Event Overview
- Date: October 8, 2025 | 17:00 - 20:00
- Venue: Cosmopolitan Tower, DecentralU community hub
- Registration: 30 participants via Luma
- Attendance: 17 participants (57% turnout)
- Language: Spanish (100%)
- Demographics: Mostly Costa Ricans + 2 Venezuelan participants
- Circle Lead: Luis
Participant Profile
All attendees were experiencing their first direct contact with Logos. The majority were Web3 builders actively involved in Costa Rica’s main communities: Ethereum Costa Rica, DecentralU, and Dojo Coding.
Setting & Atmosphere
The Circle took place in DecentralU’s community venue - a spacious lounge where we arranged chairs and sofas in a rectangular formation (architectural constraints prevented the ideal circle setup). We maintained an intimate, engaged atmosphere with chill background music at low volume throughout the session.
Session Flow & Content
Opening: Introductions & Ice Breaker
Each participant introduced themselves, sharing what they’re building and their motivation for attending. To gauge initial perspectives, I presented an image stating “Nation States are Obsolete” without any Logos context. The group unanimously agreed this phrase reflects the governance failures and mismanagement seen across different governments and nation-states globally. This alignment set a strong foundation for introducing Logos.
Understanding Logos: Philosophy & Vision
This segment required careful explanation as Logos’ philosophy can be complex initially. I explained the vision, mission, and manifesto using relatable examples - describing our Circle itself as a small community with its own governance, where privacy is paramount and members have the freedom to enter or exit without restrictions.
The Logos magazines proved invaluable here, helping illustrate the historical events and threats that led to Logos’ creation. Participants were genuinely curious and engaged with the philosophical foundation of the movement.
Network States Discussion
The conversation deepened when one participant mentioned being part of Próspera, enriching our discussion about alignment and differences between Próspera and Logos. We clarified key distinctions:
- Logos doesn’t require land acquisition for network states
- Different approaches to sovereignty and investment policies
- Focus on the network state itself rather than host country relations
This comparison helped participants better understand Logos’ unique approach to network states and why it represents the future.
The Value of Logos Circles
When explaining the purpose of Circles, two builders provided powerful validation. One noted:
“These meetups make you feel welcome in the ecosystem and supported from the start.”
Another added:
“Dedicating time to understand the ecosystem’s goals and values before building is more valuable than just trying to make my idea fit their stack.”
A female participant approached me afterward, volunteering to co-organize the next Circle and help with community building - a clear indicator of the Circle’s impact.
Technology Stack Introduction
We covered Waku, Codex, and Nomos at a high level, careful not to overwhelm newcomers with technical details. The focus was helping participants understand each protocol’s role in achieving Logos’ vision rather than diving into implementation specifics.
Winnable Issues Workshop
With Costa Rica’s presidential elections coming in early 2026, we identified three concrete local challenges where Logos could make an impact:
1. Sovereign Political Parties
The Próspera participant proposed creating network state-aligned political parties that would genuinely represent people’s opinions in decision-making, eliminating personal bias and interests. He noted how Costa Rican legislators currently vote for their interests rather than their constituents’ needs.
2. Campaign Finance Transparency
With the Electoral Tribunal recently approving cryptocurrency donations (though with ambiguous guidelines), a participant proposed building a Logos-based tool to provide transparency and traceability for political donations - addressing a critical gap in current regulations.
3. Public Procurement Auditing
A couple running a startup that helps private companies bid on public projects shared their challenges with managing audit trails for public tenders. They saw potential in using Logos to build transparency tools that would benefit the public good.
Discussing these real, local issues sparked genuine excitement about building solutions together. As DevRel, I committed to providing follow-up support and connecting builders with the right people in the Logos ecosystem.
Closing: Farewell to Westphalia
Over pizza and refreshments, we discussed how “Farewell to Westphalia” captures everything we covered in much greater depth. Every participant left with the OSS version downloaded on their phones, eager to dive deeper.
Community Benefits
- All attendees received a 20% discount for ETH Pura Vida (November 1)
- 80% of stickers were claimed
- 100% of magazines were taken
- 6 large pizzas consumed (ordered after the first hour to avoid waste)
Key Learnings for Future Circles
Scheduling Adjustments
Most participants arrived 20 minutes late due to rush hour traffic. The group consensus favored starting after 18:00 or potentially moving to Friday/Saturday for better accessibility.
Content Evolution
This introductory Circle successfully established foundational understanding. Future sessions can now focus on working groups and more technical deep-dives with this base knowledge in place.
Successful Elements to Maintain
- Ordering food after the first hour prevented waste
- Low-volume background music enhanced focus
- Magazine distribution as educational support
- Discussion of local, relevant issues
Impact Assessment
Logos Circles are proving to be an exceptional strategy for onboarding aligned individuals. Participants didn’t just learn about technology - they connected with the philosophy, identified real problems to solve, and committed to taking action.
The enthusiasm for co-organizing future events and the immediate identification of local use cases demonstrates the Circle’s effectiveness in bridging Logos’ vision with LATAM’s needs.
Next Steps
- Schedule Circle #2 with improved timing based on feedback
- Follow up with each participant on their proposed projects
- Connect builders with appropriate Logos team members
- Prepare more technical content for returning attendees
- Support the volunteer co-organizer in planning the next event
Report submitted by Luis, Logos DevRel Intern