Nine months into its journey, Based East Africa has become one of the most visible forces shaping onchain development across the region.
What began as an effort to localize the Base ecosystem has evolved into a connected network of builders, founders, creators, and students actively contributing to the global onchain economy.
The initiative’s footprint spans eight cities: Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Kampala, Mombasa, and Entebbe, each serving as a strategic hub for developer activity.
Across East Africa, 25 community meetups created spaces for collaboration and idea exchange, while more than 100 hours of technical workshops helped translate blockchain theory into practical, deployable applications.
Today, the ecosystem supports over 1,000 active builders consistently building on Base.
Beyond grassroots engagement, Based East Africa’s progress has been reflected in global recognition.
Two startups, Jua and Ndovu, were accepted into the Network School.
Earlier in the year, NedaPay and Rovify emerged as winners of Base Batches 001, securing a combined $40,000 in funding.
That momentum carried into Base Batches 002, which attracted over 900 project submissions globally.
From this pool, NedaPay distinguished itself as one of the Top 12 overall winners, pitching at EF Devcon.
Alongside this achievement, MiniSend and Expendi were selected among the Top 50 finalists, earning progression into IncuBase v2.
Founder development also took a significant step forward with the launch of the inaugural Based Founders Fellowship. The program attracted 20 founders whose projects together represent more than $1.5 billion in TVP.
Education played a central role throughout the year. Through the Base Campus Tour, organized in partnership with Web3 Ethiopia, 700 students across four universities were introduced to onchain concepts and infrastructure.
Complementing this academic outreach, Base App System Updates held in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Kampala helped ensure that builders across the region remained aligned with ongoing developments within the Base ecosystem.
By the end of 2025, the ecosystem had matured into a measurable and active network.
Over 70 onchain applications had been deployed, while the community grew to more than 18,000 followers on X.
Base East Africa also maintained a strong presence at key continental events, contributing builder-focused discussions at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference and Ethiopia Blockchain Week, and participating in the EthNile Base Hackathon, where hands-on experimentation took center stage.
Taken together, 2025 marked a defining year for builders in East Africa.
Follow BasedEastAfrica on X to stay updated on all that’s happening in East Africa, from builders, developers, to creators shaping the onchain ecosystem.
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Nine months into its journey, Based East Africa has become one of the most visible forces shaping onchain development across the region.
What began as an effort to localize the Base ecosystem has evolved into a connected network of builders, founders, creators, and students actively contributing to the global onchain economy.
The initiative’s footprint spans eight cities: Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Kampala, Mombasa, and Entebbe, each serving as a strategic hub for developer activity.
Across East Africa, 25 community meetups created spaces for collaboration and idea exchange, while more than 100 hours of technical workshops helped translate blockchain theory into practical, deployable applications.
Today, the ecosystem supports over 1,000 active builders consistently building on Base.
Beyond grassroots engagement, Based East Africa’s progress has been reflected in global recognition.
Two startups, Jua and Ndovu, were accepted into the Network School.
Earlier in the year, NedaPay and Rovify emerged as winners of Base Batches 001, securing a combined $40,000 in funding.
That momentum carried into Base Batches 002, which attracted over 900 project submissions globally.
From this pool, NedaPay distinguished itself as one of the Top 12 overall winners, pitching at EF Devcon.
Alongside this achievement, MiniSend and Expendi were selected among the Top 50 finalists, earning progression into IncuBase v2.
Founder development also took a significant step forward with the launch of the inaugural Based Founders Fellowship. The program attracted 20 founders whose projects together represent more than $1.5 billion in TVP.
Education played a central role throughout the year. Through the Base Campus Tour, organized in partnership with Web3 Ethiopia, 700 students across four universities were introduced to onchain concepts and infrastructure.
Complementing this academic outreach, Base App System Updates held in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Kampala helped ensure that builders across the region remained aligned with ongoing developments within the Base ecosystem.
By the end of 2025, the ecosystem had matured into a measurable and active network.
Over 70 onchain applications had been deployed, while the community grew to more than 18,000 followers on X.
Base East Africa also maintained a strong presence at key continental events, contributing builder-focused discussions at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference and Ethiopia Blockchain Week, and participating in the EthNile Base Hackathon, where hands-on experimentation took center stage.
Taken together, 2025 marked a defining year for builders in East Africa.
Follow BasedEastAfrica on X to stay updated on all that’s happening in East Africa, from builders, developers, to creators shaping the onchain ecosystem.
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