11-14, 16:10–16:20 (Asia/Bangkok), Stage 4
Running an Ethereum node in Africa presents both challenges and opportunities. It enables participation in the global blockchain ecosystem while contributing to network security and decentralization. Key points to highlight include overcoming infrastructure limitations, leveraging community support, the potential for economic empowerment through staking, and fostering local innovation and adoption. Emphasize the importance of education, collaboration, and strategic partnerships to
David Uzochukwu, an Ethereum Next Billion Fellow, is dedicated to making Ethereum secure and decentralized. With over four years in the web3 space, he has worked with prominent companies and founded Guild Audits and NodeBridge, supporting blockchain security and node operations in Africa. As a Staking Master at the Obol Collective, he promotes independent Ethereum staking through NodeBridge Africa, empowering Africans with education, workshops, and community support to participate in blockchain