Proposal “Dash-APAC-September-2026“ (Active)Back
| Title: | Dash APAC+ September 2026 |
| Owner: | ravenor |
| One-time payment: | 420 DASH (17225 USD) |
| Completed payments: | no payments occurred yet (1 month remaining) |
| Payment start/end: | 2026-08-06 / 2026-09-05 (added on 2026-08-05) |
| Final voting deadline: | in 24 days |
| Votes: | 394 Yes / 342 No / 8 Abstain |
| Will be funded: | No. This proposal needs additional 259 Yes votes to become funded. |
| External information: | docs.google.com/document/d/1aUsgtvWkpwqScBRrz0BqpNfZnYyX3Zn-OIqrk_27okQ/edit?tab=t.0 |
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Proposal description
Dash DAO — APAC/SEA Adoption Report
July 2026 Report | August–October 2026 Plan
We now maintain a timeline where all activities and milestones can be viewed: https://dash-community.pages.dev/
Executive Summary
July was an active month for Dash's APAC/SEA presence: keynote and side event at Malaysia Blockchain Week, continued coverage from Philippine Blockchain Week, speaking appearances at HK Wiki and Network School, and a growing base of exchange, payments, and media partnerships (Ouinex, Bitazza, Blofin, Floq Exchange, Bridgers, EVEDEX, AdaLinked, Changelly, Instaswap and a free AI-avatar content partnership with ICG). The Team also deepened community roots through Danang Fintech Lab and the Vietnam Policy Forum.
On the DevRel side, the team shifted focus toward Dash Platform under a “build in public” approach: the first certification lesson, Evo-branded education cards, and short-form video production are all underway, with the full roadmap in progress alongside DCG and initial approval from Brian.
August–October centers on CONVICTION 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City (Aug 14–15), Coinfest Asia in Bali (Aug 20–21, Dash water station), Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong (Aug 27–28), FUTUREMODE Taipei (Sept 4–6), Korea Blockchain Week (Sept 29–Oct 1, Seoul), and TOKEN2049 Singapore (Oct 7–8) for the Dash HUB launch EVENT, most secured as free speaking slots or community partnerships.
July 2026 Report
Events
Malaysia Blockchain Week
Daria delivered a keynote on the main stage, and Dash hosted a side event. Daria was joined by Natali (BD, self-funded) and Max (DevRel), who came to support networking efforts.
Link: https://x.com/MalaysiaBCW/status/2082408699340152991
Several potential partnerships were identified; leads tracked in a shared table. Important: two main Malaysia exchanges considering Dash for listing.
Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pJhFmCZElOZM444TmJAj3F0Pi70TQ8HSdtQ5WPfQT9A/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Natali gave an interview at the event.
Link: https://x.com/aramiska3/status/2083117205852754161?s=46&t=o0yxufpvAAhXvV78c8R_xA
Attendees posted their own content from the side event:
Links: https://x.com/velveteen0x/status/2082798117909581912 | https://x.com/konrad_gnat/status/2082799595344781554
Team presence recap:
Link: https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2082444612493537479
Philippine Blockchain Week - Official Coverage
Official recap posts covering the Dash lounge and Daria's speaking segment went live across platforms.
Links: https://x.com/philippinebc_wk/status/2079878870220861771 | https://x.com/philippinebc_wk/status/2082647294999208408 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DbFxZQwnw3j/?igsh=cWRtNm4xdjVjZWdm | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E1vhzBSrR/?mibextid=wwXIfr | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/philippineblockchainweekph_the-future-of-money-is-borderless-at-activity-7485627212692410368-wT5T?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAADb_2LABjMVVw03wpblgE5APnB-9rSG1qaM
HK Wiki Conference (Hong Kong)
Natali attended and spoke.
https://x.com/aramiska3/status/2080239000741200382?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
The full recording of the presentation: https://x.com/aramiska3/status/2085281928228257862?s=46&t=o0yxufpvAAhXvV78c8R_xA
Leads collected.
Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GFeSG0aQ9NvmHqZpnxzfzTxhzJgUjJTlcr00z9kzhAg/edit?usp=sharing
Network School
Daria attended in person and gave an interview. She connected with a developer who will integrate Dash into his project.
