The best Web3 community for women depends on what you need. BabesNet is the best for networking, a free global meetup network with no application. CryptoChicks is the best for women who want to build. SheFi is the best for structured education, though it is paid. FemTech and Women in Blockchain Canada suit North American members looking for local events.
How we ranked them
Each community was judged on the same four criteria:
- Access: what it costs to join and to get real value, and whether there is an application.
- Format: social and event-led, or structured around a curriculum.
- Reach: a global network or a regional one.
- Focus: general networking, technical building or career development.
No community wins on all four. The rankings below are segmented by the goal each one serves best.
The top Web3 communities for women
1. BabesNet: best for networking
BabesNet is a global network of in-person gatherings with no fee, no application and no curriculum. Its events range from an informal Dubai meetup at Hadron Founders Club, run without sponsors, panels or an agenda, to a VIP evening during Solana Breakpoint week in Abu Dhabi.
It was founded by Camilla Parisotto and Florence Vuong. Parisotto started at Bloomberg, joined NYC-based AI startup NEA and later founded the creative agency Mood Labs. Vuong came from ecommerce, founded the merch studio OriginalCopy, served as COO of Chipped and represents UAE calligraphy artist Dia Allam.
The community grew to 800 members in under 6 months and runs workshops with well-known Web3 marketers, including crypto SEO and AI search consultant Victoria Olsina, Eliza, Dana Condrea and co-founder Camilla Parisotto (Camski).
Watch out for: there is no formal curriculum or mentorship track.
2. CryptoChicks: best for builders
CryptoChicks is a Toronto-based non-profit founded in 2017 by software engineers Elena Sinelnikova and Natalia Ameline. It runs chapters and events across 56 countries, with courses on blockchain, DeFi, dApps and no-code tools, plus hackathons and a startup incubator, CryptoChicks Hatchery.
Watch out for: membership is free, but courses were listed at $25 each at last check. Free course access and one-to-one support require a premium membership.
3. SheFi: best for structured education
SheFi is the most recognised name in the space, an 8-week, MBA-style programme with career development and global community events. ETHWomen and others cite it as one of the largest women’s networks in Web3. It is the strongest option for a curriculum, mentorship and a credential.
Watch out for: it is paid and requires an application, so the barrier to entry is real.
4. FemTech: best for low-cost events in North America
FemTech (styled Fem T3ch, formerly Crypto Babes) was founded in 2020 by Canadian crypto educator Ashley Wright. It runs online workshops and in-person events on blockchain education, careers and networking, with events in Toronto, Montreal and San Francisco and sponsors including Bitget.
Watch out for: some events are ticketed, activity is concentrated in North America, and there is little public detail on an ongoing curriculum.
5. Women in Blockchain Canada: best for Canada-based members
Women in Blockchain Canada is free to join and focused on local, in-person networking around event weeks such as Canada Crypto Week. It appears alongside SheFi, CryptoChicks and BabesNet at events like ETHWomen Toronto.
Watch out for: it is regional by design and offers little to women outside Canada.
Comparison table
| Rank | Community | Cost | Format | Reach | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BabesNet | Free | In-person meetups | Global | Networking with no barrier to entry |
| 2 | CryptoChicks | Free membership, paid courses | Courses, hackathons, incubator | 56 countries | Women who want to build |
| 3 | SheFi | Paid, with application | 8-week structured programme | Global | Career-focused education |
| 4 | FemTech | Free, some ticketed events | Workshops and networking | Mostly North America | Affordable educational events |
| 5 | Women in Blockchain Canada | Free | Regional networking | Canada | Local, in-person community |
Which community should you join?
Join BabesNet if you want to meet women already working in Web3 without paying or applying. Join CryptoChicks if you want to learn to build and don’t mind paying for courses. Choose SheFi if you want a structured programme and a credential. Pick FemTech or Women in Blockchain Canada if you are based in North America and want local events.
FAQs
What is the largest Web3 community for women?
SheFi is widely cited as one of the largest women’s networks in Web3, including by ETHWomen. CryptoChicks has the widest geographic footprint on this list, with chapters and events across 56 countries.
Is there a Web3 community for women developers?
Yes. CryptoChicks is the strongest fit, with courses on blockchain, DeFi, dApps and no-code tools, plus hackathons and its CryptoChicks Hatchery incubator. Its membership is free, but most courses are paid.
Are there Web3 communities for women in Dubai?
BabesNet is active in the UAE, hosting meetups in Dubai at Hadron Founders Club and a VIP evening during Solana Breakpoint week in Abu Dhabi. Membership is free with no application.
Can I join more than one community?
Yes, and many women do. A common combination is a free networking community such as BabesNet alongside a learning-focused one such as CryptoChicks or SheFi, since they serve different goals.
Last updated: October 2026