# Lagos Devcon Meetup

> A summary of the key takeaways from the Lagos Devcon IRL meetup.

**Published by:** [TIO](https://paragraph.com/@theifeolakunle/)
**Published on:** 2024-11-25
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@theifeolakunle/lagos-devcon-meetup

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Had an amazing time at the LagosDevcon Meetup hosted by Ekoh Victor yesterday! I met a lot of my brens from Base Africa, FBI Africa and the Onchain Dreamers Club. The speakers spoke about different topics and I learnt a lot from it. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from the meetup:Vitalik Buterin – Ethereum in 30 MinutesWe watched a 30-minute video of Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, talking about the Ethereum blockchain. Watch it here - https://youtu.be/ei3tDRMjw6k?si=hXKy36AISSfgY8kQAdeola Adesina – What Are We Even Building?He emphasized the importance of ownership: 'The opposite of ownership is slavery.' 🔹️Even while contributing , always build something of your own. Own something. 🔹️Think globally—study markets and research. The world belongs to those who research deeply, not just have ideas. P.S. Did you know that Nigeria has 3 native blockchains? 🤔David PiusDavid shared his experience attending Devcon in Bangkok and discussed the permissionless nature of Ethereum: 🔹️Ethereum allows anyone to build. 🔹️There are countless opportunities and resources, just do your research. 🔹️If you can read and write, you can contribute. 🔹️Research deeply. This is the key to unlocking opportunities.Femi Adegolu – Expanding the Builders' Ecosystem in AfricaHe emphasized on the importance of collaboration as a builder.There are 4 categories of builders:🔹️Developers and Engineers – Experts who code the solutions that drives progress. 🔹️Designers and Creators – Those that bring ideas to life using creative visuals and tools. 🔹️Innovators and Entrepreneurs – Those that disrupt industries with new ideas & innovations. 🔹️ Communities and ecosystem enablers that connect and empower builders across Africa.Collaboration over competition: Work with others to succeed.To foster the building ecosystem in Africa, we should: Invest in talent, Create funding pathways and support underrepresented groups.As a Builder, focus on offering value, getting seen, and getting heard.Njoku Emmanuel - Building a Great Product.He shared his approach to building products: 🔹️Build something interesting and unique that solves real problems. 🔹️Build something so good it is hard to ignore. 🔹️Research: Stimulate your brain to think beyond what you already know. Take it out of its comfort zone. Dive deep into research. 🔹️As a builder, you should always read, study, and research. Overall, it was an eventful meetup. Special thanks to the organizers and community partners for bringing this to life.

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