Summary:
Following the endorsement of our regional evaluation proposal by the Scroll community, we are seeking $30,000 over 3 months to pilot a Scroll Local Node in Nigeria. The aim is to assess regional potential for adoption, activate grassroots developer interest, and build a replicable engagement framework.
The Nigeria Local Node will operate as an ecosystem intelligence and activation hub, focused on mapping stakeholders, hosting targeted community engagements, and funneling builders/users into Scroll. These initiatives will be led by Leaders of the foremost Web3 Talent incubators in Nigeria, Ayodeji Awosika of Web3Bridge, Idris Olubisi of Web3Afrika, and Abidemi Adenle, and supported by active delegates of the Scroll ecosystem in the regions. The outcome of this initial proposal will be a detailed view of Nigeria’s readiness for Scroll adoption, tested activation methods, and recommendations for scaling the initiative.
Motivation:
Nigeria offers a unique growth opportunity for Scroll due to its young developer base, growing crypto adoption, and grassroots tech communities. Beyond this, there’s also a problem-solution fit for ZK applications due to structural issues such as deep trust deficits in institutions, limited digital infrastructure and know-how, and growing demand for privacy-preserving, low-cost financial tools. However, meaningful engagement requires context-aware execution, which this proposal intends to provide.
The mission of this proposal is to pilot a Scroll Local Node in Nigeria to evaluate regional appetite for zkEVM adoption, identify core barriers to onboarding, and experiment with lightweight activations that validate or invalidate Scroll’s market potential in the country. Through targeted research, stakeholder mapping, and small-scale engagement efforts, we aim to generate localized insights and develop an adaptable playbook for future ecosystem growth across the country. Ultimately, our vision is to position Scroll as the L2 of choice for African developers and crypto users by grounding expansion efforts in deep local understanding, trust-building, and cost-efficient experimentation.
This is not just a research proposal but a pilot for direct, localized protocol engagement. The DAO should adopt this proposal because it provides a structured, measurable path to understand and unlock Scroll’s growth in Nigeria without requiring heavy upfront investment and is led by key stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Execution:
The execution of this proposal will span an initial three-month period designed as an exploratory phase to understand Scroll’s founder, builder, and community fit within the Nigerian ecosystem. We are not just introducing Scroll, but testing how relevant and impactful it can be in Nigeria through a structured feedback loop of events, training sessions, and community engagements. Our guiding question during this phase is: What does an authentic and scalable entry point for Scroll in Nigeria look like, and who are the people most likely to champion it?
This 12-week pilot will follow a phased structure built around three goals:
- Understand the Scroll-Nigeria fit
- Run small, targeted experiments to test traction
- Generate credible recommendations to the DAO on the most sustainable and effective ways to support and onboard builders in the country
Phase 1: Ecosystem Mapping (Weeks 1–2)
We will begin with a two-week rapid mapping of Nigeria’s crypto and builder landscape. This includes:
- Map 50+ startups, dev teams, or solo builders in relevant sectors (DePIN, fintech infra, identity, remittance, compliance).
- Conduct 15–20 discovery interviews to understand technical readiness, L2 familiarity, and barriers to migration.
- Define 2–3 high-context zkEVM use cases for Nigeria.
Key takeaways from the discussions to inform future GTM strategy
Deliverables:
- Scroll Nigeria CRM (builders, stage, interest, relevance)
- Use case summary deck for internal DAO review
- List of 10 “priority contacts” for deeper engagement
Phase 2: Builder’s Program & Community Activation (Weeks 3–10)
This phase focuses on technical onboarding, community trust-building, and surfacing talent aligned with Scroll’s zkEVM architecture. It is designed to validate Scroll’s ecosystem fit by directly engaging builders, founders, and strategic ecosystem actors through hands-on training, curated roundtables, and community-facing activations.
Builder’s Program (Led by Web3Bridge)
Led by Ayodeji Awosika in collaboration with Web3Bridge, this 6-week virtual program will combine technical training on Scroll’s zkEVM stack with foundational business development coaching to help participants think like founders.
Participants will:
- Receive hands-on training in deploying smart contracts on Scroll
- Attend guest sessions from Scroll ecosystem teams (if available)
- Have mentors available (we’re working on onboarding 3 mentors to guide builders and teams on the business side of things)
A final project showcase will allow builders to pitch their ideas for potential future incubation or funding pathways (e.g, Dev Seed, funnelling into Scroll Open). Full training curriculum to be developed by Web3Bridge.
See tentative curriculum and mentorship focus here
Founder’s Roundtable
A curated one-day session with key founders, ecosystem leaders, and community builders in Nigeria.
