Africa blockchain cryptocurrency industry stakeholders have created a map of organizations in the entire African continent.
The map which was made open source currently has data of more than 100 Africa firms building on the blockchain or having businesses that interacts with the industry.
The African continent has been seeing growth in the industry steadily. Based on a data from a report made by Emerge, the numbers of African blockchain focused firms were less two-scores.
However, currently according to data already collected all over the continent which can be seen on the Open Source Map, there has been a tremendous growth in the numbers of firms building blockchain solutions in the continent. The rate of growth yearly since 2017 is over 120%.
The compilation of such data required hundreds of man hours however, representatives from various firms in the industry congregated to collate and arrange the data. The representatives were from CryotoTVPlus, Africa Blockchain Alliance, African Digital Asset Framework, Binance Labs, BitcoinKE, EOS Nairobi, Raise and Microtraction.
From payment gamification, consultancy, media healthcare etc, there are several projects or firms solving problems with the technology.
CEO of CryptoTVPlus, Tony Emeka speaking on the initiative said:
“As one of the largest media firms focused on the industry, we understand the impact visibility plays in the success of a firm”.
He went further saying;
“This map now ensures players in the industry get the right exposure they deserve as they continue doing what they do best, innovating.”
Anyone Can Update the Map
The incredible pace the blockchain technology is growing is unprecedented. As dynamic as it is, daily new challenges facing our social, political and economic environment are showing forth and the blockchain could help provide answers to some of these questions.
The emergence of a problem creates room for a solution, the joy of an entrepreneur, solving problems. These ultimately could create new firms all over the continent.
As an open source map, anyone can update the map with newer data of existing or new blockchain firms in their country or the African continent at large.
Adding Data
The Open Source Map can be found here, the data are found in a Google Sheet, contributors are admonished to keep the sheet clean.
Moving Forward
The world is moving fast, Africans cannot be left behind. In the world of global competition, developing local solutions that are carefully tailored to local needs are crucial to our survival, growth and development as a continent.
