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.

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Hello @Oluman we appreciate your proposal and can see that your team is passionate about Web3. I have a couple of questions:

  1. What draws your team specifically to Rootstock?
  2. Will the content you plan to produce introduce new perspectives about Rootstock, or is the goal primarily to reach a different audience with existing ideas?
  3. You plan to establish a “Rootstock Ghana Community DAO” — can you please elaborate on the purpose, structure, and intended governance model for this DAO?

The scope of your proposal is very ambitious. It would be helpful to include some practical and measurable KPIs for each milestone. Also, please note that the initial request for funding applies only to Milestone 1. Delegates will then review progress against the KPIs before considering funding for Milestone 2.

Lastly, since you aren’t considering a pilot, as suggested by @Tane, I’d recommend breaking the milestones down further so the scope is smaller and more manageable. This also aligns with common grant structure practices, where proposals often include at least four well-defined milestones.

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Hi @Oluman , thank you for this proposal; your passion for building a Rootstock community in Ghana is clear. But the current scope seems very large for a start. While I understand your point that one meetup might not be enough, @404Gov ‘s suggestion of breaking the project into smaller, more defined milestones is the perfect middle ground. Success in a focused first step makes it much easier to approve future funding. I look forward to seeing you answer other questions the delegates have posted and a a revised proposal with these more granular steps.

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Thanks @404Gov for the thoughtful feedback — really appreciate the detailed points.

Why Rootstock? Rootstock is appealing to us because it combines the security of Bitcoin with the flexibility of an EVM. This makes it ideal for African developers who are already using Ethereum tools but want to build on Bitcoin. Content Focus: In addition to the materials that already exist, our objective is to localize Rootstock education from a fresh point of view and demonstrate how it can power Ghana-specific real-world use cases like remittances, DeFi, and microfinance solutions. Rootstock Ghana DAO: The DAO will coordinate community activities, developer support, and local partnerships. It’ll start with a small core team and expand through transparent, community-based governance (multisig + voting).

KPIs & Milestones: We’ll refine these for clarity — e.g., 1 Rootstock Meetup (50+ attendees), 3 educational articles, 1 video, and onboarding 30+ members to our community channels. We’ll also restructure the scope into smaller, manageable milestones in line with best grant practices.

Thanks again — this feedback helps us strengthen the proposal while keeping the bigger vision intact.

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@Eren_DAOplomats Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. We agree that starting with smaller, well-defined milestones is a practical path forward. Our goal is to build steady, measurable progress while working closely with delegates and the wider Rootstock community. Together, we can lay a strong foundation for a thriving Rootstock ecosystem in Ghana. Appreciate your feedback and hope to internalized them into our process.

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I think this is in the right path.

I’d suggest starting as small as possible, and increase scope as we all gain confidence and a build a track record.

Imagine a hypothetical case/example:
You request ~$1000 for a half-day event/workshop.
You gather 50+ attendees, with 2-3 presentations or hands-on sessions, well organized, looking tidy, with 2 banners, a networking coffee-break. Participants onboard Rootstock. All documented with pictures and metrics.
This would have everyone involved (on your side and our side) more confident for the next initiatives.
As we gain confidence, funding and initiatives can grow in scope, like training courses, full-day event with tshirt and giveaways, hackathon, partnerships, content creation, ambassador program, etc.

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Thanks @Oluman for your consideration and we completely agree with what @ChronoTrigger has suggested. Once you complete the first step with clear track record and report as you expect, you will likely receive support for the coming grant requests.

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@ChronoTrigger @Tane Appreciate your thoughtful comments and support. We deeply appreciate the confidence shown in our initiative. We will continue to work hard to make a difference in this initial phase in a way that can be measured and to help the Rootstock ecosystem grow in Ghana and the rest of Africa.

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Sounds good. And to build on what @ChronoTrigger suggested about starting with a very small scope, please also provide line items for your expenses. E.g, if you are spending 1k for a workshop, please list out what expenses are included in that budget.

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Thanks for the proposal. I can see that Rootstock has a real opportunity to increase the number of developers building on the platform. Also, 500 new on chain users is a meaningful number for a small program.

However, I think the proposal could be clearer on milestones and execution. 500 new users could become a vanity metric if there isn’t a plan for retention. What follow up activities will ensure these users stay engaged and active onchain?

For me $12,000 budget isn’t very large, it would be helpful to see a detailed breakdown like how much is allocated to marketing, outreach, grants, trainer fees, and any buffer?

Also could you provide a clear budget breakdown for the $12,000? And how exactly will the 500 new users be measured , new wallets, transactions, app activity?

What followup activities are planned to keep them engaged?

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@Ignas Appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to clarify. We are confident that these phases will successfully onboard users, train developers, We plan to build a sustainable Rootstock community in Ghana. The budget and milestone breakdown fully reflect the proposal we submitted. We look forward to your continued guidance and support.I will give further details and budget break down below.

