Greetings to the Zcash community. Our second initiative delivered meaningful impact, and we are pleased to submit this proposal as a continuation of our work aimed at further strengthening Zcash awareness, adoption, and community engagement in Nigeria.
Application Owners
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: Lead, Zcash Nigeria
Chidi is a trained chemical engineer and a passionate advocate for financial privacy and inclusion through cryptocurrency. As the Lead Ambassador for Zcash Nigeria, a board member of Zechub DAO, and the official note taker for Zcash Arborist Calls, Chidi plays a pivotal role in growing and strengthening the Zcash ecosystem across Africa. He is at the forefront of championing Zcash adoption across the continent, leading efforts to bring the benefits of privacy-preserving technology to new and underserved communities.
Through his leadership, Chidi has led impactful initiatives that are helping to shape Zcash’s presence on the continent:
Community Building: He has organized and hosted meetups, workshops, and watch parties in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda connecting developers, crypto enthusiasts, and newcomers to build a vibrant grassroots Zcash community.
Real-World Adoption: Chidi has successfully onboarded local businesses in Nigeria to accept ZEC as a payment option, helping to bridge the gap between privacy-preserving digital currency and day-to-day commerce.
Education & Outreach: By managing the @zcashNigeria Twitter (X) account and producing localized educational content, he continues to make Zcash more accessible and understandable to a broader African audience.
Advocating African Representation: As a Zechub DAO board member, Chidi actively works to ensure African voices are included in Zcash governance, funding discussions, and ecosystem development.
Africa stands at the forefront of the next wave of crypto adoption. Chidi’s ongoing efforts are focused on deepening Zcash’s local impact by addressing infrastructure and education gaps, expanding grassroots innovation, and making Zcash more accessible across underserved regions. His work continues to drive meaningful progress for privacy, inclusion, and financial empowerment across the continent.
Additional Team Members
@Cjfrankie is a valued member of the Zcash Nigeria team and a seasoned Web3 writer with over nine years of experience in the creative writing space. He is known for crafting compelling narratives that bring clarity to complex topics and resonate with diverse audiences.
As an active contributor to ZecHub, Cjfrankie has written numerous high-quality wikis and educational pieces that have helped the community establish a strong and unique voice. Beyond writing, he plays an active role in community engagement—participating in discussions, supporting marketing initiatives, and hosting events that drive awareness and understanding of Zcash.
His dedication to content creation, storytelling, and grassroots engagement makes him a key figure in advancing Zcash education and adoption across Africa.
few links to past works
@Hardaeborla is a dedicated member of the Zcash Nigeria team and a passionate Web3 contributor focused on advancing blockchain adoption and strengthening decentralized ecosystems. He has made meaningful contributions to the Zcash community by producing impactful infographics, informative Twitter threads, and engaging content that spotlight Zcash’s partnerships, projects, and core values.
Known for his creativity and consistency, @Hardaeborla’s work is widely recognized within the ZecHub community, where he continues to support educational efforts and community growth. His commitment to advocating for privacy and innovation reflects a deep alignment with Zcash’s mission, and he remains a strong voice for empowering the broader Web3 community through accessible and visually compelling content. links to some of his works
@Emmalexo iis a member of the Zcash Nigeria team and a Mechanical Engineering graduate with a strong passion for innovation and practical problem-solving. While his background is rooted in engineering, Emmanuel stands out as a dynamic community builder who fosters collaboration and drives initiatives with real-world impact.
As an advocate for Zcash, he is focused on expanding its adoption by cultivating meaningful relationships with local businesses. His efforts are centered on onboarding merchants to accept ZEC as a form of payment, promoting privacy-first financial solutions, and raising awareness about Zcash’s potential to transform financial access in underserved communities.
With a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a people-first approach, Emmanuel continues to play a key role in advancing the Zcash ecosystem across Nigeria and beyond. His work reflects a commitment to empowering individuals and creating lasting value through privacy-focused innovation. links to some of his works
Project Summary
To continue developing a well-informed Zcash community in Nigeria by delivering accurate and accessible resources to individuals seeking privacy-focused financial solutions while fostering a strong, inclusive, and connected network.
Project Description
This project continues our mission to broaden the reach of Zcash in Nigeria, raise awareness about the importance of financial privacy, and strengthen the foundation of a vibrant and informed local community. Building on the solid progress made in recent months, we are now focused on deepening engagement, expanding outreach, and encouraging wider adoption of Zcash across the country.
With Nigeria’s growing interest in cryptocurrency and Zcash’s powerful privacy features, this next phase will prioritize education, tailored content creation, and grassroots events designed to inform, inspire, and empower individuals and businesses.
