{"signature": "0x92b13909693ab6db764b015b3b2c4f1e60be05d505048530e32f3aa6bb2a69d235cfa05ad3d07d241fcd935ac3f3823c8333e64d6b3442f06ee5a6d7661d50d01b", "application": {"round": "0xAd3D6Ed8D631480C2461CC431E2ADA0eb1c97d54", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "vinuchainafrica@gmail.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "UNN Tech Club. Team Lead is Ifeanyi Princewill", "hidden": false, "question": "Which B<>rder/ess University Web3 Tech Club are you affiliated with and state the web3 Tech Club Leads name?", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# **Project Summary: VinuChain Africa University Outreach**\n\nVinuChain Africa University Outreach is a community-driven initiative aimed at educating and onboarding university students across Africa into the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, workshops, and hands-on training, we are fostering a new generation of blockchain enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs.\n\n## **Our Key Activities**\n- **Educational Workshops & Conferences**: Hosted events at **University of Lagos (UNILAG)** and **Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)** to introduce students to blockchain fundamentals and how they can participate and benefit in the ecosystem. See video highlights: UNILAG event (https://youtu.be/OWn0iCnf2Gg) and OAU event (https://youtu.be/c75iIr9aYf4)\n- **Community Building**: Established an active **WhatsApp group** and other social media platforms and engaged **university tech clubs** to sustain learning and collaboration.\n- **Industry Exposure**: Connected students with experts through **keynote sessions and panel discussions**, broadening their career opportunities in Web3.\n- **Resource Development**: Launched a dedicated website (https://vinuchainafrica.github.io/) to facilitate student engagement and event participation.\n\n## **Impact Measurement Report**\n\n### **Quantitative Impact**\n- **300+ online registrations** across two major universities.\n- **70+ attendance rate**, indicating strong interest.\n- **Growing social media presence** from event attendees, fostering continued engagement. See more here https://www.instagram.com/vinuchain_africa/\n- **Sponsored about 20 students** for the **O3 Finance School virtual blockchain bootcamp** *(see link here: https://x.com/o3financeschool/status/1820747174499557543)*.\n  \n### **Qualitative Impact**\n- **Student Testimonials & Feedback**: Participants expressed enthusiasm about blockchain career paths and interest in further learning. See events' video highlights for more.\n- **Event Media & Documentation**: **Photo galleries & highlight videos** showcase student engagement and outreach success. Access to the event photos is available upon request.\n- **University Partnerships**: Established relationships with **Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors & Web3 UNILAG** to support future Web3 educational initiatives.\n- **Industry Partnerships**: Collaborated with **CryptoForte, BoundlessPay, and other prominent entities** in the blockchain space for past events.\n- **Future Training Initiatives**: Currently working with **O3 Finance School** to plan an **exhaustive live training blockchain bootcamp**.\n\nVinuChain Africa University Outreach is **laying the foundation for a robust and sustainable blockchain ecosystem in Africa**, empowering students with the **skills and knowledge** to innovate and contribute to Web3.", "hidden": false, "question": "Give a summary of your project or your work as an individual, include impact measurement reports (Qualitative & Quantitative).", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "N/A", "hidden": true, "question": "If you are a developer applying with your project, please state the B<>rder/ess Cipher Session you attended, the course and your full name. (If youre not a developer, type N/A)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "# **Proof of Work (PoW) on Blockchain Education**\n\nVinuChain Africa University Outreach, albeit launched in early last year, has actively contributed to **blockchain education** and **community building** through structured university engagement programs, hands-on learning initiatives.