{"title": "Hack Africa", "logoImg": "bafkreiemo5zrb5gryjkiaaba4ontgyhemv3adow7iavtwiy3v2htxzeknm", "website": "https://hackafrica.io", "bannerImg": "bafkreib5q5miiv2bagwlkpluqlx6uhsbc6jqcdl5xwzqak2bwy2exhaguq", "createdAt": 1743767697694, "userGithub": "", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"type": "EthereumEip712Signature2021", "created": "2025-04-04T11:54:14.758Z", "@context": "https://w3id.org/security/suites/eip712sig-2021/v1", "proofValue": "0x148279646002457e0925928304416e5666c301aa0be3db0dbc9206191499fda91bf73e75330c6b8b3540e41541c9f7678fa8c2da4fa3c5cf2c06a775c1c30de51c", "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": "2025-04-04T11:54:14.757Z", "expirationDate": "2025-07-03T11:54:14.757Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xDD463C81cb2fA0e95b55c5d7696d8a9755cb1Af2", "@context": {"provider": "https://schema.org/Text", "nullifiers": {"@type": "https://schema.org/Text", "@container": "@list"}}, "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#HackAfrica36302", "nullifiers": ["v0.0.0:NC9cpvwmfPL+DP1hKPL/mEZh3KZzFc/YdEnQCv57ZtA="]}}}, "description": "Hack Africa is a leading platform that brings together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and Web3 enthusiasts across Africa to collaborate, innovate, and compete in hackathons. With a strong focus on blockchain, decentralized applications (dApps), and the Web3 ecosystem, Hack Africa serves as a launchpad for the next generation of African digital innovators.\n\nKey Features of Hack Africa:\n\n1. Web3 & Blockchain-Focused Hackathons\nHack Africa hosts Web3-themed hackathons, encouraging builders to create decentralized solutions for real-world challenges.\n\nCommon tracks include:\n\nDeFi (Decentralized Finance) – Solutions for financial inclusion, lending, and payments.\n\nNFTs & Digital Ownership – Projects around art, gaming, and identity verification.\n\nDAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) – Tools for community governance.\n\nBlockchain for Social Impact – Transparency in supply chains, voting, and charity.\n\n2. A Thriving Web3 Builder Community\nConnects African developers with global blockchain experts, investors, and mentors.\nProvides networking opportunities with Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and other blockchain ecosystems.\nFeatures AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, workshops, and coding bootcamps on smart contracts, Rust, Solidity, and more.\n\n3. Prizes, Grants & Investor Access\nWinning teams receive cash prizes, crypto grants, and incubation opportunities.\n\nTop projects may secure funding from Web3 VCs, accelerators, or blockchain foundations.\nSome hackathons offer token grants, cloud credits (from AWS, Google Cloud), and developer tools.\n\n4. Partnerships with Major Web3 Players\nCollaborates with Ethereum , Layer 2s such as Celo and other leading blockchain organizations.\nCorporate sponsors include tech giants, African fintech firms, and crypto startups looking for talent and innovation.\n\n5. Real-World Impact Through Decentralized Tech\nEncourages solutions for African challenges like remittances, land registry, identity verification, and transparent governance using blockchain.\n\nPast projects have included DeFi platforms for cross-border payments, NFT marketplaces for African artists, and DAOs for community funding.\n\nWhy Join Hack Africa?\n✅ Break into Web3 – Learn blockchain development and build a portfolio.\n✅ Meet Industry Leaders – Network with top Web3 founders and investors.\n✅ Win Crypto & Funding – Get grants, tokens, and startup support.\n✅ Solve Local Problems with Global Tech – Build dApps that matter for Africa.\n\nHow to Get Involved\n\nAs a Builder: Join hackathons by signing up on Hack Africa’s website. Follow our socials to \nAs a Sponsor/Partner: Web3 projects can support hackathons to find talent and innovative dApps.\nAs a Mentor/Judge: Blockchain experts can guide the next wave of African Web3 developers.\nSuccess Stories", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectGithub": "", "projectTwitter": "HackAfrica36302"}