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Web3 Afrika is 4 ๐
Four years of building, onboarding and showing up for the African Web3 ecosystem.
This isn't just a milestone. It's a movement.
Here is how we built Web3 for Africans, by Africans ๐งต
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Think you know your Layer 2 solutions? Prove it!
Read the question, fill in the blank and drop your answer in the comments.
Letโs see who really understands blockchain scaling!
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
Thank you all for attending my session. I really enjoyed chatting.
#BlockfestAfrica2026
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Idris is a senior software and AI engineer with expertise in open source, blockchain, and software development. His technical writing has reached millions of readers through publications like freeCodeCamp, LogRocket, and Alchemy.
As the founder of Web3 Afrika, @olanetsoft helps developers learn, build, and grow in the Web3 ecosystem through community programs, boot camps, hackathons, and training.
This October, Idris joins us as a facilitator at ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.
๐ October 22โ23, 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria
#BlockfestAfrica #BlockfestAfrica2026
#TheNewTradeRoute
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Your wallet can be more than a place to interact with assets.
It can also help you:
โ Sign into dApps
โ Verify wallet ownership
โ Interact with credentials
โ Build an on-chain identity
Wallets are becoming digital interfaces.
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We appreciate you telling this story. ๐
Access is just the beginning, and we are committed to helping more people learn, build, and grow in Web3.
Thank you for highlighting this!
๐ช๐๐๐ฏ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ข ๐ช๐๐๐ฏ. ๐๐จ๐ง ๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ฅ? ๐งต
Imagine attending your first Web3 workshop.
You learn something new, meet people who understand the space, and leave feeling like youโve finally found a place to start.
But a few weeks later, what happens? Do you keep learning? Find people to build with? Land your first opportunity? Or are you left wondering what to do next?
Thatโs the question I wanted to explore when I looked into @web3afrika.
Founded in 2022 by Idris Olubisi and Tony Olendo, Web3 Afrika is a pan African community and education initiative helping African builders access Web3 education, connections and opportunities.
Its work raises an important question: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ?
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
๐ช๐๐๐ฏ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ข ๐ช๐๐๐ฏ. ๐๐จ๐ง ๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ฅ? ๐งต
Imagine attending your first Web3 workshop.
You learn something new, meet people who understand the space, and leave feeling like youโve finally found a place to start.
But a few weeks later, what happens? Do you keep learning? Find people to build with? Land your first opportunity? Or are you left wondering what to do next?
Thatโs the question I wanted to explore when I looked into @web3afrika.
Founded in 2022 by Idris Olubisi and Tony Olendo, Web3 Afrika is a pan African community and education initiative helping African builders access Web3 education, connections and opportunities.
Its work raises an important question: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ?
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Still trying to figure it out all by yourself? You might be missing out.
Being part of a community helps you:
โ Learn from other people's experiences.
โ Ask questions and get different perspectives.
โ Find people to build with.
โ Discover opportunities you might not find alone.
You don't need to know everything to join a community. You can learn as you grow.
Join the Web3 Afrika community and grow with other builders!
Link to join is in the bio โบ๏ธ
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Two rollups can solve the same scaling problem without using the same method.
Optimistic Rollups assume transactions are valid unless someone successfully challenges them.
ZK Rollups use cryptographic proofs to demonstrate that state updates are valid.
Think of it as:
Optimistic โ Assume, then challenge.
ZK โ Prove, then verify.
Both aim to scale blockchain activity while reducing the burden on the base layer.
Same destination. Very different route.
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
The wait is over!
We are excited to announce the 20 winners of the Web3cAfrika ticket giveaway to BlockFest Africa 2026.๐
๐ Congratulations to:
@oamen rachel
@stylebyirawo
@_The10thElement
@emeritxyz
@Nuelmaximus
@denzyweb3
@oluchi__24
@iamkennifizzle
@GlobalSoma_
@okpunyifavour
@woyejumoke
@fwraphl
@OmowumiRahmat
@Bukks_5
@LIB_CUT
@Ay0ooo0
@melodyanaka
@gloriadotdev
@dxfareedI
@robertocalous
Thank you to everyone who participated. We appreciate the Web3 Afrika community for showing up and making this giveaway exciting!
