Exciting news for Africa’s blockchain enthusiasts! Ethereum Layer 2 is taking the spotlight at meetups in Nairobi and Lagos, following the trailblazing visit of Vitalik Buterin earlier this year. These events promise to revolutionize the continent’s blockchain landscape by bringing together leaders from various Layer 2 projects.

Ethereum Layer 2s are coming to Africa!

Following Vitalik's Africa trip, I'm excited to host Layer 2s in Nairobi 🇰🇪 and Lagos 🇳🇬

We have leaders from @arbitrum @Scroll_ZKP @ETHGlobal and supported by @optimismFND.

Sign up here: https://t.co/YS6w02Lhti pic.twitter.com/782wMCTJK5

— Yoseph Ayele (@yosephayele) July 24, 2023

Africa has emerged as a hotbed of blockchain interest and adoption, offering solutions to social and economic challenges. Recognizing its importance, Vitalik’s trip fostered connections within vibrant blockchain communities across the continent.

The upcoming Layer 2 meetup in Nairobi starting on July 26th to 28th and Lagos scheduled for July 30th to August 1st aims to build direct channels between Layer 2 infrastructures and the African blockchain community. The meetup will be a vibrant hub of knowledge exchange, organized by Borderless Africa in collaboration with local communities and educators.

The event’s agenda features community meetups, developer workshops, and founder fireside chats. Enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs will have a platform to engage, share ideas, and collaborate on Layer 2 technologies.