Proposal: Building a Rootstock Community of Users and Developers in Ghana
Submitted by: GH Community Building DAO
Lead Advocate: Alhassan Yaminu
Location: Ghana
Project Duration: 8 Months
Total Budget Requested: $12,000
Mission Statement
To establish a thriving Rootstock (RSK) community in Ghana by empowering Web3 developers, educating blockchain enthusiasts, and supporting decentralized applications focused on real-world assets (RWA), DeFi, and cross-border payments.
Project Objectives
- Train and onboard 100+ developers and blockchain users into the Rootstock ecosystem.
- Support development of at least 5 prototype DApps built on Rootstock.
- Host 4 in-person and virtual events including workshops, meetups, and a national hackathon.
- Build a sustainable community around Rootstock through mentorship, toolkits, and partnerships.
Milestones & Timeline
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Month 1: Kickoff, community channels launch, branding – Website + socials + 1 info webinar
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Month 2: Rootstock Developer Bootcamp (Accra) – 30 developers trained
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Month 3: Regional Workshop (Tamale or Kumasi) – 50 attendees onboarded
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Month 4: Mentorship & DApp idea clinics – 3 DApp ideas refined with Rootstock tools
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Month 5: Rootstock Hackathon Ghana (hybrid) – 5+ DApp prototypes created
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Month 6: RWA/DeFi/Cross-Border Payments Track + DApp MVPs – Top 2 projects receive support
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Month 7: Public Demo Day + Community Feedback Loop – 1 MVP goes public, feedback collected
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Month 8: Final documentation, impact report, open-source materials, sustainability plan
Team Member Profiles
1. Alhassan Yaminu – Project Lead & Ecosystem Developer
Founder of GH Community Building DAO, Alhassan has led several national blockchain events. His work focuses on grassroots developer engagement and ecosystem coordination.Skills: Web3 advocacy, event leadership, grant reportingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alhassan-yaminu-274ab3216
2. Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu – Developer Mentor
Cardano Ambassador with deep experience in developer training, blockchain bootcamps, and technical mentoring.Skills: Smart contract development, mentorship, dev onboarding
3. Seidu Ziblim – Media & Design Lead
Graphic designer and content creator with 7+ years in brand design for Web3 events.Skills: Graphic/media design, livestreaming, social media
4. Osman Mohammed – Community Outreach & Logistics
Experienced event organizer and crypto educator working to bring Web3 to underserved regions.Skills: Event logistics, training facilitation, wallet onboarding
Budget Breakdown (Total: $12,000)
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Team Remuneration (4 core members): $6,000
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Venue, Internet, Equipment (Bootcamps x2): $1,200
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Rootstock Hackathon Prizes (3 teams): $2,000
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Marketing, Promotion, Ads: $800
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Swag, T-Shirts, Printed Toolkits: $800
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Final Report, Dev Handbook, Hosting Tools: $600
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Reserve for travel/partnership meetings: $600
Expected Outcomes
- Onboard 100+ developers and enthusiasts to Rootstock
- Launch 5+ Ghana-built DApps (DeFi, RWA, payments)
- Produce 1 MVP for cross-border payments using Rootstock
- Create a Dev Handbook + Toolkit for future growth
- Establish long-term partnerships with tech hubs and universities
Sustainability Plan
- Train Rootstock Ghana Ambassadors to continue outreach
- Partner with local institutions and accelerators for developer pipelines
- Submit future grants and proposals based on MVPs
- Maintain an active developer community on Telegram + GitHub
Contact
Lead Contact: Alhassan Yaminu
Email: ahbyan79@gmail.com
Twitter: @YaminuAlhassan