Winners, Kindly DM us for details on claiming your tickets.
Stay connected with Web3 Afrika for more opportunities to learn, connect and grow.
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
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Idris is a senior software and AI engineer with expertise in open source, blockchain, and software development. His technical writing has reached millions of readers through publications like freeCodeCamp, LogRocket, and Alchemy.
As the founder of Web3 Afrika, @olanetsoft helps developers learn, build, and grow in the Web3 ecosystem through community programs, boot camps, hackathons, and training.
This October, Idris joins us as a facilitator at ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.
๐ October 22โ23, 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria
#BlockfestAfrica #BlockfestAfrica2026
#TheNewTradeRoute
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That idea you have been thinking about wonโt tell you what it can become until you give it a chance.
It doesnโt have to begin perfectly. Start small, test it, learn from the process, and improve as you go. Building teaches lessons that planning alone never can.
Ideas grow when you give them action.
Maybe this is the week you finally begin.
Happy New week ๐
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
Iโm going to Blockfest Africa 2026. Whoโs coming with me? Get your ticket and letโs meet there.
#BlockfestAfrica2026
meetumo.ai/e/blockfest-africโฆ
Sponsored by @web3afrika
Thank you very much for this opportunity ๐๐ป
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Time to put your knowledge to the test!
Itโs quiz time!
Take a look at todayโs challenge, choose your answer, and drop your option in the comments.
Letโs see who gets it right. ๐
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Your wallet can be more than a place to interact with assets.
It can also help you:
โ Sign into dApps
โ Verify wallet ownership
โ Interact with credentials
โ Build an on-chain identity
Wallets are becoming digital interfaces.
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What if your digital assets could help support a blockchain network while earning potential rewards?
That is the idea behind staking.
You commit eligible tokens to support a proof-of-stake network and may earn rewards in return.
But remember: rewards arenโt guaranteed, and risks matter.
Watch to learn more!
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
Agent Lookout just passed 1,100 downloads on npm in its first week ๐
I built it because I kept losing track of which coding agent was waiting on me. It puts your Claude Code, Codex and Antigravity sessions on one page and shows you which one needs you.
Thank you to everyone who tried it and replied. A lot of what shipped this week came from your feedback.
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
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Wanna attend blockfest Africa 2026? Weโre giving out 40 BUIDL PLUS tickets courtesy @MyRevva
All you have to do is correctly guess where our lamppost banner is located in Lagos ๐
You get to win a BUIDL Plus ticket, that grants you access to our workshop and masterclass session on Day 1 at IBIS Hotel and the conference on Day 2 at the National Theatre!
Hint 1: Itโs on a major road that leads to the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge.
Hint 2: Starts with the letter B
Think you know the location? Drop your guesses in the comments!๐๐ฝ
#BlockfestAfrica2026
#Revva #thenewtraderoutes
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Trends will come and go, especially in Web3. What lasts is the knowledge you develop and the value you learn to create.
Pay attention to whatโs happening in the ecosystem, but donโt let every new conversation distract you from developing your craft.
Donโt just follow whatโs trending; build skills that remain valuable.
Keep learning. The knowledge will compound.
Happy New week ๐
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Web3 Afrika | web3afrika.eth retweeted
๐ Exciting opportunity for Web3 builders across Africa!
@web3afrika is giving away 20 FREE TICKETS! ๐๏ธ
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Follow @web3afrika @CEO_risk
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Register for the giveaway:
giftdice.com/giveaway/IJcIB
Come connect, learn, and grow with the Web3 community! ๐
#Web3 #Africa #Blockchain
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Blockfest Africa 2026 is calling, and Web3 Afrika is taking 20 of you along!
As a Community Partner, we are excited to be part of an event bringing together builders, innovators and Web3 enthusiasts across Africa.
Our 20 FREE TICKETS are still up for grabs.
To get yours:
1. Follow @web3afrika on X.
2. Register for the giveaway using the link below.
3. Complete the entry requirements on the giveaway page.
Enter the giveaway here: giftdice.com/giveaway/IJcIBbโฆ
Come learn, connect, meet other builders and experience the Web3 ecosystem with us!
Donโt miss your chance to be part of the experience.
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