Namib Onboarding Spree

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About

Why are you participating for Based Africa? We are participating in the Buildathon because there is currently no established Base community in Namibia and this project is a critical stepping stone toward changing that. Namibians deserve to be included in the growing Base ecosystem; this onboarding spree is the first step in making that happen. By participating in the Buildathon, we are creating an opportunity to introduce Namibians to the potential of blockchain technology. This project isn't just about bringing awareness but about building a lasting community. The Buildathon offers us the platform to connect with Base on a deeper level, providing the tools, resources and support needed to scale our efforts. It’s also a chance for Namibia to become part of a larger pan-African blockchain movement, ensuring that Namibians are included as blockchain transforms economies and societies across the continent. Our participation also signals that Namibia is ready to engage with cutting-edge technology, fostering financial inclusion and digital empowerment for our people

How it's made

What challenges are you focusing on? The primary challenge we are addressing is the lack of an established Base community in Namibia. Without a community, the technology and its potential benefits remain out of reach for most Namibians. This absence of territory limits awareness and access to Base, leaving people unaware of how blockchain can help them solve everyday problems and open new opportunities. By creating a supportive Base community, we aim to demonstrate the real-world value of blockchain to Namibians. With this community in place, we can show how Base can empower people, offering tools for financial inclusion, creativity, and innovation, as well as real life and virtual events, meetups and educational workshops. We are interested in joining the fast growing Base ecosystem in Africa and make sure that we bring Namibia onchain. Through the Namib Onboarding Spree, we are bridging this gap by actively bringing people into the ecosystem, helping them set up wallets and introducing them to Base's capabilities. This is essential for unlocking the benefits of blockchain and ensuring that Namibians are included in the growing Base economy. How does your submission address this challenge? Our project, the Namib Onboarding Spree, tackles the challenge of a non-existent Base community in Namibia by actively building one from the ground up. The spree showcased significant interest from the diverse group of people we onboarded, including writers, dancers, a band, entrepreneurs and even a local pharmacy. Additionally, the University of Namibia Choir ( Hage Geingob Campus) was onboarded with its 30+ members, making it perhaps the first choir locally, and possibly regionally, to have a Web 3 presence. The choir was also were able to mint an NFT shown in the asset link below. All of these participants are not only new users but potential community members who demonstrated excitement about joining the Base ecosystem. Many of the creatives encountered expressed the need for a supportive community specifically for Namibian creatives. With little to no participation from Namibia in the broader Web3 ecosystem, the desire for inclusion is evident. This spree provided an opportunity for Namibians to finally step into the blockchain space and begin exploring its potential. In the long run, this newly established community will become a hub for collaboration, innovation, and growth, offering Namibians a seat at the table in the global Web3 movement. By continuously expanding the Base community with follow-up initiatives and providing ongoing support, it will be ensured that Namibians have a strong and sustainable presence in the blockchain ecosystem. Challenges we ran into As the only person on the ground in Windhoek for this onboarding spree, logistical issues was the main challenge, This was due to the fact that I had to meet with several indivuals in various locations, since the initial plan to have an event did not pan out. I was able to remedy this by arranging for small-group meet ups that allowed me to meet with a handful of people at a time in a central location when possible.