DashTurkey represented Dash at Liberland, and new partnerships were secured with QR Wallet, Adalinked, and Welcome3, further broadening Dash's reach across payments, media, and Web3 networking. Preparations are now underway for Korea Blockchain Week, a separate event, as well as for TOKEN2049 week in Singapore, which will include the Singapore VIP event with XT exchange, marking the soft launch of the combined Singapore and Hong Kong hub, along with the CoinferenceX Singapore partnership.
AS PROMISED, WE RESPONDED TO A COMMUNITY REQUEST AND RECORDED DASHA'S TALK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvRpZQYWsk
Natali, Business Development and Partnerships
Natali attended Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong), where Dash secured a community partnership free of charge. She met with masternode holders from the Hong Kong and Singapore regions, as in person meetings in these markets are especially valuable.
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2094231438585733202?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
Together with these masternodes, a joint event is now being planned for the TOKEN2049 period (a VIP villa for key guests who are potential future Dash masternodes).
Event document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8KxChXXbiWpvR86eF41H-HN6RtLGKn/edit
Natali also represented Dash at Taipei Blockchain Week (Future Mode), speaking on a panel discussion. This speaking slot was originally quoted at $3,000 but was ultimately secured free of charge.
https://x.com/TaipeiWeek/status/2095753872124068315
Total cost for both trips: $1,500, a strong return relative to the outcomes secured.
Our contributor Dash Turkey attended Liberland, where Dash was represented on the ground: our banner and branding appeared on site and across Liberland's promotional materials.
https://x.com/ManagerMaestro/status/2088171927672140281
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2088471054796677167
We also ran an activation where attendees could purchase beer using Dash, and earn Dash rewards for engagement activities such as posts, tags, and comments. Many Liberland attendees turned out to be less active on social media, so the activation saw lower participation than initially planned. As a result, $300 of the original $500 budget was carried forward for similar activations at upcoming events, likely Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, where execution is expected to be easier, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City.
https://x.com/DashNews_Daily/status/2097400381995139537
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CkvrMcXATvRSlRUBoyp0h0VJ8NubGcy/view?usp=sharing
Active Web3 builders mentioned Dash in their posts:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexnasybullin_i-was-delighted-to-speak-at-liberpulco-2026-activity-7495019373665992704-qVZv
Daria, Ho Chi Minh City (Conviction Conference)
Attended the Conviction conference in Ho Chi Minh City, where Dash secured a community partnership.
https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2085210080551571813
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2088595827564617963
Attended a number of key side events, where Dash was consistently featured front and center in group photos and publications thanks to bright, visible branded merch and logo placement. This visibility carried through to organizers' own social media channels, leading to several valuable new connections, including Tatum (tatum.io), HashKey, and Bitstamp.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NHF0yK6qThls9f4PeMP0DUMTRhvFh1Mnsg2W55kruUg/edit?gid=1592647059#gid=1592647059
This trip was fully self funded, with no budget requested from the DAO, and the community partnership itself was secured at no cost, entirely on Daria's own initiative.
A standout outcome: a status meeting with Origin Steak Company, who have now offered their venue for Dash events completely free of charge. Events are planned there this fall, alongside a joint effort to build a blockchain hub together, a meaningful achievement.
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2089311370336694349?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2094669864401342801
Dash x Pudgy Penguins — new friends in HCMC
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2087818138050298271
Dasha couldn't miss Web3 Builders Breakfast when https://x.com/sqrDAO was in the house
Builders, breakfast, and BUIDL talk - sqrDAO x Sky Mavis in HCMC
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2088489287771922907
https://luma.com/buildersbreakfast4
Additionally
Dash supported a side event, CryptoFootball, a football match between developers, with a modest $100 contribution. Dash was featured as a partner across all event announcements, as well as within the CryptoFootball community's own channels announcing Dash's support of the initiative.
https://x.com/cryptofootball9/status/2086037323783995617
https://x.com/cryptofootball9/status/2089638647800942627?s=20
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2097309419663175915
Following this, Dash Kin Nigeria connected with the CryptoFootball community and will now be developing a local Nigeria chapter of the initiative.
