### Terms and Conditions
- [x] I agree to the [Grant Agreement](https://9ba4718…c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_f81ef4e4b5f040038350270590eb2e42.pdf) terms if funded
- [x] I agree to [Provide KYC information](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_7d9e73d16b584a61bae92282b208efc4.pdf) if funded above $50,000 USD
- [x] I agree to disclose conflicts of interest
- [x] I agree to adhere to the [Code of Conduct](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-code-of-conduct/41787) and [Communication Guidelines](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-communication-guidelines/44284)
- [x] I understand all milestone deliverables will be validated and accepted by their intended users or their representatives, who will confirm that the deliverables meet the required quality, functionality, and usability for each user story.
- [x] I agree that for any new open-source software, I will create a `CONTRIBUTING.md` file that reflects the high standards of Zcash development, using the [`librustzcash` style guides](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#styleguides) as a primary reference.
- [x] I understand when contributing to existing Zcash code, I am required to adhere to the project specific contribution guidelines, paying close attention to any [merge](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#merge-workflow), [branch](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#branch-history), [pull request](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-request-review), and [commit](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages) guidelines as exemplified in the `librustzcash` repository.
- [x] I agree to post request details on the [Community Forum](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33)
- [x] I understand it is my responsibility to post a link to this issue on the [Zcash Community Forums](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33) after this application has been submitted so the community can give input. I understand this is required in order for ZCG to discuss and vote on this grant application.
### Application Owners (@Octocat, @Octocat1)
@chainweb-commits
### Organization Name
Chainweb
### How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants
Zcash Community Forum
### Requested Grant Amount (USD)
$16,500
### Category
Community
### Project Lead
```project-lead.yaml
Name:Roylex
Role:Founder and Project Lead of ChainWeb
Background:Founder and Project Lead of ChainWeb, a Web3 initiative focused on blockchain ecosystem development, community building and practical blockchain applications.
Responsibilities:For this project,he will be responsible for overall project management, community strategy,grant reporting, budget management and delivery of the project milestones.
Twitter: https://x.com/WebChain254
Telegram: @WebChain254
Discord: CHAINWEB
```
### Additional Team Members
```team-members.yaml
Racheal Muchiri — Web3 Educator, Community Strategist & Member of Web3Clubs Kenya
Racheal is a Web3 educator and community strategist and a member of Web3Clubs Kenya. She has experience supporting and participating in practical Web3 education and community activities in Kenya.
Her previous community engagement includes sessions covering tools such as Farcaster, Zora, OnchainKit and blockchain-based payment applications. Her experience working directly with Web3 communities will support participant engagement, facilitation and community communications during the Zcash program.
https://x.com/rxcheal_/status/1862900819231703478
https://x.com/rxcheal_/status/1862900819231703478
X: @Racheallovee
GitHub: https://github.com/racheallovee
Mathew Pratt — Rust & Solidity Developer / Technical Educator
Mathew is a Rust and Solidity developer with experience in smart-contract development and developer education. He will support the technical aspects of the project, particularly practical explanations of blockchain concepts, Zcash technology and technical questions arising during community sessions.
GitHub:https://github.com/matthewpratt13?tab=repositories
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpratt13/
Mureithi Geoffrey — Rust & WASM Developer / Technical Support
Mureithi is a Rust and WebAssembly developer and an open-source Web3 builder. His experience includes building Web3 tooling such as Hirola and Apalis.
He will provide technical support for the practical education component of the project and help ensure that technical explanations and demonstrations are accurate and accessible to participants with different levels of blockchain experience.
GitHub: https://github.com/geofmureithi
X: @mureithi_me
Relevant Team Experience
The team has previous experience organizing and supporting blockchain education activities for Kenyan audiences.
One example is the ICP Hub Kenya Campus Tour, where ChainWeb participated in a University of Embu engagement introducing students to Web3 and smart contracts. The activity engaged 60+ participants.
https://x.com/WebChain254/status/1889332909212840219?t=T4wFSGKRwLU6F-YGTGq4uw&s=19
ChainWeb has also supported community education around topics including blockchain development, multisig security, Web3 applications and emerging blockchain tools.
