The most complete list of every blockchain and cryptocurrency meetup in Silicon Valley, with ratings! Our custom Bitcoin Market Journal Score is calculated by the number of members, user rating, and activity level. Use it as a guide for which meetups to attend in 2023.
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| City | Meetup Group Name | Number of Members | User Rating | Activity Level | Overall BMJ Score |
| San Francisco | Hyperledger San Francisco | 2,369 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
| San Francisco | SF Bitcoin and Blockchain Social | 8,303 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| San Francisco | Decentralized SF (DCSF) Blockchain Developer Group | 6,150 | 4 | 2 | 3.5 |
| San Francisco | Starfish San Francisco – Emerging Tech Events | 3,455 | 1 | 5 | 3.5 |
| Berkeley | Berkeley Bitcoin Meetup | 2,769 | 3 | 2 | 3.5 |
| San Francisco | SF Bitcoin Devs | 2,737 | 1 | 5 | 3.5 |
| San Francisco | Crypto Mondays San Francisco | 1,647 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 |
| San Francisco | Chainlink San Francisco: Connected Smart Contracts | 1,335 | 3 | 5 | 3.5 |
| San Francisco | SF Ethereum | 2,673 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| San Francisco | Web3 Bay Area | 1,223 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| San Francisco | San Francisco Blockchain Collective | 2,700 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 |
| San Francisco | Blockchain & Crypto Events | 1,866 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 |
| San Francisco | Dystopia Labs SF | Blockchain Workshops | 1,558 | 1 | 4 | 2.5 |
| San Francisco | Blockchain Startups Club | 1,110 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| San Francisco | Crypto Underground | 1,062 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| San Francisco | SF Crypto currency Devs | 1,210 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 |
| San Francisco | ConsenSys Ethereum Meetup San Francisco | 1,090 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 |
| San Francisco | San Francisco Blockchain Meetup | 896 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 |
Hyperledger San Francisco
Members: 2,369
Activity Level: Very High
As a Hyperledger meetup group, this group has an informal relationship with Hyperledger and also makes up a key part of their ecosystem. Anyone can participate including employees of a Hyperledger member company, Hyperledger developers, or members of the public interested in blockchain technology.
SF Bitcoin and Blockchain Social
Members: 8,303
Activity Level: Very High
This meetup was founded in 2011 and focuses on bitcoin and blockchain with an emphasis on education.
Decentralized SF (DCSF) Blockchain Developer Group
Members: 6,150
Activity Level: Low
This technical meetup is platform agnostic. They explore blockchain and other decentralized technologies. They also feature guest speakers. Join them if you want to learn about blockchains and how to build applications on top of them.
Starfish San Francisco – Emerging Tech Events
Members: 3,455
Activity Level: Average
This meetup is a community for both founders and builders who are concerned about planetary issues and work with new technologies. They offer workshops and hackathons.
Berkeley Bitcoin Meetup
Members: 2,769
Activity Level: Low
This group is organized by Blockchain at Berkeley Research and Development. They host speakers and discuss topics related to blockchain and decentralized technologies including recent industry news and academic research.
SF Bitcoin Devs
Members: 2,737
Activity Level: Very High
This meetup is focused on bitcoin and offers technical discussion on it. They also host a monthly seminar to discuss bitcoin-related software development, cryptography, and privacy.
CryptoMondays San Francisco
Members: 1,647
Activity Level: High
This group is passionate about the potential for blockchain technology to change the world. This meetup is one of 70 global CryptoMonday chapters.
Chainlink San Francisco: Connected Smart Contracts
Members: 1,335
Activity Level: Very High
This meetup is a group of blockchain developers and enthusiasts interested in Web3. These meetups offer industry insights.
SF Ethereum
Members: 2,673
Activity Level: High
This group is for you if you’re interested in learning more about Ethereum or decentralized business models. The technical depth of speakers will vary, so even advanced participants will increase their understanding.
Web3 Bay Area
Members: 1,223
Activity Level: High
This is a networking community that hosts in-person events in the San Francisco Bay area for creators, investors, developers, and others interested in blockchain and Web3.
San Francisco Blockchain Collective
Members: 2,700
Activity Level: Low
This group believes that the blockchain revolution will change the world. As a result, they are committed to helping people understand the technology, and they aim to remove barriers to adoption.
Blockchain & Crypto Events
Members: 1,866
Activity Level: Low
This group offers both virtual and free events. They focus on education in blockchain, investing, fintech, and beyond.
Dystopia Labs SF | Blockchain Workshops
Members: 1,558
Activity Level: High
This group welcomes individuals with all levels of experience who are interested in blockchain technology. No promotion is allowed.
Blockchain Startups Club
Members: 1,110
Activity Level: High
This meetup includes early-stage startups and crypto enthusiasts. . They explore blockchain, dApps, smart contracts, and DAOs. This group can help you learn how to build dApps, develop smart contracts, how to promote your ICO, and discuss cross-industry use cases.
Crypto Underground
Members: 1,062
Activity Level: High
This meetup is a curated group for traders and also creators interested in blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
SF Cryptocurrency Devs
Members: 1,210
Activity Level: Low
This group hosts regular developer and engineer presentations on their projects. They also have a Youtube channel.
ConsenSys Ethereum Meetup San Francisco
Members: 1,090
Activity Level: Low
This meetup might be for you if you’re interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, Ethereum, or the latest trends in technology. The members of this community have access to innovators and business thought leaders.
San Francisco Blockchain Meetup
Members: 896
Activity Level: Very Low
This group bills themselves as a meetup for tech guys who are interested in startups, decentralization, and blockchain.
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