Application Owner
lisa001 (Chidi)
Organization Name
@zcashNigeria
How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants
community
Requested Grant Amount (USD)
9600 usd
Category
Community
Project Lead
Name:lisa001 ( Chidi)
Role: Zcash Nigeria Lead Ambassador
Chidi is a chemical engineer and a dedicated zcash community member
As a dedicated Zcash Ambassador and a zechub Dao member,he led initiatives that have expanded Zcash’s presence across the African continent:
Building Communities: Organized meetups and workshops in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, bringing together Zcash enthusiasts and fostering a strong community of users.
Promoting Adoption: Successfully onboarded businesses in Nigeria to accept ZEC as payment, bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and everyday commerce.
Educating the Masses: Hosted educational seminars and managed the @zcashNigeriaTwitter (X) account, sharing valuable content to increase understanding of Zcash and its privacy-focused advantages.
Strengthening African Participation: Encouraged active involvement in the Zechub DAO, where he currently serves as a board member, ensuring African voices contribute to Zcash’s development.
These accomplishments were made possible through the support of GAP which enabled him to dedicate time and resources to these impactful projects.
Africa is poised to lead the next wave of cryptocurrency adoption. With this grant we will champion initiatives to address accessibility challenges, support innovative projects, and unlock Zcash’s potential in underserved regions.
Additional Team Members
is a seasoned Web3 writer with nine years of experience in the creative writing circuit. He is known for crafting compelling narratives and bringing clarity to the complexities. CjFrankie has a proven track record of helping communities such as ZecHub, to establish a unique voice through written pieces, and marketing initiatives.
CjFrankie is an active member of the ZecHub who has written many excellent wikis over the years. He actively participates in community discussions and hosts events. In 2024, the Zcash Foundation funded his proposal to promote awareness of ‘Zcash’ globally at his polytechnic, where he introduced Zcash to over 200+ students who interacted with Zingo, Ywallet, and Zashi.
He will be creating impactful articles, infographics, memes and designs ,social media management and community building efforts.
Emmanuel is a Mechanical Engineering graduate with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Beyond his technical expertise, he is a community builder known for fostering collaboration and driving impactful initiatives.
As an advocate for Zcash, Emmanuel is committed to expanding its adoption by providing exceptional support to community members, managing dynamic and engaging social media channels, and building meaningful relationships with businesses. His efforts focus on onboarding merchants to accept Zcash as a form of payment, promoting privacy-focused financial solutions, and creating awareness of its transformative potential.
With his technical background, strategic mindset, and people-oriented approach, Emmanuel is poised to make a significant impact in advancing the Zcash ecosystem and empowering communities.
is a passionate Web3 Contributor committed to driving blockchain adoption and fostering decentralized ecosystems. He has made significant contributions to the Zcash community by creating impactful infographics, engaging content, creative Telegram stickers, and insightful Twitter threads that highlight Zcash’s partnerships and projects. His work reflects dedication to educating and empowering the Web3 community while advocating for the privacy and innovation Zcash represents. He is also known amongst zechhub community.
Github Contribution via ZecHub
He will be translating zechub newsletter and other materials, creating impactful threads on X, and assisting with user support and expansion of zcash Nigeria.
Project Summary
To build and expand an informed Nigerian community around Zcash, fostering a strong and broad network by offering accurate resources to individuals seeking privacy-focused financial solutions.
Project Description
Project’s Purpose and Goals:
This project aims to introduce Zcash to a wider audience in Nigeria, raise awareness about the importance of financial privacy, and build a strong Nigerian Zcash community. By leveraging Nigeria’s growing interest in cryptocurrencies and Zcash’s cutting-edge privacy technology, we aim to educate people about this innovative project and inspire its adoption across the country.
Our Goals
Expansion through Awareness: Educating individuals in Nigeria about financial privacy and Zcash technologies.
Education and Content Creation: Providing detailed and accessible information through social media, blogs, and events tailored to the Nigerian audience.
Community Building: Establishing an active Zcash community in Nigeria through platforms such as Discord,Twitter and other relevant social media channels.
Long-term Growth: Driving Zcash adoption across Nigeria while ensuring sustainable community growth.
Hosting Local Events: Organizing meetups, AMA sessions, and collaborations with other privacy-focused communities to provide accurate information about Zcash privacy features and their benefits.
Proposed Problem
The primary challenge this project seeks to address is the lack of awareness and understanding of financial privacy and Zcash’s innovative technology in Nigeria. Despite the growing interest in cryptocurrencies within the country, many individuals remain unaware of privacy-focused solutions like Zcash, which can empower them to manage their finances securely and privately in a world where digital surveillance is increasing.
Additionally, there is a noticeable lack of localized resources, educational content, and community-driven initiatives about Zcash in Nigeria. Without these, potential users cannot fully comprehend the benefits of Zcash, nor feel encouraged to explore or adopt its ecosystem. This gap is especially significant given Nigeria’s vibrant cryptocurrency activity and its status as one of the leading markets for digital assets in Africa.
Other barriers include:
Limited access to accurate information: Many Nigerians rely on general crypto education, which often overlooks privacy-oriented projects.
Misconceptions about privacy coins: Due to inadequate awareness, privacy-focused solutions like Zcash are often misunderstood or associated with illicit activities.
Lack of merchant adoption: Few businesses in Nigeria currently accept Zcash as a form of payment, which limits its practical use and visibility.
Absence of collaboration: There is minimal engagement with other privacy-focused communities, hindering the potential for collective advocacy and knowledge-sharing.
