Derrick (Alpine)

building stuff with ada

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

Well done Cardano

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

@IOHK_Charles

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

What a time to be in Maui with @MalamaProject

[Ben 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇯🇵 @benohanlon]

@ItsDave_ADA I will get to writing my thesis up and invite @AlpineOracle @DagwellCli @My__X__Account @abstractpotato @StratumOakmont to review and contribute $starch

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

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[Ben 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇯🇵 @benohanlon]

GM Cardano. It’s been a couple of weeks since I got back from Japan, and I’ve finally had time to go through my notes. I wanted to share what I learned from the communities I met in Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Nagoya—what stood out, and what I think it means for Cardano.

In Fukuoka, I met with MUEN @slowhand4040 and @adamKDean. MUEN was an excellent host and introduced me to a grounded local group. The community there skews older and is focused on real-world utility. They’d like to see more young people from their region get involved—and better representation that reflects their local concerns.

In Tokyo, I met with HIX @hix_coffeepool, @SIPO_Tokyo, and Yuta @yutazzz. The focus was governance—especially how dReps can stay accountable and connected to the people they represent.

SIPO made a strong point: Japan has a long history of decentralisation—especially during its feudal era—and that history still shapes how trust and representation work today. If governance doesn’t account for that, it won’t land well locally.

And @StratumOakmont @design_thyme @Padierfind @MinswapIntern @buxdabomb were all good company.

In Nagoya, I travelled with @Dave__Dionisio and @therealdisasm, and was welcomed by Cardaw @Dow_shi1. The group there was smaller but committed. They talked about the need for more regional adoption, better exchange access, and a clearer role for voters through things like liquid democracy.

Takeaways
I only saw a part of Japan’s Cardano community, but some themes came through clearly:

The demographic skews older, but there’s real interest in getting younger people involved.

There’s a strong preference for real-world adoption over performative engagement.

Many care deeply about Cardano’s mission—especially its work in Africa—and want to see more meaningful impact on the ground.

Trust is personal. Governance needs to feel like a relationship, not a process.

Language remains a barrier. If participation matters, translation and accessibility can’t be afterthoughts.

After the trip, I initially referred to this as “the Japanese community.” @QuasarSure was right to push back. I didn’t meet the community—I met a part of it. This is just a write-up of who I spoke with, what I heard, and what I took from it.

Thanks again to everyone who made time to meet.

[Matthew Capps @cryptstitution]

Reputation, tracking, mapping for DReps 👀

Check out this 3 min overview of CIP-148 and the DRep Sensemaking Platform by the DRep Collective.

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

@The_cryptobear @st8tik Great question. The endorser could burn, or maybe remint or maybe they could expire as well.

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

@My__X__Account It was a lot of fun to work out tho!

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

#ProjectCatalyst #Biochar

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[dagwell @DagwellCli]

Beauty worth saving. @MalamaProject

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

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[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

@DagwellCli @ILikeCardano It's the 48 for me

[QU₳Z₳R @QuasarSure]

Project Catalyst Fund 12 proposer @MalamaProject looks to bring carbon credits on-chain #RWAs, #DePIN, Social and Sustainable impact! Join us for proposal pitches!

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[tyler malin @tylermalin]

MĀLAMA empowers Maui’s communities by supporting local livelihoods and promoting sustainable industries. Discover how you can get involved. #Community #Sustainability #EcoTourism

[Hard|Fork|Cafe de Voltaire @HardForQKafe]

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[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

One thing about meme coins is that when they pop off, they can indirectly help fund projects in the ecosystem. Like the recent trip @adagotchi had to Hawaii for a project sprint with local farmers.
@snek, you are awesome.

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

@_David_Doran Lol yeah. Winters can get pretty brutal over here

[Derrick (Alpine) @AlpineOracle]

Living on an island be like