Nfts and responsibility

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Polygon’s first NFT meet-up for Kenyan artists was a hit. Participation was encouraged for artists from disenfranchised communities that would otherwise not have exposure to NFTs. Polygon’s Michael Jordan, from the Enterprise team, led the discussion. Along with the event theme, an ethical venue, parity, and social commitment played a vital role in the event’s success (over 70 attendees!). The activity took place at the August 7th Memorial Museum, a highly respected place for Kenyans. By choosing such an important venue, we intend to reinforce messages of peace while transmitting the significance of participants’ work. The next steps include hands-on support for artists as they mint NFTs followed by a showcasing at Polygon’s Nairobi Gender Hackathon (coming up in April). Activity; Nfts and responsibility (Meet up) When: March 6 2022 Where: 7th August Memorial Museum  Kenya, Nairobi

Media workshop

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A media & web3 for social impact workshop was hosted at the Game Development Center in Nairobi. In a half-day session, journalists from Kenya Media Council explored the advantages of blockchain technology and how it can positively influence social change. Working with journalists is particularly important, as there is a general tendency to confuse blockchain technology with crypto and to associate crypto with scams. The 30+ participants spoke of influential journalism and blockchain technology topics on how to alleviate challenges all over Africa and provide the basis of technological solutions related to identity, product traceability, and insurance. Moreover, journalists hope to enrich their industries and share blockchain for good stories, both within and beyond their own communities. Activity: Media workshop When: March 3, 2022 Where: Nairobi, Kenya

Gaming for Social Impact

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Our recent workshop on gaming for social impact, which took place at Usiku Games in Nairobi, Kenya, showcased the talents of top developers from platforms around the world. Vice President of Business Development NFT & Gaming at Polygon, Steven Bryson-Haynes, highlighted initiatives achieving true social impact in the Web3 space. A total of 124 individuals attended the event, including many via live stream from gaming centres in 17 countries across Africa.   Activity: Gaming for Social Impact Meetup When: 25th January 2022 Where: Nairobi, Kenya