If you already have a blockchain community, you’re partway there. Blockchain is a subset of deep tech, so transitioning to a broader deep tech focus means expanding the scope while preserving trust and engagement.
1. Redefine the Narrative
Frame the shift around "emerging tech convergence". Start showing how blockchain intersects with other deep tech domains like AI, quantum computing, IoT, and biotech. You’re not abandoning blockchain - you’re evolving the conversation.
Example post: "What does AI + blockchain mean for decentralized identity? Let’s dive in..."
2. Invite New Experts & Voices
Bring in speakers, writers, and moderators from other deep tech fields. Host Twitter/X Spaces, AMAs, or short-form interviews. Highlight synergies between blockchain and adjacent innovations.
3. Curate Cross-Disciplinary Content
Start sharing thought leadership on:
• AI safety & governance
• Quantum-secure cryptography
• Deep learning in decentralized finance
• Robotics + Web3 automation
This builds credibility and encourages existing members to think beyond blockchain.
4. Rebrand Gently
Don’t hard-pivot. Rename or subtitle the community with terms like “Frontiers of Deep Tech” or “Beyond Blockchain: The Future of Trust, Autonomy, and Intelligence”. Keep continuity while widening appeal.
5. Run Experiments
Pilot small sub-projects - like a newsletter, challenge series, or collab board - around other deep tech themes. Measure what your audience responds to and iterate.
Bottom line:
You don’t need to abandon your blockchain roots - just evolve them. A good deep tech community isn’t siloed; it thrives at the intersection of fields. Start sparking those intersections.
Happy to help you roadmap the shift if you want a deeper strategy session.
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