Blockchain

Nigerian Web3 startup, WiCrypt expands to China

Enugu-based blockchain startup, Wicrypt has expanded its WiFi-sharing network to China, naming Onega Ventures as the sole distributor.

How NITDA wants to drive blockchain adoption in Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched its 2022 Blockchain Scholarship Scheme to train 30,000 Nigerians.

BD Insider: How the University of Johannesburg is using blockchain to fight certificate fraud

In BD Insider, Letter 110, we covered the University of Johannesburg's plan to issue blockchain-based certificates for graduates and YC’s most valuable African startups.

Opis Group expands free-to-play, play-to-earn NFT game “OpiPets” to Africa, announces $500 giveaway contest

Opis Group, a British blockchain technology company has expanded its non-fungible token (NFT) play-to-earn (P2E) game, OpiPets, to Africa.

NFTs combined with IP rights can guarantee a new future for creators in Africa and globally

NFTs offer IP owners new possibilities to monetize their portfolios. We are still in the early days, and there is still a lot of building to be done. Yet, music NFTs provide some real value and disruption to a traditionally repressive and underserved industry.

What are Layer-1 and Layer-2 Blockchains and why are they so important?

Blockchain networks must solve for scalability. Layer 1 is the underlying structure built to optimize blockchain performance. Layer 2 are third-party protocols that integrate with an underlying Layer-1 blockchain to increase output and efficiency.

Bitmama launches physical crypto debit cards

While Bitmama ranks top as the first African blockchain company to launch physical crypto cards, there are other crypto debit cards providers in Africa.