Our Goals
Expand Awareness: Educate more Nigerians on the importance of financial privacy and the unique benefits of Zcash technology.
Produce Localized Content: Create high-quality, accessible educational materials—including infographics, videos, and blog posts—tailored to the Nigerian context.
Grow the Community: Build a stronger Zcash Nigeria community through consistent engagement on Telegram, Twitter (X), and other platforms.
Promote Long-Term Adoption: Lay the groundwork for sustainable growth by establishing systems that keep the community informed and involved.
Host Local Events: Organize more meetups, AMA sessions, and collaborations with like-minded communities to share practical, accurate information.
Encourage Business Adoption: Onboard local merchants to accept ZEC as a form of payment, showing the real-world utility of privacy-preserving digital currency.
Proposed Problem
Despite Nigeria’s rapid embrace of cryptocurrency, awareness and understanding of financial privacy and Zcash in particular remain limited. Most individuals are unfamiliar with the value of privacy coins, and misconceptions often lead to skepticism or avoidance.
There are also significant gaps in educational resources, local content, and organized community activity around Zcash. Without access to trusted information or community support, many Nigerians are unable to fully explore the benefits Zcash offers.
Key Challenges Include:
Lack of Accurate Information: Most crypto education in Nigeria overlooks privacy oriented technologies like Zcash.
Widespread Misconceptions: Privacy coins are often misunderstood or wrongly linked to illegal activity.
Limited Merchant Adoption: Few businesses accept ZEC, making it difficult to use in daily transactions.
Weak Cross-Community Collaboration: There is minimal interaction between Zcash advocates and other privacy-focused communities, which limits knowledge-sharing and network growth.
Proposed Solution
To address these challenges and support the adoption of Zcash in Nigeria, we will take a multi-faceted, practical approach:
Education & Awareness
Localized Content Creation: We will produce articles, infographics, and short videos that explain Zcash’s privacy features and practical uses, tailored to Nigerian audiences.
Social Media Campaigns: Continued use of platforms like Twitter (X), Telegram, and blogs to share engaging, informative content on Zcash.
In-Person Events: Organize regular meetups in cities and universities to educate, build community, and demonstrate how to use Zcash effectively.
AMA Sessions: Host “Ask Me Anything” events/spaces featuring Zcash contributors and ecosystem experts to provide direct answers and build trust.
Cross-Community Collaboration: Partner with other privacy-oriented communities to strengthen our network and create shared opportunities for learning.
Merchant Adoption
Business Outreach: Engage directly with local merchants to demonstrate how Zcash can save costs and offer secure payment options.
Incentive Programs: Offer rewards and promotional support to businesses to begin accepting ZEC.
Practical Support: Provide training materials and one-on-one assistance to help businesses implement Zcash in their operations.
Localized Resources
Translation: Convert key Zcash documentation into local languages like Yoruba and Igbo to ensure accessibility for non-English speakers.
Sustainable Community Growth
Online Platforms: Manage active Telegram groups and social media pages such as tiktok, instagram and X to keep the community engaged, informed, and supported.
Participation Rewards: Launch small incentive programs (e.g., Zealy quests) to recognize contributors who help grow the community by creating content, helping new users, or spreading awareness.
Solution Format
This initiative is grounded in education, community building, and real-world adoption. By continuing to raise awareness of financial privacy and highlighting the power of Zcash, we aim to equip Nigerians with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to take control of their digital financial lives.
With Nigeria emerging as one of Africa’s most active cryptocurrency markets, now is the time to establish Zcash as a trusted and widely-used privacy solution.
Dependencies
no dependencies
Technical Approach
To effectively grow the Zcash community in Nigeria and promote financial privacy, we will implement a series of coordinated, community-driven efforts that emphasize education, accessibility, and adoption.
We will begin by engaging with local events and relevant organizations across Nigeria to introduce Zcash to new audiences and build meaningful connections with potential users and collaborators.
These in-person interactions will be complemented by structured learning initiatives that offer clear explanations of Zcash’s technology and the value of financial privacy in everyday life. we will also be activating zcashNigeria instagram to reach more audience as well as growing zcashNigeria tiktok channel
To ensure inclusivity, we will translate key Zcash documents and tutorials into widely spoken local languages such as Yoruba and Igbo, making educational resources more accessible to non-English speakers. At the same time, we will continue to manage and moderate our online community spaces like Telegram, and Twitter to provide ongoing communication, support, and engagement.