These experiences are directly relevant to the proposed Zcash project because the team has already demonstrated the ability to:
-identify and engage Kenyan technology communities
-organize educational sessions
-explain emerging blockchain technologies to newcomers
-facilitate technical discussions
-work with university audience
-create community-focused educational content
-document and communicate community activities.
The proposed Zcash program will build on this existing community education experience while introducing a more focused topic: financial privacy and practical Zcash usage.
```
### Project Summary
Zcash Kenya — Privacy, Community & Economic Adoption Initiative is a focused four-month program designed to introduce financial privacy and practical Zcash usage to selected Kenyan university, technology and Web3 communities. The project will combine privacy education, practical onboarding, educational content and community challenges to establish a small but active Kenyan Zcash community that can continue growing after the grant period.
### Project Description
Kenya has a strong technology, digital-finance and Web3 ecosystem, but financial privacy remains relatively underrepresented in the broader cryptocurrency conversation.
Much of the public discussion around cryptocurrency focuses on trading, speculation, token launches and investment. This project will introduce a different perspective by helping Kenyan technology and Web3 communities understand why financial privacy matters and how Zcash can be used in practice.
The project will run for four months and focus on selected communities rather than attempting to cover the entire country.
The program will establish a small network of Zcash community and engage selected university and technology communities through practical educational sessions.
Participants will be introduced to:
1.Financial privacy.
2.Public versus private blockchain transactions.
3.Zcash and shielded transactions.
4.Practical Zcash wallet usage
5.Privacy use cases for digital workers and businesses.
6.Existing Zcash applications and ecosystem opportunities.
The program will use a simple participation journey:
Discover Zcash → Understand Privacy → Try Zcash → Use Zcash → Share the Experience
The project will also produce educational content and practical community challenges to encourage participants to move beyond simply hearing about Zcash and actually interacting with the ecosystem.
The intended outcome is not a large one-time event. It is the establishment of a small, active and locally connected Zcash community in Kenya that can continue educating, onboarding and contributing to the ecosystem beyond the grant period.
The project will target approximately:
150+ people directly reached.
20+ practical Zcash onboarding interactions.
2–3 university or technology communities.
10+ educational content pieces.
3+ community or ecosystem relationships.
### Proposed Problem
1.Limited understanding of financial privacy
Many cryptocurrency users understand digital assets but have limited understanding of the privacy implications of publicly visible financial activity.
2.Limited practical exposure to Zcash
Some users may have heard about Zcash but have never used a shielded transaction or understood its practical purpose.
3.Privacy education is often too technical
Concepts surrounding zero-knowledge technology and financial privacy can be difficult for new users to understand.
4.Fragmented communities
Kenya has universities, Web3 communities, developers, creators and digital workers, but these communities are often disconnected from one another.
There is an opportunity to create a focused network that introduces these groups to Zcash through practical and accessible education.
### Proposed Solution
Proposed Solution
ChainWeb will conduct a four-month community education and practical adoption pilot focused on selected Kenyan communities.
The project will:
1. Deliver focused privacy education
Small educational sessions will introduce:
-financial privacy
-digital financial privacy risks
-Zcash
-shielded transactions
-practical privacy use cases
-responsible wallet usage
2. Provide practical Zcash onboarding
Interested participants will receive guided demonstrations covering:
-obtaining and setting up a Zcash wallet
-receiving ZEC
-sending shielded transactions
-understanding transaction confirmation
-basic wallet and key security
The project will not provide investment advice or encourage speculative trading.
3. Engage selected Kenyan communities
-The project will work with approximately 2–3 university, technology, or Web3 communities rather than attempting a large-scale national rollout.
4. Create accessible educational content
The project will publish approximately 12–15 educational content pieces covering topics such as:
-What is financial privacy?
-Why financial privacy matters
-What makes Zcash different?
