Following the feedback from our October 2024 application, we&rsquo;ve streamlined our proposed activities to fit a $30k budget. We remain passionate about expanding the Polkadot developer community and showcasing how Polkadot can be used beyond its core blockchain development use cases, such as building parachains and custom blockchains, to also develop scalable decentralized applications, similar to other popular blockchain networks.
We also received feedback suggesting we apply to the Event Bounty; however, we had previously reached out and were denied due to the limited budget allocated for Nigeria. To demonstrate our commitment, we have self-funded several Polkadot developer training program. Which includes:&nbsp;
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<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: We hosted a hands-on developer session for over 100 participants, aimed at breaking down the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. <a href="https://youtu.be/s1LzG9xp7mk?si=GDuba-D9gWEeCFy1">(Kindly check it out.)</a></li>
<li>Workshop on <a href="https://youtu.be/Fj_LI4zgWqg?si=wC0Qm0UdpfrhBNBu">How to set up an Ink! Smart Contract, Testing and Deploying.</a></li>
<li>Polkadot Smart contract Campaign: <a href="https://youtu.be/4iSMMXCWLTA?si=fP9sVK9nrLX2DOxy">Blockchain development with Polkadot.</a></li>
<li>Smart Contract Campaign: We launched a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view">campaign dedicated to building with the Polkadot SDK</a>, driving awareness and encouraging adoption among developers in our network. Workshop on How to set up an Ink! Smart Contract, Testing and Deploying Polkadot Smart contract Campaign: Blockchain development with Polkadot in 2024. 
This proposal aims to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and broadening the understanding of Polkadot's SDK for dApp development in Nigeria and beyond, where misconceptions currently limit its adoption. Through comprehensive training, bootcamps, and hackathons, our goal is to demonstrate Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains, empowering developers to build impactful decentralized applications on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem and establishing it as a vital player in the region&rsquo;s growing tech landscape. Kindly review the full proposal via the link below:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>
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- Problem Statement: Limited budget hindering Polkadot developer community expansion in Nigeria.
- Significance: Showcasing Polkadot's versatility for decentralized app development.
- Proposed Solution: Expand developer training programs, bootcamps, and hackathons to empower developers in Nigeria and beyond.
- Expected Outcomes: Increased adoption of Polkadot for building impactful decentralized applications.

#2711 Polkadot Growth Initiative in Nigeria (Revised)

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