The Web3 Ethiopia University Tour has officially kicked off, marking the start of a transformative multi-campus journey designed to bridge the gap between traditional classrooms and the global onchain economy.

By bringing the "Based" movement directly to students, this initiative moves beyond theory to demystify blockchain technology for Ethiopia’s next generation of developers, entrepreneurs, and creators.

The tour is all about onboarding with clarity and purpose, equipping students with the tools to transition from campus learners to active participants in the Web3 ecosystem.

The Base East Africa Community Meetup

The East African community gathered this past Friday for a major meetup that united the region’s brightest builders, creators, and tech enthusiasts.

The event served as a high-energy forum for deepening local connections and sharing the latest breakthroughs from the Base ecosystem.

Attendees explored the latest Base App features, shared in the festive spirit of the season, and received an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming releases slated for 2026.

It was a pivotal moment for the regional community to celebrate their collective progress and align their vision for a massive year of building onchain.

The Growth Clinic

This week, Based West Africa hosted a transformative session of The Growth Clinic, focusing on the vital art of storytelling for founders.

The masterclass challenged participants to rethink growth by shifting their focus from simply acquiring "users" or "customers" to building a movement of people who are genuinely connected to their mission.

By breaking down the strategies needed to foster true brand loyalty, the clinic provided founders with a roadmap to turn their products into onchain experiences that people don’t just use, but advocate for.

Founders' Friday

This past week, @wearefbi hosted a high-impact session of Founders' Friday.

This collaborative event was designed to lower the barrier to entry for the regional community, providing a practical roadmap on how to get started and unlock earning potential within the Base App.

By focusing on real-world utility, the session empowered creators and entrepreneurs to transition from curious observers to active participants in the onchain economy.

The Cape Town Builder Dinner

This past Friday, Cape Town builders moved away from networking theater for an intimate dinner focused on genuine connection.

The gathering brought together those building or ideating on-chain to discuss new possibilities within the Base ecosystem over a shared meal.

By prioritizing real conversations over formal pitches, the event strengthened the local foundation for Southern Africa's decentralized future.

Final Builders Office Hours of 2025

The final Builders Office Hours of the year took place this past Friday, serving as a high-value working session for the regional developer community.

This live session was designed for builders to move past roadblocks, with experts answering project questions and troubleshooting code, blocks, and deployment issues in real-time.

To make the experience fully interactive, participants utilized the Base App to engage with live QR codes for seamless onchain interaction.

This final wrap-up ensured that Southern African projects are well-positioned for growth as the community heads into the new year.

Base App Launch

Five major cities: Lusaka, Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, gathered to experience the app that turns a social feed into a functional onchain economy.

The Johannesburg team led the charge, showcasing how the app integrates social interactions with real-world value, allowing developers and creators to tokenize their content and trade assets instantly.

Follow the Regional Hubs on X (Twitter):

• East Africa: @BasedEastAfrica

• West Africa: @BasedWestAfrica

• Southern Africa: @BasedSouthernAF

Partners & Hosts:

• Web3 Ethiopia: @Web3Ethiopia

• wearefbi: @wearefbia

Get Onchain: Don't forget to download the Base App to start exploring the onchain economy, claim your Basename, and connect with builders across the continent.