Gnars Team Shares Highlights from Devcon 7 Bangkok

**Day 83 Update: Skate Across Africa Journey Hits Roadblock** The ambitious skate across Africa expedition has encountered logistical challenges as the team splits up temporarily. **Current Status:** - Jay successfully reached Johannesburg, continuing the journey solo - Isaac and Ephraim returned home to process visa documentation - The crew previously made history reaching their 6th African country (Botswana) **What's Next:** The team is working to reunite and continue their historic cross-continental skating journey. Follow their progress and watch the full story on their [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac77iE4wX2o). *Track the journey using #skateacrossAfrica2026*

The Skate Across Africa expedition has reached its sixth country, entering Botswana. Jay, Ephraim, and Isaac continue their cross-continental skateboarding journey, which began in Northern Tanzania over a month ago. **Key Progress:** - Sixth country milestone achieved in Botswana - Team members: Jay, Ephraim, and Isaac - Previously documented in Northern Tanzania on day 17 The crew continues their historic skateboarding trek across the African continent, documenting their journey as they progress through multiple countries.

Gnars DAO has released a new edition of Gnarly News featuring **Nogglesrails DIY Onchain Obstacles**. The publication continues the DAO's mission to support action sports culture through onchain content. Previous editions like "RIDE OR DAO" paired articles with the $GNARS token for onchain minting. Key features: - Subscribe to [Gnarly News](https://paragraph.com/@gnars/nogglesrails-diy-onchain-obstacles?referrer=0xA642B91FF941fB68919d1877E9937f3e369dFD68) for updates - Tracks wins from Gnars DAO and Nouns ecosystem - Supports action sports athletes through decentralized ownership Gnars operates as a headless brand where athletes earn money and ownership rather than promoting traditional sponsors. The DAO provides shared treasury and tools for collective creation in the action sports community.

**Gnars has officially entered the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 video game** as part of Bob Burnquist's avatar integration. This marks a significant milestone for the **action sports DAO**, bringing onchain culture directly into one of gaming's most iconic skateboarding franchises. The integration represents a collaboration between **traditional action sports gaming** and **web3 communities**, showcasing how DAOs can expand their presence beyond typical crypto spaces. - Gnars appears in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 - Featured through Bob Burnquist avatar - Bridges action sports and onchain culture This gaming integration follows Gnars' recent activities in Argentina, where they organized skate events during Devconnect Buenos Aires, demonstrating their **global expansion** in both digital and physical spaces.

Gnars has launched on [Zora](https://zora.co/@gnars), introducing an innovative index of action sports creators on the blockchain. The platform features: - Curated feed of creator content - Future plans for collaborative posts - DAO-funded content similar to Thrasher magazine style - Integration with $GNARS token ecosystem The platform aims to revolutionize how action sports content is shared and monetized through web3 technology. Creators can now showcase their work while maintaining ownership and earning potential through the decentralized platform. *Visit [zora.co/@gnars](https://zora.co/@gnars) to explore the new platform.*