Objectives:
- Introduce Scroll’s vision and architecture to strategic actors
- Capture insights on market fit, dev incentives, and L2 priorities
- Identify collaboration or co-building opportunities with existing startups
- Evaluate the resonance of Scroll’s value proposition across business and technical stakeholders
KPI’s
- Number of high-quality founders who attend (Target: 10–15)
- Number of founders who express interest in building on Scroll or applying to Scroll Open (Target: 3–5)
- Number of validated use cases or follow-up opportunities (Target: 2–3)
Scroll Community Day Event (Hosted by Web3Afrika)
Organized by Web3Afrika, this event will bring together aspiring developers, designers, students, and Web3-curious individuals for a high-energy, open-access day.
Components:
- Intro to Scroll talk
- Hands-on demos of ZK tools and apps
- Speed mentoring stations for newcomers
- Onboarding zone (wallet setup, testnet access, dev docs)
KPI’s
- Number of total participants who attend and engage across multiple zones (Target: 70–100)
- Number of new developers or attendees who complete onboarding (wallet setup + testnet access) (Target: 20–30)
- Number of participants who opt into Scroll’s community channels or developer track for follow-up (Target: 15–20)
Post program and founder Dinner
An intimate post-program gathering for high-potential participants. This involves getting all the teams that have shown interest or potential for Scroll Open together and just getting feedback from them, and building more touchpoints on our readiness to continue to support them.
Purpose:
- Reflect on their builder journey
- Collect structured feedback on Scroll’s stack, SDKs, and onboarding
- Strengthen relationships and co-design next steps (e.g., integration, funding, continued support)
Phase 3: Reporting, Synthesis & DAO Feedback (Weeks 11–12)
We’ll use the final two weeks to wrap up, share learnings, and recommend next steps to the DAO. Deliverables include:
- A full report detailing what worked, what didn’t, and where Scroll stands competitively in Nigeria
- Event metrics, dev engagement logs, potential users’ contacts, and notes from follow-ups
- A draft regional roadmap (or deprioritization memo) based on traction
- DAO-facing presentation and Q&A session
Operational: What processes need to be developed - how will this be brought to life?
Operations will be structured around clear workflows, coordination tools, and communication channels to ensure smooth execution and set a foundation for long-term Scroll engagement in Nigeria. The initiative is not only designed to test ZK’s relevance but also to kick off Scroll’s localized presence and community-building efforts in the country.
Centralized Tracking & Documentation
All operations will be coordinated through a Notion workspace, structured by week and by workstream. This will include a master tracker, weekly plans, reports, event prep, technical deep dives, and ecosystem profiles. It will serve as a living archive of everything executed within the node.
Additionally, Google Sheets will be used for more fluid collaboration on:
- Ecosystem mapping
- ZK readiness scoring
- Builder and community CRM
- Budget and expense logs (SCR/USD)
Meeting Management
All live sessions, clinics, roundtables, and planning meetings will be hosted via Google Meet or Zoom. Recordings will be saved in a shared Google Drive folder organized by date and type (e.g., ecosystem call, builder workshop, internal sync).
For note-taking, we will use Otter.ai (Google Meet) or Fireflies.ai (for Zoom).
Community Infrastructure & Engagement Tools
We intend to use this local node program as a launchpad for Scroll’s local community footprint in Nigeria, so the following community infrastructure will be developed:
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Telegram Group: This will be our primary channel for community coordination. It will include contributors, interested builders, and active ecosystem members.
- Combot or Rose Bot will be used for moderation, engagement tracking, and custom commands.
- Chainfuel or Combot Pro may be added for advanced analytics and engagement heatmaps, depending on group activity.
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Luma: Event management platform for promoting and tracking RSVPs for clinics, demo week, or roundtables.
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Notion Hub: A public-facing page for documentation, access to resources, a calendar of activities, and open participation forms. It ensures transparency and lowers the barrier for newcomers to join mid-program.
Content & Media
To capture the journey, showcase learnings, and support advocacy:
- Loom or OBS Studio will be used to record explainer videos, technical walkthroughs, and showcase use cases.
- Descript or CapCut will be used for quick editing of video clips, including captioning and trimming for Twitter distribution.
- Canva Pro or Figma will be used to design flyers, infographics, or educational content.
- A lightweight content pipeline will be developed to track drafts, reviews, and posts, managed inside Notion or Google Docs.
Personnel & Resources: Who will work on this and help make sure it’s successful?
The Nigeria Local Node will be led by six core contributors with diverse experience in developer education, community building, and startup support. These individuals have previous involvement in initiatives like Web3Bridge, WomenBuildWeb3, ETH Lagos, and various accelerator programs.
