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We are excited to share what happened and the results from bringing Nouns to Devconnect, Argentina 2025. Let's recap!
## Before the event
On Saturday the 15th, we gathered with the resident artists at the local art studio of one of them. [Yoli Taller ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/yolitaller/). A few were already into Nouns and Ethereum, while most were new to the ecosystem, though some had explored Tezos in 2021. It helped everyone to know each other, set the context (Nouns and Ethereum), and be on sync during the following week at Devconnect.
## Day 0
The Nouns Fair setup happened on Sunday, 16th. We brought everything that day: the riso printer, scanners, laser printer, heat press, tables, chairs, ping pong, *sapo* game, puffs, merch, art supplies, signaling, and the Nouns museum (small exhibition of nounish objects).
Later that day, a [Jazz and Skate event ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/zimardrp/0xfe4f5ae3) commanded by the Gnars crew warmed up the engines for what would be a whole week of nounish activities. And yes, they had the noggle rail, and even a fashion parade courtesy of Gneric Vibes.
A brief visual recap of day 0:
- https://farcaster.xyz/0xmonografia/0x63733bbd
- https://farcaster.xyz/0xmonografia/0x3071ed13
## Day 1
On the first day (Monday 17th), doors opened at 8:30 am. We started welcoming attendees and kicked off the Nouns art residency, live riso printing (powered by [Estudio Mafia ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/estudiomafia/)), live merch printing (powered by [Lando Studio ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/lando.studio/)), live animation, the Nouns museum, coworking area, and the chill and play corners. Soon after, the space was full of people. People came in waves but there was never a moment when the space wasn’t buzzing with activity. It was the same for the following days.
As for the art residency, we invited a mixed group of illustrators and animators. We created separate spaces and setups for the drawing lab and animation lab. Two illustrators worked on their artworks to be printed and minted each day, while the rest worked on other art-related activities and learned about Nouns and Ethereum. Animators had a different schedule because they had a stop-motion setup and facilitated a series of workshops with the general public.
The mix of local artists and well-known Noun artists was a perfect match that helped spark conversations about art, Nouns, and crypto in general.
Our final list of artists looked like this:
- ~~Kidd~~ (cancelled his participation due to health issues)
- [PAM! PAM! ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/pamiloceirone/)
- [Flor Gavilan ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/flordenciagavilan/)
- [Nadie ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/nadiecito.eth)
- [GabiCoco ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/gabicoco_/)
- [Juan Pez ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/holajuanpez/)
- [Jess Bianchi ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/jessbianxi/)
- [Fattybuthappy ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/fattybuthappy)
- [Marce Do ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/_marcedom/)
- [Bure ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/bure)
- [Trini Perinetti ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/trestristestrinas/)
- [Pauher ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/pauher) (animator)
- [Ann/Yuyarikuna Films ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/yuyarikunafilms) (animator)
On this day, we printed and minted the main poster:
- [Nouns x Ethereum World's Fair by Bure↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:1) (available for minting!)
Attendees had to mint this NFT to get a customized Nouns t-shirt and mint our POAP to get a free print. We repeated this every day, asking people to mint the NFT of the day to get the print of the day, for free. This way, we incentivized people to use Ethereum. For people familiar with crypto, this was an easy task; for new users, it was challenging.
This day the first two artworks of the residency were created. They were minted and printed the day after:
- [NOUNS x PAM! PAM! - AMIGO123 ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:3) (left) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns x Flor Gavilan ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:2) (right) (available for minting!)
Our two animators in residence facilitated a workshop where they animated people coming to the booth.
And of course, our friends at Gnars and Nouns Builder were present, hacking with their good vibes 🛹🤘 as well as Gneric Vibes showcasing her fashion collection ✨⚡️.
Here's a brief video recap of day 1:
- https://farcaster.xyz/0xmonografia/0xd59faccf
## Day 2
On Tuesday, 18th, we were glad to host Humpty and his 'Onchain Creator Rally' ([prop 868 ↗︎](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/868)). He kick-started the day with a two-hour session at the booth, making content, recording interviews, and engaging with the artists in residence, and the Nouns Fair and Estudio Mafia crews. You can learn more about it [here ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/humpty.eth/0xd8c2ff1f), [here ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/humpty.eth/0x6b8f97a4), and a retrospective from [Humpty himself ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/humpty.eth/0x37cf1137) (appreciate the kind words!).
We also had Gramajo doing his 'Lil Scavenger Hunt' ([Lil Nouns prop 341 ↗︎](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/341)), including the Nouns booth as one of the locations, bringing more fun and people to the space to connect and play Nouns. You can learn more [here ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/gramajo.eth/0x47a63103) and [here ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/gramajo.eth/0xc7cf2b18).
