Eth-iopia combines popup-city energy with conference organizing in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa host teams anchor the brand while conferences and residencies rotate with local partners. Builders use Eth-iopia editions to meet Ethiopia-based founders before committing to longer stays. ETHiopia's January 2025 pop-up brought together more than 100 participants for hackathons and conference programming.
The initiative focuses on DeFi, governance, and crypto's role in African economies. Organizers positioned the pop-up as a bridge between global Ethereum research circles and Addis Ababa builders. ETHiopia is a pop-up village initiative focused on advancing Ethereum and decentralized technologies in Africa through immersive co-living experiences. Programming targets Ethereum developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts exploring blockchain's impact on African economies and governance.
Ethiopia-based popup city and conference organizing for local and visiting builders. As of February 2026, ETHiopia appears inactive on social media. ETHiopia connects Ethereum builders with African communities through monthlong popup formats. The January 2025 pop-up in Addis Ababa hosted hackathons, talks, and project collaboration.
ETHiopia posts pop-up applications and retrospectives on eth-iopia.xyz when new cohorts open.
Location
ETHiopia's pop-up village took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Duration
ETHiopia's pop-up village lasted 1 month.
The flagship ETHiopia pop-up ran for one month in Addis Ababa.
Accommodation and meals were not included in the free application-based ticket.
In January 2025, it hosted ETHiopia Pop-up, a one-month event in Addis Ababa that brought together over 100 participants for hackathons, conferences, and discussions on blockchain adoption.
Pricing
ETHiopia Pop-up was free, but subject to application
Amenities
- Co-working spaces during the Addis Ababa pop-up
- High-speed internet for hackathon teams
- Workshops, lectures, and community events on site
- Wellness activities alongside technical programming
- Accommodation and meals were not included in the free application-based ticket
History
2024
ETHiopia was launched in 2024, aiming to connect Ethereum innovation to African communities.
2025
In January 2025, it hosted ETHiopia Pop-up, a one-month event in Addis Ababa that brought together over 100 participants for hackathons, conferences, and discussions on blockchain adoption.