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Author: Admin | 2025-04-27
A Montreal-based organization that has been steadily blossoming into a dynamic and cohesive community ushering in the future of web3.Web3 and crypto are often thought of as global rather than regional, because of their decentralized and borderless natures. At the same time, certain cities have been emerging as top crypto hubs. These hubs tend to be home to crypto-friendly legislation, with forward-thinking and tech-savvy populations.One of the most exciting and promising hubs is Montreal, Quebec. Web3 Montreal (also known as Web3 MTL) is a non-profit, Montreal-based organization that has been steadily blossoming into a dynamic and cohesive community ushering in the future of web3. Recently, the Asic Jungle team caught up with Jean-Luc Pellerin —Co-founder and President of Web3 MTL—to talk about Montreal’s growing web3 community, and the exciting events and initiatives on the way. Below, you’ll find an overview of Jean-Luc’s insight into the future of the web3 community and industry in Montreal. Montreal’s web3 potentialMontreal has a robust video game industry, and is a major player in terms of tech talent and digital media design. Montreal is also one of North America’s most liveable cities, featuring affordable rent, quality transportation infrastructure, and ample opportunities to experience arts and culture. Montreal is a world leader in the video game industry, home to extensive infrastructure and talent. Montreal has more than two hundred video game studios, and thousands of workers with video game skills.As the 5th largest video game hub in the world and the largest in Canada, Jean-Luc sees Montreal as being well-poised to capitalize on the push towards web3 gaming. With its large population of talented developers and designers, it’s no wonder that dynamic new blockchain-based startups are flourishing in the city. The history of Web3 MTLWeb3 MTL is a non-profit organization that is building Montreal’s web3 community, largely through grassroots events. The Web3 MTL team is comprised of dedicated volunteers decidedly serving the web3 community in Montreal. Jean-Luc says being a non-profit organization means that Web3 MTL is uniquely committed to serving its community. In an industry where scams and empty promises can unfortunately be all too common, it’s refreshing to find a community built solely around learning and growing organically.Building a community through in-person gatheringsJean-Luc says Web3 MTL emerged in response to the COVID pandemic to some degree, as it highlighted the need for people to find ways to come together in person so Montreal’s web3
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