Link: https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2080874254619603141?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2081285845928304799
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wESuc50-__I
Through connections made at Network School, Dash is being included in statem.finance, which will let Dash contributors officially verify their income - a meaningful bridge to real-world use.
AEON Pay Space on X
Daria participated as a speaker. Topic: Crypto Payments for Merchants: What Actually Works in 2026? The Unbanked Opportunity: How Crypto Can Serve 1.4B People Without Traditional Bank Access.
Link: https://x.com/AEON_Community/status/2078057123712274901
Danang Fintech Lab
Daria became a member and advisor. She participates for free in events hosted by the lab's blockchain club, representing and promoting Dash. The club draws professors from European universities, representatives from the Banque de France, and an international business crowd, and runs events alongside major conferences.
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2077765482468536793
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2077585131234279612
Vietnam Policy Forum
Daria attended by official invitation from the Danang city government and represented Dash.
Link: http://vietnampolicyforum.com
Partnerships and Co-marketing
AdaLinked Magazine
Season 3 is powered by Dash. Secured for free.
Link: https://adalinked.com
https://x.com/adalinked
https://www.Instagram.com/adalinked
Ongoing exchange and co-marketing partnerships
Continued co-marketing with partners Dash onboarded or reactivated: Exolix, Let's Exchange, SwapSpace, WenAltSeason, and CoinRabbit. Special thanks to Joel for picking up and driving these initiatives forward together with the team.
Bridgers
Now supports Dash.
Link: https://x.com/swftcoin/status/2080566745270714764
https://swft.pro/
EVEDEX
New Listing
Link: https://x.com/evedex/status/2077337893438153161
https://evedex.com/
Ouinex
Listing plus co-marketing, secured for free.
Link: https://ouinex.com
Bitazza
Will add Dash as a payment method in the official Thai QR payment system.
Link: https://bitazza.co.th/
Blofin
Dash added to their wallet. Co-marketing planned.
Link: https://blofin.com
Floq Exchange
Passed review. Listing coming soon, plus co-marketing.
Link: https://floq.co.id/
Content and DevRel
Daria and the team want to sharpen focus on DevRel and promote Dash Platform, leaning into a “build in public” approach. Current channels have been tuned for an audience interested in privacy and payments; the new focus requires a shift toward the Platform.
Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KrEcmt2WKYBufxS2EhwzybmjA0ObhEDfit6oN85NEmg/edit?usp=sharing
Strategic Focus
Continue the shift toward DevRel and Platform promotion under the “build in public” approach: education cards, short-form video, certification lessons, workshops, and developer-focused forums, refined together with DCG.
August–October 2026 Plan
Merchant Page Improvement We have started the process of improving the merchant page on the Dash website. The current user journey has some broken flows, and we are working with Joel and DCG to address these issues and improve the overall experience.
Confirmed Events
CONVICTION 2026 - August 14–15, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam's financial capital. Daria will attend, self-funded. Secured a free community partnership: Dash featured in promo materials, on the website, and on site at the venue.
Link: https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2085210080551571813
Dash is sponsoring Crypto Football during Conviction X, bringing the Web3 community together on the pitch ahead of the conference. Join the game or come watch on August 13.
Link: https://x.com/cryptofootball9/status/2086037323783995617
Coinfest Asia - August 20–21, Bali, Indonesia
Daria will join the panel discussion, “Most On-Chain Activity in 2027 Won’t Be Human. Are We Ready?”
Link: https://x.com/CoinfestAsia/status/2076522774974419149?s=20
Daria also was invited to judge startups at a pitch session, representing Dash. Free.
Link: https://x.com/luvonlabs/status/2081782574020759949?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
Bitcoin Asia 2026 - August 27–28, Hong Kong
Natali will attend to strengthen relationships with local community.
https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2086181347991699500
FUTUREMODE Taipei - September 4–6, Taipei, Taiwan
Through connections made during Daria and Natasha's Hong Kong trips, a Dash masternode operator (also connected to XT Exchange) was identified. They will host a free Dash hub launch event in Singapore during Token2049.
Link: https://www.token2049.com/singapore
Link to the event hub: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD2yO6RmqIjJM8ISD5zhboLzfD-lLXg9Uv6g4BdL6cc/edit?tab=t.0
SDFC Sunway (Malaysia) - Student Entrepreneurs Club
Daria and Max are invited to run workshops.
