Hana Terefe

Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi Support and Community Manager

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

✔️Decoding East Africa’s Web3 Future: Join Our Next X Spaces

We are just 24 hours away from a massive discussion breaking down Kenya’s new Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regulations and what they mean for the entire East African Web3 landscape.

To unpack this framework, we are bringing together an elite panel of regional founders, builders, and regulatory minds.

Meet Our Speakers:

🎤 @DrPeterOnyi: Chairman of the Virtual Assets Association of Kenya and CEO of Empire FX. With nearly two decades of experience across traditional banking, capital markets, and fintech regulation, he is at the forefront of shaping the region's digital asset policies.

🎤 @dagimbuilds: Co-founder and CTO of Semuni. A prominent local builder driving blockchain innovation, smart contract deployment, and decentralized product development right here in the region.

🎤 @AmmanuelMekonn1: Co-founder of Omnisol Technologies. A seasoned tech leader specializing in building robust, secure digital infrastructure and enterprise solutions tailored for emerging markets.

🎤 @hananext (Moderator): Leading the conversation to ensure we extract actionable insights, real-world impacts, and clear takeaways for developers, startups, and community members alike.

Whether you are a developer building a project, a startup navigating compliance, or an enthusiast tracking regional growth, this session will give you the exact regulatory blueprint you need.

Set your reminders, bring your questions, and join the conversation tomorrow night.

📅 Friday, June 5th | 8:00 PM (EAT)
📍 Live on X Spaces

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

🇪🇹|| Today is Election Day in Ethiopia!

​Millions of citizens across the nation are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots and shape the future of our country.

Following the event everyone is talking about voting and trust. It always brings up a big question for tech enthusiasts:

"If blockchain is so secure and impossible to hack, why don't we just vote from our smartphones?"

It sounds like the perfect solution for a modern world, but national elections are much more complicated than moving digital money.

The biggest issue isn't the blockchain itself, but the devices we use. While the network is safe, your smartphone can still get malware or viruses that change your vote before it even hits the system. On top of that, physical voting booths protect your privacy. If you vote from home on a phone, someone could easily stand over your shoulder and force you to vote a certain way, or even buy your vote from you.

Finally, blockchain is famous for being permanent, meaning you can never delete or edit data. If a glitch or software bug records votes incorrectly, there is no way to "undo" the mistake without ruining the credibility of the whole election.

For now, even though blockchain is amazing for building the future of digital finance, traditional paper ballots are still the safest way to ensure a fair and trusted vote.

[Eyuel.TON@Conso @Eyuel88]

Welcome to Ethiopian Blockchain Week 2026 🇪🇹

The premier annual Web3 festival uniting innovators, creators, investors, exchanges, AI builders, and global tech leaders at the forefront of emerging tech and digital transformation.

On this big day, thousands of attendees from across Africa and beyond will gather for a groundbreaking showcase of innovation, collaboration, and opportunity across major Web3 projects, crypto exchanges, social media platforms, fintech innovators, entrepreneurs, and massive creator communities from TikTok, Telegram, X, Conso, YouTube, Instagram, and more.

Expect high-impact networking, exciting partnership opportunities, authentic community growth, strong brand exposure, and direct access to Africa’s rapidly growing tech audience.

This is your opportunity to establish your presence and dominance through collaboration and sponsorship, gaining massive visibility with a global audience!

📍 Addis Ababa
📅 July 31 – August 1, 2026

#EthiopianBlockchainWeek #EBW2026 #Web3Africa #BlockchainAfrica #TechEvents #AI #Fintech #DeFi

[TON East Africa Community @tonhornofafrica]

OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP CALL-OUT to TELEGRAM & TON ECOSYSTEM.

East Africa’s biggest Web3 & Blockchain Festival is coming to Ethiopia 🇪🇹

@EthioBW is calling on projects, protocols, and builders within the @telegram & @ton_blockchain ecosystem who are ready to expand their reach and position themselves at the center of East Africa’s next major Web3 wave!

If your project is building in Telegram-native, TON or scalable decentralized infrastructure, this is your opportunity to connect directly with a rapidly growing, highly engaged African tech audience.

#MTONGA #Telegram #TONEcosystem #TonBuilders #EastAfrica #Ethiopia #AfricaRising
#Web3Africa #BlockchainAfrica

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

This goes very well for Ethiopia as well!!

[Web3 Apostle ✝️☦️ @Kodakjagaban]

Web3 in Kenya still has a long way to go. As long as you need to 'know who is who' to land a deal, that's not decentralization that's the same old gatekeeping with new tech.
Real Web3 doesn't have VIP sections. Let's build it properly. 🚀

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

@AmmanuelMekonn1 @UTDAbdisa

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

Partner with the Premier Blockchain Event in Addis Ababa!

The official Call for Sponsors for Ethiopian Blockchain Week 2026 is now open. Position your brand at the forefront of East Africa's technological evolution from July 31 to August 1, 2026.

Rationale for Sponsorship:

• Visibility: Engage with thousands of technology professionals and global decision-makers.

• Access: Secure speaking opportunities and exclusive exhibition spaces.

• Networking: Establish direct connections with leading investors and builders.

Availability is limited. Secure your partnership package immediately! 🤝

🌐Website: https://t.co/rVtzd2BslI
📩 Email: [email protected]
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[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

📈Ethio Telecom is now officially Live on the ESX!

It is official: Ethio Telecom is now on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) under the name $TELE. This is huge news for everyday people. Over 45,000 Ethiopians who bought shares using Telebirr are now real shareholders together, they own 10 million shares worth 3 Billion ETB.

