Limone.eth (Simone Staffa) is the Founder of Urbe Hub and ETH Rome, a blockchain community that fosters innovation and collaboration by bringing together developers and startups to push the boundaries of Web3, despite challenges in Italy’s innovation ecosystem.

In this episode we cover:

(00:00) The impact of Italy’s new Bitcoin tax regulations on blockchain developers

(00:37) How Urbe Hub is thriving despite a lack of local support

(06:02) The power of small, dedicated communities in driving innovation

(07:38) Why international collaboration is key for Italian founders

(12:24) Building meaningful, in-person connections for long-term success

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