We missed you! It’s been a while, but we have some exciting updates for you.
If someone asked you, would you rather be on top of the world with everyone else, or stay on the sidelines and just feel like you are? What would your answer be?
It’s time to decide where you want to be. If you’re not sure which side to choose, we can help you figure it out in less than a minute.
For us, it’s simple: we’d join the group and be on top of the world because we’ve been winning with the collective mindset.
Now, let’s dive into the latest news in our newsletter.
Past Event
📍 muAccra: An Unforgettable Experience
After over two months of planning, we made history by hosting the first-ever pop city development event. Here’s what happened:
- 284 people applied for residency
- 162 were accepted
- 99 confirmed residents
- 5 StarkNet workshops
- 3 days of hackathons
- 4 community dinners
- Daily workout sessions
- 30+ events curated by communities
- A tour of Accra
📍 muAccra Hackathon
During muAccra, we hosted a 3-day hackathon where talented teams collaborated and competed to solve real-world problems. In just 72 hours, over 18 projects were built on AyaLabs. Visit AyaLabs to see some of the exciting projects.
Here are the highlights:
Blocpal won the award for best local engagement and was the 1st runner-up overall.
Scan Guard was the second runner-up and was recognized for best documentation.
iExchange emerged as the winning team, also claiming the best documentation accolade.
Zeek impressed everyone by winning the best design award.
📍 Supporting Builders Communities
Our dedication to community growth resulted in EthAbuja hosting approximately 50 builders over 2 days during the recent Base Onchain Summer City Tour, while EthJos conducted a 2-day smart contract boot camp with over 60 builders. Stay updated with both communities on X EthJos and EthAbuja.
📍 Collaborating with WFP
We’re thrilled to have partnered with the WFP EMPACT initiative to empower Kenyan beneficiaries through Web3 education. This collaboration aimed to equip participants with practical skills in Web3 and smart contract engineering, setting the stage for a new generation of builders in the blockchain space.
Program Highlights:
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: May 27th to June 21st
Location: Kayaro Center, Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
Our comprehensive program went beyond just technical knowledge. We also focused on essential non-technical skills, ensuring participants are well-rounded and ready to make their mark. By raising builders and changing the narrative for Africans in the blockchain space, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformative movement.
📍 The Stellar Surge Program
In collaboration with Stellar Surge and DFSLab, we held a blockchain builders meetup in Accra, introducing over 150 talented individuals to the on-chain builder economy.
It’s clear that we thrive when we collaborate and coordinate effectively. The collective mindset always wins.
Events You Might Have Missed
📍 An X-space on how to win a hackathon, featuring 6 amazing speakers like Idris, the founder of Web3Afrika; Ayodeji Awosika, the founder of Web3Bridge; Baah Kusi, the founder of Hurisoft; Casweeney, a Smart Contract Developer, and others. It’s definitely worth a listen.
📍 The Onchain Builders Meetup at AyaHQ Builder Hub. Our first onchain builder meetup at the AyaHQ Builder Hub received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many attendees expressing a desire for more frequent meetups and deeper dives into specific Web3 topics.
📍 Onchain Builders Meetup and Facility Tour
During the Onchain builders meetup, we had a tour around the AyaHQ Builders Hub, it’s a hub where you can work, build and host any IRL events. The hub is open to Partners, Protocols and Builders looking to learn more about the Ghanaian ecosystem.
Exciting Updates
📍 AyaLabs 2.0 Beta Testing Is Live
You can now test it! AyaLabs 2.0 Beta Testing Is Live, launched during muAccra. Organizations and communities can sign up to AyaLabs to host their first hackathon, and individuals can collaborate on open-source projects and build their own.
📍 AyaHQ Builder Hub Is Here
One highlight for us was the launch of AyaHQ Builder Hub in Ghana. It's the first-ever space in Africa designed specifically for builder activities, from hackathons to product launches and incubation. This space has everything you need. If you’re looking for a place away from home, think of AyaHQ Builder Hub—a hub that feels like home, where you can work and build. Check out the hub here
Upcoming Event
📍 AyaVersity Founders Program
The AyaVersity Founders Program is for founders and builders passionate about shaping the future of Web3. Join the waitlist now to be a part of it. Find out more here.
📍 Builders Community
Are you part of our vibrant builders' community on Discord? We're a hub of excitement, insight, team building, and collaboration, hosting a variety of events from gaming sessions to discussions on mental health. This July, we have an exciting lineup of events lined up for our community, featuring technical and non-technical workshops as well as engaging X-space sessions.
Join us now to become part of our community. We're excited to showcase remarkable builders, community members, and projects in the near future. Keep reading to uncover the project that earned a spot in our cheer corner. Join our discord here
Cheer Corner! 🎉🏆
This month, we’re spotlighting Zeek, a project built on AyaLabs that won the best UI design. Zeek is a platform offering an SDK for easy asset validation on-chain, while protecting privacy and simplifying smart contracts.
This could be your project featured next month. Share your work in our builders community for a chance to be showcased in our cheer corner.
You've reached the end, and you're our real MVP!
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Cheers to getting things done in July! 🚀
For now, goodbye until we write to you again! ❤
