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.
As of February 2026, ETHiopia appears inactive on social media.
" Dagim Jida, Ambassador at Base It was an eye-opening experience.
The things I learned, the connections I made and the inspiration I gained were priceless.
To foster Ethereum innovation in Africa through pop-up villages that connect global builders with local communities for collaboration on decentralized tech.
Ethereum developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts interested in blockchain's impact on African economies and governance.
Ethiopia-based popup city and conference organizing for local and visiting builders.
ETHiopia is a pop-up village initiative focused on advancing Ethereum and decentralized technologies in Africa through immersive co-living experiences.
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
High-speed internet
Wellness activities
Workshops, lectures, and events
- • Accommodation and food were not covered
- • 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
History
ETHiopia was launched in 2024, aiming to connect Ethereum innovation to African communities
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