Greetings to the Zcash community. Our third initiative achieved meaningful impact, and we are pleased to submit this stub grant proposal as a continuation of our efforts to strengthen Zcash awareness, adoption, and community engagement in Nigeria. The Zcash Nigeria community has grown considerably, with increasing participation across social platforms and strong local interest in privacy-focused financial solutions. This proposal serves as a foundation for a larger grant that will support a comprehensive, year-long program throughout 2026, focused on expanding education, driving real-world adoption, and deepening community development across the country.
Application Owners
lisa001 (chidi)
Organization Name
@zcashNigeria
How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants
community
Requested Grant Amount (USD)
6400 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, Founder of Obscura Labs, Board Member of Zechub DAO, and the official note-taker for Zcash Arborist Calls, he plays a pivotal role in advancing Zcash’s growth and presence across Africa.
Through Obscura Labs, Chidi leads efforts to build independent, privacy-focused solutions that drive the mass adoption of Zcash and other privacy-preserving technologies, bridging the gap between innovation and real-world use across the continent.
His leadership has powered a series of impactful initiatives that continue to shape Zcash’s presence in Africa.
Community Building: Chidi has organized and hosted meetups, workshops, and watch parties across Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, connecting developers, crypto enthusiasts, and newcomers to foster a vibrant grassroots Zcash community.
Real-World Adoption: He has successfully onboarded local businesses in Nigeria to accept ZEC as a payment option, demonstrating how privacy-preserving digital currency can support everyday commerce.
Education and Outreach: By managing the @zcashNigeria Twitter (X) account and producing localized educational content, Chidi continues to make Zcash accessible and understandable to broader African audiences.
Advocating African Representation: As a Zechub DAO board member, he ensures that African voices are represented in Zcash governance, ecosystem development, and funding discussions.
With Africa standing at the forefront of the next wave of crypto adoption, Chidi’s mission is to deepen Zcash’s local impact by addressing infrastructure and education gaps, expanding grassroots innovation, and making privacy-preserving technologies accessible to all. His work continues to drive meaningful progress toward a future of financial privacy, inclusion, and empowerment across the African continent.
Additional Team Members
@Cjfrankie is an outstanding 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 clear, engaging, and impactful narratives that make complex topics easy to understand and relatable to diverse audiences.
As an active contributor to ZecHub, Cjfrankie has authored numerous high-quality wikis and educational materials that have helped shape the community’s voice and strengthen its knowledge base. His work consistently reflects a deep understanding of Zcash’s mission and values.
Beyond writing, he plays an active role in community engagement, participating in discussions, supporting marketing initiatives, and hosting events that promote awareness and understanding of Zcash.
His dedication to storytelling, education, and grassroots participation continues to make him an invaluable part of the Zcash Nigeria team and a key driver of Zcash adoption and education across Africa.
@Hardaeborla is a dedicated member of the Zcash Nigeria team and a passionate Web3 contributor committed to advancing blockchain adoption and strengthening decentralized ecosystems. He has made valuable contributions to the Zcash community through impactful infographics, informative Twitter threads, and engaging content that highlight Zcash’s partnerships, projects, and core values.
Recognized for his creativity, consistency, and attention to detail, @Hardaeborla’s work has become a key part of Zcash’s educational and outreach efforts. Within the ZecHub community, he continues to play an important role in promoting learning, collaboration, and community growth.
His strong advocacy for privacy, innovation, and user empowerment reflects his deep alignment with Zcash’s mission. Through his thoughtful and visually compelling content, he continues to help spread awareness and drive adoption across the broader Web3 space.
@Emmalexo is a valued member of the Zcash Nigeria team and a Mechanical Engineering graduate with a deep passion for innovation, technology, and practical problem-solving. Although his background is in engineering, Emmanuel has distinguished himself as a dynamic community builder who drives collaboration and leads initiatives that create real-world impact.
As a committed advocate for Zcash, he focuses on expanding its adoption by building strong relationships with local businesses and communities. His work includes onboarding merchants to accept ZEC as a payment option, promoting privacy-focused financial solutions, and raising awareness about how Zcash can improve financial inclusion in underserved regions.
Blending his technical expertise with strategic thinking and a people-centered approach, Emmanuel continues to play an essential role in strengthening the Zcash ecosystem across Nigeria and Africa. His dedication to empowering individuals and fostering innovation reflects Zcash’s mission of financial privacy, freedom, and inclusion for all.
Project Summary
To continue building a well-informed Zcash community in Nigeria by providing accurate, accessible, and engaging resources for individuals seeking privacy-focused financial solutions, while fostering a strong, inclusive, and connected network that supports growth and collaboration.
Project Description
This project continues our mission to expand the reach of Zcash in Nigeria, raise awareness about the importance of financial privacy, and strengthen the foundation of a vibrant, informed local community. Building on the solid progress achieved in recent months, we are now focused on deepening engagement, expanding outreach, and driving wider adoption of Zcash across the country.
With Nigeria’s growing interest in cryptocurrency and Zcash’s strong privacy features, this next phase will focus on education, localized content creation, and grassroots events designed to inform, inspire, and empower both individuals and businesses.
Our Goals
Expand Awareness: Educate more Nigerians on the importance of financial privacy and highlight the unique benefits of Zcash technology.
Produce Localized Content: Develop high-quality, accessible educational materials such as infographics, videos, and articles tailored to the Nigerian audience.
Grow the Community: Strengthen the Zcash Nigeria community through consistent engagement across Telegram, Twitter (X), and other platforms.
Promote Long-Term Adoption: Establish sustainable systems that keep the community informed, active, and connected to the broader Zcash ecosystem.
