CoinGenie: Simplifying Web3 Transactions and Interactions Through AI and Telegram Bots

My Experience at Africa Hack 2025

Africa Hack 2025 in Lagos was an exciting and intense hackathon experience. Although the hackathon was planned to last a week, the physical event was condensed into three days. I had to travel from Akure to Lagos on Friday, arriving around 1–2 PM. Upon arrival, I realized that some tracks had changed, which significantly affected my plans, leaving me with only one full day—Saturday—to restart and work on my project - a new one. Despite the sudden changes, I was determined to make the most of the opportunity.

Introducing CoinGenie

CoinGenie is an AI-powered assistant designed as a Telegram bot to onboard users into the Web3 space effortlessly. The goal is to enhance adoption by leveraging Telegram’s widespread reach and ease of use. Users can interact with CoinGenie to:

• Ask questions about Web3 and blockchain technology
• Access learning resources
• Create Slanor and Flow wallets
• Perform basic transactions, including balance checks and fund transfers
• Navigate through a 3D space with AI guidance

We envision expanding CoinGenie to support more blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, ICP, and additional functionalities that simplify Web3 interactions.

Development Process

Given my limited time, I adopted a Jogging Face AI model approach, implementing it in Python. I had to train the model myself with a relatively small dataset, so while the AI’s communication abilities were decent, they weren’t as vast as I had initially envisioned. Regardless, I made significant progress:

• Developed the AI assistant to process user queries and provide relevant responses
• Implemented wallet creation and transaction functionalities
• Integrated Telegram’s API for seamless bot interactions

Due to the changes in the hackathon schedule, I felt a bit disappointed, but I pushed through. I started working on Saturday afternoon, coding almost non-stop until midnight. By Sunday, I dedicated time to refining my pitch deck and preparing my submission.

Why Telegram Bots?

The primary reason for choosing Telegram bots is adoption and accessibility. Many mainstream users find Web3 complex, so using familiar platforms like Telegram lowers the barrier to entry. CoinGenie is designed to simplify onboarding, education, and transactions in a way that is:

• User-Friendly: No need for complex wallet setups or external apps.
• Effortless Integration: Users can interact with blockchain features directly within Telegram.
• Scalable: We plan to expand to multiple blockchain networks over time.

Looking Ahead

While we successfully integrated Solana and Flow wallets, our future roadmap includes:

• Adding support for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and ICP wallets
• Enhancing AI capabilities for more intuitive interactions
• Implementing real-time notifications for Web3 transactions

We believe CoinGenie can be a game-changer in making Web3 more accessible to the masses.

Final Thoughts

Despite the unexpected hurdles, participating in Africa Hack 2025 was an enriching experience. It reinforced my ability to adapt, innovate, and execute under pressure. CoinGenie is just the beginning of what’s possible in AI-driven Web3 solutions, and I’m excited to continue building and improving it.

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