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?? Help Us Build a Thriving African Web3 Ecosystem! At Web3Afrika and Hashed Emergent, we deeply care about the African ecosystem and are committed to empowering builders and innovators across the continent. Your insights are crucial to shaping our initiatives and ensuring we meet the needs of our growing community. ?? Take a moment to fill out this quick survey and let your voice guide us: https://lnkd.in/dRcHDbsT Together, we can continue to grow, innovate, and strengthen the Web3 space in Africa. Your input matters! #Web3 #Africa #CommunityFeedback #Web3Afrika

We are live on YouTube!!! A couple of weeks ago, we had Chandler Schaak from HindSight VIP Inc join us to explore a new way to understand and "visualize" the blockchain using colourful shapes and lines. If you missed the workshop, click the link below to watch the video ?? https://lnkd.in/eHKxMwCE

Happy New Month from all of us @web3afrika Wishing you a peaceful, successful, and milestone-reaching month. May the month bring good tidings and happiness ?? Happy New Month ??

GM Builders, Happy New Week?? Welcome to another edition of Web3Afrika Monthly Workshop ?? Here's a question for you: Can blockchain transactions be any simpler? The Answer is Yes! This Saturday, join Chandler Schaak from HindSight VIP Inc to explore a new way to understand and "visualize" the blockchain using colourful shapes and lines. ?? Saturday, 2nd of November at 5 PM GMT+1 ?? Smash the link to register -> https://lu.ma/a461q8o4

Exciting Announcement ?? We’re thrilled to announce that we are now an official Community Partner for CMFest Africa CMFest Africa #CMFest24! And we've got only 8 days until the largest gathering of community managers. Join us for a transformative experience: COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS GROWTH Learn, Unlearn, Network! Venue: Agape Event Place, Gbadaga, Lagos Date: November 2nd Get 50% off using our discount code WEB3AFRIKA at this link - https://tix.africa/cmfest24 Special Giveaway: Web3Afrika is sponsoring 20 tickets for our community members! To claim your ticket, join the community, tag the community manager or comment below to show interest! You don't want to miss this, see you there next Saturday! #CMFest #CMFest2024

We at?Web3 Afrika?are on a mission to grow the Web3 developer ecosystem in Africa, unlock new opportunities, and deliver key insights for everyone, from developers to policymakers. That's why we're teaming up with?Hashed Emergent, a web3 VC for emerging markets, to conduct a comprehensive study—and we need your input! Why Participate? By sharing your insights, you'll help shape the future of web3 in Nigeria/Africa while unlocking some exclusive rewards: ?? Power banks ??Data giveaways for 20 people ??Web3 Afrika merch for lucky participants Your voice is key to understanding and growing the web3 community here. Take the survey and make your voice heard: https://lnkd.in/dRcHDbsT If you're not part of our Discord community yet, we'd love to have you:?https://lnkd.in/efqFCeMH. Wagmi!

Gm! We are excited to announce our collaboration with Hashed Emergent, a Web3 VC that backs founders in emerging markets, for an upcoming Web3 report. This current report is focused on the Nigerian Web3 ecosystem, and we need every web3 dev in Nigeria in the Web3 Afrika community to participate in the survey to showcase the amazing work being done in the ecosystem. It’ll take less than 3 minutes! *P.S: Free Web3 Afrika merch for random participants* https://lnkd.in/gR3Zw2Mp

?? Exciting Announcement ?? We’re excited to officially welcome Esther Ekwonye to the Web3 Afrika team as our Video Content Creator! With her solid experience in the Web3 space, Esther has been dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to navigate the exciting Web3 Ecosystem. Through her engaging videos and insightful write-ups, Esther will help us drive adoption and showcase the amazing benefits of Web3. Esther's passion, dedication, and creative storytelling skills make her a fantastic addition to the team, and we can’t wait to see her content help our community learn and grow. Let’s give her a warm welcome and stay tuned for some exciting content ahead! ?? #Web3 #VideoContent #Blockchain #Web3Education #Web3Community #WelcomeEsther #Web3Afrika