By addressing these challenges, this project aims to:
Bridge the knowledge gap by providing accurate, localized, and easily accessible resources about Zcash and financial privacy.
Foster community engagement through meetups, AMA sessions, and partnerships with privacy-focused organizations.
Encourage merchant adoption by demonstrating the practical benefits of Zcash for businesses.
Promote the adoption of Zcash by empowering individuals to take control of their financial privacy and securely navigate the digital economy.
Nigeria’s thriving interest in cryptocurrencies presents a unique opportunity to introduce Zcash and position it as a leading solution for privacy-conscious individuals and businesses.
Proposed Solution
To address the identified challenges and promote Zcash adoption in Nigeria, the following solutions are proposed:
Raising Awareness and Education
Localized Content Creation: Develop educational materials, including articles, infographics, and videos, tailored to the Nigerian audience and zcash community at large to highlight the importance of financial privacy and Zcash’s technology.
Social Media Campaigns: Leverage popular platforms like Twitter,Discord and blogs to share accurate information about Zcash and its benefits in managing finances privately and securely.
Organizing Community Events:Host monthly events in cities and institutions to educate participants about Zcash’s privacy features and use cases while fostering in-person networking among enthusiasts.
AMA Sessions: Organize live Q&A sessions with experts to engage directly with the Nigerian community and address their concerns.
Collaborations:Partner with other privacy-focused communities and organizations to amplify outreach efforts and build a united front for promoting privacy in finance.
Enhancing Merchant Adoption:Business Outreach Programs:Identify and engage with local businesses, demonstrating the benefits of accepting Zcash as a form of payment, such as lower transaction fees and enhanced financial security.
Incentivized Adoption Campaigns: Offer rewards or discounts to businesses that integrate Zcash payment solutions to encourage early adoption.
Training for Merchants:Provide simple guides and hands-on support to help merchants integrate Zcash into their operations seamlessly.
Developing Localized Resources :Translation of Key Materials: Ensure that official Zcash documentation, guides, and tutorials are available in local languages such as Yoruba, and Igbo, to make them accessible to non-English speakers.
Building a Sustainable Community: Discord and Twitter Groups, Establish and actively manage platforms where community members can share knowledge, ask questions, and discuss developments in Zcash and privacy technologies.
Reward Community Participation: Introduce incentive programs to recognize active members who contribute to growing the Zcash community, such as creating content or onboarding new users.
By implementing these solutions, this project aims to bridge the knowledge gap, foster widespread adoption, and establish a thriving Zcash community in Nigeria.
Solution Format
This project aims to introduce Zcash to a wider audience in Nigeria, raise awareness about the importance of financial privacy, and build a strong Nigerian Zcash community. By leveraging Nigeria’s growing interest in cryptocurrencies and Zcash’s cutting-edge privacy technology, we aim to educate people about this innovative project and inspire its adoption across the country.
Dependencies
our community efforts are non dependent
Technical Approach
Participation in events and organizations in Nigeria.
Zcash learning initiatives and educational resources.
Document translations.
Management and moderation of channels such as Discord, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
Supporting new participants and onboarding them into the Zcash ecosystem.
Supporting and onboarding Businesses
Blog posts and written content.
Local events and meetups.
Social Media AMA (Ask Me Anything) events.
Expanding reach to connect with a larger audience.
Upstream Merge Opportunities
N/A
Hardware/Software Costs (USD)
none
Hardware/Software Justification
None
Service Costs (USD)
None
Service Costs Justification
N/A
Compensation Costs (USD)
$9,600
Compensation Costs Justification
@lisa001 :$700 (monthly fee)
@Cjfrankie: $600 (monthly fee)
@Hardaeborla:$600 (monthly fee)
@emmanuel1:$600 (monthly fee )
The estimated budget for Zcash Nigeria will be used to cover the working expenses of the team members for 3 months (Feb - April)
Other expenses included in the budget;
Monthly meetups support: $1200 (3 events), 400 usd support for each event brokendown below
Renting of venue - upto $150
renting of equipments - upto $50
production of T-shirts/swags - upto $100
Refrehments and missalaneous - upto $100
Total Budget (USD)
$ 9,600
Previous Funding
No
Previous Funding Details
No
Other Funding Sources
No
Other Funding Sources Details
None
Implementation Risks
there is no challenges or obstacles in the oulined activities envisioned, project activities will be successfully implemented
Potential Side Effects
there are no negative impacts
Success Metrics
There will be fully transparent reporting to the community on success metrics. Relevant metric statistics will be shared regularly.
Zcash Nigeria Twiter Account
Zcash Nigeria Discord Account
Zcash Nigeria monthly meetups
Zcash nigeria monthly articles up to 3 articles
Zcash Nigeria Designs memes and infographics
Zcash Nigeria translations.
Startup Funding (USD)
$3,200
Startup Funding Justification
The reason for my request for start-up financing is to initiate the team and cover essential expenses required during the start-up phase. This includes costs for setting up operations, and organizing initial meetup to establish community engagement and brand presence.
I request that an amount equivalent to one month’s wage be accepted as the start-up fee. This will encompass all costs anticipated during the initial phase, including but not limited to team establishment, operational expenses, and the successful execution of a meetup
Milestone Details
Milestone: 1
0 USD
Expected Completion Date: 28-02-2025
Deliverables: Management report and metrics
Milestone: 2
3,200 USD
Expected completion Date: 31-03-2025
Deliverables : Management report and metrics
Milestone:3
3,200 USD
Expected completion Date: 30-04-2025
Deliverables : Management report and metrics.