Catalyst Campus Train – UDS Nyankpala Campus
The Catalyst Campus Train was held on January 14, 2023, in Ghana at the University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus in the Tolon District. The meet-up saw 40+ participants in attendance to learn about the Cardano blockchain, Project Catalyst, and the prospects of Cardano in Africa.
This event formed part of the ongoing Catalyst Campus Train project, which was funded in Fund9 under the Grow Africa, Grow Cardano challenge. The initiative continues to expand awareness, participation, and innovation within the Cardano ecosystem across academic institutions in Ghana.
We were excited to kick off 2023 with such an inspiring and impactful engagement. Events like this remain refreshing, rewarding, and highly motivating as we continue spreading knowledge about the Cardano blockchain, growing the community, and providing free learning resources to young people interested in decentralized technologies.
During the session, participants gained both theoretical and practical knowledge in key areas including:
- Cardano Blockchain fundamentals
- Yoroi wallet creation
- Sending and receiving ADA
- Delegation and staking ADA
- Exploring opportunities within the Cardano community
The training was interactive, with participants actively engaging in discussions and practical demonstrations. Many attendees were able to set up their wallets and better understand how to participate in the Cardano ecosystem through staking, governance, and innovation via Project Catalyst.
Overall, the Catalyst Campus Train at UDS Nyankpala Campus was a success, contributing to the growth of blockchain awareness and empowering young people with the tools and knowledge needed to participate in building on Cardano.
