- The revolutionary potential of blockchain technology and the significance of developing talent in the industry were underscored by ICP’s DecaHack event.
Youths in Nigeria have been advised to actively participate in blockchain technology in order to improve their competitiveness worldwide.
During the second DecaHack cohort at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, Adedayo Adebajo, co-founder of ICP Hub Sahara, an official branch of the Internet Computer Protocol ecosystem, emphasized the significance of interacting with blockchain technology.
A hackathon, stage pitch competitions for rewards, and online blockchain boot courses are all offered by the ICP-run DecaHack program.
Motivating the use of ICP
Adebajo emphasized that the future of the nation could suffer greatly if blockchain technology is not adopted.
Internet Computer is a public mainnet blockchain with smart contract capabilities that allows developers to create non-fungible assets and decentralized applications (DApps).
With the goal of advancing the technical landscape of the continent, the event brings together innovators, experts, and blockchain aficionados from all over Africa. Discussions, presentations, and networking are encouraged.
Connecting blockchain compatibility
Ucheena Agams, Web3 ambassador for Arbitrum, examined how Web3 innovators may close the interoperability gap in his talk, The Future of Interoperability: How Web3 Innovators Can Bridge the Gap Between Blockchain and DApps. His observations highlighted how Web3 technology can be used to seamlessly connect various blockchain platforms.
Agams explored front-end development’s technical facets, highlighting the vital role front-end developers play in creating user interfaces and experiences for websites and applications. During his talk, he emphasized the value of front-end expertise in democratizing blockchain technology.
The top five firms would earn equity-free prizes worth up to $25,000, according to the competition’s organizers. The most prestigious blockchain hackathon conference in Nigeria, the national grand finale, will also be accessible to the winners. All finalists will also have access to ICP grant applications, mentoring, and advisory support.
The initiative seeks to prepare Nigerian youth for success in the global digital economy by promoting their engagement with blockchain technology. It is anticipated that this proactive strategy will foster technical innovation, support efforts to strengthen the nation, and guarantee Nigeria’s competitiveness in the quickly changing tech sector.
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