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Africa's blockchain ecosystem is growing rapidly, offering immense opportunities for economic transformation, financial inclusion, and technological innovation, but data-driven insights are crucial to unlocking its full potential and overcoming challenges in adoption, regulation, and scalability.

According to the 2023 African Blockchain Report, venture funding in blockchain startups across the continent surged by 429% between 2021 and 2022, far surpassing global blockchain funding growth of just 4% during the same period, positioning Africa as one of the fastest-growing blockchain markets.

Despite this rapid growth, challenges persist, with only six countries having full legal frameworks, while over 30 nations remain in exploratory or restrictive phases, alongside 60% of adults being unbanked, 43% lacking reliable internet, and less than 5% of higher education institutions offering blockchain courses.

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Research is dedicated to generating empirical data to guide policy and investment while collaborating with universities, think tanks, and industry leaders to bridge the research gap and provide insights that help regulators develop balanced frameworks for blockchain adoption.

Africa’s digital future relies on credible research, strong data, and strategic blockchain investments, and by fostering collaboration and innovation, we can create a blockchain ecosystem that is scalable, sustainable, and transformative for the continent.

Africa has the potential to lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution by adopting technologies like blockchain, but this requires conscious preparation and investment in human capital.

- JULIUS MAADA BIO

PRESIDENT OF SIERRA LEONE

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