Supporting new users is a central part of our approach. We will provide onboarding sessions and personalized assistance to help individuals confidently join and navigate the Zcash ecosystem. Parallel to this, we will focus on increasing merchant adoption by reaching out to local businesses, educating them on the benefits of accepting ZEC, and guiding them through the integration process.
Content creation will play a vital role in this strategy. We will regularly publish blog posts, guides, and updates to keep the community informed and empowered. In-person meetups and workshops will offer hands-on learning experiences, while live “Ask Me Anything” sessions on social media will provide direct opportunities for the public to engage with Zcash advocates and have their questions answered.
Finally, we aim to expand our community outreach by targeting new regions, educational institutions, and online communities, ensuring that more Nigerians are introduced to Zcash and the financial freedom it offers. This comprehensive, people-first approach will help us build a strong, educated, and active Zcash community across the country.
Upstream Merge Opportunities
N/A
Hardware/Software Costs (USD)
N/A
Hardware/Software Justification
NONE
Service Costs (USD)
N/A
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) @emmalexo:$600 (monthly fee )
The estimated budget for Zcash Nigeria will be used to cover the working expenses of the team members for 3 months (August - october)
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)
9600
Previous Funding
Yes
Previous Funding Details
Other Funding Sources
No
Other Funding Sources Details
None
Implementation Risks
NONE
Potential Side Effects
NONE
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 growth
Zcash Nigeria monthly meetups
Zcash nigeria monthly articles
Zcash Nigeria Designs memes and infographics and threads
Zcash Nigeria translations.
businesses onboarded
zcashNigeria tiktok growth
zcashnigeria instagram
First things first, I want to appreciate the Zcash foundation for their love, support and funding. We the Zcash Nigeria team is indeed grateful. We humbly request for another funding so we can continue spreading the word (Zcash) across Nigeria. This year is going to be a great year!!!
As a member of the Zcash Nigeria team, I’m proud of the impact we’ve made so far and this proposal is about taking that work to the next level. We’ve built trust in local communities, created content in our own languages, onboarded merchants, and reached people through platforms they actually use.
This isn’t theory, people are already learning, adopting, and using Zcash here gradually. With this funding, we can scale what’s already working and bring financial privacy to even more Nigerians.
I also love the fact that local translation will be extended to igbo Language and very soon if possible we will have Hausa Language. There won’t be any excuse for any Nigerian not to learn about Zcash. Keep up the good work guys!!
i am super proud of this initiative, delivering value , bringing real world adoption. zcash is gradually and steadily gaining momentum in Nigeria and across Africa. looking forward to a continuation
@lisa001 at the most recent meeting, ZCG voted to approve this proposal. Congratulations!
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August was another productive month for ZcashNigeria as we continued to drive awareness, education, and adoption of Zcash across Nigeria. Our efforts this month focused on community engagement, localized outreach, gamified learning, and preparations for upcoming expansion into new platforms and partnerships.
Community Growth & Engagement
Consistently published engaging content and tweets on X (Twitter) to keep the Zcash conversation active in Nigeria.
Strengthened connections with our online community through interactive discussions and educational posts.
Successfully organized a Zcash Mystery Box activity at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY).
This initiative created excitement around Zcash, sparking conversations among students while introducing them to the privacy and financial freedom that Zcash provides.
Gamified Engagement: Zealy Quest 6.0
Hosted the Zealy Quest 6.0, an interactive challenge designed to deepen community participation.
Many participants engaged, with the top 15 performers rewarded, fostering healthy competition and knowledge building.
Delivered translations of Zcash content into Yoruba language, ensuring accessibility for Yoruba-speaking community members and expanding our grassroots reach.
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Plans for September
Community Meetup: A physical ZcashNigeria meetup is scheduled for the second week of September to educate, onboard, and strengthen local adoption.
New Media Presence: Launch of YouTube and Instagram channels to expand ZcashNigeria’s digital footprint and connect with wider audiences through video and visual content.
Merchant Onboarding: One new business is set to start accepting ZEC, moving us closer to our goal of growing real-world adoption in Nigeria.
Fun & Educational Activities: More interactive campaigns are planned to sustain engagement and learning within the community.
Reporting period : 1st September - 30 September 2025
Overview
September was an impactful month for Zcash Nigeria, marked by significant progress in community growth, education, and engagement. Our efforts spanned across both online and offline initiatives, ensuring that Zcash’s message of financial privacy and freedom reached new audiences in Nigeria.
Key Activities included
1. Social Media Growth & Engagement
Consistently created and shared engaging tweets, graphics, and updates to drive awareness about Zcash.