Link: https://www.instagram.com/sdfc.sunway
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) - September 29–October 1, Seoul, South Korea
One of the most anticipated events of the year; full partnership cost is prohibitive. Plan: send a representative and work toward a community partnership instead.
Proposal - Budget
Line-item budget for APAC/SEA team operations, covering travel, event participation, and DevRel content production for August.
Team (monthly)
Travel - Taipei (FUTUREMODE, Sept 4–6)
Travel - Hong Kong (Bitcoin Asia, Aug 27–28)
Early bird tickets - Korea Blockchain Week & TOKEN2049 Singapore
Volatility buffer
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this proposal through to the end.
Below, I’m sharing a link to our all-time report, along with a list of tasks for each team member. We’ll be happy to hear your questions, feedback, or comments.
All-TIME REPORT
Tasks
July 2026 Report | August–October 2026 Plan
We now maintain a timeline where all activities and milestones can be viewed: https://dash-community.pages.dev/
Executive Summary
July was an active month for Dash's APAC/SEA presence: keynote and side event at Malaysia Blockchain Week, continued coverage from Philippine Blockchain Week, speaking appearances at HK Wiki and Network School, and a growing base of exchange, payments, and media partnerships (Ouinex, Bitazza, Blofin, Floq Exchange, Bridgers, EVEDEX, AdaLinked, Changelly, Instaswap and a free AI-avatar content partnership with ICG). The Team also deepened community roots through Danang Fintech Lab and the Vietnam Policy Forum.
On the DevRel side, the team shifted focus toward Dash Platform under a “build in public” approach: the first certification lesson, Evo-branded education cards, and short-form video production are all underway, with the full roadmap in progress alongside DCG and initial approval from Brian.
August–October centers on CONVICTION 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City (Aug 14–15), Coinfest Asia in Bali (Aug 20–21, Dash water station), Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong (Aug 27–28), FUTUREMODE Taipei (Sept 4–6), Korea Blockchain Week (Sept 29–Oct 1, Seoul), and TOKEN2049 Singapore (Oct 7–8) for the Dash HUB launch EVENT, most secured as free speaking slots or community partnerships.
July 2026 Report
Events
Malaysia Blockchain Week
Daria delivered a keynote on the main stage, and Dash hosted a side event. Daria was joined by Natali (BD, self-funded) and Max (DevRel), who came to support networking efforts.
Link: https://x.com/MalaysiaBCW/status/2082408699340152991
Several potential partnerships were identified; leads tracked in a shared table. Important: two main Malaysia exchanges considering Dash for listing.
Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pJhFmCZElOZM444TmJAj3F0Pi70TQ8HSdtQ5WPfQT9A/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Natali gave an interview at the event.
Link: https://x.com/aramiska3/status/2083117205852754161?s=46&t=o0yxufpvAAhXvV78c8R_xA
Attendees posted their own content from the side event:
Links: https://x.com/velveteen0x/status/2082798117909581912 | https://x.com/konrad_gnat/status/2082799595344781554
Team presence recap:
Link: https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2082444612493537479
Philippine Blockchain Week - Official Coverage
Official recap posts covering the Dash lounge and Daria's speaking segment went live across platforms.
Links: https://x.com/philippinebc_wk/status/2079878870220861771 | https://x.com/philippinebc_wk/status/2082647294999208408 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DbFxZQwnw3j/?igsh=cWRtNm4xdjVjZWdm | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E1vhzBSrR/?mibextid=wwXIfr | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/philippineblockchainweekph_the-future-of-money-is-borderless-at-activity-7485627212692410368-wT5T?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAADb_2LABjMVVw03wpblgE5APnB-9rSG1qaM
HK Wiki Conference (Hong Kong)
Natali attended and spoke.
https://x.com/aramiska3/status/2080239000741200382?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
The full recording of the presentation: https://x.com/aramiska3/status/2085281928228257862?s=46&t=o0yxufpvAAhXvV78c8R_xA
Leads collected.
Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GFeSG0aQ9NvmHqZpnxzfzTxhzJgUjJTlcr00z9kzhAg/edit?usp=sharing
Network School
Daria attended in person and gave an interview. She connected with a developer who will integrate Dash into his project.