Roles, Bio & Responsibilities:
Node Coordinator (@Abidemi ): Abidemi is an investment analyst and ecosystem builder dedicated to web3 adoption and venture funding in Africa. She has contributed to various DAOs such as Gitcoin, BanklessDAO/Bankless Africa and Africa3, focusing on marketing, governance, operations, community, and investment strategy. A speaker and mentor, she has guided founders on fundraising and product-market fit. She’s currently supporting investments at Emurgo Kepple Ventures, where she specializes in deal sourcing, market research, and due diligence. Her mission is to back founders using crypto, blockchain, and web3 to solve Africa’s coordination challenges.
Community Growth & Dev Engagement:(AbdulKareem Oyeneye):
Abdulkareem is an experienced developer marketer and project manager with a strong background in Web3 growth and technical product execution. He has led multiple ecosystem tooling initiatives and is skilled at identifying developer pain points and protocol infrastructure needs. He will work closely with developers and early-stage founders to understand their needs, support their journey into the Scroll ecosystem, and ensure they have the tools and guidance to build effectively. LinkedIn
Senior Advisor/Builder relations(Aydeji Awosika): Ayodeji Awosika is the founder and program manager of Web3Bridge, one of Africa’s leading blockchain developer training initiatives, and the lead organizer of Web3Lagos, Nigeria’s premier developer-focused Web3 conference. Since 2019, he has helped onboard thousands of developers into Web3 through hands-on education, technical mentorship, and partnerships with protocols like Ethereum, Polygon, Starknet, Lisk etc. He is also a published author and speaker, known for his practical approach to community-led innovation and grassroots talent development.
Senior Advisor/Community and events Partner(Idris Olubisi):
Idris Olubisi is a software engineer, developer advocate, and community leader passionate about Web3 and developer education. He currently serves as a Developer Advocate at Axelar and is the founder of Web3Afrika, a community empowering African Web3 builders. With a background in backend development and developer relations, he has written extensively on platforms like FreeCodeCamp, LogRocket, and Hashnode, reaching over a million readers. Idris is also a frequent speaker at global tech events and actively mentors developers, helping bridge the gap between product teams and communities.**
Ops Support(@LifeofDan-EL ): Daniel Anomfueme is a Technical Project Manager and Community Builder, although he has had to wear multiple hats over the course of his 6-year career. For over six years, he has contributed to projects such as VitaDAO, an early DeSci DAO, DeSci Africa, GDG Enugu, Home Assistant, Layer5, and the 2077 Collective. He was part of the Coordination Working Group at VitaDAO.
Technical Support(Kwesili Okafor): Kwesili Okafor is a smart contract engineer and blockchain researcher with years of experience building and auditing Web3 applications. He has contributed to decentralized finance (DeFi), infrastructure, and identity protocols across Ethereum and other EVM chains. As a competitive auditor, Kwesili has participated in high-profile audits on platforms like Code4rena, Sherlock, and Immunefi, and is currently focused on Layer 2 infrastructure, validator coordination, and MEV. His understanding of zero-knowledge systems and active involvement in developer communities uniquely position him to provide hands-on technical support, onboarding assistance, and developer engagement for Scroll in Nigeria.
Additional Resources Needed:
- Partnership with Web3Bridge for joint developer training.
- Mentor networks
- Access to the Scroll community channels and node repo for standardized branding and knowledge transfer.
- Support from Scroll for content amplification and visibility through its global communications
Financial:
Please find the live link to the Budget here
Evaluation:
Desired Outcome:
To determine Scroll’s ecosystem-fit in Nigeria while surfacing 10–15 high-potential builders or early-stage founders who can be groomed as long-term open ecosystem contributors.
Indicators of Success:
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Quantitative:
- 3 well-attended events
- 10–15 developer graduates with on-chain activity on the Scroll testnet or mainnet
- 15+ project submissions or concepts from the build on Scroll program
- 5 projects and teams onboarded to Scroll Open
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Qualitative:
- Feedback from attendees on what made Scroll compelling or confusing
- Documentation of ecosystem barriers (e.g., education gaps, dev tool accessibility)
- Signals of willingness from builders to engage beyond the node (e.g., via Discord, PRs, open work)
Measurement Process:
- Pre- and post-event surveys
- Internal contributor retrospectives
- Builder profile tracking sheets
- Summary decks after each program milestone
Conclusion:
This proposal positions the Nigerian Local Node as a strategic listening and experimentation post for Scroll. Rather than assuming product-market fit, we are designing a feedback-driven process to test Scroll’s relevance in Nigeria, gather insights, and identify talent that can be nurtured into long-term contributors.
With a lean $30,000 budget and six committed contributors, this initiative will serve as the foundation for future investment and program expansion guided by real data and community signals.
We’re excited to build this with Scroll, one relationship at a time.