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The Real Barriers to Blockchain Adoption in Africa: Internet, Regulation, or Mindset?

Like a three-legged stool that topples when any support fails, blockchain adoption in Africa faces a tripartite challenge. While headlines tout cryptocurrency success stories from Lagos to Nairobi, the reality on the ground tells a more complex tale. The promise of…

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Crypto vs. Mobile Money: Which Holds the Key to Africa’s Financial Inclusion?

by Dare Afolabi February 17, 2025

In rural Kenya, Mary Njeri pays for groceries with a few taps on her basic mobile phone, joining the 33% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa who utilize mobile money accounts, a figure that dwarfs the global average of 10%. Meanwhile, in…

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Why the NFT Boom in Africa Was Short-Lived – and What’s Next?

by Dare Afolabi January 31, 2025

The NFT gold rush in Africa resembled a spectacular fireworks display – bright, explosive, but brief. By late 2023, the once-bustling digital marketplaces fell quiet, leaving creators and investors wondering what went wrong. The global NFT market, valued at $36.12 billion…

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Education and Community Are the Pillars of Progress in Web3 – John Ojelola, CEO JTConnect

by Terry Kunle January 31, 2025

“Education and community are the pillars of progress in Web3.” This isn't just a catchy phrase; it's the driving philosophy behind John Ojelola’s tireless efforts to shape Nigeria's blockchain landscape. For over a decade, John has been a central figure in the…

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Africa’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems Meet Web3: A New Model for Intellectual Property

by Dare Afolabi January 17, 2025

In the hills of Rwanda, traditional healers have passed down medicinal knowledge through generations, safeguarding recipes that blend local herbs into powerful remedies. Today, these age-old practices are finding an unexpected ally in blockchain technology, as communities across Africa harness Web3 tools…

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Digital Identity in Africa: Why Web3 Solutions Must Account for the Unbanked

by Dare Afolabi December 13, 2024

In Africa’s journey toward digital transformation, a quiet but pressing crisis remains—millions of people lack a formal digital identity, leaving them invisible within their economic systems. An estimated 542 million individuals across the continent have no legal identification, including about 120…

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Blockchain and Africa’s Creative Economy: Protecting Intellectual Property for Artists and Creators

by Dare Afolabi November 30, 2024

Africa's artists and creators have long faced obstacles on their path to success From counterfeit goods to exploitative contracts, the continent's creative economy has struggled to protect the intellectual property of its most talented innovators. According to UNESCO, the creative sector in…

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Digital Land Ownership: Can Blockchain Solve Africa’s Property Rights Crisis?

by Dare Afolabi November 22, 2024

Digital land ownership represents a transformative opportunity for millions across Africa, where land embodies not just soil and boundaries, but also cultural heritage, economic opportunity, and generational wealth. Yet, secure land ownership remains an elusive dream for many. Currently, only 10%…

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Experts highlight Blockchain, AI, eCommerce potentials for Africa

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

Technology experts at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos recently, highlighted the transformative potentials of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development…

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The Pan-African Crypto: Could a Blockchain-Based Currency Unite the Continent?

by Dare Afolabi November 15, 2024

As Africa moves into 2024 with a promising GDP growth forecast of 3.5%, up from 3.1% in 2023, the continent faces a key moment in its economic progress. Despite global headwinds, this growth trajectory signals Africa's resilience and untapped potential. Yet…