Building rootstock collective community of developers and users in Ghana

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GH COMMUNITY BUILDING DAO aims to establish a thriving, long-lasting Ghanaian community of developers, business owners, and Rootstock (RSK) users. Through education, hands-on training, and real-world projects, the initiative will connect Rootstock’s Bitcoin-secured smart contract technology to practical Web3 adoption across West Africa.

Ghana ranks among the top 10 African countries for crypto adoption (Chainalysis 2023). With its youthful, tech-driven population and growing blockchain interest, this project aims to position Rootstock as a key player in Ghana’s Web3 ecosystem — driving innovation, inclusion, and local utility.

TEAM

1. Alhassan Yaminu-Project Lead

Knowledge of blockchain education, community organizing, and programs with a social impact Leads developer meetups and ecosystem-building initiatives in Ghana (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alhassan-yaminu-274ab3216)

2. Mr Kusi Baah - is in charge of technology. Developer with expertise in Solidity, DApps, and smart contract development for the Blockchain and Web3 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/baah-kusi)

Mohammed Mustapha Yakub is in charge of technology. Developer with expertise in Solidity, DApps, and smart contract development for the Blockchain and Web3(https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmustaphayakubu)

3. Mohammed Osman (Manager of the Community) Experience in community growth, partnerships, and onboarding new Web3 users.

4. Laila Alhassan-Design and UI/UX Lead and advocate for Girls in ICT

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/laila-alhassan-ba7498369)

Total Grant Amount:

$12,000

Milestone 1: $6,000

Second milestone: $6,000 Milestone Deliverables

Milestone 1 (Months 1–4): Awareness, Education & Developer Onboarding

Host 3 Rootstock Developer Meetups in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale (target: 150+ participants).

Rootstock smart contract is the subject of five educational articles and beginner-friendly guides. Engage at least 75 developers through wallet integrations and workshops. Conduct a Rootstock Training Bootcamp to build developer capacity (50+ participants).

Milestone 2 (Months 5–8): Hackathon, DAO Setup & Ecosystem Growth

Organize a Rootstock Hackathon (at least 10 DApps or prototypes built).

Launch Developer Ambassador Program (minimum of 5 active ambassadors).

Establish Rootstock Ghana Community DAO to manage community initiatives.

Onboard 500+ new users via Rootstock-based wallets and applications.

Demonstrate three pilot projects that are centered on use cases for social impact, remittances, and DeFi. Timeline

Months 1 through 4: developer onboarding, education, and awareness. Months 5 through 8: Hackathon, establishment of the DAO, and expanding user adoption. Technical Specs

Open-source instructional materials regarding Rootstock and Solidity smart contracts. Integration workshops for wallets, DApps, and Rootstock tools.

GitHub repository for learning materials and hackathon results. Value Proposition for Rootstock

Ghana is one of Africa’s active Web3 hubs (Chainalysis 2023).

A growing network of blockchain communities (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano) provides a solid foundation for Rootstock’s entry.

Rootstock’s Bitcoin security and EVM compatibility make it ideal for local developers seeking both innovation and reliability.

Through developer capacity, user education, and a community DAO that is self-sustaining, the project fosters long-term adoption. GitHub and a Demo GitHub Repository: Public release after Milestone 1 (educational materials, sample contracts).

VIDEO PITCH https://youtube.com/shorts/aEOlKr1YBOY?si=Sd7z7A1s3SKVpwgf

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This proposal layout is hard to read. It seems this is the resubmitted proposal because the previous grant amount listed onchain and in the forum did not match, so why was the milestone structure changed from three milestones to two, each at 6K?

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I appreciate your feedback.
Yes, this is a resubmitted version of the proposal to rectify the previous inconsistency between the amounts of on-chain and forum grants. To make tracking easier, improve accountability, and ensure that deliverables are in line with the updated project scope, the structure of the milestones was changed from three to two, with each milestone costing $6,000. We will also make the layout easier to read; we value your feedback.

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Hi @Oluman! Thanks for the proposal.

In addition to Curia’s feedback on making the proposal easier to read, we would suggest that you start small, say Milestone 1 to be a pilot that only focuses on hosting 1 meetup with a minimum budget (like $1,000 - 1,500) to prove your capability and the demand and expand it from there.

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@Tane Thank you for the valuable feedback. We appreciate the suggestion to start small. However, based on our experience and the evolving dynamics of the Web3 ecosystem, a single pilot event may not generate enough momentum to validate real demand or community traction. Multiple meetups and workshops create continuous visibility, build trust, and attract consistent participation — which are essential for meaningful adoption and sustainability. That said, we’ll ensure our milestones are well-structured, realistic, and demonstrate measurable impact.