I. The Engineering Standard
Munich is the global benchmark for precision. Just as this city defined the world’s standards for automotive excellence and industrial hardware, we believe the next era of global infrastructure will be built on Ethereum. Our community is not about chasing hype: we uphold the "Munich Standard" of engineering—building decentralised systems that are as reliable, high-performance, and enduring as the machines that have left our factory floors for decades.
II. The Convergence of Genius
Our city offers a unique mix of talent. We sit at the intersection of world-class academic institutions and the global headquarters of the world’s most influential IT, manufacturing giants, and innovative companies building on Ethereum.
The Talent: We draw from a stream of graduates in mathematics, physics, and computer science who are trained to solve the world's hardest problems.
The Industry: We operate in the shadow of giants. With the world's leading tech firms and industrial leaders calling Munich home, we serve as the vital link between legacy excellence and the decentralised future.
The Startups: This city is home to hundreds of ambitious startups spanning deep tech, fintech, AI, robotics, and blockchain. Their teams experiment early and bridge research with real-world deployment. This challenges Ethereum and turns open protocols into production systems and new business models.
III. Strategic Advocacy & Representation
A world-class city deserves a world-class protocol. We recognise that for Ethereum to become the backbone of global industry, it requires proactive representation. The ETH Munich community acts as the official bridge to our city’s boardrooms and public squares. We are the ambassadors of the Ethereum ecosystem, ensuring that the decision-makers of our leading enterprises understand that decentralisation is not a choice, but a competitive necessity for the next century of Bavarian leadership.
IV. Sovereign Innovation
We foster an environment of Sovereign Innovation, where developers and researchers have the resources to build permissionless systems that guarantee transparency and security. We are committed to turning this city into the primary European node for Ethereum development.
V. Excellence as a Habit
We value depth over breadth. We prioritise code over comments and utility over speculation. Our community is a meritocracy of ideas where the only currency that matters is the quality of your contribution. If it is built in Munich, it is built to last.
VI. Openness by Default
Ethereum Munich is open, neutral, and community-driven. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience levels. For us, curiosity matters more than credentials. We believe in open standards, interoperability and rigorous engineering. Ethereum’s strength lies in its culture of peer review, upgrades, and shared ownership, which are values that resonate deeply with our European and German engineering traditions.