The Walrus Lagos Meetup, hosted at CafeOne in Yaba, brought together a vibrant mix of developers, creators, and blockchain enthusiasts for a powerful afternoon of learning and collaboration
Organized by Sui Nigeria and led by Ukeje Goodness, Lagos Lead for the Sui Nigeria Community, the event solidified Lagos’s growing role as a nexus of decentralized innovation on the African continent.
At the heart of the event was the Walrus Protocol, a programmable decentralized storage network built on the Sui blockchain. Walrus is pioneering a new layer of infrastructure for storing large volumes of data on-chain, optimized for performance, resilience, and composability. With its unique application of the RedStuff erasure coding algorithm, the protocol ensures efficient and durable storage, empowering developers to build data-intensive applications, such as AI systems, NFT platforms, and gaming environments, with complete decentralization in mind.
Beyond the technical sessions and wallet onboarding experiences, the meetup was a celebration of ecosystem collaboration. Attendees explored emerging projects and protocols shaping the future of Web3.
Sponsors, including Nexa, a next-generation trading terminal, showcased tools that are redefining how users interact with decentralized finance. TradePort, an NFT marketplace with a growing presence on Sui, shared insights on frictionless digital asset discovery and trading.
Adding to the ecosystem momentum, Winter Walrus, the Walrus Protocol’s liquid staking platform, demonstrated how users can participate in network security while maintaining capital flexibility. The LoFi Community, known for blending music, culture, and decentralized tech, added creative energy and helped foster meaningful conversations around creator empowerment and the future of digital collaboration.’
Reflecting on the event, Ukeje Goodness noted, “This wasn’t just a meetup. It was a builder ignition point. People came not just to observe, but to participate, to ask questions, to share tools, and to start building. He emphasized the importance of these community touchpoints as catalysts for innovation and long-term growth within the Sui ecosystem.
The Walrus Lagos Meetup proved that with the right blend of community, infrastructure, and vision, local talent can drive global innovation. As Nigeria’s Web3 movement continues to evolve, events like this will remain foundational in shaping a decentralized internet built for and by Africans.
