Re: Building Rootstock Community of users and developers in Ghana

[Oluman]

Rootstock Community Ghana Meetup Report

Dates: 24th January 2026 & 30th January 2026
Organized by: Rootstock Community Ghana

1. Introduction

Roostock Community Ghana successfully hosted two impactful community meetups on 24th January 2026 and 30th January 2026 as part of its ongoing mission to educate, onboard, and expand Ghana’s participation in the global Web3 ecosystem.

The events brought together developers, students, blockchain enthusiasts, and individuals interested in decentralized technologies. Both sessions focused on Web3 education, ecosystem awareness, and meaningful dialogue around innovation and regulation.

2. Event One: Ghana Open Labs Meetup

Date: 24th January 2026
Venue: Ghana Open Labs

Resource Persons

The session featured valuable contributions from:

Mr. Kusi Baah — Blockchain Researcher & Developer

Alhassan Yaminu — Web3 Advocate & Founder, RootstockGH Community

Mohammed Mustapha — Crypto & Web3 Advocate

Frisco Danconia — Pioneer Bitcoinian & Web3 Journalist

Overview

The Ghana Open Labs meetup centered on foundational education and ecosystem introduction, providing participants with structured insights into Web3 technologies and the Rootstock ecosystem.

Key Discussion Areas

The session covered:

Fundamentals of Web3
Introduction to decentralization, blockchain technology, and smart contracts.

The Rootstock Ecosystem
Exploration of Rootstock as a Bitcoin-secured smart contract platform, including its infrastructure and global relevance.

Building on Rootstock
Opportunities for developers, available tools, and advantages for builders.

User & Community Participation
Practical pathways for engagement within the ecosystem.

Ghana’s New Virtual Asset Bill
Insightful discussion on regulatory developments and implications for blockchain innovation.

Outcomes

Improved participant understanding of Web3

Increased awareness of Rootstock’s value proposition

Engaging conversations on regulation and adoption

Strong networking and collaboration

3. Event Two: Garden City University Meetup

Date: 30th January 2026
Venue: Garden City University

Resource Persons

The Garden City University session benefited from contributions by:

Alhassan Yaminu — Web3 Advocate & Founder, RootstockGH Community

Mohammed Mustapha — Crypto & Web3 Advocate

Frisco Danconia — Pioneer Bitcoinian & Web3 Journalist

Overview

Following the success of the Ghana Open Labs meetup, Rootstock Community Ghana extended its outreach to academia through a university-focused engagement at Garden City University.

The event created an interactive platform for students and aspiring technology professionals to explore blockchain and Web3 opportunities.

Session Highlights

Introduction to Web3 & Blockchain Technology
Simplified breakdown of key concepts and industry evolution.

Deep Dive into Rootstock
Discussion on Rootstock’s Bitcoin security model, smart contract capabilities, and real-world applications.

Opportunities for Students & Developers
Career pathways, ecosystem participation, and innovation prospects.

Interactive Q&A Session
Students engaged actively, demonstrating strong curiosity and interest.

Impact

Increased Web3 awareness among students

Encouraged exploration of blockchain careers

Strengthened Rootstock Community Ghana’s academic engagement

Fostered student-community connections

4. Overall Achievements

Across both meetups, Rootstock Community Ghana achieved:

Expanded Web3 and blockchain education

Increased visibility of the Rootstock ecosystem in Ghana

Constructive dialogue on Ghana’s regulatory landscape

Strengthened engagement with developers and students

Enhanced networking and community building

5. Conclusion

The January 2026 meetups highlighted Ghana’s growing interest in Web3 innovation. From foundational learning at Ghana Open Labs to academic engagement at Garden City University, the events successfully advanced Rootstock Community Ghana’s mission of education, adoption, and ecosystem growth.

Rootstock Community Ghana remains committed to nurturing a knowledgeable, collaborative, and forward-looking blockchain community.

[Axia]

Hi @Oluman thank you for sharing. Can you please provide more details about your outcomes, specifically how they align to the Milestone 1 outcomes you outlined in your proposal. Thank you!

[Oluman]

@Axia Thanks for feedback,our two meetup sessions successfully aligned with Milestone 1 objectives by laying the foundation for the Rootstockcollective in Ghana.aWe recorded in all the meetups sessions over 60 participants.We achieved early visibility, engaged over 60 participants—primarily students and emerging builders—and initiated onboarding of the first wave of community members. The activities executed directly supported awareness creation, ecosystem education, and community seeding as envisioned in the milestone.”

[Tane]

Hi @Oluman, thanks for the report! Two requests:

1. Would you share your reporting comments in the original proposal, so that we can track the milestone progresses and deliverables in one thread?
2. Would you share the two event links if possible?

[Axia]

@Oluman to follow-up on Tane’s request, the one outcome you listed in your proposal for Milestone 1 is the following:

“Expected Outcomes

• Milestone 1 Onboading users and developer ( 2meetups and workshops sessions)”

[Curia]

@Oluman Thanks for the report. Just a small recommendation, next time, whether it’s a report or a milestone revision, could you please keep everything under one original thread? That would make it much easier for delegates to follow your progress. Right now, there are 3 separate threads and it’s a bit confusing to track the updates.

[Oluman]

@Curia @Axia We take all the constructive feedback into consideration and hope to work with them to improve on subsequent proposals/reports . Thanks

[Ignas]

Thank you for sharing the Milestone 1 report. I did take some time to locate the latest update thread, so consolidating future reports in a single thread would help delegates follow progress more efficiently.

I very appreciate the photos from the workshops , they are inspiring :). It’s clear the team has strong organizational capacity, access to credible speakers, the ability to attract developers and crypto curious participants.

That is a positive signal for ecosystem activation.

I understand the high level topics covered around Web3 fundamentals and the Rootstock ecosystem. So for transparency and ecosystem alignment, could you please share the slide decks or presentation materials used during both meetups?

It would also be highly appreciated if future workshop slides and materials could be shared publicly so the broader Rootstock community can follow progress and reuse resources where relevant.

Thanks!