The Lima Connection

Pizza Galería emerged as a vibrant fusion of web3 culture and community building at Av. Los Conquistadores 780, San Isidro, Lima, Peru. This side event, produced in collaboration between PizzaDAO - a global community of pizza enthusiasts and web3 builders - and Nouns Amigos - the Spanish-speaking community of Nouns builders - transformed a local space into a hub of creative energy and community engagement on February 3, 2024.

Building Communities Through Events

This event represents more than just a single gathering - it's part of a larger movement of builders and creators working to strengthen web3 communities across Latin America. The collaboration between PizzaDAO and Nouns Amigos exemplifies how builders are creating meaningful connections and fostering community growth through creative events and cultural initiatives.

The Communities

The event brought together several influential web3 communities, each contributing their unique perspective and expertise:

PizzaDAO: A global collective of hackers, pizza enthusiasts, NFT creators, collectors, artists, and rebels working to transform the pizza industry. Known for organizing the Global Pizza Party that in 2023 brought together over 9,000 people across 116 cities in 65 countries.

Nouns Amigos: The Spanish-speaking Nouns community focused on supporting creators in building public goods, social impact, art, design, and technology projects. Through events like Pizza Galería, they're actively working to expand the Nouns ecosystem in Latin America.

Metasuyo: A cultural enterprise weaving ancestral narratives with modern life through digital collectibles and immersive storytelling.

Metacorral: A bridge-builder connecting virtual communities worldwide, focusing on developing decentralized economic models in web3 through cultural management and event production.

LuxArt: A digital agency specializing in creative services and new technology experience production.

Ancestralia: A fantastic narrative project inspired by ancient world cultures, bringing cultural value through animation and new technologies.

The Event Experience

The atmosphere crackled with excitement as attendees from these diverse web3 communities came together from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, sharing not just pizza but ideas and connections. The event featured a dynamic mix of activities, from art exhibitions to music, with a DJ setting the perfect mood for community building. In a particularly nounish twist, Benny - PizzaDAO's beloved fly mascot - showed up sporting custom-made three-eyed noggles, adding an extra layer of whimsy to the festivities.

The venue, strategically located in San Isidro's cultural district, became a melting pot of web3 enthusiasts, artists, and community builders. Attendees enjoyed free pizza while exploring the intersection of art, technology, and community. The space came alive with conversations, laughter, and the kind of spontaneous connections that define the best community events.

Long-term Impact and Builder Growth

Looking back a year later, Pizza Galería stands as a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives in web3. For Malbek, this project represented a significant milestone in his journey as a builder, earning his first Amigo token after a year of dedicated participation in the Nouns Amigos DAO. The event exemplifies how builders can create meaningful impact by combining cultural elements with web3 innovation.

The connections forged during this event continue to flourish, contributing to the growth and vitality of the web3 space in the region. It's part of a broader narrative of builders working together to create lasting value and foster community growth across Latin America. Through events like Pizza Galería, builders are not just organizing gatherings - they're creating spaces where culture, technology, and community intersect to drive meaningful change in the web3 ecosystem.