Zcash Ecosystem Onboarding Proposal At Women in DeFi Summit 2026

Community Grants Applications
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Over the past few months, I’ve focused on onboarding and ecosystem growth through different formats: hosting 2 IRL events, running the #12DaysOfZecmas campaign on X, and most recently facilitating a3-day virtual contributor workshop.

This April, I want to take that a step further.

Instead of smaller, controlled sessions, the goal is to plug Zcash into a larger, already active audience through the Women in DeFi Summit in Nigeria, expected to host around 2,000 crypto-native attendees.

Zcash is still largely missing from major Web3 conversations and events across this region, and this creates a gap in both awareness and participation. This is an opportunity to change that.

The plan is for Zcash to come in as a Gold Sponsor, giving us a booth, a speaking slot, and direct access to that audience.

I’m requesting a grant of $4,960, with $3,000 covering the sponsorship.

The aim is simple: scale reach, engage the right audience and position Zcash where the conversation is already happening.

More details about the Women in DeFi Summit here

Link to the full proposal here

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Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes 3/30/2026
Global Ambassador Elzz March 2026 Report
Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes 4/13/2026
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Today, I spoke with @elzz-ux about event work, including the Women in DeFi Summit 2026. I like this proposal and want to voice my support.

Actions like this matter because they introduce people to communities like this in a structured way, adding value to both the event and the ecosystem. That kind of intentional approach leads to lasting connections and real growth.

Regardless of the outcome of this proposal, Zk Av Club plans to support Elzz and her team around AV for this event and future ones. Making sure these moments are documented means they can be shared, revisited, and built on over time.

Appreciate the work here, Elzz and @Omegaonchain :high_voltage::shield:

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Zcash is already a wonderful protocol, the only thing standing in our way to mass adoption is distribution. Getting exposed to a super large community like the women in defi is a step worth taking. I’m super proud of @elzz-ux for this initiative, and i’m excited to always contribute to the growth of zcash.

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Thank you, Ryan.

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Thank you so much for your support Ryan,

Really looking forward to working together on this and more in the future.

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The exposure Zcash needs is up to us to give.

I’m excited to work on this mission with you Omega.

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@elzz-ux at the most recent meeting, ZCG voted to approve this proposal. Congratulations!

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Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes 4/13/2026
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@ZCG Thank you for the support and for approving this proposal, I really appreciate it.

I’m looking forward to executing this properly and making sure Zcash is well represented at the Women in DeFi Summit. The goal is to make this a strong moment for visibility, onboarding, and meaningful engagement within the ecosystem.

I’ll keep communication clear as we move forward and ensure everything is delivered as expected.

Thanks again for the trust.

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I’m excited to see other grassroot efforts to spread zcash awareness! I look forward to hearing how it went!