Blockchain Babes
Where are all the women in blockchain?
Blockchain Babes started with a simple yet powerful question: where are all the women in blockchain? During a fateful meeting in Ubud, Bali, co-founders Patricia Parkinson and Anette Wilms discovered a shared passion for emerging blockchain technology — and a frustration over the lack of like-minded women equally involved in the space. A community that encouraged open discussion and knowledge sharing was nowhere to be found, so they built one.
Within weeks Blockchain Babes was born, and quickly grew into a thriving global movement of over 300 women across nine city hubs. Rather than focusing on trading and speculation, the community centred on practical use cases and education — from wallets and security to smart contracts and decentralised governance.
The mission: let's proactively build our confidence, capability and connectedness in the Blockchain revolution — seizing our opportunity to influence how it impacts our lives.
Highlights
- 300+ women across 9 international city hubs — Ubud, Canggu, Sydney, Toronto, Denver and Victoria
- 12-topic educational curriculum covering Blockchain 101/102, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrency, Consensus Protocols, Wallet Security, and six industry use cases
- Featured in Miss Blockchain, Silicon Valley Insider, and Crypto News Australia
- Community manifesto, purpose and seven guiding principles co-crafted with founding members
- Full brand identity designed from scratch: logo, colour palette, typography, merchandise
- Community website designed and launched
- Operational infrastructure established: Slack, Meetup.com, city ambassador programme, facilitator and guest presenter guides
Key Contributions
- Co-founded the initiative with Anette Wilms and Danielle Diamond in Ubud, Bali
- Named the brand
- Designed the complete visual identity (logo, icon, colour palette, typography)
- Crafted the community manifesto, purpose statement and guiding principles
- Designed and produced branded merchandise (t-shirts, tote bags, stickers)
- Designed and built the community website
- Developed the 12-topic foundational presentation curriculum and facilitator guides
- Established city ambassador programme and operational tooling
- Facilitated round-table discussion format meetups focused on open-ended learning
"Women have an opportunity to shape the future of Blockchain. This transformational technology is redefining how we interact and organise ourselves as a global society. The direction of this movement will be defined by the decision makers and thought leaders in the early days; being involved in this conversation matters." — Blockchain Babes Manifesto
Acknowledgements
Anette Wilms (Co-Founder), Danielle Diamond (Co-Founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships), Kim Ferrer (Community Coordinator), and all the city ambassadors and community members who made Blockchain Babes a global movement.
Our Manifesto
Purpose: Create a world where women are confident, capable and connected to drive and build a society which embraces Blockchain technology.
Mission: Women have an opportunity to shape the future of Blockchain. This transformational technology is redefining how we interact and organise ourselves as a global society. The direction of this movement will be defined by the decision makers and thought leaders in the early days; being involved in this conversation matters. Let's proactively build our confidence, capability and connectedness in the Blockchain revolution — seizing our opportunity to influence how it impacts our lives.
Our Principles
- Beginner's Mindset — Begin anywhere. Embracing spontaneous blockchain conversation or reading a short article each day will hugely impact your comprehension over time.
- Culture of Questioning — There is no such thing as stupid questions, just stupid answers. We welcome all stages of knowledge and encourage curiosity as well as critical thinking.
- Start a Conversation — Dedicate yourself to making information about blockchain accessible and digestible. Create spaces to discuss different viewpoints openly, respectfully and collaboratively.
- Seek Understanding — Honour your opportunity to actively educate yourself. Due diligence will be key to building awareness, understanding and confidence.
- See the Big Picture — We are in the early days of this transformational technology and no one knows where it will lead. Dive deep, explore the larger context and application of blockchain.
- Get Involved — The blockchain industry holds countless opportunities for everyone — from participating in social communities to building your own blockchain company.
- Know your Power — Just like the internet at the end of the last century, Blockchain has the potential to fundamentally transform us as a society. We all can be active participants in this revolution.