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# nouns center irl
## tl;dr
an IRL space for art, culture, and the open internet.
a place to learn and use Ethereum
a place to build upon Nouns
a place to connect with builders
a place to create art
a place to enjoy culture
a place to grab a coffee
an art, tech, and culture node. an accessible entry point.
a hub for learning, creating, and sharing.
unexpected convergences, spontaneous dialogue, shared energy, and entropy. creative chaos that sparks new ideas, connections, and learning.
the goal is to establish a **public-facing, everyday point of contact** between Ethereum, and a broader audience, all shaped by Nouns art. while most crypto activity remains online or event-based, there is a gap in continuous, physical presence. this space addresses that by operating daily and engaging people through culture, learning, and casual interaction.
think of these spaces, but Nouns + Ethereum in CDMX:
- [NDSM in Amsterdam](https://www.ndsm.nl/)
- [Copenhagen Contemporary in Denmark](https://copenhagencontemporary.org/)
- [MoMA PS1 in NY](https://www.momaps1.org/)
- [Hong Kong Arts Centre in Hong Kong](https://hkac.org.hk/)
- [RAW-Gelände in Berlin](https://raw-gelaende.de/)
that's the ambitiuos ultimate goal. it will take years, a lot of work, and several partners.
but, it's ok to start small. so phase one has to be achievable compared to the bigger picture. that's why here i outline the creation of a permanent IRL Nouns Center in Mexico City (CDMX): a Nouns-shaped hybrid cultural center, Ethereum education hub, and specialty coffee.
## concept
onboarding to Ethereum remains fragmented and often intimidating. a space that blends art, education, and hospitality lowers that barrier through:
- engagement with contemporary art and cultural programming
- access to Ethereum in an approachable, human setting
- creation through workshops and residencies
- informal, enriched interaction through a café environment
so this space can be seen as:
- an art and culture node
- an Ethereum entry point
- a hub for creative and technical exchange
- a platform for local communities
## core components
### 1. nouns
a consistent program of workshops, talks, residencies, music, and exhibitions as an entry point for new audiences. expanding reach beyond purely technical or financial users.
- exhibitions, talks, concerts
- artist residencies
- public programming with open access
### 2. ethereum
a structured yet approachable education layer focused on Ethereum and the open internet. Latin America has shown crypto adoption, but education remains uneven and often inaccessible.
- intro (and advanced) workshops to Ethereum
- peer-to-peer onboarding
- sessions with ecosystem contributors
### 3. café
a specialty coffee and bakery offering, contributing to daily foot traffic beyond events.
- consistent audience flow
- informal conversations and exposure
- revenue contribution
### 4. hub
a flexible environment for coworking and events within local communities.
- coworking area
- community-led programming
- event rentals revenue contribution
## why
physical environments where the open internet can be discussed, questioned, and contextualized in public are needed more than ever.
crypto, AI, DeFi, governance, real-world integration, etc., these conversations already happen online or at dedicated temporary spaces. there's no third space for the reach, discussion, and exchange of ideas between old and new audiences.
Nouns has the recognition and flexibility to act as a **cultural layer within Ethereum**, just as we've done as a DAO for almost 5 years and, personally (as a contributor), in more than a dozen hackathons with the Nouns Fair ([162](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/162), [257](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/257), [527](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/527)) and at Devconnect in Argentina ([855](https://propdates.nouns.wtf/prop/855)).
a local hub for Ethereum discourse
a place where Ethereum and Nouns become culturally visible
a bridge between technical ecosystems, builders, and everyday people
## partners
we are going to need help from several Ethereum-aligned organizations across the ecosystem to make this work. a few in mind are:
- Ethereum Foundation
- Octant
- Rainbow
- Bitso
- Ethereum México
- etc.
so they can contribute to:
- workshops and educational sessions
- product demos and onboarding
- programming sponsorship
- hackathons and conferences
## CDMX
the city has become an active node for crypto and fintech events:
- [Stablecoin Conference 2026](https://stablecoinconferencelatam.com/)
- [ETHGlobal Mexico](https://ethglobal.com/events/ethmexico)
- [Ethereum México](https://www.ethmexico.org/)
- [Monad Blitz](https://www.monadmexico.dev/eventos/blitz-cdmx)
- [Stripe Commons](https://x.com/stripe/status/2029352879979626840)
however, all these are **temporary events**. there are no permanent hubs in the city supporting continuous engagement.
this proposal addresses that.
## sustainability
the space is designed for partial cost recovery over time. reducing dependency on ongoing funding and increasing long-term viability. initial revenue streams:
- food & beverage sales
- space rentals
- paid workshops and programs
- brand partnerships and sponsorships
the goal is progressive sustainability to keep the hub going and set it to grow over the years.
## budget
### setup costs: $70,000 -- upfront
- space buildout, design, furniture: $25,000
- café equipment, initial setup: $35,000
- permits, legal, branding: $10,000
### 12-month runway: $141,000 ($11,750/mo) -- streamed
3mo upfront ($35,250), 9mo streamed ($105,750)
- rent: $42,000 ($3,500/mo)
- supplies and utilities: $18,000 ($1,500/mo)
- staff, operations, marketing: $63,000 ($5,250/mo)
- programming and events: $18,000 ($1,500/mo)
the initial target location is around the Condesa-Roma-Escandón-Juárez area, with high foot traffic, suited for realistic sustainability from the first month.
all revenue streams (café, space rentals, workshops, partnerships) will be initially split 50% for future runway/growth and 50% to contribute back to the Nouns treasury.
> the current transactions are illustrative. a Safe will be created to receive funds.
## what to expect
a home for Nouns
a hub for the Ethereum ecosystem
a platform for artists, builders, and local communities
a revenue stream for Nouns
a stepping stone for a potentially more ambitious place for culture, art and Ethereum
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open to input and iterations.
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