Daria, Coinfest Asia, Bali
Dash ran a water station at the event, positioned right in the main flow of foot traffic, giving the brand strong visibility throughout.
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2090752032420556933
Daria also spoke on a panel, previewing Dash's positioning around the future of payments and AI agents, keeping Dash firmly in the spotlight.
https://x.com/CoinfestAsia/status/2081686102835069051
https://x.com/CoinfestAsia/status/2076522774974419149
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2087747686573449657
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2092463462937157915
Attended key side events, and served as a judge for the startup track, where Dash was an official partner. This is an important step for the brand, moving Dash's presence beyond payments and into the startup and builder narrative, laying groundwork for Dash's own growing ecosystem, where Dash should be increasingly associated with supporting new services and startups. Daria's placement on the jury came through her prior professional background working with startups across other ecosystems and major banks, and she also supported the organizing team with startup sourcing. As a result, this participation, judging, and support was provided entirely free of charge.
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2091843427675828364
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2090294411158757651
No rest after landing. Dasha served as a judge at a startup pitch session in Bali.
https://luma.com/pitch-fest-Bali2026
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2090050544325050686
A key outcome: connected with the top local Indonesian exchanges, Tokocrypto and Indodax. Listing discussions with both are now underway.
Additionally
Daria was accepted into The Collective Solution, a closed crypto community club on Bali. She now represents Dash within this group.
https://www.thecollectivesolution.xyz/
https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivesolution
Community Timeline
We created a community timeline, which is now featured in every issue of the official Dash newsletter published by DCG.
https://dash-community.pages.dev
New Partnerships Announced
QR Wallet
Dash payments are now enabled via local QR codes across 9 different countries.
https://x.com/qrwallet_x/status/2089605733403045961?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://r.qr.xyz/
Adalinked
Starting with Season 3, this publication is now “Powered by Dash” across all materials, issues, reposts, and author profile pages, with the Dash logo featured throughout. This is a new initiative, secured in exchange for consulting support provided to the project, and is expected to pay off over time.
https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2092839527194792133
https://www.adalinked.com
Welcome3
Dash joined Welcome3, a private, invite only network connecting trusted founders, investors, exchanges, and service providers across Web3, giving Dash direct access to a curated circle of high value ecosystem contacts.
https://x.com/Welcome3HQ/status/2090438709397327891
https://www.welcome3.com
Statem Finance
$Dash is now live on Statem - turn your DASH activity into a financial statement for visas, loans & mortgages, no need to move your assets
https://x.com/statem_finance/status/2094412961578140062?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://statem.finance/
Travala
Dasha secured a contact at Travala through the CoinFest organizers and pushed for Dash to be restored as a payment option through NOWPayments. She followed up consistently, highlighting the community’s strong interest in having Dash available again.
The effort is now moving toward a co-marketing collaboration with Travala.
Not all of the posts have been published yet, though they have all already been written and sent to the Dash Growth team, and will be published soon
Korea Blockchain Week (Separate from TOKEN2049)
Daria secured a special partnership for Korea Blockchain Week, providing a free community ticket, saving approximately $600, along with inclusion in the official announcement, on the event website, and as a community partner across conference materials, all provided free of charge.
https://x.com/DashNews_Daily/status/2094827868891038100
Upcoming: Singapore VIP Event (TOKEN2049 Week)
Daria will be traveling to Tokyo and Singapore during TOKEN2049 week, where Dash will host a VIP event in Singapore together with masternode partners from Singapore, Korea, and Hong Kong, in partnership with the XT exchange. XT is supporting the event and providing space within their own program, as they are looking to help launch a combined Dash Hub for Singapore and Hong Kong. This event will serve as the soft launch announcement for that hub, and XT will help with attracting developers to build on the Dash platform.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8KxChXXbiWpvR86eF41H-HN6RtLGKn/edit
Daria will deliver a presentation for potential masternodes at the event.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BLv0hzFC-Cs6y3jC5e9S7jFbHv0V6hB7/view?usp=sharing
The event will also feature Dash branded materials on site, including a rollup banner, printed booklets, and screens playing video content.
This event is being prepared by and will be attended by Daria on behalf of Dash. Preparation is underway, alongside continued follow up on leads gathered from Ho Chi Minh City and Bali.
