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Cosmos Hub Africa is excited to launch Naija HackAtom, a series of workshops and a hackathon aimed at introducing the Cosmos Hub and Atom Economic Zone (AEZ) to Nigeria’s expanding Web3 community, supported by Atom Accelerator. This initiative, running from January 1st to March 31st, 2025, will focus on nurturing local talent, providing essential resources, and supporting the development of blockchain applications utilizing the ATOM token.
Why Comos Hub?
The Cosmos Hub is the first of many interconnected blockchains powered by the interchain stack: CometBFT, CosmosSDK, and IBC. Its primary token is the ATOM.
Naija HackAtom – Accelerate Nigerians
Naija HackAtom will address practical, market-driven challenges in Nigeria, such as cross-border payments and mobile-first applications. Through workshops in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Enugu, the event will bring together over 200 developers to explore the capabilities of Cosmos technologies and work on production-ready solutions. Participants will also compete for a total prize pool of $8,000, with cash rewards for the top teams.
The hackathon will focus on four key tracks:
- Interchain Security (ICS)
- Atom Economic Zone (AEZ)
- CosmWasm
- ATOM (projects that utilize or drive value to the ATOM token)
The program aims to create real-world solutions that leverage the interchain stack and Cosmos hub technologies, benefiting both the local Nigerian market and the broader Cosmos ecosystem.
Event Timeline:
- January 1st, 2025: Official Hackathon Begins
- January 18, 2025: Workshop in Lagos
- January 25, 2025: Workshop in Kano
- February 1, 2025: Workshop in Abuja
- February 1, 2025: Workshop in Enugu
- March 19, 2025: Hackathon submissions due
- March 26, 2025: Demo Day
The initiative seeks to empower Nigerian developers, establish Cosmos Hub as a key player in the region, and drive innovation in blockchain technology. By connecting local talent to the Cosmos ecosystem, Naija HackAtom will contribute to the growing adoption of decentralized solutions across Africa.
Cosmos Hub Africa is proudly supported by Atom Accelerator!
Volunteer positions are available for each event location. Interested individuals can apply through the volunteer application form at https://forms.gle/sTxiiCaoYXv1Lt.
Cosmos Hub Africa community
For additional information and updates. Join the Cosmos Hub Africa community:
Telegram: https://t.me/cosmoshubnigeria
Discord: https://discord.gg/P5tnnumwSG