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@Ignas Milestone

Purpose / Activities

Budget Items & Amount (USD)

Milestone 1 – Community Activation & Initial Onboarding ($6,000)

Host first meetup, produce introductory content, onboard first 150 users, set up community channels

- Event logistics – $1,000- Marketing & outreach – $900- Trainer / speaker fees – $1,000- Introductory educational contents – $700- User onboarding incentives – $1,200- Operations & buffer – $1,200

Milestone 2 – Developer Enablement, Expansion & Retention ($6,000)

Host developer bootcamp, second meetup/demo day, advanced content, onboard remaining 350 users, retention programs

- Developer bootcamp – $1,600- Second meetup/demo day – $1,000- Marketing & expanded outreach – $1,000- Developer micro-grants / mini-bounties – $1,000- Advanced contents – $700- Engagement activities & buffer – $700

The activities in our submitted proposal are fully reflected in this breakdown. The phases and budget are designed to onboard users, train developers, and build a sustainable Rootstock community in Ghana. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to your continued guidance and support.

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To be completely honest and clear from our side, we would not support the milestone 1 proposal if the budget ask is cut down to a much lower level as we asked in the previous comments.

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@Tane Hi everyone, thanks for the valuable feedback.
To align with the community’s sentiments, we’ve revised Milestone 1 down to $1,800, focusing only on essential activities.
Budget revision: $1,800 Meetup (basic logistics): $700
Educational content: $400
Community tools: $300
Expenses: $200 Outreach: $200
This lean approach reflects our commitment to starting small, delivering results, and building confidence with the community,and we hope this will be acceptable by the community.Thanks once again for your overwhelming support and valuable feedbacks.

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After extensive engagements with community members and careful reflection on the sentiments shared, we have aligned our budget plans to ensure transparency, practicality, and stronger community ownership. The revised plan caps each milestone at $1,800, allowing us to deliver meaningful impact while respecting the concerns raised.
This structure ensures a steady, community-oriented rollout: starting with activation, moving into developer engagement, and finally supporting community-led projects.

Revised Budget Proposal — Rootstockcollective Ghana

:small_blue_diamond: Milestone 1 — Community Activation & Setup
Budget: $1,800
Focus: Laying the foundation, creating visibility, and onboarding the first wave of community members.
Proposed Budget Allocation

Community Events / Meetups (2 sessions) – $600

Branding & Educational Materials (posters, slides, guides) – $250

Facilitator Support & Coordination – $400

Participant Incentives (data support, small rewards) – $300

Logistics & Miscellaneous (venue top-ups, transport) – $250

Expected Outcome

Launch of Rootstockcollective Ghana

First batch of members onboarded and oriented

Strong community visibility and early partnerships

:small_blue_diamond: Milestone 2 — Developer & Builder Engagement
Budget: $1,800
Focus: Transition from awareness to hands-on building within the Rootstock ecosystem.
Proposed Budget Allocation

Technical Workshops / Hack Sessions – $700

Developer Resource Kits (tutorials, tools, test tokens) – $250

Mentorship Stipends & Coordinator Support – $400

Community Engagement Incentives – $250

Documentation & Content Creation (videos, recaps) – $200

Expected Outcome

Formation of a developer and builder community

Early-stage prototype ideas initiated

Increased technical adoption of Rootstock tools and smart Bitcoin infrastructure

:small_blue_diamond: Milestone 3 — Community Projects & Sustainability Actions
Budget: $1,800
Focus: Supporting real projects, strengthening sustainability, and showcasing impact.
Proposed Budget Allocation

Micro-Grants for Community Projects – $800

Demo Day / Final Community Showcase Event – $500

Operational Costs (coordination, reporting) – $300

Marketing & Expansion Materials – $200

Expected Outcome

Community-driven mini-projects launched and supported

Public showcase of results and solutions

Stronger long-term presence and sustainability for Rootstockcollective Ghana

:white_check_mark: Total Revised Budget
$1,800 × 3 milestones = $5,400

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Based on the feedback from the community, we have outlined clear and achievable KPIs for each milestone to ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable impact. Below are the proposed KPIs for Milestone 1, 2, and 3:
KPIs for Milestone 1, 2 & 3
Milestone 1 – Community Activation

Onboard 150+ members

Host 2 community sessions

Publish 5 educational posts

Train 30 users on Rootstock basics

Milestone 2 – Training & Developer Growth

Run 2–3 training workshops

Reach 50–100 participants

Get 20 people completing learning tasks

Support 5 mini project ideas

Milestone 3 – Adoption & Reporting

Launch 2 pilot projects

Onboard 100+ new users

Secure 2–3 partnerships

Deliver full activity & budget report

Once again appreciate all feedback and suggestions from the community, thanks.

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