Cardano Night – Special Meetup in Da Nang – 08/06/2025 – Recap
Cardano Night – Special Meetup took place on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (GMT+7) in Hai Chau District, Da Nang.
The event was held as part of Super Vietnam 2025 – the biggest Blockchain & AI week in Vietnam. It was organized by Cardano Ambassadors Ha Nguyen and Mie Tran, representing the Cardano Vietnam Community, with the support of the Cardano Foundation (Ambassador Program – Impact Pot) and Project Catalyst.
Registration link: 🇻🇳 Cardano Night - Cardano Meetup in Da Nang
183 registered participants
~90 attendees, including more than 30 international guests, Founder, Builder, VC and representatives from other ecosystems such as Solana, Ethereum, and Polkadot.
Main Topics of the Meetup
The special meetup offered a great opportunity to connect Web3 builders and introduce Cardano’s vision to both local and global blockchain communities.
Overview of the Cardano Ecosystem
The opening presentation provided an introduction to why Cardano is a strong platform for building in Web3. Key points included:
- EUTXO model and smart contract architecture
- Community-led governance (CIP-1694)
- The Cardano Constitution – the world’s first blockchain constitution
Startup & Development Opportunities on Cardano
The second part focused on Project Catalyst and how it supports builders:
- What is Catalyst and where does its funding come from?
- How Catalyst helps early-stage ideas access funding
- Real case studies from previous Catalyst funding rounds
- Opportunities for founders and builders to collaborate
- The importance of trust, transparency, and shared vision in growing projects
Throughout the discussions, many attendees expressed great curiosity and interest in exploring Cardano further.
Community Networking & Dinner
After the presentations, participants gathered for a cozy Vietnamese dinner, where new connections were made across ecosystems.
People shared ideas, exchanged contacts, and explored opportunities for future collaboration.
Q&A Highlights
The interactive discussions led to many insightful questions from attendees, including:
- How can startups from Vietnam or other ecosystems apply for Catalyst funding?
- What’s the timeline for submitting and reviewing proposals in Project Catalyst?
- How does Cardano ensure transparency in budget allocation?
- How is Cardano’s on-chain governance different from other blockchain platforms?
- Are there support programs for early-stage projects after receiving Catalyst grants?
- How will the Cardano Constitution impact future governance processes?
Community Reflection & Atmosphere
For many, Cardano Night was more than just a meetup. It was a heartfelt gathering where dreams, ideas, and communities came together.
Builders from different ecosystems exchanged perspectives, and newcomers had their first deep dive into Cardano’s unique approach to decentralization and governance.
Appreciation
We sincerely thank Cardano Foundation, Catalyst, and Cardano Global Community for their ongoing support.
Special thanks to many contributors such as Buck Nguyen from Cardano Asia Tiktok Team, Quang Daniel from Vcoincheck Team, Amy, Trinh and Phong from Sky3 Team, and all other team members who helped make this event possible.
This special meetup marks only the beginning. We look forward to welcoming everyone to future events as Cardano Vietnam continues to grow.
Follow us for upcoming meetups and community updates:
Cardano Vietnam Community: Telegram: View @CardanoVNCommunity
Cardano Vietnam Twitter: https://x.com/VietnamCardano
Cardano Ambassadors in Vietnam:
– Ha Nguyen: https://x.com/Hahero7
– Mie Tran: https://x.com/mietran0407
See you at the next Cardano Vietnam event! 
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Ha Nguyen – Cardano Ambassador
Cardano Vietnam Community