CoinferenceX Singapore Partnership (TOKEN2049 Week)
Daria secured a community partnership with CoinferenceX, with Dash now listed among official partners. Announcements are forthcoming, and Daria is being considered as a speaker.
Coinferencex.com
Budget Request
It is worth noting that the team was underfunded last month relative to the scope of activity carried out. To keep this proposal focused and easier to evaluate, we are splitting it into two parts. This proposal covers conferences, events, and partnerships. A separate proposal will follow covering developer relations and Dash Academy, our certification program for Dash Platform developers.
Total requested: 200 DASH
Token2049 Ticket — $600
Visa — $100
Flight to Korea — ~$400
Flights from Korea to Singapore and from Singapore back home — ~$200 + $150
Singapore apartment — ~$650
Korea apartment — ~$600
Executive Summary
August was a strong month for Dash's regional presence across Asia and beyond, marked by a high volume of community partnerships secured at little to no cost, continued momentum in the leadup to TOKEN2049, and several new brand partnerships that extend Dash's visibility beyond payments into the startup, media, and Web3 networking spaces.
Natali represented Dash at Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong) and Taipei Blockchain Week, securing a free community partnership and laying the groundwork for a joint TOKEN2049 event with masternode partners in Hong Kong and Singapore, all for a combined cost of $1,500.
Daria's trips to Ho Chi Minh City and Bali produced a strong set of outcomes: a free venue partnership with Origin Steak Company for building a blockchain hub, active listing discussions with two major Indonesian exchanges, acceptance into the invite only The Collective Solution community, and continued lead follow up from both conferences.
Our contributor DashTurkey represented Dash at Liberland, and new partnerships were secured with QR Wallet, Adalinked, and Welcome3, further broadening Dash's reach across payments, media, and Web3 networking. Preparations are now underway for Korea Blockchain Week, a separate event, as well as for TOKEN2049 week in Singapore, which will include the Singapore VIP event with XT exchange, marking the soft launch of the combined Singapore and Hong Kong hub, along with the CoinferenceX Singapore partnership.
AS PROMISED, WE RESPONDED TO A COMMUNITY REQUEST AND RECORDED DASHA'S TALK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvRpZQYWsk
Natali, Business Development and Partnerships
Natali attended Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong), where Dash secured a community partnership free of charge. She met with masternode holders from the Hong Kong and Singapore regions, as in person meetings in these markets are especially valuable.
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2094231438585733202?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
Together with these masternodes, a joint event is now being planned for the TOKEN2049 period (a VIP villa for key guests who are potential future Dash masternodes).
Event document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8KxChXXbiWpvR86eF41H-HN6RtLGKn/edit
Natali also represented Dash at Taipei Blockchain Week (Future Mode), speaking on a panel discussion. This speaking slot was originally quoted at $3,000 but was ultimately secured free of charge.
https://x.com/TaipeiWeek/status/2095753872124068315
Total cost for both trips: $1,500, a strong return relative to the outcomes secured.
- Announcement of the community partnership with Bitcoin Asia on the Dash page: https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2086181347991699500
- Natali speaking appearance at Future Mode: https://x.com/Aramiska3/status/2095109595027153265?s=20
- Natali speaking appearance at Bitcoin Asia, full interview soon : https://x.com/Aramiska3/status/2084594531698102671
- Natali with masternodes: LINK
Our contributor Dash Turkey attended Liberland, where Dash was represented on the ground: our banner and branding appeared on site and across Liberland's promotional materials.
https://x.com/ManagerMaestro/status/2088171927672140281
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2088471054796677167
We also ran an activation where attendees could purchase beer using Dash, and earn Dash rewards for engagement activities such as posts, tags, and comments. Many Liberland attendees turned out to be less active on social media, so the activation saw lower participation than initially planned. As a result, $300 of the original $500 budget was carried forward for similar activations at upcoming events, likely Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, where execution is expected to be easier, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City.