On the other hand, Benjamin Latsko hosted the App Town Hall ⌐◨-◨ ([prop 870 ↗︎](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/870)) with top speakers from the Ethereum Foundation, ENS, Aave, Farcaster, Octant, and [more ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/chaskin.eth/0x99e64765). Even though it happened in a different part of the venue, we collaborated closely to amplify both efforts and set up a live painting area for three artists.
As for the art residency, Pauher and Ann/Yuyarikuna Films animated live while Nadie and GabiCoco worked on their illustrations:
- [Nouns x GabiCoco ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:4) (left) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns x Nadie ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:10) (right) (available for minting!)
## Day 3
On Wednesday 19th, we hosted a series of Nounish Talks by our community builders:
- Gneric Vibes on her phygital collection
- Willywonka and Vlad on Nounspace and blank.space
- Benedictvs on Builder Protocol x Gnars
- Pauher and Ann/Yuyarikuna Films on Nouns Animation Jam
- Rickyday on web3-native sports brand (Sunny in Nicaragua and California)
- Ann/Yuyarikuna Films on Nouns to the Rescue animated series
- Ivanna Leon on the Nouns Art School
- Dúo Dø Music on Palomas y Cordajes handcrafted vinyl
More details on this thread:
- https://x.com/NounsFair/status/1991521272552124928
Estudio Mafia hosted a stamps workshop for the general public.
And animators kept animating, while Juan Pez and Jess Bianchi worked on their illustrations:
- [Nouns x Juan Pez ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:6) (left) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns x Jess Bianchi ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:5) (right) (available for minting!)
## Day 4
On Thursday, the 20th, we were already exhausted, yet we continued with the activities! Animation and zine workshops for the general public, live riso printing, live merch printing, and Marce Do and Fattybuthappy worked on their illustrations.
- [Nouns x Fattybuthappy ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:11) (left) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns x Marce Do ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:7) (right) (available for minting!)
We also hosted Luisa Fosco, presenting Precious Noggles, and the noggle rail made it to the venue!
And finally, Lex and I talked about Nouns, funded projects, and communities in the local stage of the Green Pavilion. Jason Chaskin introduced us and did a brief Q&A.
- https://x.com/jchaskin22/status/1991567665085968735?s=20
## Day 5
On Friday, the 21st, we did something different. We turned the space into an art market where artists sold their publications, comics, and prints. We joined them, too, in our first-ever experiment to sell nounish goods. Even Gramajo joined selling [Nouns Burners ↗︎](https://farcaster.xyz/gramajo.eth/0xe8c4ce35). The Nouns booth was also the set for the most listened-to crypto podcast in Latam by [Espacio Cripto ↗︎](https://x.com/NounsFair/status/1994467673908924473?s=20), and we had our second fanzine workshop.
More pics of the art market:
- https://x.com/NounsFair/status/1991876304854282373?s=20
The last two artists worked on their illustrations, which were minted and printed the day after.
- [Nouns x Trini Perinetti ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:8) (left) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns x Bure ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:9) (right) (available for minting!)
And the final result of the animations made by Pauher and Ann/Yuyarikuna Films.
- [Nouns x Pauher ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:12) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns x Ann/Yuyarikuna Films ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:13) (available for minting!)
- [Nouns Pixelation x Pauher + Ann/Yuyarikuna Films ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:14) (available for minting!)
And a bonus: [Nouns Calendar 2026 by Bure! ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/mint/base:0x25216f442724faA19a6563Ac0cCD0A383CA2A9D0:15) (available for minting!)
And, last but not least, here's a sample of the key visuals and branding of the Nouns Fair, made by Bure:
## Day 6
On Saturday, 22nd -the last day- riso printing was in full swing! The last two artworks created the day before, and a 2026 Nouns calendar, were printed and distributed. We had a brief closing session with the artists in residence and enjoyed the last hours of the Nouns Fair, sharing moments and processing all we had lived through the week.
After six intense days of work and emotions, we realized this was more than we could have imagined. The space served as a base home for Nouns folks. Nouns, Nouns Amigos, Nouns Brazil, Gnars, Nouns Builder, Lil Nouns, nouners, builders, fans, and everyone who identifies with Nouns were there. It's impressive how many people come and say "I love Nouns!" over and over, and how delighted they are to see we are thriving and showing the positive parts of crypto.
Lots of seeds were planted, and we are excited to see them bloom in the coming weeks and months (already two new members who were there have joined the DAO) -- long live Nouns as the cultural layer of Ethereum!
## Key numbers from The Nouns Fair
- 6 workshops
- 10 talks
- 12 artists
- 15 artworks
- 200+ t-shirts
- 500+ NFTs minted
- 1000+ POAPs collected
- 6000+ risographies printed
- 14000+ Devconnect attendees
Lots of new friends, Nouns fans, and at least two people who bid and won the daily auction during the event.
