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Our goal is to build a thriving community that promotes the awareness and adoption of decentralized scientific practices across the continent.  To achieve this, we create and curate high-quality educational content that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or expertise. Our content is designed to provide valuable insights into the benefits of decentralized science and how it can be applied in various fields.  In addition to our content creation efforts, we also actively participate in conferences and events to spread the word about Decentralized Science in Africa. Our long-term vision is to establish a vibrant network of DeSci meetups and conferences across the continent, providing a platform for scientists and enthusiasts to connect, learn, and collaborate.", "hidden": false, "question": "How is your project focused on improving the Web3 ecosystem? ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We attended ETHSafari and discussed DeSci with participants, highlighting the potential.\n\nWe have published 4+ blogs on DeSci.\n\nWe have made 8+ Twitter threads about DeSci.\n\nWe helped push for a DeSci meetup in Nairobi which AnthenaDAO and DeSci Youth hosted.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months (N/A if you haven\u2019t participated previously). ", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We use metrics such as projects in the DeSci space that are created by friends staying in Africa.\n\nWe also use our Twitter community number as a metric for awareness.", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. 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