Bankless Africa
Empowering Africans with crypto/Web3 education and skills through decentralized media, podcasts, newsletters, and community engagement to facilitate economic growth and decentralized financial participation.User Review
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Reviewed on 15 Feb 2024 12:51 PM
Web3 Community & Education Round Eligibility
Bankless Africa aligns with the round's focus on community growth, education, and inclusivity within the Web3 space.
To be eligible for this grant round, applicants must meet the general eligibility policy and the following specific criteria:
The project meets the overall goal of the Gitcoin grant which is to support the Web3 ecosystem through non-software initiatives.
Mission-Oriented: The project must aim to improve the Web3 ecosystem.
Bankless Africa aims to improve the Web3 ecosystem by providing educational resources and community engagement targeted at the African continent.
Minimum Age: Projects must have been active for at least 3 months.
Based on the provided description and activities such as podcasts and newsletters, it is evident that the project has been active for more than 3 months.
Qualifying Project Types:
Bankless Africa encompasses multiple qualifying project types, including education, community building, and content creation.
Community Growth Initiatives
The project clearly involves community growth initiatives, such as building community pods and enabling members to develop skills within the Web3 ecosystem.
Educational Material & Resources
The project provides a wealth of educational material and resources, including a podcast, newsletter, and various educational sessions and articles.
Investigative Journalism (e.g. impact reporting, bad actor investigations)
While the project engages in information dissemination, there is no explicit mention of investigative journalism activities such as bad actor investigations or impact reporting.
Content Creation (e.g., YouTube tutorials, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, memes)
Bankless Africa is heavily involved in content creation, as indicated by their podcasts, newsletters, and publications on Blocscribe.
Community-Building DAOs
The organization encourages DAO participation and uses Web3 tooling for community governance and project management.
User Onboarding
Various activities described indicate a focus on onboarding new users into Web3, including education sessions and cohort-based learning programs.
Inclusion, Diversity, and Advocacy Programs
The project's mission includes accelerating capacity building, economic empowerment, and financial inclusion across Africa, thus endorsing inclusion and diversity.