Ever wondered how blockchain is making its way into everyday life in places like Nigeria? Well, Gkash, a dedicated Base global builder, just dropped a short documentary on X that's all about that. In his post, he introduces himself and shares this eye-opening video showing his hands-on efforts to bring people "onchain" using Base, Coinbase's Layer 2 network designed for fast, cheap transactions.

Base, for those new to it, is an Ethereum scaling solution that makes it easier and more affordable for folks to interact with blockchain apps, from DeFi to NFTs and beyond. Gkash echoes a popular sentiment from Jesse Pollak, Base's creator: less than 1% of the world is onchain right now, and it's up to builders like him to change that.

The video is a montage of real-life scenes from Nigeria, capturing Gkash in action. It kicks off with him at events, talking about the benefits of Base to crowds. You'll see him helping people win prizes like $20 in USDC (that's a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar) or 50,000 Naira through mystery boxes and crypto games. These aren't just gimmicks—they're clever ways to get newcomers to download wallets, set up accounts, and experience their first onchain transactions.

From street-side chats where he assists folks in claiming rewards, to mall meetups onboarding groups to Zora (a platform for creating and collecting digital content on Base), the documentary shows diverse settings. There's even a church scene where he's encouraging friends to build on Base, and spaces where he's preaching the gospel of blockchain on Twitter (now X) Spaces. Other clips feature him at parks, helping with Farcaster onboarding—another social protocol on Base—and playing crypto games to draw in curious passersby.

It's inspiring stuff, showing how grassroots efforts can bridge the gap between traditional life and web3. Gkash isn't stopping at education; he's also minted a coin tied to this documentary on Zora. Check it out here. Zora coins are essentially creator tokens that let fans support and engage with content in a tokenized way, often with meme-like vibes that fit right into the crypto culture.

The post has sparked positive reactions, including a fire emoji from Jesse Pollak himself, and shoutouts from community leaders like Dami from Based West Africa and Crypto Statuette. Replies praise Gkash's work, with one saying "Kash is base," capturing the spirit of staying "based" in the ecosystem.

This thread highlights a bigger trend: meme tokens and social coins on Base are becoming tools for real adoption. By tying fun, gamified experiences to blockchain, builders like Gkash are making web3 accessible, especially in emerging markets like Nigeria where mobile-first users can jump in without high fees.

If you're into meme tokens, keep an eye on Zora—it's where creative content meets tokenomics, potentially sparking the next viral hit. Stories like this remind us that blockchain isn't just about trading; it's about empowering communities worldwide.