Ginakev Digital Academy (GIDA)
{"title": "ETH Enugu", "logoImg": "bafkreidoupupin3oroebphkv3hkt4476qbhldwpiob62zjlh2mxmc3z7um", "website": "https://x.com/Eth_Enugu", "bannerImg": "bafkreieoxqg7fdm4lhrj5mmpjth5i6m2tdxkpd6hprhold3ehojzjqbb4y", "createdAt": 1742197954866, "credentials": {}, "description": "# ETH Enugu - A Public Good Building a Thriving Ethereum & L2 Builder Ecosystem in Enugu.\n\nETH Enugu is a community-driven hub dedicated to expanding the Ethereum and Layer 2 builder ecosystems and adoption in Enugu, Nigeria and beyond. \n\n- Like ETHFrance and ETHLatam, ETH Enugu champions Ethereum & L2 education, innovation, and developer onboarding - impacting students, developers, and blockchain enthusiasts across Enugu & South East Nigeria.\n\n- While ETH Enugu is a region-wide community, it has played a crucial role in onboarding and providing educational resources, development support, and fostering collaboration among students and developers across multiple universities in Enugu; including the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC), Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), and more.\n\n# ETH Enugu’s Impact\n\nETH Enugu operates as a public good, ensuring that blockchain education and developer resources remain FREE, open, and accessible. Our key contributions include:\n\n➤ Workshops, Onboarding & Education – Conducted workshops, fostered hackathon participation, and training sessions to introduce students to smart contracts, Ethereum, and Layer 2 solutions.\n\n➤ Blockchain Development Resources – Providing mentorship, hands-on sessions, and open-source learning materials and tools needed to build real-world blockchain applications to community members.\n\n➤ Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with Ethereum Foundation, [Lisk](https://x.com/eth_enugu/status/1861671685952266460?s=46&t=zaDhrGydSI43aMot8l9mIg), [Avalanche](https://x.com/avaxng/status/1897970144497844389?s=46&t=zaDhrGydSI43aMot8l9mIg), and [BlockchainUNN](https://x.com/eth_enugu/status/1863642861863883080?s=46&t=zaDhrGydSI43aMot8l9mIg), [ETHiopia](https://x.com/eth_enugu/status/1872544562742206644?s=46&t=zaDhrGydSI43aMot8l9mIg) and more to create real-world Web3 onboarding and experiences.\n\n➤ Community Support & Networking: Connected students and young developers with experienced blockchain engineers and industry leaders through in-person meetups and online engagements, thus strengthening the Ethereum developer ecosystem in Enugu and across Africa, bringing funding opportunities, and global exposure to local developers and our general community.\n\n➤ ETH Enugu operates as a grassroots Web3 initiative that freely provides knowledge, mentorship, and technical resources without barriers to entry. \n\n➤ We have helped both university students and people out of school transition from learners to builders, equipping them with the skills to contribute to the broader Ethereum and Layer 2 ecosystems. \n\n\n# ETH Enugu Builder Residency PopUp City & Summit/Conference '25 – A Historic First \n\nIn August 2025, ETH Enugu will host **the first-ever Ethereum conference in South East Nigeria** – the ETH Enugu Builder Residency PopUp City & Summit/Conference '25.\n\n➤ This landmark event will bring together developers, researchers, and blockchain enthusiasts for a transformative Web3 experience, featuring:\n\n- A Builder Residency Program – Incubating early-stage Ethereum & L2 projects and mentoring new developers.\n- A PopUp City Experience – Creating a fully immersive Web3 environment with real-world blockchain applications.\n- **The First Ethereum Summit & Conference in South East Nigeria** – Showcasing top Ethereum speakers, workshops, and panels on L2 scaling, smart contracts, and decentralized innovation.\n\nThis flagship event will redefine Ethereum & L2s adoption and developer engagement in Nigeria, making it a critical milestone for Ethereum expansion in Africa.\n\n\n# Why Support ETH Enugu?\n\nETH Enugu has already made significant strides in onboarding and empowering Web3 developers. Now, with the upcoming first Ethereum conference in South East Nigeria, this is a pivotal moment to help ETH Enugu scale its impact.\n\nBy contributing to us, you're not just funding a community—you’re investing in the future of Ethereum in Nigeria and Africa, fueling innovation, open-source contributions, and real-world blockchain adoption.\n\nTogether, we can grow Ethereum adoption in Africa and build a more decentralized future 🌍.\n\n# LEARN MORE DETAILS:\n\nYou can find more details about us and our impact in Enugu, Nigeria & across Africa by checking our our socials below:\n\n➤ X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/Eth_Enugu", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectGithub": "", "projectTwitter": "Eth_Enugu"}