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Web3 Community & Ecosystem Builder · East Africa

Sarah Wahinya
is a Ecosystem Builder.

Web3 community builder and ecosystem architect connecting grassroots African builders to global protocols, funding pipelines, and international blockchain networks.

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Sarah Wahinya
Stellar EA Chapter President Web3 Community Builder Blockchain Advocate Workshop Facilitator Ecosystem Architect DeFi Enthusiast Public Speaker Builder Stellar EA Chapter President Web3 Community Builder Blockchain Advocate Workshop Facilitator Ecosystem Architect DeFi Enthusiast Public Speaker Builder
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Featured Initiative

East Africa · Developer Education

East Africa University Circuit

A structured developer recruitment programme spanning 6+ university campuses across Kenya and Ethiopia — onboarding the next generation of African builders into global blockchain ecosystems and international grant pipelines.

Developer EducationEast AfricaCommunityGrant Pipeline

Experience

BUILDERS GO BRRR
Independent — East Africa
2022 — Present
Present
Web3 Community & Ecosystem Builder

Built and scaled developer communities across multiple African countries, cultivating a pan-African network connecting founders, engineers, and innovators to global Web3 ecosystems. Mentored 50+ early-stage Web3 entrepreneurs on product strategy, go-to-market execution, tokenomics, and grant applications — with several securing ecosystem funding and accelerator placements. Contributed strategic expertise on financial inclusion, cross-border payments, and DeFi product design for African markets.

CommunityMentorship
Stellar Development Foundation
Nov 2024 — Apr 2026
East Africa Chapter President

Appointed by SDF to lead East Africa's Stellar ecosystem across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Architected the East Africa University Circuit across 6+ campuses, onboarding 500+ builders. Designed and delivered Build Week Hackathons and developer bootcamps — carrying builders from initial concept through to working prototype and SDF grant application.

LeadershipEcosystem
OneKey · Bitget
2024 — 2025
Key Opinion Leader

Represented hardware wallet security (OneKey) and crypto exchange adoption (Bitget) within East African Web3 communities. Produced educational content and led community discussions on digital asset security, self-custody practices, and regional market adoption — bridging the gap between global blockchain brands and African audiences.

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