The a lot anticipated Lagos Blockchain Week kicked off on Monday, June 10, 2024, on the Radisson Blu Resort, Ikeja, Lagos.
The 6-day lengthy occasion themed, “The Blockchain Interoperability and AI: Powering Africa’s Digital Transformation” in its first 2 days gathered blockchain professionals and lovers throughout Nigeria to discover blockchain interoperability and cryptocurrency applied sciences.
The Chief Convener of the Lagos Blockchain Week welcomed the audio system and individuals, based on him, the 6-day occasion could be an outstanding alternative to discover the way forward for finance, know-how, and progress on the African continent. He inspired everybody to actively take part, community, and share their concepts.
He added that the Lagos Blockchain Week is a platform to be part of shaping Africa’s digital future. Moreover, he urged individuals to leverage the ability of blockchain and AI to develop a system of innovation and alternative for all.
Day One
Centred round “Crypto 101”, the Monday occasion targeted on an introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain ideas, Constructing a crypto portfolio, a Newbie’s information to cryptocurrencies/understanding DeFi protocols and extra.
Chimezie Chuta, Founder, of Blockchain Nigeria Consumer Group, opened the Day 1 dialogue with “Exploring DeFi and Digital Asset Alternatives in Nigeria.”
Ifeoma Secretary to the SIBAN Caretaker Committee mentioned “Understanding the Fundamentals and Regulatory Panorama of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria”.
Senator Iheyen, Lead Companion at Infusion Legal professionals, Chimezie Chuta lead the panel dialogue titled “Regulatory Compliance in Crypto/Crypto Taxation Workshop”.
Emmanuel Glory, Developer Advocate, IntMAX, took a Workshop on, “Pockets Setup and Safety”.
Sharon Reward-Akpunne, Product Supervisor, Kleros mentioned “Exploring Decentralized Justice: Kleros and the Way forward for Dispute Restoration”.
Karla Obakpolor, Founder, Borderless Hub, touched on “Constructing in WEb3 and Fundraising.”
Concluding the Day 1 occasion, Rhema Imoloame mentioned. “Beginning Up and Scaling a Crypto Enterprise”.
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Day Two
Tuesday, June 11 was a “Creators Expo Convention”.
Ivy mentioned, “Utilizing Blockchain Information to Drive Advertising Methods”
Peter Usoro, Nation Supervisor for Nigeria, Onramp, spoke on, “How Can AI Improve The On-Ramp Expertise in Africa”,
Simeon Nofa, CSO, Ethereum Nigeria mentioned “Decentralized Finance”, the place he explored a journey into DeFi, Tokenization, Lending, Staking, and Yield Farming Protocols.
Alexandar Ajagbe, Group Supervisor of Manta Community touched on “Blockchain Interoperability”.
Temiloluwa Hamzat, Director of Communications, Web3 Unilag launched the idea of DAO to the individuals and the dialogue for the day ended with “Blockchain and the Instructional Sector” by Aguda Toluwanimi, President, Web3 Unilag.
To compensate for the Day Two occasion, watch the video here.
The primary two days are simply the tip of the iceberg, because it has witnessed a incredible turnout of Nigeria’s brightest minds in blockchain and cryptocurrency, anticipate extra mind-blowing matters within the days forward.
There will even be a hackathon that may collect a neighborhood of web3 builders hacking for a pool of prizes value $20,000.
The occasion continues to be open for participation. You possibly can register here.
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