Managed and grew our official social channels: Twitter, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube, building stronger community interaction.
We Launched the official Zcash Nigeria YouTube channel, expanding our digital reach with video content.
University Meetup – Enugu
Organized and hosted a Zcash meetup at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
the event recorded strong attendance, with participants onboarded to Zcash through Zashi app downloads and wallet setup.
students and attendees engaged in discussions about Zcash’s benefits, use cases, and future potential.
Successfully translated Zcash-related content into Yoruba language, making educational materials more accessible to local communities.
Zcash Nigeria contributor program
This month, we launch the “Zcash Nigeria Contributor program.” A platform where privacy advocates can take on tasks and earn zec rewards while contributing to ecosystem growth.
Zcash Lagos Fun Event – “Guess the Symbol”
Organized an interactive onboarding event in Lagos State called “Guess the Symbol”.
Participants engaged in a fun, play-and-learn experience while being introduced to Zcash.
new users were successfully onboarded into the Zcash ecosystem.
Impact Highlights
Increased awareness of Zcash across university communities and Lagos State.
Grew digital presence with stronger engagement across Twitter, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Onboarded new users through the Zashi app.
Empowered community members with earning opportunities via the Daework contributor program.
Strengthened cultural reach by translating content into Yoruba.
Plans for October 2025
Continue producing engaging content and growing social channels.
Organize the next Zcash Nigeria meetup in Lagos State.
Launch and run Zealy quests 7.0 to boost online community engagement.
Produce and publish educational articles tailored for the Nigerian and African audience.
September was a month of growth, innovation, and stronger community impact for Zcash Nigeria. We successfully combined online engagement with physical events to onboard new users, expand awareness, and create earning opportunities within the Zcash ecosystem. We look forward to building on this momentum in October with more meetups, campaigns, and creative initiatives
Reporting period : 1st October - 31st October 2025
Overview
The month of September 2025 was a remarkable and growth-filled period for Zcash Nigeria, marked by community expansion, impactful engagements, and creative initiatives to celebrate Zcash’s 9th anniversary. Our efforts throughout the month focused on increasing awareness, growing our online presence, encouraging community participation, and empowering contributors through structured programs which incuded
Social Media Growth and Engagement
Zcash Nigeria experienced significant growth across all its social media platforms:
X (Twitter): Officially surpassed 1,000 followers, reflecting steady and organic community expansion.
YouTube, Medium, Substack, and Telegram: Recorded noticeable increases in reach, engagement, and active participation.
Regular updates and educational content were shared to drive awareness and highlight Zcash’s mission of financial privacy.
Additionally, we hosted interactive quizzes on Telegram to engage community members, test their Zcash knowledge, and strengthen participation.
To commemorate Zcash’s 9th Birthday Anniversary, we launched a Zealy Quest Campaign that attracted 271 active participants competing for a $200 prize pool (still ongoing).
This campaign has been instrumental in boosting Zcash awareness, fostering competitive learning, and onboarding new users to the Zcash ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond.
Preparations are currently underway for our next Zcash Meetup at Lagos State University (LASU), scheduled for November 22, 2025.
The event aims to expand Zcash awareness among students, introduce privacy-focused financial education, and onboard new community members.
Zcash Ecosystem Digest Translation to Yoruba Language
Recognizing Nigeria’s linguistic diversity, we advanced our localization efforts by completing translations for the Yoruba community.
Plans are actively underway to extend this initiative to Igbo and Hausa, ensuring broader inclusion and understanding of Zcash across different regions of Nigeria.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Zcash 9th Anniversary Celebration
To mark Zcash’s 9th birthday, we organized a fun “Food Challenge” activity, where community members creatively celebrated and documented their experiences on YouTube and X
This initiative blended education and entertainment, creating positive social content around Zcash’s anniversary.
The Zcash Nigeria team actively participated in various Twitter Spaces and discussions, sharing insights about Zcash’s vision, privacy technology, and ecosystem developments.
These engagements have continued to strengthen our collaboration with broader crypto communities.
September 2025 marked an important milestone for Zcash Nigeria as we achieved measurable growth, launched impactful initiatives, and deepened community engagement.
Our activities continue to strengthen Zcash’s presence in Nigeria, build local capacity, and promote the adoption of privacy-preserving technologies.
Zcash Nigeria remains committed to expanding awareness, supporting contributors, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive Zcash community across Africa.
the “Zcash Nigeria Contributor program.” A platform where privacy advocates can take on tasks and earn zec rewards while contributing to ecosystem growth.
