NODO, a pan-African product community that educates & connects Web3 product makers, consumers, and industry leaders, has partnered with Cardano Spot, a social media platform native to the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. The partnership will see NODO and Cardano Spot collaborate to support and educate builders, consumers, and the broader blockchain ecosystem while creating communities where users can engage, connect, and earn rewards. Cardano’s novel play will bring together millions of its stakeholders and optimise the experience of working with or on the Layer 1 blockchain.

Cardano Spot is tapping into the burgeoning interest in blockchain-powered social media platforms. More people across the world are seeking alternatives to the prevalent platforms that are heavily centralised and overly monitored. However, Cardano Spot’s appeal is not just in its ability to connect people; the social media platform will serve as a hub where Cardano-native products are onboarded while offering education, community, and perks to Web3 enthusiasts.

To drive this partnership, NODO will leverage its expanding community of over 80,000 pan-African Web3 stakeholders, which includes product owners, investors, end users, and individuals spanning the Web3 adoption spectrum, as well as our 600 product communities in over 14 countries to drive the common goal of product amplification and Web3 education in Africa.

Also, it is noteworthy that Cardano Spot’s play is similar to what NODO have built some experience around on the continent. Over the past year, NODO has ingrained itself into the epicentre of Africa’s Web3 industry, providing solutions to a range of Web3-focused stakeholders and users. From grants and expert sessions for companies to a social-fi content play for individuals, NODO continues to demonstrate traction and appeal to Web3 stakeholders on the continent.

"Cardano Spot's partnership with NODO is a testament to our dedication to promoting Web3 adoption and raising awareness about Cardano's innovative projects and products,” said Sebastian Zilliacus, Co-founder of Cardano Spot.

“NODO is the leader in providing Web3-related information from Africa and we couldn't be happier to join forces and grow together. We look forward to engaging with the vibrant African tech community and fostering unity within the digital space, within Cardano's existing ecosystem and beyond," he added.

While NODO caters to the wider blockchain ecosystem, Cardano Spot positions itself as an information source for onboarding and exposing users to Cardano. Users can learn concepts like DeFi and NFTs on the platform, and it helps that there are projects on Cardano that can animate these learnings in their minds. Other features like Community Hub, News Feed, Market Status, and Project Library will be accessible to users in a way that optimises the overall experience. The partnership will create room for collaboration as both companies seek to widen their communities while positioning themselves as first-to-mind resource centres for everything Web3 in Africa.

“NODO is thrilled to have Cardano Spot join us on this journey of making Web3 mainstream in Africa. This collaboration signifies our unwavering commitment to advancing Web3 adoption and illuminating the path to innovative projects and products on the continent," said Shogo Ishida, Co-Founder of NODO.

About NODO

NODO is the pan-African product community platform that informs and educates builders & consumers on the latest Web3 & technology products and services being developed across fifty-five countries within the African continent.

About Cardano Spot

Cardano Spot is an emerging Web3 social media platform developed with the Cardano community at its core. It is a home for Cardano enthusiasts, where users can stay updated with the ecosystem. They can also grow through insights into the market and connections with the community.