As we embark on the journey towards organizing a major Ethereum event in Africa within the next 3 to 5 years, it becomes apparent that building a solid onchain reputation is not just advantageous; it's imperative.

Comparing Africa's fast-growing adoption rate to the Latem crypto community reveals a stark reality. While Africa boasts a larger population, the Latem community has mastered the nuances of real onchain activity, a distinction missing in many African Web2 tech enthusiasts turned Web3 participants.

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The continent's vibrant, curious youth are ready to soar; they just need a nudge to uncover their innate talents and dreams. Despite practical disadvantages, Africa has a wealth of potential. Establishing more IRL hacker houses can serve as breeding grounds for filling knowledge gaps.

The global community must step up and provide intentional support to ensure that Africa is not left behind in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape.

Let’s talk about Public Good Funding

In the aftermath of events like Gitcoin G19 and Optimism RETROPGF Round 3, it's clear that African projects face challenges in terms of participation and success rates.

In my entrepreneurial quest over the last few months, I've delved deep into areas aligned with my mission. Notably, public-good funding emerges as a promising space for Africa. However, our current on-chain data signals a significant underutilization of this potential.

Emotional appeals won't suffice; action is needed, and that means communities must prioritize education on how to establish a real online presence and why this matters. Setting up a Gitcoin Passport and obtaining at least 20 points as proof of humanity is a small yet crucial step that costs nothing but can pave the way for Africa to actively contribute and thrive in the global Web3 ecosystem.

Document, write, share, and contribute actively onchain. RetroPGF is borderless; let's get more impact projects to apply for round 4. We have to go into it as a collective. Build your onchain footprint. Some African projects got retroactive funding from their work: AyaHq, Web3bridge, Bankless Africa, DeFi Africa, Dune, etc.

Let’s Build!

It's time to stop talking and start doing the work to create a community of real builders. It takes a village to raise a child, and working in silos is our biggest obstacle to making the best of what together we can actualize for the growth of the collective.

I'm more of an ecosystem advocate than just a single-me mantra that helps none except a few coins to satisfy our egos. Let's kill the ego for the good of all.

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