**Nigerian Youths Urged to Embrace Blockchain Tech for Global Competitiveness**
Nigerian youths are being encouraged to dive into blockchain technology, especially the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), to stay competitive globally. Adedayo Adebajo, Co-founder of ICP Hub-Saharan, highlighted this at the Second DecaHack Cohort at the University of Ibadan.
**Key Points:**
- Adebajo stressed the importance of adopting ICP to avoid lagging in global tech advancements.
- ICP enables decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts, with uses in DeFi, gaming, and social media.
- The event gathered innovators and blockchain enthusiasts to discuss and network.
- DecaHack united students from 10 universities, providing tools for DApp development.
- Top startups could win up to $25,000 in grants and move to a national grand finale.
This initiative aims to boost technological innovation and ensure Nigeria's competitiveness in the digital economy.