BaD Ethiopia Events
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Enter the EventAbout BaD Ethiopia
Empowering Africa's next generation through decentralized education, practical experience, and community-driven opportunity.
Who We Are
Build a DAO Ethiopia (BaD Ethiopia) is a student-founded, community-first organization evolving into a fully operational DAO. We turn curiosity into capability and capability into careers — by training students in Web3, funding community projects, and connecting Africa's youth to real opportunities.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Empower Africa's next generation through decentralized education and community-driven opportunity.
Vision
By 2030, launch Africa's first DAO-driven Blockchain University and position student-led R&D as a new economic engine.
Why Now
Africa is the youngest continent (~75% under 27). Web3 offers tools for ownership and transparency. BaD Ethiopia is the on-ramp: credible programs, local leadership, and a path from first workshop to first job.
What We Do
Programs
Bootcamps, hackathons, residencies, and an annual conference.
Incubation
We incubate student projects and provide necessary resources.
Placement
Connecting talent with internships in partner ecosystems.
Governance
Transparent, rotating-governance for resource allocation.
How We're Different
We're a DAO without speculation. No governance token. Just accountable, rotating councils and clear proposals.
Our Core Principles
The values that guide how we learn, build, and govern—openly, locally, and together.
Empowering the community through distributed governance and decision-making power.
Fostering knowledge sharing and continuous learning in blockchain technology.
Building trust through open-source code and publicly verifiable on-chain actions.
Creating a welcoming environment for all, regardless of background or expertise.
Stronger Together.
We partnered with the best to bring the blockchain revolution to Ethiopia.
Meet the Team
A diverse group of passionate individuals working together to build the future of decentralized technology in Ethiopia.
Core Visionaries
The originators of our mission.
Founder
Biruk Habteyohannes
Visionary leader driving the mission forwards.
Co-Founder
Biruk Mesfin
Founding member instrumental in the early stages.
Team Leads
Guiding our strategic direction.
Technical Team Lead
Kalkidan Yishak
Event Team Lead
Eden Mengiste
Production Team Lead
Soliyana Kibrom
Marketing/Communication Team Lead
Halwa Mohammed
Engineering
Building the future, line by line.
Technical Team
Seid Yesuf
Technical Team
Bewnet
Software Engineer
Bruk Yosef
Technical Team
Eyob Tilaye
Technical Team
Amanuel Mandefro
Technical Team
Amira Abdurahman
Production
Crafting world-class experiences.
Production Team
Suraphel Alemu
Production Team
Liya Girma
Impact & Outreach
Spreading the word and engaging the community.
Marketing Team
Simon Hailu
Event Team
Soliyana Wassihun
Marketing Team
Edom Getahun
Timeline of Activities
A look back at our journey through 2025, from our launch to our major hackathons and workshops.
Solidity & Foundry Intro Workshops
Foundational virtual classes covering smart contract basics and development toolkits.
Solidity & Foundry Intro Workshops
Foundational virtual classes covering smart contract basics and development toolkits.
Official Launch Event @ AASTU
In-person kickoff at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University with over 100 students and faculty.
Official Launch Event @ AASTU
In-person kickoff at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University with over 100 students and faculty.
Global BaD Community Call
Participated in an international Twitter Spaces event to connect with global student blockchain clubs.
Global BaD Community Call
Participated in an international Twitter Spaces event to connect with global student blockchain clubs.
“Zero to Hero: kApps Bootcamp”
A 4-week program teaching MetaMask, Remix IDE, and smart contract deployment on testnets (Sepolia, Base, Optimism).
“Zero to Hero: kApps Bootcamp”
A 4-week program teaching MetaMask, Remix IDE, and smart contract deployment on testnets (Sepolia, Base, Optimism).
Community Building
Focused on 'Blockchain 101' workshops and establishing governance via Telegram and Discord.
Community Building
Focused on 'Blockchain 101' workshops and establishing governance via Telegram and Discord.
KRNL Workshop (Ethiopia Edition)
A deep-dive session into modular blockchain design.
KRNL Workshop (Ethiopia Edition)
A deep-dive session into modular blockchain design.
Kambria Partnership
Announced a strategic collaboration for open innovation and DAO development.
Kambria Partnership
Announced a strategic collaboration for open innovation and DAO development.
