The announcement of Mumbai as the host city for Devcon 8 in 2026 did not come as a surprise to those tracking India’s rising influence in the global Web3 landscape. Over the last few years, India has become a hub of developer activity, community led innovation, and practical blockchain experiments, making it a natural choice for Ethereum’s biggest annual gathering.
- India’s Developer Explosion
- Grassroots Strength of the Ethereum Community
- India’s Real World Web3 Impact
India’s Developer Explosion
India’s developer base has expanded at a pace few countries can match. With more than 17 million GitHub developers and a steep year on year growth curve, India is expected to lead the global developer population within the next couple of years.
This is not just about numbers. Indian developers are increasingly entering the crypto and Ethereum space, contributing to projects, participating in hackathons, and experimenting with smart contracts.
Grassroots Strength of the Ethereum Community
India’s Web3 scene is built from the ground up. Hackathons such as ETHIndia, community meetups in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, and long running builders groups have created a strong on the ground presence for Ethereum.
Names like Devfolio, ETHMumbai, and Farcaster Builder groups have played a major role in shaping this momentum. Instead of a top down push, India’s Ethereum culture has grown organically, driven by students, independent developers, and local builders who treat Ethereum as long term craft rather than a passing trend.
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— Pooja Ranjan | ranjan.eth (@poojaranjan19) November 23, 2025
Devcon 8 → Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
Aamchi Mumbai, here comes Ethereum! ❤️
Can’t wait to see everyone in 2026.#devcon @EFDevcon #India https://t.co/WP5Zudc3x6
India’s Real World Web3 Impact
Beyond developer enthusiasm, India has also been experimenting with blockchain in meaningful ways. State backed pilots in areas like supply chains, academic records, and land registries have shown how blockchain can work at scale.
During the pandemic, the Blockchain For Impact initiative demonstrated how transparent on chain fund flows could support nationwide relief. The mix of digital public infrastructure such as Aadhaar and DigiLocker and emerging zero knowledge tools has created an environment where Web3 ideas can be tested with real users.
Mumbai hosting Devcon 8 reflects how far India has come in the global Ethereum movement. With strong developer growth, active community networks, and early examples of real world blockchain use, India offers a setting where global builders can connect with one of the most energetic Web3 audiences anywhere.
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