3 Years Ago I attended a Conference organised by DigiClan Africa and that was the first time I heard about how challenging Marketing professionals were navigating their way into Web3. I desired to one day transition into web3 marketing but I didn't know where to start, there was so much to read up on, and I am a kinetic learner, knowledge without practice would have little effect on me. So when I finally got into the Web3 marketing space, the first 3 weeks was a rollercoaster. I mean, this was an entirely new terrain for me. Coming from a background in sales, digital strategy and performance marketing, one thing was missing, and that was data. Marketing in Web3 is still in its infancy, the decentralised nature of web3 makes everyone a shark in the ocean, so to break into any territory you will have to defy the learning curve for user connectivity and think more around 1st-party data. I have come to embrace the fact that beyond the learning continium, and no matter your level of experience, when you transition into a new field, you have to embrace the character of a child to actually assimilate and build from the scratch. And for such an uncharted water like Web3, you need to harness the power of a community to avoid getting drowned. Certainly for every career path you choose, you should belong to a community because you can connect, leverage and grow from within. Community is the engine that powers Web3. Think builders communities like Web3Bridge, Web3Afrika If you are in Marketing and looking to transition into Web3 Marketing, one fun DAO I would recommend is Superteam I'm still on the lookout for more recommendations of such communities that fosters growth and inclusivity within the Web3 Ecosystem.

Layer 2 Scaling and Web3 Growth: Reflections from the Web3 Lagos Conference, ETHSafari, and the Web3Afrika x Oasis Protocol Builder Event. Over the past few weeks, I had the privilege of attending the Web3 Lagos Conference, ETHSafari in Nairobi and Kilifi, and impacting builders at the Web3Afrika x Oasis event—and it’s been quite the journey. Each event offered unique insights into the rapidly evolving world of Web3, and I’d love to share both my reflections and a few suggestions for how we can continue improving the space: Web3 Lagos What struck me most was the growth—the number of developers has noticeably increased, which speaks volumes about the progress being made. However, with that growth comes the need for more focused, hands-on workshops to help developers level up their skills. As the ecosystem expands, deeper technical training and mentorship will ensure that growth translates into more robust solutions. I also enjoyed reconnecting with my fellow builders and listening to a creative explanation of Zero Knowledge Proofs using apples ??—a fun and engaging talk that made a complex topic accessible! ETHSafari The diversity of attendees at ETHSafari really stood out to me—people from all over Africa coming together to collaborate and build. However, I believe it’s time we start having more open discussions around regulation and adoption strategies across Africa. There’s a lot we can learn from regions like LATAM, where Bitcoin and blockchain are more widely accepted, and these lessons could help shape the future of Web3 in Africa. The train ride to Mombasa was a personal highlight—having deeper conversations with builders about their motivations and roadblocks was incredibly insightful. Web3Afrika x Oasis At this event, I had the opportunity to speak on Layer 2 solutions and their impact on scaling Ethereum. One key point I emphasized was that while Layer 2 solutions alleviate some of Ethereum’s biggest challenges, like high gas fees and transaction speed, they don’t sidestep the issues—they work in harmony with Ethereum’s Layer 1, providing immediate scalability while preserving decentralization and security. Layer 2 is a vital component in the broader roadmap for Ethereum’s evolution. The event also featured exciting mini-hacks, where builders created functional solutions in real-time. Watching the joy on the mini-hack winner’s face reminded me of the pure fulfillment that comes from solving real problems. To elevate the impact of these hacks, I suggested pairing them with ongoing mentorship to help winners turn their projects into long-term success stories. Overall, these events reaffirmed the power of community and collaboration in Web3, but they also highlighted areas where we can do better. Focused skill development, more strategic discussions on regulation, and ongoing mentorship are just a few ways we can continue pushing the ecosystem forward. The future of Web3 in Africa looks bright, and I am happy to be a part of it.