-Shielded vs. transparent transactions
-How Zcash wallets work
-Basic Zcash privacy concepts
-Practical privacy scenarios
-Common misconceptions about Zcash
-Basic security considerations.
5. Collect community feedback
Participants will be asked about their understanding of financial privacy, their experience with Zcash, the clarity of the educational materials and barriers that may prevent continued usage.
This feedback will inform the final project report and recommendations for future Zcash community activities in Kenya.
### Solution Format
The solution will be delivered as a four-month community education and practical adoption consisting of:
1. 3–4 focused community sessions
2. 2–3 community partnerships
3. Practical Zcash wallet and shielded transaction demonstrations;
4. 12–15 educational content pieces
5. 4 online community discussions
6. Participant feedback and onboarding tracking
7. A publicly accessible collection of educational materials
8. A final project report documenting outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations.
### Dependencies
The project depends on:
-Availability of appropriate Zcash wallets and publicly available Zcash resources
-Participation from selected Kenyan technology, university and Web3 communities
-Availability of suitable venues or online meeting platforms
-Internet connectivity for practical demonstrations
-Participation from community members
-Access to Zcash ecosystem educational and technical resources; and
timely project funding.
No new Zcash protocol infrastructure, blockchain network or core wallet is required for the project.
### Technical Approach
This is primarily a community and ecosystem project rather than a new protocol-development project.
The technical component will focus on helping participants understand and practically use existing Zcash infrastructure.
Activities may include demonstrations of:
-Zcash wallets
-Shielded addresses and transactions;
-Sending and receiving ZEC
-Transaction confirmation
-Basic transaction privacy concepts
-Wallet security and responsible key management
-Publicly available Zcash developer and ecosystem resources.
Where appropriate, participants will complete practical exercises using existing Zcash infrastructure.
The project will not modify the Zcash consensus protocol, create a new blockchain, create a new wallet or fork core Zcash software.
Participant information will be kept to the minimum necessary for project reporting. The project will avoid collecting unnecessary personal financial information.
### Upstream Merge Opportunities
N/A
The project does not involve forking or modifying existing Zcash repositories.
Any educational resources created through the project will be published in an openly accessible format and can be reused by members of the wider Zcash ecosystem.
### Open Source License
MIT
### Hardware/Software Costs (USD)
$0
### Hardware/Software Justification
N/A
### Service Costs (USD)
$5,000
### Service Costs Justification
Service costs will support:
-Venue and event logistics for selected community sessions;
-Internet/connectivity requirements;
-Basic event materials;
-Limited design/content production services;
-Community outreach and distribution; and
-Other directly project-related operational costs.
The project will use small community sessions rather than expensive large-scale conferences or events.
### Compensation Costs (USD)
$11,000
### Compensation Costs Justification
Compensation will cover the time required to coordinate, deliver, document and report on the four-month project.
Proposed allocation:
Project Management: $3,000
Community & Events Coordination: $3,500
Content & Communications: $2,000
Technical/Workshop Support: $1,500
Project Reporting & Administration: $1,000
These amounts represent project-based compensation for work directly related to the grant and are not intended as full-time annual salaries.
### Total Budget (USD)
$16500
### Previous Funding
No
### Previous Funding Details
N/A
### Other Funding Sources
No
### Other Funding Sources Details
N/A
### Implementation Risks
Low participant turnout:
-Selected communities may have lower-than-expected participation. The project will therefore work with several communities rather than relying on a single group and will use both in-person and online activities where appropriate.
Limited continued usage after onboarding:
-Some participants may complete a wallet demonstration without becoming regular users. The project will measure practical onboarding separately from longer-term usage rather than presenting every participant as an active user.
Technical barriers:
-Participants may encounter difficulties with wallets, transactions or understanding privacy concepts. Sessions will include guided demonstrations and simple educational materials.
Community coordination delays:
-University or technology community schedules may change. The project will maintain multiple potential community partners and schedule activities in advance.
