what's hotpot?
Hotpot DAO is a vibrant, community-centric decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to fostering inclusive connections within the crypto ecosystem through interactive social events, networking gatherings, and collaborative initiatives. Inspired by the communal spirit of hotpot meals, it creates welcoming spaces that blend cultural elements with blockchain innovation, drawing together builders, investors, and enthusiasts to spark meaningful relationships. By prioritizing accessibility and shared experiences, Hotpot DAO lowers entry barriers for newcomers while amplifying the diverse voices shaping Web3's future. The DAO's strategy revolves around curating themed events in collaboration with leading protocols and venture firms, facilitating organic conversations on emerging trends like DeFi evolution and chain abstraction. It harnesses a dynamic online presence to encourage broad participation through low-friction activities, such as casual meetups and live discussions that inspire joint ventures. This approach favors authentic engagement over rigid hierarchies, ensuring varied perspectives fuel the growth of decentralized communities. As a key social enabler in Web3, Hotpot DAO bridges divides among developers, allocators, and users, enriching the cultural tapestry of crypto. It advances adoption by spotlighting overlooked narratives and enabling pivotal introductions that blossom into partnerships. Through its grassroots ethos, it motivates fellow DAOs to champion inclusivity, solidifying its role in nurturing a more connected blockchain landscape.
Hotpot's co-founder will speak at the ETHDenver 2026 conference.
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x.com/hotpot_daoCo-founder speaking at ETHDenver 2026 conference
MegaETH mainnet launches, and a livestream featuring @0xlarpist from @wcm_inc takes place on November 14, 2025 at 11am EST / 8am PST, recommended by hotpot_dao.
KOLs received maximum allocations in the conviction round while builders received zero allocation, with KOLs reportedly preparing to dump their tokens.
MegaETH announces it will not decentralize its sequencers, instead using a single rotating sequencer model with censorship resistance mechanisms.
MegaETH testnet achieves 10 millisecond performance speed.
MegaETH conviction round allocations show approximately 10% fill rate for participants, with funds secured until November 21st.
hotpot_dao and amiralmaimani appear on Unchained live discussion at 1pm ET to discuss MegaETH, streaming on X, YouTube, PumpFun, and Twitch.
Airdrop confirmed for MegaETH ICO participants, with the public sale showing 70.4% of bids under $10K and 6.6% over $50K in the over $1B USDT committed.
The MegaETH ICO approaches 1 billion in commitments with less than 12 hours remaining before close.
Project implements KPI-based rewards and unlocks mechanism for incentive alignment.
Allocation points system is active for participants. (ID: 1981657235022291233)
Buybacks are occurring before token launch. (ID: 1980774205214900291)
Ultra protocol joins wave two deployment; team confirms no rewards for testnet participation.
Leadership shows strong execution capabilities with rapid product iteration and responsive development.
Merger completed between MegaETH and project, with new integration into Ethos platform for social metrics tracking.
Mentioned as @hotpot_dao in context of Ethereum's future success alongside L1 execution and rollups.