Host Local Events: Organize meetups, AMA sessions, and collaborations with like-minded communities to share practical knowledge and promote Zcash awareness.
Encourage Business Adoption: Onboard local merchants to accept ZEC as a form of payment, demonstrating the practical and real-world value of privacy-preserving digital currency.
Proposed Problem
Although Nigeria has rapidly embraced cryptocurrency, awareness and understanding of financial privacy and Zcash in particular remain limited. Many individuals are still unfamiliar with the value and purpose of privacy coins, and misconceptions often lead to skepticism or hesitation.
There is also a clear gap in educational resources, localized content, and consistent community engagement around Zcash. Without access to reliable information or an active support network, many Nigerians miss out on the opportunities and benefits that Zcash provides.
Key Challenges Include:
Lack of Accurate Information: Most crypto education efforts in Nigeria rarely focus on privacy-oriented technologies like Zcash, leaving a major knowledge gap.
Widespread Misconceptions: Privacy coins are frequently misunderstood and sometimes unfairly associated with illegal activities, which hinders adoption and trust.
Limited Merchant Adoption: Only a few businesses currently accept ZEC, limiting its use in everyday transactions and slowing real-world adoption.
Weak Cross-Community Collaboration: There is little interaction between Zcash advocates and other privacy-focused or Web3 communities, reducing opportunities for knowledge-sharing, partnerships, and growth.
Proposed Solution
To address these challenges and promote the adoption of Zcash in Nigeria, we will implement a practical, multi-faceted strategy focused on education, awareness, adoption, and sustainable community growth.
Education and Awareness
Localized Content Creation: We will produce articles, infographics, and short videos that explain Zcash’s privacy features and real-world applications, tailored specifically for Nigerian audiences.
Social Media Campaigns: We will continue using platforms like Twitter (X), Telegram, and blogs to share engaging and informative content that promotes understanding of Zcash.
In-Person Events: We will organize regular meetups in major cities and universities to educate participants, strengthen community connections, and demonstrate how to use Zcash effectively.
AMA Sessions: We will host “Ask Me Anything” events and twitter spaces featuring Zcash contributors and ecosystem experts to answer questions, build transparency, and increase trust within the community.
Cross-Community Collaboration: We will partner with other privacy-focused communities to encourage knowledge-sharing, joint initiatives, and broader awareness of privacy technologies.
Merchant Adoption
Business Outreach: We will engage directly with local merchants to show how accepting Zcash can reduce transaction costs and provide secure, efficient payment options.
Incentive Programs: We will introduce small rewards and promotional support to encourage more businesses to start accepting ZEC.
Practical Support: We will provide step-by-step training, materials, and one-on-one assistance to help merchants integrate Zcash into their operations.
Localized Resources
Translation: We will translate essential Zcash documentation and educational materials into local languages such as Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa to ensure accessibility for non-English speakers.
Sustainable Community Growth
Online Platforms: We will maintain active Telegram groups and social media pages, including TikTok, Instagram, and X, to keep the community informed, connected, and engaged.
Participation Rewards: We will launch small incentive programs, such as Zealy quests, and the zcash nigeria contributor program to recognize and reward community members who create content, assist new users, or contribute to awareness and education efforts.
Solution Format
This initiative is built on three key pillars: education, community building, and real-world adoption. By raising awareness about financial privacy and showcasing the benefits of Zcash, we aim to empower Nigerians with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to take control of their digital financial lives.
As Nigeria continues to lead in cryptocurrency adoption across Africa, this is the ideal moment to position Zcash as a trusted, practical, and widely-used privacy solution for individuals and businesses alike.
Technical Approach
To effectively grow the Zcash community in Nigeria and promote financial privacy, we will carry out a series of coordinated, community-driven initiatives focused on education, accessibility, and adoption.
We will start by engaging with local events and partnering with relevant organizations across Nigeria to introduce Zcash to new audiences and build meaningful connections with potential users, developers, and collaborators. These in-person efforts will be supported by structured learning programs designed to explain Zcash’s technology in simple terms and highlight the importance of financial privacy in everyday life.
As part of our outreach strategy, we will activate the Zcash Nigeria Instagram account and continue growing the Zcash Nigeria TikTok channel to reach a wider audience through creative and informative content.
To promote inclusivity, we will translate key Zcash documents, guides, and tutorials into widely spoken Nigerian languages such as Yoruba and Igbo, making educational resources more accessible to non-English speakers. Alongside this, we will continue managing and moderating our online community spaces on Telegram and Twitter (X) to maintain ongoing communication, support, and engagement.
Supporting new users will remain a core part of our approach. We will host onboarding sessions and provide personalized assistance to help individuals confidently join and navigate the Zcash ecosystem. In parallel, we will expand efforts to increase merchant adoption by reaching out to local businesses, educating them on the benefits of accepting ZEC, and providing step-by-step guidance for integration.
Content creation will be central to our strategy. We will publish regular blog posts, educational guides, and updates to keep the community informed and motivated. In-person meetups and workshops will provide hands-on learning experiences, while live “Ask Me Anything” sessions on social media will create open opportunities for people to interact directly with Zcash advocates and ecosystem contributors.
Finally, we plan to extend our outreach to new regions, educational institutions, and online communities, ensuring that more Nigerians are introduced to Zcash and the financial freedom it enables. Through this inclusive, practical, and people-first approach, we aim to build a strong, informed, 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)
6,400
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 the remaining 2 months (Nov - Dec)
Other expenses included in the budget;
Monthly meetups support: $800 (2 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)
6400
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 growth
Zcash nigeria Youtube growth
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