@victorkanu1.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=2710) {"title":"WebFusion Lagos 2023 🇳🇬: Bridging the Gap between Web2 and Web3","subtitle":"DevHub onboards Web2 Devs with WebFusion","description":"DevHub onboards Web2 Devs with WebFusion","date":"2024-01-01T11:26:21.135Z","content":"Developers gathered at the ALX Hub in Lagos, Nigeria for the first-ever in-person hackathon \"WebFusion\" Hosted by DevHub in collaboration with Nearafrica.\n\n### Breaking Barriers 🐣\n\nBlockchain development is often associated with a complicated onboarding process, deterring potential developers. DevHub sought to change this narrative by introducing WebFusion. The primary objective was to provide web developers in Lagos with a seamless transition from Web2 to Web3 using their existing expertise in Javascript and React.\n\nUnlike traditional blockchain development, WebFusion focused on using the BOS, eliminating the need for developers to learn new programming languages. This approach not only simplifies the development process but also encourages a more diverse set of developers to explore the possibilities of blockchain technology.\n\n### Four Days of Non-stop Building 🤯\n\nThe hackathon kicked off with an insightful introduction to the NEAR Ecosystem, followed by an onboarding session led by DevHub DevRel Victor Kanu. For many participants, this marked their introduction into blockchain development. \n\nDevHub also conducted a workshop and a Q&A session guiding developers through the features of NEAR's Blockchain Operating System. The focus was on understanding composable dApps. \n\n### Teams, Collaboration, and Innovation 🤝\n\nThirty developers, eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the BOS, formed seven teams for 4 intense days of learning and coding. \n\nThe efforts of the participating teams culminated in some remarkable projects, each showcasing developer talent and the potential of BOS. \n\nThe winning projects included: \n\n1st Place - [PostX](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/webfusionlagos/projects/clpjwo7fo007z0z01kfk8hqhz/idea) a revolutionary content discovery gateway on the BOS platform, \n2nd place - [Kegha](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/webfusionlagos/projects/clpk6l8s300bi0z01tim9nv28/idea), a secure linkage between Telegram accounts and BOS profiles, \n3rd Place - [DTECTEET](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/webfusionlagos/projects/clpkjle4m00e60z01qe46v30o/idea), a detection tool for API calls in widget source code.\n\n### Conclusion \n\nWebFusion Lagos wasn't just about winning prizes, it was about building bridges, fostering growth, and celebrating diversity within the tech community. The event successfully brought together web2 developers, and created an environment ripe for collaboration and sparking groundbreaking projects.\n","author":"","category":"news"}