--- title: "Mercy Makinde (@Blockchaingirl) | Hashnode" description: "Frontend developer, technical writer and soon to be web3 developer. Read the latest articles by Mercy Makinde on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Blockchaingirl" --- @Blockchaingirl # Mercy Makinde @Blockchaingirl · Nigeria · Joined September 2022 Frontend developer, technical writer and soon to be web3 developer ### [No Gree For Anybody: How Web3 Afrika Showed Up For African Builders in 2025](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/no-gree-for-anybody-how-web3-afrika-showed-up-for-african-builders-in-2025?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A Community That Actually Walks The Talk 14 min read · [blog.ileolamipen.com](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/no-gree-for-anybody-how-web3-afrika-showed-up-for-african-builders-in-2025?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 26, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/no-gree-for-anybody-how-web3-afrika-showed-up-for-african-builders-in-2025/694e7f3133414ef830686808) ### [Building an Upgradable Smart Contract on Rootstock](https://rootstock.hashnode.dev/building-an-upgradable-smart-contract-on-rootstock?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Build, deploy, and upgrade smart contracts on Rootstock to enhance your blockchain development skills with this comprehensive guide 12 min read · [rootstock.hashnode.dev](https://rootstock.hashnode.dev/building-an-upgradable-smart-contract-on-rootstock?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-an-upgradable-smart-contract-on-rootstock/689f21707efe5b8c2fe3d5c3) ### [Eight Things you need to know Before Building on Stellar Blockchain](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/eight-things-you-need-to-know-before-building-on-stellar-blockchain?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn to build scalable projects on Stellar Blockchain with insights on network structure, consensus protocol, smart contracts, and more 19 min read · [blog.ileolamipen.com](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/eight-things-you-need-to-know-before-building-on-stellar-blockchain?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 15, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/eight-things-you-need-to-know-before-building-on-stellar-blockchain/66be60adfb6721b21063bd81) ### [Deep Dive on ZK on Solana vs Ethereum](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/deep-dive-on-zk-on-solana-vs-ethereum?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Understanding how Zero Knowledge Proof on Ethereum and Solana 16 min read · [blog.ileolamipen.com](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/deep-dive-on-zk-on-solana-vs-ethereum?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 7, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/deep-dive-on-zk-on-solana-vs-ethereum/668a1ee00615a5844e96faeb) ### [Decharge: Deep Dive on the opportunities for electric energy storage in Nigeria](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/decharge-deep-dive-on-the-opportunities-for-electric-energy-storage-in-nigeria?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Current Status of Electric Energy and Solutions 17 min read · [blog.ileolamipen.com](https://blog.ileolamipen.com/decharge-deep-dive-on-the-opportunities-for-electric-energy-storage-in-nigeria?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [2](https://hashnode.com/posts/decharge-deep-dive-on-the-opportunities-for-electric-energy-storage-in-nigeria/6679409fc42d18fd485ceebb) [Jun 24, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/decharge-deep-dive-on-the-opportunities-for-electric-energy-storage-in-nigeria/6679409fc42d18fd485ceebb)