For a long time, I wasn't the loudest person in the room. While many were chasing visibility, I was focused on building, learning, improving, and creating value behind the scenes. Over the past 5 years in Web3, I've had the opportunity to contribute to 20+ projects across DeFi, NFTs, Memecoins, and utility-focused ecosystems. But my work has never been about numbers alone. It's about turning strangers into communities, turning communities into believers and helping projects build a foundation that lasts beyond hype. Every project I've worked with has taught me something valuable, and every experience has shaped the way I approach community building today. I'm KÅYØDÈ. I help Web3 projects grow, engage, and build communities people genuinely want to be part of. If you're building something meaningful in Web3, let's connect. 🤝

Take a deep breath, let's go of what is weighing your heart and trust that better days can still find you 💯 Good morning, happy weekend to you all.. Enjoy the rest of it 😄👋

Sometimes, we celebrate the final product without acknowledging the people who spent hours making it happen. We see the pictures, watch the videos, and enjoy the results without thinking about the time and dedication behind them. That's why I think it's important to celebrate people while they are doing the work. @Kay_Web3, thank you for your contributions to DDOKO and for the efforts you continue to put in behind the scenes. Some people inspire you by what they say, while others inspire you by what they do. For me, Kayode is one of those people whose actions speak louder than words. One thing that inspires me the most about Kayode is his dedication to his career, his willingness to serve, and his ability to stay focused on the bigger picture. As the CEO and Creative Director of @_CBMedia Current Block Media, he is building something of his own, and if you follow the @_CBMedia account, you can see the effort and creativity he puts into his work. But beyond what people see on the timeline, there's so much that happens behind the scenes that deserves to be acknowledged. During DDOKO, I saw a side of Kayode that made me appreciate him even more. From editing pictures to organizing content and uploading files to Google Drive for easy access, he put in so much time and effort to ensure things were done properly. These may seem like ordinary tasks to some people, but anyone who understands what it takes to build a brand, support a community, and keep things running knows that these things require time, patience, commitment, and sacrifice. Kayode is willing to give his time and energy to something he believes in, even when nobody is applauding. He understands that meaningful contributions aren't always loud, and not every important role comes with a spotlight. That kind of selflessness is rare. I'm deeply inspired by his long term vision for CB Media. Building a brand takes more than having a great idea. It requires consistency, discipline, the willingness to learn, and the ability to keep showing up even when the results aren't immediate. I believe every successful entrepreneur has to make sacrifices along the way, and Kayode is already doing that👏. He understands that if you want to build something meaningful, you must be willing to put in the work, make difficult choices, and remain committed to your vision. Another thing I admire about him is his ability to adapt. Life doesn't always go according to plan, and working with people, especially in a growing community, requires flexibility. Being able to adjust to different situations without losing sight of the goal is a valuable quality, and I think he bagged it. Then there's his personality. 😂 Kayode is straightforward, outgoing, and fun to be around. You can hardly be bored when you're around him because he knows how to bring his energy into a room. He appreciates real communication, values honesty, and reciprocates kindness and honestly, I think that's refreshing. I'm really glad our paths crossed KAYODE and I'm happy to call you my friend. Keep building. Keep creating. Keep expanding. and above all, don't lose sight of the prize. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed, and I believe CB Media will continue to grow into everything you envision it to be. SEE YOU AT DDABUJA! #DDOKO

📰 CURRENTBLOCK DAILY WATCH | OCT. 23, 2026 Friday ; Africa Builds Onchain as DeFi Faces New Challenges What’s Coming Up Today... 🇳🇬 BLOCKF3ST AFRICA OPENS ITS MAIN CONFERENCE IN LAGOS Blockf3st Africa moves into its main conference today at the National Art Theatre in Lagos under the theme “New Trade Routes: Bringing Africa Onchain.” The programme brings together founders, investors, policymakers and developers for discussions on blockchain infrastructure, cross-border payments, AI, investment and Africa’s digital economy. Sessions include building financial rails for Africa, government policy and blockchain, and the intersection of AI and Web3. OFFCHART NXT BRINGS NIGERIAN STARTUPS AND INVESTORS TOGETHER IN PORT HARCOURT OffChart NXT continues today in Port Harcourt, connecting startups with investors, financial institutions and potential strategic partners. Its Startup Challenge features founder pitching and a prize pool advertised at ₦30 million, subject to final prize commitments and competition rules. The initiative highlights efforts to connect emerging Nigerian businesses with capital, visibility and commercial opportunities. COMMODITY INDUSTRY GROUP CHALLENGES KALSHI’S PROPOSED OIL PERPETUALS The Commodity Markets Council has urged the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to reject Kalshi’s proposed perpetual crude-oil contracts, citing concerns about market integrity. The dispute highlights growing tension as crypto-style derivatives expand into traditional commodities markets, where regulators and established exchanges are debating how these products should operate. ARBITRUM AND ROBINHOOD CHAIN OPEN FOUNDER HOUSE IN SINGAPORE Arbitrum and Robinhood Chain begin a three-day Founder House programme today, supporting selected teams developing onchain products. The programme targets projects in tokenisation, AI, DeFi, privacy and payments, offering technical guidance and access to a combined $300,000 in advertised prizes and grants. The initiative puts product development and real-world blockchain applications at the centre of ecosystem growth. ZEST PROTOCOL SETS TODAY’S DEADLINE FOR LEGACY aeUSDC POSITIONS Zest Protocol has set 23 October as the deadline for remaining aeUSDC lending and supply positions on Stacks Market V1 to close. Users must repay outstanding loans, withdraw aeUSDC and migrate to USDCx on Market V2. The change comes ahead of Allbridge’s planned closure of its aeUSDC bridge to Stacks on 3 November. Affected users should follow the protocol’s migration instructions rather than assume their positions will transfer automatically. PYHO 2026 BRINGS GHANA’S DEVELOPER COMMUNITY TOGETHER PyHo 2026 begins today, bringing developers, students and open-source contributors together around Python, software development and practical technology building. The Ghanaian community event includes the Builders Lab Sprint, where participants collaborate on projects using software tools, APIs and AI. Although not exclusively a Web3 gathering, the event highlights the developer talent and technical communities that can support Africa’s wider digital economy. DEFI LIQUIDITY CONTRACTS AS ONCHAIN MARKETS FACE A PULLBACK DeFiLlama’s figures for 23 October put total value locked across decentralised finance at approximately $89.8 billion, down around 1.7% over 24 hours in its live dashboard. Stablecoin market capitalisation stood near $301 billion, with the seven-day trend slightly negative. These figures offer a snapshot of changing onchain liquidity, but do not by themselves establish the cause of the decline or predict what happens next. CURRENTBLOCK WATCH Today’s stories highlight Africa’s push to turn blockchain interest into practical economic opportunities, alongside global efforts to develop onchain products and navigate emerging regulatory challenges. From Lagos and Port Harcourt to Singapore and Ghana, builders are connecting technology with capital, skills and real-world use cases. Meanwhile, Zest’s migration deadline is a reminder that users must pay attention to protocol changes and manage their positions before services are discontinued. CurrentBlock Media Stories. Technology. Ecosystems. Events.