Today at @blockfestafrica 2026, I had the opportunity to be part of the Founder Circle, and honestly, it was one of those rooms that reminds you why you chose to build. I met with founders, builders, ecosystem leaders, and some VCs who shared valuable insights on fundraising, building sustainable companies, and what investors are really looking for from founders. Those conversations matter. As founders, sometimes we get so focused on building that we forget the importance of stepping back, listening, learning, and surrounding ourselves with people who have already walked the path. One of the highlights for me was also meeting my mentor in person @SamuelXeus since 2021 and reconnecting with some of my mutuals and members of the wider Web3 ecosystem. It was great putting faces to some of the relationships and conversations we’ve built online. I was there representing @AstarterDefiHub as CTO, connecting with builders and projects around AI, DeFi and Web3 infrastructure. At the same time, I am also the Founder of @RNSweb3Global with a bigger mission building opportunities and stronger bridges between African talent, Web3 ecosystems, founders, investors, and global opportunities. The more rooms I enter, the more convinced I become: Africa has the talent. What we need is the infrastructure, capital, connections, and platforms to unlock it at scale. This is why I keep building. Thank you to everyone I connected with today. Some conversations will end at the event, but I believe some will become partnerships, investments, and long-term relationships. 🤝🏾 And if you’re building in Web3, AI, DeFi or Africa’s tech ecosystem, let’s connect. Make sure you’re following: @AstarterDefiHub for what we’re building at the intersection of AI, DeFi & Web3. @RNSweb3Global for African Web3 talent, education, opportunities and ecosystem growth. The future is being built in Africa. And I intend to be one of the people building it. 🌍🚀 #BlockFESTAfrica# #FounderCircle# #Web3Africa# #Astarter# #RenaissanceWeb3Afrik# #AI# #DeFi# #Blockchain# #AfricaTech# #Startups# #VC#

Gm Gm Africans Astarter is heading to BlockFEST Africa 2026 From October 22–24, Astarter will be at BlockFEST Africa, with our CTO representing the project throughout the 3-day event. We’re looking forward to meeting founders, builders, Web3 projects, and ecosystem leaders to explore meaningful partnerships, collaborations, and new opportunities. At @AstarterDefiHub , we’re building at the intersection of AI, DePIN, and DeFAI, focused on AI-powered Web3 infrastructure and autonomous trading agents. If you’ll be at BlockFEST, come say hello. Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and build together. 🤝 See you at BlockFEST! 🔥 @blockfestafrica @SamuelXeus @RNSweb3Global @QuantumCM7