The fourth annual international conference for cypherpunks, crypto-anarchists, privacy activists, and folks keen on opting out of the fiat-based financial surveillance system is happening again this year in Colonia Roma.
Quick facts:
What’s Monerotopia?
It’s a conference where hundreds of people from all over the world gather because they’re interested in crypto, privacy, decentralized systems, and using digital cash. What makes Monerotopia different isn’t just its focus on these topics, but that it’s a dual event: it has talks and workshops, but also an open community market where Monero and other cryptos are accepted normally, proving they can actually be used as everyday money.
Brief history
Monerotopia is an annual conference celebrating its fourth run. The first one happened in Miami in 2022, and since then, the following ones have been held at Huerto Roma Verde. The name comes from its roots in the Monero cryptocurrency community. It’s organized by the team behind this community’s main YouTube channel, known for its weekly interviews and live streams. Monerotopia aims to give people a taste of what a Monero-based utopia would feel like, even if it’s just for a few days.
Talks
Monerotopia features both international and local speakers. Key Monero developers like Rucknium, Jeffro, and Francisco Articmine Cabañas. Awesome activists such as Aaron Day, Juraj Bednár, Pavol Luptak, or Joel Valenzuela. And other personalities from the world of development and privacy tech like Amir Taaki, İrem Kuyucu, Laurynas Četyrkinas, Epoberezkin, David Burkett, or Aaluxx. Plus, speakers in Spanish like Puma Osorio, Sajolida, Escuelita Bitcoin, Andres, and Alessandro Dmitruk. The full speaker list is up at monerotopia.com.
Some of the topics include: digital cash technologies, how to escape the current fiat money system, financial privacy tools, ongoing project presentations and demos before launch, discussions on alternative economies and practical crypto adoption strategies, best practices for identity protection, trading, decentralized governance, and real-world adoption experiences in markets and circular economies.
This year’s main sponsors are Cake Wallet and Edge Wallet, two of the most popular private crypto wallets.
Workshops
Running alongside the talks in the main dome are workshops where many of the talk topics are put into practice, and attendees walk away with real, set-up tools. For example, how to install and run an amnesic operating system like Tails, use Tor to protect privacy while browsing the web, replace Android on your phone with GrapheneOS, use and save crypto by self-custodying your funds, and sort out any questions about accepting Monero as payment in your business, big or small.
Adoption alley
One of the spots in the winding Huerto is an alleyway with tables set up by currency projects like Litecoin, Zano, Piratechain, or Firo. You’ll also find companies in the private finance industry, such as Cake Labs, Edge, CypherStack, and DarkFi, which are behind well-known wallets. Exchange services like Trocador, CypherGoat, and Exolix will be there too. It’s an invaluable chance to chat with the real people behind the sector’s biggest projects.
El Bazaar
The highlight of the experience—and where everything discussed makes sense—is the open market right in the heart of Monerotopia. For 4 days, dozens of stalls will offer all sorts of products, from freshly prepared food to designer goods, mushrooms, tequila, traditional artisan clothing, and designer items. There’s something for everyone, with the twist that every single stall accepts Monero as an alternative payment method, so you can test out, person-to-person, how an uncensorable digital cash business actually works. Naturally, the market is also a great spot to swap pesos for Monero or vice versa without any middlemen.
El día latino
Since most international speakers speak English, their talks are in that language. However, on Saturday the 14th, the experience gets even more local with a special segment of talks and workshops in Spanish so that no one feels left out. People truly come from all over the world, and that mix of languages and backgrounds is an enriching experience for everyone. Also, parts of the organising team, attendees, vendors, and many visitors speak Spanish throughout the event. Live music. There will be musical performances throughout the conference in different styles, from DJs to folk dances, which is a nice touch to complement the event’s multicultural vibe.
Special perks for locals
To make the conference as accessible as possible, locals only can grab special tickets with a huge discount for just $25 (about 450 pesos). These tickets get you into the full 4-day experience, including the dome talks, Q&A, and the conference goodie bag.
Buy at: https://monerotopia.com/product/monerotopia-2026-ga-for-locals-ticket/
To be even more inclusive, locals can get a free ticket that gives access to the market, workshops, and the alleyway. Basically, everything except the complimentary merchandise and the main talk dome, which has a limited capacity. This ticket is a great option for anyone curious to experience it without missing out.
Reservation at: https://monerotopia.com/product/free-local-admission/
Get involved!
If you’re interested in being a speaker, vendor, sponsor, giving a workshop, playing music, or just having an idea, don’t hesitate to write to us at [email protected]
Disclaimer: This is an Event Partner post and should not be treated as news/advice.