https://x.com/DashNews_Daily/status/2097400381995139537
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CkvrMcXATvRSlRUBoyp0h0VJ8NubGcy/view?usp=sharing
Active Web3 builders mentioned Dash in their posts:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexnasybullin_i-was-delighted-to-speak-at-liberpulco-2026-activity-7495019373665992704-qVZv
Daria, Ho Chi Minh City (Conviction Conference)
Attended the Conviction conference in Ho Chi Minh City, where Dash secured a community partnership.
https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2085210080551571813
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2088595827564617963
Attended a number of key side events, where Dash was consistently featured front and center in group photos and publications thanks to bright, visible branded merch and logo placement. This visibility carried through to organizers' own social media channels, leading to several valuable new connections, including Tatum (tatum.io), HashKey, and Bitstamp.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NHF0yK6qThls9f4PeMP0DUMTRhvFh1Mnsg2W55kruUg/edit?gid=1592647059#gid=1592647059
This trip was fully self funded, with no budget requested from the DAO, and the community partnership itself was secured at no cost, entirely on Daria's own initiative.
A standout outcome: a status meeting with Origin Steak Company, who have now offered their venue for Dash events completely free of charge. Events are planned there this fall, alongside a joint effort to build a blockchain hub together, a meaningful achievement.
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2089311370336694349?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2094669864401342801
Dash x Pudgy Penguins — new friends in HCMC
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2087818138050298271
Dasha couldn't miss Web3 Builders Breakfast when https://x.com/sqrDAO was in the house
Builders, breakfast, and BUIDL talk - sqrDAO x Sky Mavis in HCMC
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2088489287771922907
https://luma.com/buildersbreakfast4
Additionally
Dash supported a side event, CryptoFootball, a football match between developers, with a modest $100 contribution. Dash was featured as a partner across all event announcements, as well as within the CryptoFootball community's own channels announcing Dash's support of the initiative.
https://x.com/cryptofootball9/status/2086037323783995617
https://x.com/cryptofootball9/status/2089638647800942627?s=20
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2097309419663175915
Following this, Dash Kin Nigeria connected with the CryptoFootball community and will now be developing a local Nigeria chapter of the initiative.
Daria, Coinfest Asia, Bali
Dash ran a water station at the event, positioned right in the main flow of foot traffic, giving the brand strong visibility throughout.
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2090752032420556933
Daria also spoke on a panel, previewing Dash's positioning around the future of payments and AI agents, keeping Dash firmly in the spotlight.
https://x.com/CoinfestAsia/status/2081686102835069051
https://x.com/CoinfestAsia/status/2076522774974419149
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2087747686573449657
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2092463462937157915
Attended key side events, and served as a judge for the startup track, where Dash was an official partner. This is an important step for the brand, moving Dash's presence beyond payments and into the startup and builder narrative, laying groundwork for Dash's own growing ecosystem, where Dash should be increasingly associated with supporting new services and startups. Daria's placement on the jury came through her prior professional background working with startups across other ecosystems and major banks, and she also supported the organizing team with startup sourcing. As a result, this participation, judging, and support was provided entirely free of charge.
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2091843427675828364
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2090294411158757651
No rest after landing. Dasha served as a judge at a startup pitch session in Bali.
https://luma.com/pitch-fest-Bali2026
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2090050544325050686
A key outcome: connected with the top local Indonesian exchanges, Tokocrypto and Indodax. Listing discussions with both are now underway.
Additionally
Daria was accepted into The Collective Solution, a closed crypto community club on Bali. She now represents Dash within this group.
https://www.thecollectivesolution.xyz/
https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivesolution
Community Timeline
We created a community timeline, which is now featured in every issue of the official Dash newsletter published by DCG.
https://dash-community.pages.dev
New Partnerships Announced
QR Wallet
Dash payments are now enabled via local QR codes across 9 different countries.
https://x.com/qrwallet_x/status/2089605733403045961?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://r.qr.xyz/
Adalinked
Starting with Season 3, this publication is now “Powered by Dash” across all materials, issues, reposts, and author profile pages, with the Dash logo featured throughout. This is a new initiative, secured in exchange for consulting support provided to the project, and is expected to pay off over time.
https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2092839527194792133
https://www.adalinked.com
Welcome3
Dash joined Welcome3, a private, invite only network connecting trusted founders, investors, exchanges, and service providers across Web3, giving Dash direct access to a curated circle of high value ecosystem contacts.
https://x.com/Welcome3HQ/status/2090438709397327891
https://www.welcome3.com
Statem Finance
$Dash is now live on Statem - turn your DASH activity into a financial statement for visas, loans & mortgages, no need to move your assets
https://x.com/statem_finance/status/2094412961578140062?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://statem.finance/
Travala
Dasha secured a contact at Travala through the CoinFest organizers and pushed for Dash to be restored as a payment option through NOWPayments. She followed up consistently, highlighting the community’s strong interest in having Dash available again.