Link: https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2080874254619603141?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
https://x.com/DariaChernozub/status/2081285845928304799
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wESuc50-__I
Through connections made at Network School, Dash is being included in statem.finance, which will let Dash contributors officially verify their income - a meaningful bridge to real-world use.
AEON Pay Space on X
Daria participated as a speaker. Topic: Crypto Payments for Merchants: What Actually Works in 2026? The Unbanked Opportunity: How Crypto Can Serve 1.4B People Without Traditional Bank Access.
Link: https://x.com/AEON_Community/status/2078057123712274901
Danang Fintech Lab
Daria became a member and advisor. She participates for free in events hosted by the lab's blockchain club, representing and promoting Dash. The club draws professors from European universities, representatives from the Banque de France, and an international business crowd, and runs events alongside major conferences.
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2077765482468536793
https://x.com/dariachernozub/status/2077585131234279612
Vietnam Policy Forum
Daria attended by official invitation from the Danang city government and represented Dash.
Link: http://vietnampolicyforum.com
Partnerships and Co-marketing
AdaLinked Magazine
Season 3 is powered by Dash. Secured for free.
Link: https://adalinked.com
https://x.com/adalinked
https://www.Instagram.com/adalinked
Ongoing exchange and co-marketing partnerships
Continued co-marketing with partners Dash onboarded or reactivated: Exolix, Let's Exchange, SwapSpace, WenAltSeason, and CoinRabbit. Special thanks to Joel for picking up and driving these initiatives forward together with the team.
Bridgers
Now supports Dash.
Link: https://x.com/swftcoin/status/2080566745270714764
https://swft.pro/
EVEDEX
New Listing
Link: https://x.com/evedex/status/2077337893438153161
https://evedex.com/
Ouinex
Listing plus co-marketing, secured for free.
Link: https://ouinex.com
Bitazza
Will add Dash as a payment method in the official Thai QR payment system.
Link: https://bitazza.co.th/
Blofin
Dash added to their wallet. Co-marketing planned.
Link: https://blofin.com
Floq Exchange
Passed review. Listing coming soon, plus co-marketing.
Link: https://floq.co.id/
Content and DevRel
Daria and the team want to sharpen focus on DevRel and promote Dash Platform, leaning into a “build in public” approach. Current channels have been tuned for an audience interested in privacy and payments; the new focus requires a shift toward the Platform.
- First lesson on the Platform completed as part of the certification project, developed under DCG's curation.
- Education cards about the Platform featuring mascot Evo have been created. Publishing - soon (approved by DCG)
- Short-form videos about Dash and the Platform are now in production; results will be compared to see what performs better - human presenter.
- Full DevRel roadmap in development, to be refined together with DCG; initial approval already received from Brian.
Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KrEcmt2WKYBufxS2EhwzybmjA0ObhEDfit6oN85NEmg/edit?usp=sharing
Strategic Focus
Continue the shift toward DevRel and Platform promotion under the “build in public” approach: education cards, short-form video, certification lessons, workshops, and developer-focused forums, refined together with DCG.
August–October 2026 Plan
Merchant Page Improvement We have started the process of improving the merchant page on the Dash website. The current user journey has some broken flows, and we are working with Joel and DCG to address these issues and improve the overall experience.
Confirmed Events
CONVICTION 2026 - August 14–15, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam's financial capital. Daria will attend, self-funded. Secured a free community partnership: Dash featured in promo materials, on the website, and on site at the venue.
Link: https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2085210080551571813
Dash is sponsoring Crypto Football during Conviction X, bringing the Web3 community together on the pitch ahead of the conference. Join the game or come watch on August 13.
Link: https://x.com/cryptofootball9/status/2086037323783995617
Coinfest Asia - August 20–21, Bali, Indonesia
Daria will join the panel discussion, “Most On-Chain Activity in 2027 Won’t Be Human. Are We Ready?”
Link: https://x.com/CoinfestAsia/status/2076522774974419149?s=20
Daria also was invited to judge startups at a pitch session, representing Dash. Free.