Limited budget:
-Our project deliberately uses a small pilot model rather than expensive large-scale events. Activities will prioritize targeted communities, digital content and reusable materials.
### Potential Side Effects
The project could unintentionally encourage participants to view Zcash primarily as an investment or speculative asset.
To reduce this risk, the project will emphasize financial privacy, responsible usage, wallet security and practical education, rather than price speculation or investment recommendations.
The project will also avoid collecting unnecessary personal financial information from participants.
### Success Metrics
The project will use practical and measurable indicators.
Community reach
-150+ direct participants reached.
-Engagement with 2–3 selected Kenyan university, technology, or Web3 communities.
-3–4 focused educational sessions completed.
Practical Zcash exposure
-At least 30 participants receive practical Zcash wallet/onboarding support.
-At least 20 participants complete a guided practical exercise involving Zcash.
-Participant feedback collected after major activities.
Educational content
-12–15 educational content pieces published.
-At least 3 online community discussions conducted.
-Educational materials compiled into a publicly accessible resource collection.
Community engagement
-At least 3 community relationships established.
-Community questions and feedback documented.
-At least 25 participants provide structured feedback on the educational/onboarding experience.
Project accountability
-Attendance and activity records maintained.
-Content and activity evidence documented.
-Final report produced with results, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations for future Zcash community work in Kenya.
### Startup Funding (USD)
$2500
### Startup Funding Justification
It will be used during the initial project setup phase to establish the operational foundation required before the milestone activities begin.
### Milestone Details
```milestones.yaml
Milestone 1 — Program Setup and Initial Community Activities
Timeline: Months 1–2
Amount: USD 4,000
Activities.
-Finalize the Zcash Kenya project plan, financial privacy curriculum, participant guidance, activity documentation templates, and communications materials
-Identify and confirm 2–3 suitable Kenyan university, technology or Web3 communities for project activities
-Confirm event dates, venues or online platforms, registration/participation processes and community communications
-Prepare practical educational materials covering Zcash, financial privacy, shielded transactions, wallet usage and basic wallet security
-Deliver two focused Zcash educational sessions
-Conduct practical Zcash wallet and shielded transaction demonstrations
-Begin participant onboarding and collect privacy-conscious participation data
-Publish the first six educational content pieces
-Collect participant feedback and document initial lessons learned
Deliverables and acceptance criteria
-Two Zcash educational sessions delivered
-At least 75 direct participants reached across the initial activities
-At least 15 participants receive practical Zcash onboarding or wallet guidance
-2 community relationships established
-Zcash financial privacy and practical-use curriculum completed
-At least 6 educational content pieces published
-Participant feedback and aggregate engagement data documented
-Milestone report containing activity links, session documentation, participation evidence, published content, feedback summary, expenditure summary and lessons learned
Validation: The Project Lead will verify that the planned activities and deliverables have been completed and that supporting evidence is available. Participating community representatives and participants may provide feedback confirming that the educational materials and practical demonstrations were understandable and useful.
Milestone 2 — Practical Zcash Education and Community Engagement
Timeline: Month 3
Amount: USD 5,000
Activities
-Deliver one additional focused Zcash education session with a selected Kenyan technology, university, or Web3 community
-Conduct one online community discussion focused on financial privacy and practical Zcash usage
-Provide additional guided wallet onboarding and shielded transaction demonstrations for interested participants
-Run a simple practical community activity focused on learning and using Zcash
Publish four to five additional educational content pieces
-Collect structured participant feedback on the educational sessions, onboarding experience and barriers to continued Zcash usage
-Document community questions, recurring misconceptions and practical challenges encountered during onboarding
Deliverables and acceptance criteria
-One additional community education session delivered
-One online community discussion completed
-At least 40 additional participants reached
-At least 10 additional participants receive practical Zcash onboarding
-At least 15 participants participate in the practical community activity
-Four to five additional educational content pieces published
-Participant feedback and common adoption barriers documented
-Updated project metrics and expenditure records maintained
Validation: The Project Lead will review the activity evidence, participation records, published materials, and feedback collected during the milestone. Community participants and partner representatives may provide feedback on the clarity, usefulness, and practical relevance of the activities.