Useful links, and content generated during the event:
- [Website ↗︎](https://devconnect.nouns.wtf/)
- [NFT collection ↗︎](https://highlight.xyz/user/@nounsfair.eth)
- [Official Devconnect supporter POAP ↗︎](https://poap.gallery/drops/211520)
- [Video recap ↗︎](https://x.com/NounsFair/status/1995908321954726249)
- [Photo album ↗︎](https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCdUK)
- [The Nouns Fair X account ↗︎](https://x.com/NounsFair)
- [Nouns Amigos IG stories ↗︎](https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17875879956440257/)
## Acknoledgements
We want to thank the DAO and everyone who voted for and trusted us to make this space for the community. To Index for helping re/tweeting, hosting spaces, setting the subdomain (devconnect.nouns.wtf), and helping out with legal stuff. To Satori for helping from the beginning with the Nouns KYC process, and shipping a few Nouns kendamas. To Benjamin Latsko for his constant communication, collaboration, and shout-outs at the App Town Hall ⌐◨-◨. To Humpty and David for collaborating and bringing the Onchain Creator Rally to the booth. To Dusk for making connections with other protocols at a distance. To Willywonka, Vlad, Zima, Will Dias, R4to, Benedictvs, Nogenta, Humbero Peres, realitycrafter.eth, and the whole Gnars/Builder DAO crew for collaborating and bringing the noggle rail. To Klim for sending plastic noggles and Nounish Friends and Willywonka for bringing them. To Supriyo, JP, Bower for sending Quack & Lola plushies. To Rickyday and Samira Chalom for bringing the plushies, their good vibes, and participation in the Nounish Talks. To everyone who participated in the Nounish Talks (Willywonka, Vlad, Benedictvs, Gneric Vibes, Ivanna, Ricky, Pahuer, Ann Lopez, Clemetine and Santi from Dúo Dø Music, and Luisa Fosco). To Mari Salles for sending Precious Noggles and keychains, and to Luisa Fosco for bringing and presenting them. To Pauchito and NioNio for coming and bringing the props they used in the "I Miss My Dinosaurs!" short film. To Cardno from POAP for his help, good vibes, and kind words. To Toady Hawk, Goyabean, Fabio Seva, Trav, and Gramajo for hanging out at the Nouns Fair and their kind words. To Sweetman for the good talk and vibes. To Nico Gallardo from Octant for his support. To Lis from POAP for always being awesome with us, and all the goodies. To Lalo and Abraham from Espacio Cripto, who recorded their podcast at the booth. To Almond from Base for coming to the booth and her kind words. To Mitch for his kind words and for supporting the artists at the art market. To Ariutokintumi, Erik Valle, and 0xVato for their support and good vibes. To the Newtro crew for creating bridges between communities and artists. To Kartik Talwar, Anna Liang, Emily Hobbs, Andrew Dunscomb, and Pascal Rüger from ETHGlobal for coming to the Nouns Fair, and for their kind words. To all the Nouns Amigos, and new friends who came by to support and we finally met in person: Menta and Malbek, Atilio and Paula and their little kid, luisotravez, Ivanna, Mart, Acid Lazzer, Mel, Indeus, Solange, Sebastrosen, Ile, Brauxelion, JennyGabby, Kathonejo, Joe and Ceci, Mónica Talán, Leo Bunster, Fabit, Gerardo Vela, and Fer Tello.
To the Ethereum Foundation: Jason Chaskin and Nethan Sexer for supporting the proposal. To Heather Davidson for her constant help, great communication, kindness, and support before and during the event. To Winnie for her support on logistics with a good vibe always. To Candela Fazzano and Ornella for their support and welcoming. To Didier Krux, Scott and Ligi for the technical support. To Wara-lotito, every Devconnect volunteer and in general to the EF for wanting Nouns to be present at Devconnect.
Special thanks to Fede di Pila, Magenta Magnelli and Trini Perinetti from Estudio Mafia for making the printing lab a fantastic experience. To the artists Flor Gavilan, PAM! PAM!, GabiCoco, Nadiecito, Jess Bianchi, Juan Pez, Marce Do, Fattybuthappy, Trini Perinetti, Bure, Pauher, and Ann Lopez for their incredible work, patience, and trust in us to join this experiment. To Bure for illustrating the booth's artwork and key visuals. To Oduver and Luis from Lando Studio for making the merch lab a reality. To Carla Francolino and her crew for the furniture, helping set up, and our first sips of mate.
And I want to massively thank and acknowledge Lex for being on top of every aspect of the Nouns Fair constantly, making the art residency a reality, and pushing to make things happen.
And of course, thanks to everyone who came by the Nouns Fair and to everyone who minted the artwork, and sorry if I'm missing someone.
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