2026-01-01 03:24:53

Catstanbul 25: When Community Energy Becomes a Cultural Phenomenon

What started as grassroots enthusiasm has evolved into one of the biggest moments in Web3 this year. The Jupiter ecosystem mobilized $1M+ in travel subsidies to bring the community together in Istanbul for an unforgettable gathering.

The event delivered on every front. Jup Net's launch announcement sent ripples through the ecosystem, while builder keynotes showcased the innovation driving the space forward. Both co-founders of Jupiter—Meow and team—took the stage, bringing direct insight into the protocol's evolution and future direction.

This wasn't just another conference. Catstanbul 25 demonstrated how decentralized communities can organize at scale, creating moments that matter both online and IRL. The investment in bringing people together paid off in real momentum and connection.

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BrokenDAO

· 01-03 14:00

Spending millions to subsidize a conference, can governance efficiency be improved? I remain skeptical.

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CommunityJanitor

· 01-03 13:36

An event funded by millions in subsidies, truly worthy of Jupiter, really willing to invest

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WalletDivorcer

· 01-01 21:38

A million-dollar subsidy to pull this off, honestly, it's just to break the circle, but I have to say they really pulled it off.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-01 03:55

1 million subsidy poured into Istanbul just to hold a meeting? But on the other hand, this approach can indeed rally people's spirits.

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GateUser-afe07a92

· 01-01 03:55

Spending one million on offline parties, Jupiter is really amazing

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-01 03:54

Spending a million to host an offline gathering, Jupiter really dares to bet, just worried about lacking momentum later on.

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BridgeJumper

· 01-01 03:53

The community feeling created by a million-dollar subsidy is often called a cultural phenomenon, but in reality, it's just a gathering of people with money and little wisdom.

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BearMarketBro

· 01-01 03:50

Spending a million dollars to host a party? Are there really that many people willing to fly to Istanbul for an online community?

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LayerZeroHero

· 01-01 03:34

Spending a million to boost the community just to get everyone to gather in Istanbul? Jupiter really knows how to play the game.

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PonziWhisperer

· 01-01 03:26

Is all this effort of a million just for this? Jup's community management truly understands, but stacking people in Istanbul for a party—can that be considered a cultural phenomenon?

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