Web3 + AI Meetup

About Us: The Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association (the Association) was established to build an inclusive cryptocommunity and propel Puerto Rico to the forefront of blockchain innovation. Be you a day trader or just cryptocurious, native or newly arrived, start-up or established corporation, this association is for everyone on the island.

We envision Puerto Rico as the destination for technology entrepreneurship and blockchain initiatives. Puerto Rico has demonstrated its commitment to spurring economic development, attracting new talent and business, and positioning the island as a leader in the cryptocurrency space by implementing Act 20/22/60. We want to build on that progress with three initiatives: community, education, and advocacy.

Community. “Together, we rise” is not just a tagline, but our guidepost. We are passionate about creating inclusivity and making crypto accessible to everyone. To that end, we are working with non-profits and partnering with local groups to share knowledge about blockchain and crypto.

Education. Our goal is to help build a local talent pipeline, ensuring Puerto Ricans have both the skills and opportunity to compete for future blockchain jobs on the island. Growing the knowledge economy is critical which is why we have partnered with the Blockchain Education Network (BEN) to help us engage and teach locals how the technology can be used. We are reaching out to local universities to create partnerships and develop on campus BEN clubs for blockchain enthusiasts.

Advocacy. The blockchain community continues to make remarkable growth, and with the introduction of Proof of Stake and DeFi, the opportunities for the industry are boundless. The Association’s goal is to educate lawmakers, participate in regulatory discussions, and write commonsense legislation that will attract talent and new tech jobs to the island.