The effort is now moving toward a co-marketing collaboration with Travala.
Not all of the posts have been published yet, though they have all already been written and sent to the Dash Growth team, and will be published soon
Korea Blockchain Week (Separate from TOKEN2049)
Daria secured a special partnership for Korea Blockchain Week, providing a free community ticket, saving approximately $600, along with inclusion in the official announcement, on the event website, and as a community partner across conference materials, all provided free of charge.
https://x.com/DashNews_Daily/status/2094827868891038100
Upcoming: Singapore VIP Event (TOKEN2049 Week)
Daria will be traveling to Tokyo and Singapore during TOKEN2049 week, where Dash will host a VIP event in Singapore together with masternode partners from Singapore, Korea, and Hong Kong, in partnership with the XT exchange. XT is supporting the event and providing space within their own program, as they are looking to help launch a combined Dash Hub for Singapore and Hong Kong. This event will serve as the soft launch announcement for that hub, and XT will help with attracting developers to build on the Dash platform.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8KxChXXbiWpvR86eF41H-HN6RtLGKn/edit
Daria will deliver a presentation for potential masternodes at the event.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BLv0hzFC-Cs6y3jC5e9S7jFbHv0V6hB7/view?usp=sharing
The event will also feature Dash branded materials on site, including a rollup banner, printed booklets, and screens playing video content.
This event is being prepared by and will be attended by Daria on behalf of Dash. Preparation is underway, alongside continued follow up on leads gathered from Ho Chi Minh City and Bali.
CoinferenceX Singapore Partnership (TOKEN2049 Week)
Daria secured a community partnership with CoinferenceX, with Dash now listed among official partners. Announcements are forthcoming, and Daria is being considered as a speaker.
Coinferencex.com
Budget Request
It is worth noting that the team was underfunded last month relative to the scope of activity carried out. To keep this proposal focused and easier to evaluate, we are splitting it into two parts. This proposal covers conferences, events, and partnerships. A separate proposal will follow covering developer relations and Dash Academy, our certification program for Dash Platform developers.
Total requested: 200 DASH
Token2049 Ticket — $600
Visa — $100
Flight to Korea — ~$400
Flights from Korea to Singapore and from Singapore back home — ~$200 + $150
Singapore apartment — ~$650
Korea apartment — ~$600
- Travel expenses, which includes transport and meals
- This includes $1,000 for the Singapore VIP event, covering printed materials such as the rollup banner, booklets, and video content for the screens. This is a symbolic contribution from Dash relative to the overall cost of the event, which is significantly higher and is being covered by our partners.
- team salaries across business development, marketing, design, content, and community
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I feel the PO lacks the experience and maturity to properly represent Dash.
1. Crypto payments are illegal in Indonesia / Bali.
2. The QR Crypto Wallet requires Google Play Services, thereby disqualifying people like me. Tbh there's probably very little that can be done about that in asia but I would very much appreciate a solution to it!
I know that crypto payments are not currently allowed in Indonesia and some other countries. However, there’s a major trend across Asia toward government-approved regulatory sandboxes where crypto payments can be tested legally. For example, Thailand is currently piloting a similar program for tourists. So this is definitely a trend in the region, and I think the situation will change significantly in the near future.
This is exactly why I attend conferences and connect with local players who are building relationships with regulators and governments. We’re currently going through an audit and working through this process. The Indonesian exchange we’re working with is regulated, so the goal is to provide users with an official, legal way to access these payment options.
Wikiexpo Global https://x.com/Aramiska3/status/2085281928228257862?s=20