Cardano Rolled Up Its Sleeves in México
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Azteca 2025 was more than just an event. It was a statement: the Cardano Community in Mexico is ready to lead, build, and connect. Held at the Puebla Convention Center and the Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, the gathering brought together over 400 attendees from across different universities and community members from Latin America, students, professors, developers, entrepreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts, with a shared mission: decentralization, impact, and adoption.
Organized by Cardano Mexico Community and Latam Cardano Community, and funded by Project Catalyst, Azteca 2025 was made possible thanks to the Community and the collaboration of Cardano Foundation, IOG Education Team, and Intersect. The event succeeded in doing what many aspire to: build a real bridge between community, entities, technology, and promote regional growth.
Rooted in Identity, Driven by Purpose
From the moment you stepped in, the energy was different. The visual design honored Mexica heritage and gave the event a soul that felt local and proudly global.
Across two days, May 27 and 29, participants connected through talks, panels, workshops, and spontaneous hallway conversations. It was a space where first-timers mingled with OGs, and ideas flowed as freely as the coffee and the tacos.
Highlights That Hit Home
Inspiring Talks
Prominent speakers included Cardano Ambassadors @Lucas_Mac (https://x.com/LucasMacchia2), @MauroAndreoli (https://x.com/mauroandeolia), and @Rodrigoi (https://x.com/ChileStakepo), with powerful contributions from IOG Education’s Karina Chaires, José Arturo Mora, Luis Ibarra and Alejandro Garcia, governance expert José De Gamboa, SPO Jaime Posada, and content creator Cardisa Latina, together with speakers from other blockchains such as NYM and Ethereum. And also who is writing @indi_gital this recap participated as a representative from the Cardano Foundation.
Speakers like @otaviolima from Cardano Feed lit up the stage with insights on adoption and onboarding. During one unforgettable moment, he was cheered with the chant: “Otavio, hermano, ya eres Mexicano!” after helping over 150 participants open their first wallets and receive ADA live on stage.
Panels That Mattered
The event featured panels on adoption, governance, education, and community building. These sessions sparked meaningful discussions about real-world use cases and how to grow Cardano in Latin America.
Hands-On Workshops
From PoS fundamentals to a session on how to operate a Stake Pool (SPO), the workshops were the heart of the event. Attendees got their hands dirty and their minds opened, gaining practical skills to bring back to their own communities.
Mass Onboarding to Cardano
More than 150 new wallets were created through onboarding efforts led by Begin Wallet. Three lucky participants received their first ADA as a welcome gift—a gesture that turned learning into action.
Dates, Locations & Timeline
- Main event: May 27–29, 2025
- Venues: Puebla Convention Center & Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala
- Organizers: @LatamCardano and @CardanoMexicoC
- Funded by: @Catalyst_onX
- Partners: @Cardano_CF, @InputOutputHK (IOG), @IntersectMBO, @IntersectLatam
Images and Post That Speak Louder
- Mainstage in Puebla with Ghost Chain emojis:
https://x.com/CardanoFeed/status/1928140561220866190 - Otavio Lima’s keynote:
https://x.com/otaviolima/status/1929592216030204030 - Community energy captured by @indi_gital:
https://x.com/indi_gital/status/1928870173840388473 - Student invitation & onboarding in Tlaxcala:
https://x.com/CardanoMexicoC/status/1923179553268126101 - Great attendance to the events @latamcardano: https://x.com/LatamCardano/status/1928171072685293680
One Last Word
Azteca 2025 felt like a good pozole: warm, hearty, and made to be shared. It brought together all the right ingredients, passion, learning, and connection. And just like any good meal, it left us ready for more.
If you were there, what was your favorite moment?
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