Sandbox @ ETH Enugu '25 Pop Up city – Embedding SandboxDAO in Africa’s Builder Culture
Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)
$500
Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific
This grant will activate The Sandbox ecosystem at ETH Enugu ‘25, a peak Ethereum builder and culture event in Africa and the first builder residency & pop-up city in Nigeria. The goals are to:
Introduce The Sandbox to a new developer and creative audience in Africa
Host 1 sandbox-specific panel session at ETH Enugu ‘25
Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable
Milestone 1: Inclusion of Sandbox specific panel session in the ETH Enugu ‘25 pop up city sessions plan – 80%
Post the panel roster for who has been contacted and who has confirmed their acceptance as a panelist.
Milestone 2: Execute panel session + Final Reporting – 20%
Execute the Sandbox Panel session at ETH Enugu
Publish social thread and recap of the panel session + link to the recorded panel on YouTube or X.
Deliver complete final report with media and outcomes
Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable
Primary contact: @Kevin_chibuoyim – ETH Enugu ’25 lead organizer
Secondary contact: Victorian – ETH Enugu '25 supporter
Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic
This proposal connects The Sandbox to a new and strategic audience: young African developers, designers, and gaming enthusiasts who are eager to explore creative, interactive, and monetizable platforms. The Sandbox activation at ETH Enugu is fully embedded into a major Ethereum event that combines learning, culture, and builder energy.
Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely
All deliverables will be completed before August 30, 2025.
August 4 :
ETH Enugu Pop-Up City runs with Sandbox workshop happening on August 4th and social posting occuring.
Victorian is a contributor to the ETH Enugu ‘25 event. Contributors are group of individuals who believe in our mission and are supporting the community in various ways; from Designers, to planning, to web developers, etc.
How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
Hello @Lanzer, we are happy to make subtle adjustments to the budget. Can you share insights on what is feasible? We believe this event to be one that really benefits SandBox as its not just a conference, but a long duration pop up city experience.
@Lanzer The pop-up city is 2 weeks, but we’re attending for 1 week. Actually, the funding isn’t going for the conference mainly, but to the Sandbox activations happening there. During the pop-up city (which has 200+ daily attendees from different parts of the world), we’d have reached a great number of persons. Additionally, we can have a dedicated and branded Sandbox booth on the conference day (which has 1000+) attendees to let them learn about the Sandbox ecosystem.
During the ETH Enugu '25 week, Sandbox creators like @Victoran & @Ekeson would be onground to do a lot of onboarding too so it would be a wholesome experience.
We can take out the meme contest if you don’t see it as valuable atm.
I think this is something that would be worthy of an actual SIP, versus a grant for SDGP. I won’t be able to approve this Grant, however, I encourage you to post this to SIP: Ideas subforum as an actual SIP to the DAO.
Thank you for your support @Lanzer. I did think about submitting it as an SIP, but the timeline is sort of the issue. The ETH Enugu '25 pop up city runs from August 4th - 16th. Ideal timeline SIPs take is around 2 weeks (and this would subtly affect our planning and schedule). Since it is in line with the goals of the SDGP, wouldn’t it be possible to give it a trial? Happy to make any refinements to budget or the proposal as per your recommendations @Lanzer
Ah. I see. Yes that would be an issue. I don’t know what you could refine it into that would work. Funding a conference isn’t something I can fund. Workshops, meetups, contests is something we’re already doing.
Good thinking…I can’t accept that either. It would need to be something I haven’t funded yet that is unique to community engagement. People coming by a booth and playing the sandbox for a few minutes doesn’t fit within that.
I got some messages on your behalf from 2+ approved grant authors that they intended to go to Enugu.
I have at most $500 USDC left. Would this be enough to host a Sandbox-specific panel where our grant authors be guest speakers on the panel? If you need more guest speakers, it’s possible that I could message the co-founder, Sebastien Borget, to see if he is free to attend. I’m unsure if he is available.
Hi @Lanzer. $500 may not be enough support, but we’d take it on, to kickstart a relationship and provide value for a start. I have spoken with the team and they’ve said they can make available 2 speaking slots during the pop up city for the grant authors or sandbox guest speakers to speak, we can convert this to a panel if you prefer that. Indeed, it would be nice to have the co-founder, Sebastien Borget, speak virtually if he is free to attend as this is the first Ethereum Pop up city & Conference in the region.
I’m not sure I fully understand, so the $500 would be enough to get us a panel for only 2 panelists?
That’s confusing to me. If it’s enough to fund a panel with an moderator, why is it limited to 2? There were 3 who contacted me on your behalf. Them + Seb would be 4, so we’re already over our limit.
Apologies for not being clear. What I inferred was, 2 solo speaker sessions. But since you prefer a dedicated panel session, yes, we can have that. What are the next steps? @Lanzer
From Grok: @kevin_chibuoyim, a crypto trailblazer since '18, champions Web3 innovation by mentoring at @ Eth_Enugu '25 and empowering communities with free blockchain bootcamps.Kevin’s hyping up Enugu’s digital scene, from museum tours to builder residencies, while vibing with Web3 pals! The X community praises @ kevin_chibuoyim for his impactful blockchain education and leadership in events like ETH Enugu, inspiring tech growth in Nigeria. Is a prominent voice in Nigeria’s Web3 and blockchain community, using their platform to promote education, mentor new talent, and drive event engagement. Their posts are motivational, community-focused, and centered on advancing tech innovation, particularly through initiatives like ETH Enugu and free bootcamps. The X community responds positively, viewing Kevin as a leader and catalyst for blockchain adoption in the region.
Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic
Score: 4 of 5
Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input required.
Rationale: A panel of sandbox specific builders at a new conference in a region not currently recognized by the Sandbox is a great way to drive community engagement and impact to the sandbox ecosystem.
Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely
Score: 5 of 5
Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input required.
Rationale: All milestones are projected to complete by August 31st.
Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
Score: 3 of 5
Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input required.
Rationale: ETH Enugu is a Web3 Blockchain conference to be hosted in Nigeria. What is your involvement with ETH Enugu? @Victoran is listed as a secondary contact, what is the nature of his involvement?
From Grok: @ Eth_Enuguth_Enugu is a passionate Nigerian initiative championing a vibrant Ethereum & L2s builder ecosystem in Enugu, collaborating with innovators like LiskHQ to bring blockchain to the Southeast!Eth_Enugu’s hyping Nigeria’s first Ethereum Pop-Up City & Conference, rallying builders for Aug 4-16! The X community is buzzing with excitement for @ Eth_Enuguent 2025 Ethereum confere @ just_alphasce, with @ kevin_chibuoyim and @ just_alphas hyping its innovative impact.
SIP: Ideas