\n\n## **Blockchain Education Activities**\n### **University Outreach & Training Programs**\nWe have successfully organized **blockchain education events** at **University of Lagos (UNILAG)** and **Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)**, focusing on:\n\n- **Blockchain Fundamentals & Overview** – Introducing students to **decentralization, smart contracts, and the general ecosystem**.\n- **Careers in Blockchain** – Providing insights into **career pathways in Web3**, including **development, security, and governance**.\n- **Hands-on Workshops** – Enabling students to **interact with blockchain platforms and deploy smart contracts**.\n\n### **📌 Impact Metrics**\n- **300+ student registrations** across two events.\n- **35 students onboarded** into deeper blockchain learning via sponsorships for a **3-month virtual blockchain bootcamp in collaboration with O3 Finance School**. See announcement here (https://x.com/o3financeschool/status/1820747174499557543).\n- **Long-term engagement** through **dedicated social media platforms** and university partnerships. See our social media links in our profile. Our partners are also listed on the homepage of our website (https://vinuchainafrica.github.io/)\n\n## **Supporting Proof (Links & Media)**\n- 📸 **Event Photos**: *UNILAG Event Gallery* (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T36Qr8HFcjorOCGKEO6eJMHWdZqP0hAY?usp=drive_link), *OAU Event Gallery* (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GlD_LYztEleaf5zADiJJ6rPx094Lhegl). Feeback from one of our facilitators (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victor-solomon-3807631a2_blockchain-vinuchain-universityoutreach-activity-7211700386112430081-rf-O?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android)\n\n- 🎥 **Event Highlight Videos**: *UNILAG event* (https://youtu.be/OWn0iCnf2Gg) and *OAU event* (https://youtu.be/c75iIr9aYf4). \n\n---\n\nThrough these initiatives, we are **bridging the gap between academia and blockchain technology**, fostering the **next generation of Web3 innovators**. 🚀", "hidden": true, "question": "Please provide any clear Proof Of Work (PoW) on Blockchain Education activities or OSS Building activities in line with the Round Funding Focus.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Just Joining", "hidden": true, "question": "How have you supported the B<>rder/ess or Public Goods ecosystem in the past? If you're just joining the ecosystem you can write \"Just Joining\"", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "At **VinuChain Africa**, we are committed to building a **sustainable blockchain education ecosystem** that goes beyond one-time events. Our strategy involves: *Long-Term Community Engagement*, *Bridging Academia & Industry*, *Expanding Impact Beyond Nigeria*, *Commitment to  Developer Growth*   ---  **Why This Matters?**   We believe **Africa holds immense potential in blockchain adoption**. By investing in **education, community building, and open-source development**, **VinuChain Africa** is laying the groundwork for the **next wave of Web3 innovators** on the continent. **We are excited about this funding opportunity and look forward to amplifying our impact with your support.** 🚀", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any thing you'd like us to know?", "questionId": 6}], "project": {"id": "0xfc66dfaa788a95d960a6ea27782b04b2409b0488c319dc639fbb1671e03821d1", "title": "VinuChain Africa", "logoImg": "bafkreif2p23vclweyrbgdhx352tdjk2xt6pmeixy7njf7t5sdb5ubqa5si", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreih77yq3aw2rsuh247xcspkkl5vanu6i34jl3n6hnvlyysnsrikgga", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://vinuchainafrica.github.io", "bannerImg": "bafkreiewhmq44cowms5w722cfotrnqvckkud627vsa2ldmeimtu7tj5nky", "createdAt": 1743139266567, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"type": "EthereumEip712Signature2021", "created": "2025-03-28T05:20:29.014Z", "@context": "https://w3id.org/security/suites/eip712sig-2021/v1", "proofValue": "0x11aee3f43ba9a7fc3e1b3593a09478fdcd7ef03503a604a295b0ce02ef909f921b6293abcda24a6c6f874509c7df12ba5f99f18779651be58111650155ceeb9f1b", "eip712Domain": {"types": {"Proof": [{"name": "@context", "type": "string"}, {"name": "created", "type": "string"}, {"name": "proofPurpose", "type": "string"}, {"name": "type", "type": "string"}, {"name": "verificationMethod", "type": "string"}], "@context": [{"name": "nullifiers", "type": "NullifiersContext"}, {"name": "provider", "type": "string"}], "Document": [{"name": "@context", "type": "string[]"}, {"name": "credentialSubject