I Won't Stop.

I launched SheFi on April 16, 2020 amidst the depths of a scary and uncertain lockdown. On the surface level, a DeFi program in a financially unstable time didn't make sense, but I saw government systems failing around me, and I wanted women to know their options.

So I pressed send on the "Hello World, Meet SheFi" blog post.

At the time, I was sharing a 1 bedroom apartment with my friend Soph, only going outside to get groceries. I didn't know what it meant to be a boot-strapped founder, that I was going to build a global community or what the future held for crypto.

A restless voice inside me kept saying, 'DeFi is the future.'" Also, I knew that DeFi and crypto weren't meant just to be for my knowledge and empowerment, but meant to be shared with everyone.

Most importantly, I believed every woman deserves financial sovereignty.

So I spent countless lockdown hours making slides and demos on DeFi, MetaMask and Ethereum to the background noise of Love Island.

That summer, I started hosting virtual "A Date With SheFi" events for 20 women who knew nothing about Web3.

Things have certainly changed since 20 women on zoom:

⚡ 3,000 members
⚡ 26 Chapter Leads
⚡ 90 countries
⚡ 3 Global SheFi Summit events
⚡ Content about DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, Consumer, Scaling, and AI

What keeps me motivated 4 years later, is what motivated me to launch SheFi from lockdown -- that every woman on the planet deserves a bank account that she truly owns. Even if she only has $2, $5, or $50 in that bank account, no one can take it from her.

Our goal at SheFi is to get you there and simultaneously help you unlock a career and community in crypto and Web3.

I won't stop until I've accomplished that mission because I believe financial freedom is feminine. 

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey: SheFi team members of past and present, advisors, the SheFi community, sponsors, event speakers, cheerleaders, friends, people who like my posts, you all make the journey 10000x better.

If you believe financial freedom is feminine and you’re ready to unlock a career in Web3, apply for SheFi Season 11.

Season 11 Applications + Referral Program!

Today, I’m thrilled to announce SheFi Season 11 applications are open for our first summer cohort!

Launching on June 18, 2024, SheFi empowers professional women and non-binary folks to succeed in frontier industries. It’s 8 weeks of live instruction, hands-on demos and peer support, all aimed at accelerating careers in Web3.

Join SheFi to:

• Master Web3

• Reinvent Your Career

• Shape the future of Web3

All in an 8 week program.

Plus, you’ll get career workshops and support from our dedicated SheFi recruiter.

Spots are limited and enrollees are considered on a first-come first-serve basis

• Cost: $799 or $50 per class (less than a pilates class!)

• Scholarships available. You can request a scholarship in the application form

• Payment Plans & Letter to Employers available

• Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays with recordings uploaded to Teachable, our content platform the same day

• Rewards for Referrals: You earn $50 USD for each paid SheFi sign up. The applicant must put your name in the referral box and pay.

• Applicants get access to a special SheFi Discord Channel once they submit their application: SheFi Nebulas

Apply for Season 11 or refer a family member, friend or colleague!

Applications close June 3, 2024. Cohort starts June 18, 2024.

BTC Halving, So What?

The Bitcoin Halving happened on April 19, 2024. What’s the significance?

Bitcoin Halvings slash rewards paid to Miners on the network by half every 210,000 blocks, or about every four years, to maintain Bitcoin's scarcity. This built-in feature, designed to mimic the diminishing returns of mining real gold, is central to Bitcoin's economic model, ensuring its value through scarcity.

What is mining? Mining is the process by which transactions are verified and added to the blockchain. When miners successfully verify and add transactions to the blockchain, they are rewarded in Bitcoin from the network. The halving cuts these rewards in half.

The Bitcoin Halving is programmed into Bitcoin’s source code and serves as a cornerstone of its monetary policy, which is designed to control its supply, mimicking the scarcity of precious metals. Unlike fiat currencies, which central banks can print more of, Bitcoin’s supply rules are permanently established by its code.

The Halving ensures Bitcoin’s scarcity and long-term value as a store of wealth in the face of traditional currency inflation.

Past halvings have set the stage for bull markets, with notable uptrends in Bitcoin's price. The impact isn't immediate but is gradual, fostering long-term growth. Predictions vary, from price surges to a boost in adoption. The consensus is optimistic, expecting positive market dynamics. However, the essence of crypto is its unpredictability.

Want to become an expert in Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies? Apply for SheFi Season 11 to stay ahead with our insights and updates.

SheFi Events

• 4/26: Austin, TX —> SheFi Meetup ATX: RSVP

• 5/1: New York, NY —> Econia Labs X Shefi Coworking Day and Happy Hour Presented by Aptos Labs: RSVP

• 5/1: Virtual —> Own Onchain Assets With Your Squad

• 5/3: Virtual —> Zerion Office Hours

• 5/3: Virtual —> How to Promote and Pitch Yourself?

• 5/23: Berlin —> SheFi x Starknet Brunch: RSVP

• 6/7 - Brussels, Belgium —> SheFi Summit Brussels: Ticket Sign Up

• *Virtual Events are Members only. RSVP in Discord #shefi-events channel

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