Link: https://x.com/luvonlabs/status/2081782574020759949?s=46&t=YWzpokcUePMtkg043EMwBQ
Bitcoin Asia 2026 - August 27–28, Hong Kong
Natali will attend to strengthen relationships with local community.
https://x.com/Dashpay/status/2086181347991699500
FUTUREMODE Taipei - September 4–6, Taipei, Taiwan
- Either Natali or Daria will attend
- Free speaking slot secured on the Payments panel
- Travel expenses to be budgeted
Through connections made during Daria and Natasha's Hong Kong trips, a Dash masternode operator (also connected to XT Exchange) was identified. They will host a free Dash hub launch event in Singapore during Token2049.
Link: https://www.token2049.com/singapore
Link to the event hub: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD2yO6RmqIjJM8ISD5zhboLzfD-lLXg9Uv6g4BdL6cc/edit?tab=t.0
SDFC Sunway (Malaysia) - Student Entrepreneurs Club
Daria and Max are invited to run workshops.
Link: https://www.instagram.com/sdfc.sunway
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) - September 29–October 1, Seoul, South Korea
One of the most anticipated events of the year; full partnership cost is prohibitive. Plan: send a representative and work toward a community partnership instead.
Proposal - Budget
Line-item budget for APAC/SEA team operations, covering travel, event participation, and DevRel content production for August.
Team (monthly)
- Daria — 3,000
- Natali — 1,500
- Yarik — 1,500
- Ermakov — 1,500
- Max — 1,500
- Voncan — 300
Travel - Taipei (FUTUREMODE, Sept 4–6)
- Travel budget (flight, accommodation, meals, taxi) — 1,000
Travel - Hong Kong (Bitcoin Asia, Aug 27–28)
- Travel budget (flight, accommodation, meals, taxi) — 1,000
Early bird tickets - Korea Blockchain Week & TOKEN2049 Singapore
- Korea Blockchain Week — 500
- TOKEN2049 Singapore — 500
Volatility buffer
- 200
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this proposal through to the end.
Below, I’m sharing a link to our all-time report, along with a list of tasks for each team member. We’ll be happy to hear your questions, feedback, or comments.
All-TIME REPORT
Tasks
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TIA, Peter
You can listen to the AMA session with AEON Pay here:
https://x.com/AEON_Community/status/2078057123712274901
If the community wants recordings for future conferences, we can include the cost of a ticket plus the person who does the filming.
What we can do now: Dasha could record herself delivering the talk separately, using the standard presentation shared in Discord multiple times and aligned with DCG. She could record the speech alongside the slides so you can review it.
P.S. We hope there are no concerns about the quality of Dasha’s speaking. We never pay for speaking slots. Dasha gets invited because she is a compelling and skilled speaker. Here is the list of free engagements we have received: LINK. This would not be happening if the quality were not there
- You are not able to give $20 to a person in the first row and ask for a recording.
- You are not able to install a tripod and a microphone at the right place.
- You do not remember, that the community (on Discord) has already asked several times for recordings.
So far you got more than $100.000 from the DAO. I guess, that for the most of us it does not matter how much you pay for flights or hotels. That, what matters, is what you do for Dash, how you communicate about it, how you represent it.
I really would like to support you, because I think that it’s important to increase the visibility of Dash. But until now I see only some photos with Dasha wearing Dash t-shirts. This is not enough to win my confidence in you.
Speaking on stage is not a simple thing. It takes energy and not everyone can do it. On top of that, I do not just speak at these conferences, I also hold meetings with potential partners and actively network throughout.
I genuinely do not understand who this imaginary person is that I can just hand $20 to at a conference. Everyone there is busy with their own work and responsibilities, just as I am focused on my own tasks.
Let me say this once more here: After the two weeks of conferences I have coming up, I will record my talk separately and post it to YouTube so you can review it.
I have many thoughts about the communication style directed at me. It does not sit well with me. But let us leave that aside.
And once more: conference organizers sell tickets, they have their own processes, photographers, stage security, and content teams. A tripod placed in staff pathways is not something organizers welcome. Additionally, a second microphone used to record alongside the conference mic creates interference and noise
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZZhWNrtIgo/?igsh=aTE0b3JkcWhoejls
So instead of finding partners and integrations before my talk, I am supposed to walk up to people in the front row while they are watching other speakers and ask who will film me for $20?
Of course, you are not supposed to do that. This is just an example, how you could provide recordings.
So I repeat myself: You are supposed to show, what you do for Dash, how you communicate about it, how you represent it.
And I’m pretty sure, that if you really want to share your presentations with us, you’ll find solutions.