<main class='gno-tmpl-page'> # Tokyo Meetup Recap: Getting to Gno Gno.land [](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-04-15_gno-tokyo/src/Banner.png) This year, we're going global, connecting with various local communities in person to introduce them to Gno.land and the community of Gnomes working on the project. Last week, we hosted the first-ever Gno.land community meetup in Tokyo, Japan. Held at the [Crypto Lounge GOX](https://cryptoloungegox.com/) in the heart of Shinjuku City, the event drew over 20 attendees from diverse backgrounds spanning Web3, development, traditional business, and fintech. This meetup marked the second in a series of in-person community events we're planning for this year, a followup to our recent local meetup in Korea with OnBloc [Go to Gno](https://medium.com/onbloc/go-to-gno-recap-intro-to-the-gno-stack-with-memeland-284a43d7f620), which focused on introducing Gno.land to Go developers in Seoul. These regional meetups are intentionally designed to be small and intimate, fostering personal relationships and building a community of trusted Gnomes that can influence the future of Gno.land. The content of these gatherings can range from introducing Gno.land and its unique concepts to guiding developers on how to kick start their journey with Gno. For this event in Tokyo, we covered three main topics: ・What is Gno.land: an introduction to the Gno language and the platform, ・How the Gno.land ecosystem is developing: an overview of our contributors and applications, and how people can get involved, stay connected, and join the Gnome community, ・The future of Gno.land: what's coming up this year and ideas for the future. ## Introduction to Gno.land [](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-04-15_gno-tokyo/src/leon-poc.png) Leon Hudak, Gno.land's Developer Relations Engineer, was the on-site Gnome representative and kicked things off by introducing attendees to the project's unique features: ・Fully Open-Source Smart-Contracting Platform: Highlighting Gno.land's commitment to transparency and accessibility, ・Custom Smart-Contracting Language (Gno): Showcasing the innovative language tailored for future blockchain development, ・New Consensus Protocol, Proof of Contribution: Exploring the cutting-edge protocol under development, emphasizing its role in supporting open-source, and on-chain development. After introducing the high-level facets of Gno.land, the presentation detailed the specifics of each one, and how it is being designed to address problems in both open-source development and blockchain ecosystems. Specifically, Gno.land is addressing a large issue in regard to open-source development: many projects and businesses rely on open-source technology created by developers who often volunteer their skills and time without receiving anything in return for their efforts. Proof of Contribution is aimed at tackling this issue by being a foundation for a system which empowers contributors and rewards them fairly for their work, allowing them to thrive in a sustainable ecosystem of value creation. ## Our Ecosystem of Gnome Contributors We spotlighted the diverse projects and contributors bolstering the Gno.land ecosystem, ranging from the [Adena Wallet](https://adena.app) and [Gnoscan](https://gnoscan.io) to innovative applications like Flippando. Additionally, we introduced attendees to the Gno.land [Grants & Fund program](https://github.com/gnolang/ecosystem-fund-grants) and the Game of Realms initiative, demonstrating various avenues for builders to engage and contribute to the ecosystem's growth. ## The Future of Gno.land In conclusion, we guided attendees through the development and aspirations of Gno.land, highlighting its growth from its origins to its present challenges with Test4, Mainnet, and beyond. We discussed the current emphasis on engineering and development to build a solid base the Gnomes of the future, underlining the importance of Test4 — an advanced experimental testnet that precedes the launch of Mainnet — and what the successful implementation of Test4 signifies for our ecosystem. We opened up the floor for questions and answers, and the topic of Proof of Contribution sparked interest to understand its economic aspect and governance architecture, as well as its comparative analysis with other popular consensus mechanisms. ## Gnomes Go Global [](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-04-15_gno-tokyo/src/merch.jpg) As Gno.land advances on its Road to Mainnet, we will be hosting more local meetups, so you'll want to stay updated on upcoming Gno.land events by visiting our [Upcoming Events](https://gno.land/events) page and following us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/_gnoland). --- Tags: [#meetup](/r/gnoland/blog:t/meetup) [#tokyo](/r/gnoland/blog:t/tokyo) [#community](/r/gnoland/blog:t/community) Written by leohhhn, michelleelen on 15 Apr 2024 Published by g125em6arxsnj49vx35f0n0z34putv5ty3376fg5 to Gnoland's Blog --- <details><summary>Comment section</summary> </details> </main>
