Africa envisions a future with blockchain far beyond crypto
While much of the western financial world remains preoccupied with blockchain as a vehicle for cryptocurrency trading and speculative assets, a more consequential narrative is emerging from Africa. In November, the 2025 Africa Blockchain Festival in Kigali, Rwanda served as a testament to the continent’s ambition to reposition blockchain technology from a financial instrument to a foundational tool for social and economic integrity.
The festival convened over 1,600 policy-makers, regulators, innovators and investors, and moved decisively beyond theoretical discussions to showcase tangible applications addressing systemic challenges.
The vision presented was clear: Africa is leveraging blockchain not to replicate existing…
