GM, Balancer fam
From May 12th to 18th, we brought together contributors and partners for a new edition of our Ecosystem ONsite. This time in Florianópolis, Brazil
It couldn’t have come at a better moment. With so many developments moving across the Balancer ecosystem, we carved out dedicated time for in-person alignment, planning, and team-building. The kind of work that only happens when we’re all in the same room, either at a coworking space, or enjoying a few drinks together.
Here is the ONsite data presented as a report:
Attendees
A total of 23 contributors participated in this ONsite, including members from Balancer Labs, Balancer OpCo, Kpk, Maxis, and Beethoven. This edition was particularly special due to the participation of contributors from the broader ecosystem that build on Balancer, including Aura, Gyro and QuantAMM.
| Group | # of Participants |
|---|---|
| Balancer Labs* | 9 |
| Balancer OpCo | 7 |
| Kpk | 2 |
| Beethoven | 1 |
| Balancer Maxis | 1 |
| Aura | 1 |
| Gyroscope | 1 |
| QuantAMM | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
*Note: As in previous editions, Balancer Labs expenses were accounted separately from DAO-funded participation.
Sessions and Activities
The week was a mix of technical deep dives and community bonding, but the main focus was on the Balancer roadmap and strategic alignment between the multiple service providers and contributors that make the Balancer protocol. Core sessions included:
- Balancer Strategy: Pillars and Goals for 2025-2026
- Dev team planning: new product launch iterations (QuantAMM, reCLAMM, LBPs, hooks)
- GRC session and alignment: guidelines and narratives Trump era
- QuantAMM launch party: introducing BTFs
- Balancer Maxis: Reaching DAO sustainability in the next 12mo
- BD Team: how Balancer will win!
- Marketing Strategy: 2025 and beyond
- Aura: Ecosystem collaboration and marketing
- Kpk: State of the DAO and Treasury management
Outside work hours, we stayed together at a beachfront location in Jurerê, which allowed spontaneous sessions and great debates.
The workspace was equipped with a TV for hybrid meetings, coffee break, and ample space for rest and connection.
Pre & Post-Event Coordination
A dedicated Telegram group was used to coordinate logistics, travel, and side chats.
After the event, we hosted a two-day post-ONsite with a beachfront barbecue. Informal discussions continued well into the evening (around chess boards, in the hot tub, or even during a kayak break).
Also a feedback form was circulated. A few quotes:
“It was great to see how everyone gets along and it was super nice to have partners join.”
“It was great to see the longer term strategies presented and have input from various SPs and partners.”
Outcomes
This ONsite unlocked:
- Clearer alignment between workstreams
- Improved context-sharing between ecosystem orgs
- Renewed motivation to contribute and collaborate
- New ideas and adjustments to roadmap and GTM plans
- Stronger sense of belonging among newer contributors
“The sessions were super efficient — the biggest value came from simply having everyone in the same room. It made alignment and decision-making much smoother and more productive overall. Definitely a positive experience.”
Cost Efficiency
We planned this ONsite with an eye on logistics, local prices, and shared accommodations — maximizing value while keeping costs low. Detailed breakdown to follow.
Hosting it in Brazil made this level of efficiency possible, thanks to the favorable cost difference compared to Europe, even with (overall) more expensive fights. However, the distance was unfavorable for many, and we’ve learned that these sessions are better to be hosted in Europe or some central location, making it worth the extra spend in our opinion.
| Flight and transportation | $ 9,725.20 |
|---|---|
| Accommodations + coworking | $ 8,150.84 |
| F&B + Team activities | $ 6,853.53 |
| TOTAL | $24,729.57 |
Final cost: $ 1,766.39 (pax)**
** Note: some ecosystem participants supported part of the expenses paying for their own flights, lowering the budget considerably from the initial forecast of $ 2,070.00/pax. Fair to say this value is unreal for future events if planning for Europe, or any central/hub location.*
Next Steps
We’re already discussing the next edition. Locations being considered include Lisbon, Madrid, and Budapest for Q4/2025! A proposal will follow soon to secure the budget and coordination timelines.
Closing Notes
This ONsite was especially meaningful. It was the first edition I helped lead since joining the team. In a few weeks, I’ll complete one year at Balancer, and organizing this event has been one of the highlights of my journey so far.
Thanks to everyone who trusted us (Danko, Marcus, and me) with your time, energy, and presence. It was incredibly rewarding to see real-time collaboration.
Focus. Ship. Repeat.
I’m more BALlish than ever. I hope you are too!