2024-cohort-4
Africa-west
infrastructure
staking-for-good
David
Nigeria
Running an Ethereum node in Africa faces challenges such as limited internet connectivity, high data costs, inconsistent power supply, and lack of education, all of which can hinder consistent operation. However, it presents significant opportunities for local innovation, improved financial inclusion, and participation in the global blockchain ecosystem, particularly as infrastructure continues to improve. David will be researching and documenting what it takes for Ethereum to be a decentralized world computer where everyone, independently of their location, can play a role in ensuring its geographical spread and robustness.
Japan
asia
education
funding
2023-cohort-3
Ongaeshi is exploring retroactive solidarity payments in education and employment.
Indonesia
defi
NFT
asia-southeast
2023-cohort-3
Brian investigated the needs of web3 workers through Copra Finance, a startup that designs web3 financial products for working folks in Jakarta, Indonesia