", "type": "CredentialSubject"}, {"name": "expirationDate", "type": "string"}, {"name": "issuanceDate", "type": "string"}, {"name": "issuer", "type": "string"}, {"name": "proof", "type": "Proof"}, {"name": "type", "type": "string[]"}], "EIP712Domain": [{"name": "name", "type": "string"}], "CredentialSubject": [{"name": "@context", "type": "@context"}, {"name": "nullifiers", "type": "string[]"}, {"name": "id", "type": "string"}, {"name": "provider", "type": "string"}], "NullifiersContext": [{"name": "@container", "type": "string"}, {"name": "@type", "type": "string"}]}, "domain": {"name": "VerifiableCredential"}, "primaryType": "Document"}, "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:ethr:0xd6f8d6ca86aa01e551a311d670a0d1bd8577e5fb#controller"}, "issuer": "did:ethr:0xd6f8d6ca86aa01e551a311d670a0d1bd8577e5fb", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1", "https://w3id.org/vc/status-list/2021/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2025-03-28T05:20:29.013Z", "expirationDate": "2025-06-26T05:20:29.013Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x9d754Ffd84c5A8925FEad37bf7B1Fd4FbA40f48e", "@context": {"provider": "https://schema.org/Text", "nullifiers": {"@type": "https://schema.org/Text", "@container": "@list"}}, "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#VinuChainAfrica", "nullifiers": ["v0.0.0:jf9lJk+ENNXs5/sD8Khzixe9brgU+C1vzncM04eUjuI="]}}}, "description": "# Empowering Tomorrow’s Blockchain Innovators\n\nImagine a future where every university campus buzzes with blockchain innovation and every student is equipped to drive positive change in the digital economy. The VinuChain Africa University Outreach Program is designed to transform this vision into reality by bringing blockchain education, hands-on workshops, and dynamic networking opportunities directly to universities.\n\n\n## What the Project Is About\n\nOur initiative is a comprehensive outreach program that introduces blockchain technology to the next generation of developers and innovators. Through engaging campus events and practical workshops, we are building a vibrant community of tech-savvy students at key African tertiary institutions. While a dedicated educational video series is in the planning stages, our current focus is on creating live, impactful experiences that empower students with the skills and insights needed to explore real-world applications of blockchain, fostering early adoption and grassroots advocacy for this transformative technology. \n\n\n## Key Elements & Value Proposition\n\n- **Educational Empowerment:** Delivering cutting-edge blockchain education that equips students with practical skills and insights, preparing a generation ready to innovate.\n\n- **Community Building:** Creating robust networks of enthusiastic blockchain advocates who drive adoption and inspire change on campus.\n\n- **Proven Success:** Our previous events have sparked a genuine interest in exploring the possibilities of blockchain technology, encouraging participants to think more deeply about engaging with this evolving field.\n\n- **Sustainable Impact:** With measurable outcomes from past initiatives, our program is committed to driving both educational and economic transformation in academic communities.\n\n- **Future Expansion:** While we plan to roll out a dedicated educational series in the near future, our current events lay a strong foundation for continuous growth and engagement.\n\n\n## Why Support This Initiative\n\nYour support is an investment in the future of technology and in the emerging talent pool of Africa’s universities. By contributing, you help expand this transformative program, enhance grassroots blockchain adoption, and foster a sustainable ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship.\n\n\n**Join Us in Shaping the Future**\n\nBe part of a groundbreaking movement that redefines education and innovation. High-quality photos and video highlights from our past events vividly showcase the energy and success of our initiatives. \n\n🚀 **Together, let’s ignite a passion for blockchain innovation and create a future full of possibilities!** 🔥\n\n📢 **Stay connected with us on our other social media handles!**  \n📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinuchain_africa/\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "VinuChainAfrica"}, "recipient": "0x9d754Ffd84c5A8925FEad37bf7B1Fd4FbA40f48e"}}