Milestone 3 — Final Activities, Public Resources and Project Evaluation
Timeline: Month 4
Amount: USD 5,000
Activities
-Deliver the final Zcash community education activity
-Complete remaining practical wallet onboarding and shielded transaction demonstrations
-Publish the remaining educational content required to reach the project target
-Consolidate the project's educational materials into a publicly accessible Zcash Kenya resource collection
-Conduct a final participant feedback exercise
-Analyze project participation, onboarding, engagement, and feedback data
-Document the main barriers and opportunities identified during the pilot
-Develop a practical continuation plan for future Zcash community activities in Kenya
-Prepare and submit the final project and expenditure report
Deliverables and acceptance criteria
-Final community education activity delivered
-150+ cumulative direct participants reached across the project
-30+ cumulative participants receive practical Zcash onboarding
-20+ participants complete a guided practical Zcash exercise
-2–3 Kenyan communities engaged
-3–4 total community education sessions delivered
-Two online community discussions completed
-12–15 total educational content pieces published
-25+ participants provide structured feedback
-Three or more community relationships established
-Public Zcash Kenya educational resource collection completed
-Final project report containing activity evidence, participation results, onboarding results, content links, feedback analysis, expenditure summary, lessons learned and recommendations
Validation: The Project Lead will verify the final project evidence and ensure that the reported results correspond with the documented activities and available participation data. Community participants and partner representatives may provide feedback on the usefulness of the resources and activities. The final report will provide a consolidated assessment of the project's outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.
```
### Supporting Documents
```files.yaml
Racheal Muchiri — Web3 Educator, Community Strategist & Member of Web3Clubs Kenya
Racheal is a Web3 educator and community strategist and a member of Web3Clubs Kenya. She has experience supporting and participating in practical Web3 education and community activities in Kenya.
Her previous community engagement includes sessions covering tools such as Farcaster, Zora, OnchainKit, and blockchain-based payment applications. Her experience working directly with Web3 communities will support participant engagement, facilitation, and community communications during the Zcash program.
https://x.com/rxcheal_/status/1862900819231703478
https://x.com/rxcheal_/status/1862900819231703478
X: @Racheallovee
LinkedIn: Racheal Muchiri
GitHub: https://github.com/racheallovee
Mathew Pratt — Rust & Solidity Developer / Technical Educator
Mathew is a Rust and Solidity developer with experience in smart-contract development and developer education. He will support the technical aspects of the project, particularly practical explanations of blockchain concepts, Zcash technology and technical questions arising during community sessions.
GitHub:https://github.com/matthewpratt13?tab=repositories
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpratt13/
Mureithi Geoffrey — Rust & WASM Developer / Technical Support
Mureithi is a Rust and WebAssembly developer and an open-source Web3 builder. His experience includes building Web3 tooling such as Hirola and Apalis.
He will provide technical support for the practical education component of the project and help ensure that technical explanations and demonstrations are accurate and accessible to participants with different levels of blockchain experience.
GitHub: https://github.com/geofmureithi
X: @mureithi_me
Relevant Team Experience
The team has previous experience organizing and supporting blockchain education activities for Kenyan audiences.
One example is the ICP Hub Kenya Campus Tour, where ChainWeb participated in a University of Embu engagement introducing students to Web3 and smart contracts. The activity engaged 60+ participants.
https://x.com/WebChain254/status/1889332909212840219?t=T4wFSGKRwLU6F-YGTGq4uw&s=19
ChainWeb has also supported community education around topics including blockchain development, multisig security, Web3 applications, and emerging blockchain tools.
These experiences are directly relevant to the proposed Zcash project because the team has already demonstrated the ability to:
-identify and engage Kenyan technology communities;
-organize educational sessions;
-explain emerging blockchain technologies to newcomers;
-facilitate technical discussions;
-work with university audiences;
-create community-focused educational content; and
-document and communicate community activities.
```