Ethiopia Blockchain Week (EBW 2025)
Active participation in the national summit and hosting the 'Pizza Party' closing event (Sept 8) with PizzaDAO.
Ethiopia Blockchain Week (EBW 2025)
Active participation in the national summit and hosting the 'Pizza Party' closing event (Sept 8) with PizzaDAO.
Ontology Africa Partnership
Collaboration focused on decentralized identity (DID) and data privacy.
Ontology Africa Partnership
Collaboration focused on decentralized identity (DID) and data privacy.
AfroChain Summit & Hackathon
Community partner for a 48-hour hackathon involving 100+ developers at the Science Museum.
AfroChain Summit & Hackathon
Community partner for a 48-hour hackathon involving 100+ developers at the Science Museum.
Polkadot “Road to Sub0” Workshop
On-campus event at AASTU introducing multi-chain architecture and the Substrate framework.
Polkadot “Road to Sub0” Workshop
On-campus event at AASTU introducing multi-chain architecture and the Substrate framework.
Avalanche Africa Campus Meetup
Tech talk at AASTU focusing on fast smart contract platforms and ecosystem opportunities.
Avalanche Africa Campus Meetup
Tech talk at AASTU focusing on fast smart contract platforms and ecosystem opportunities.
Solidity Bootcamp Announcement
Phase 1 of the intensive year-end developer program.
Solidity Bootcamp Announcement
Phase 1 of the intensive year-end developer program.
Zero to Deployed
Virtual workshop on rapid dApp development using Scaffold-ETH.
Zero to Deployed
Virtual workshop on rapid dApp development using Scaffold-ETH.
Global Web3 Growth Session
Workshop on open-source contributions and career pathways.
Global Web3 Growth Session
Workshop on open-source contributions and career pathways.
Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Explained
Educational session on privacy and identity in Web3.
Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Explained
Educational session on privacy and identity in Web3.
Polkadot 101 Developer Bootcamp
Multi-week program covering Rust and Substrate basics, led by Polkadot Academy alumni.
Polkadot 101 Developer Bootcamp
Multi-week program covering Rust and Substrate basics, led by Polkadot Academy alumni.
Polkadot Onboarding
Kickoff and orientation for the developer cohort.
Polkadot Onboarding
Kickoff and orientation for the developer cohort.
Web3 Compass
Technical workshop on building mini-apps on the Base Layer-2 network.
Web3 Compass
Technical workshop on building mini-apps on the Base Layer-2 network.
AASTU Blockchain Workshop (Base University Tour)
A large-scale Christmas Eve event where 161 students deployed their first smart contracts.
AASTU Blockchain Workshop (Base University Tour)
A large-scale Christmas Eve event where 161 students deployed their first smart contracts.
Intro to Foundry
Advanced workshop on testing and production workflows for smart contracts.
Intro to Foundry
Advanced workshop on testing and production workflows for smart contracts.
Key Impact Highlights
Measuring our success through talent growth, community engagement, and ecosystem development.
Talent Development
Over 100 new developers were trained in core Web3 technologies including Solidity, Web3.js, and Substrate through hands-on bootcamps and workshops. These programs focused on practical skills, real-world use cases, and collaborative learning.
Community Growth
Starting from zero in early 2025, BaD Ethiopia rapidly grew into a highly engaged national community.
- Official Telegram group reached 450+ members
- Student blockchain clubs initiated at multiple universities
- Active mentorship and peer collaboration
Diversity & Inclusion
BaD Ethiopia prioritized accessibility and inclusion, ensuring opportunities for a broad spectrum of Ethiopian youth.
- Women comprising up to 40% of attendees
- Diverse academic backgrounds & high school students
- All programs free and beginner-friendly
- Hybrid events (Addis Ababa + Online)
Global Exposure
Through international hackathons and partnerships, Ethiopian developers gained meaningful global exposure.
- AfroChain hackathon (teams from 5 countries)
- Cross-border collaboration (Ethiopia x Kenya)
- Globally competitive builders
Ecosystem Strengthening
BaD Ethiopia has become a key contributor to Ethiopia’s blockchain ecosystem, bridging the gap between student talent and industry demand.
- Key partner for Ethiopia Blockchain Week
- Co-hosted events with GDG
- Talent pipeline for local startups