The launch had some challenges and did not hit every high target, but that is normal for something brand new and this is the first time a massive government-owned tech company is opening its doors to public trading and clear accountability.

This is also a huge turn for our blockchain industry because it creates the digital plumbing needed to connect public markets with tokenized assets. It proves Ethiopia is ready for smart contracts and automated trade rails, building the ultimate bridge between traditional finance and Web3.

The digital foundation for Digital Ethiopia 2030 is finally active!

#ESX #TELE #DigitalEthiopia2030 #EthioBW2026

[Blox-ET @AmmanuelMekonn1]

Today I did something exciting.
I was scrolling, curiosity hit. Who owns https://t.co/PCNCqajvnA?
Googled it. Nothing.
That's when the idea struck.
I bought it. Did the magic.
Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado.
https://t.co/PCNCqajvnA 🇪🇹

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

@CRoQs47 I found it in @LumaLabsAI 😁

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

Well said!!

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

Loving attending the MetaMask Community Builder Night in Nairobi! 🇰🇪 Amazing to see artists(Musicians) thriving in Web3 alongside devs.

​Even cooler that it was hosted at Homeboyz Institute of Technology a legendary radio station turned tech hub that's actually listed on the Kenyan stock exchange! 📈 So glad to be part of these conversations, and I can’t wait to see these kinds of incredible collaborations happen in Ethiopia next. 🇪🇹
@usetimon @MetaMaskDev @francescoswiss @hitlabzz #CBN_Nairobi #Web3 #NairobiWeb3

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

Let's make this happen @AmmanuelMekonn1 @DagimZer369 @EthioBW @Eyuel88 @Web3Ethiopia

[stan ⟁ @stanmunyasia]

🍕⚡ Repped @brave and @AttentionToken #BitcoinPizzaDay Nairobi w/ @Pizza_DAO & @BuildaDao 🔥

Stoked to connect with the @EthioBW organiser — @brave locked in as media partner for August! 👀🦁

Privacy. Sovereignty. Web3Africa.

#BraveBrowser #PizzaDAO #Nairobi #Web3

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

⏳66 Days Until Ethiopia Blockchain Week 2026

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

Happy Africa Day! 🌍

In 1963, the vision for a unified continent was born right here in Addis Ababa. Decades ago, unity was about political liberation today it is entirely about digital sovereignty. For Africa to thrive on a global scale, we must move past fragmented networks and build borderless, decentralized infrastructure that connects our economies and innovators seamlessly.

Ethiopia Blockchain Week 2026 is designed to be the launching pad for this tech unity. We are gathering the continent's boldest Web3 developers, innovators, and regulators right back in the political capital of Africa to collaborate, share knowledge, and deploy real-world blockchain solutions.

True independence in the modern era means owning the digital architecture we use. The journey that started here 63 years ago continues today through the decentralized networks, systems, and communities we build together.

#AfricaDay2026 #Web3Africa #DigitalSovereignty #EthioBW2026 #TechUnity

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

@bekasider @EthioBW @beki_um @doin_bitss 🤣🤣🤣

[Hana Terefe @hananext]

LFG 🎊🧨🎉

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

Drop your best "67" meme below and win prizes

Considering our 67 countdown we've prepared a $10 giveaway for the best 67 meme 🔥

How to enter:

1/ Follow us & Like this post
2/ Reply with your best 67 meme
3/ Tag 2 friends to back you up

NB: We will be looking at creativity, relevance, and community engagement (likes/replies)

⌛Deadline: Ends this Wednesday... Let’s see what you’ve got. 👇

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

🇪🇹|| The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially launched the National Digital Payments

Strategy (2026–2030), codenamed BRIDGE 2030, in conjunction with a new National Instant Payment System. This initiative provides a comprehensive institutional framework for the domestic digital economy.

Building upon the foundations of the previous digital strategy, this five-year plan prioritizes deep ecosystem interoperability, the security of cross-border payment gateways, and the expansion of the National Digital ID (Fayda) across all financial systems. This strategic initiative to advance a cash-lite economy is designed to integrate local banks, fintech startups, and mobile money platforms within a unified infrastructure.

For the domestic Web3 and technology sectors, this structural evolution represents a significant development. As the regulatory environment modernizes to facilitate high-frequency digital transactions and open data exchange, substantial opportunities arise for tokenized real-world assets, decentralized finance layer integrations, and scalable Web3 infrastructure tailored to Ethiopia.

#Web3Ethiopia #BRIDGE2030 #NBE #DigitalEthiopia #Fintech #EthioBW

[Ethiopian Blockchain Week @EthioBW]

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! 🍕

Exactly 16 years ago today, on May 22, 2010, a programmer bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, marking the first-ever real-world crypto transaction. What was worth just $41 back then represents hundreds of millions of dollars today, serving as the ultimate milestone for the global Web3 movement.

This year, the celebration has taken a major local turn, being observed by tech enthusiasts and Web3 communities across several parts of Ethiopia. From developer hubs in Addis Ababa to growing tech collectives in regional cities, local builders came together over a slice to honor the global culture taking root within our borders.

For our ecosystem, Pizza Day is a powerful reminder of how far digital assets have come from a niche internet experiment. As we count down to Ethiopia Blockchain Week, seeing the community actively celebrate this history shows we are fully aligned with the global momentum driving this technology forward.

#BitcoinPizzaDay #Web3Ethiopia #CryptoCulture #EthioBW