The world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, Binance, has launched a crypto education tour across 5 countries in French-speaking Africa as part of its mission to drive blockchain adoption and enable greater financial accessibility in the region.
In July, Binance announced a partnership with Jokkolabs, one of Africa’s first social impact hubs, to launch a blockchain awareness and education program throughout communities in Francophone Africa.
On September 10, 2022, Binance kicked off the first meetup of the tour in Cotonou, Benin, with the people learning about cryptocurrency and the Binance Ecosystem at the Benin meetup, which was an offline educational event. with the goal of empowering crypto newbies and enthusiasts in the region with the right knowledge about blockchain technology and how to use it as a tool for financial freedom.
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People learned about cryptocurrency and the Binance Ecosystem at the Benin meetup, which was an offline educational event. There were about 400 attendees with a keen interest in blockchain technology. People also played fun games like a quiz about NFTs, for which more than 250 winners got NFTs.
According to Binance, there are four countries left for the tour to be completed. The tour to these countries will be held on different days within the span of two months.
The next country to be educated is Togo, with a September 24, 2022, meetup scheduled for the offline meetup. Côte d’Ivoire will meet on October 8, 2022, Cameroon on October 22, 2022, and Burkina Faso on October 9, 2022.
Importance Of Binance Tour
Binance continues to be at the forefront of blockchain education through its offline meetups, which have been instrumental in democratising and deepening cryptocurrency adoption and accessibility in Francophone Africa. Last month, the company launched a crypto education hub in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to provide resources and training for young people across Francophone Africa. Taking their mission a step further, the Francophone meetups demonstrate the blockchain giant’s continued commitment to providing avenues for offline connections, learning, and sharing of experiences in the crypto space.
“It is clear that Francophone Africa has limitless potential to be a key player in the blockchain revolution, and we are committed to providing more people with access to the necessary information and tools to use digital assets and blockchain. Community is a vital part of the blockchain, and by bringing together like-minded people to learn and grow in the space, the future of blockchain in Francophone Africa is inevitably prosperous,” said Carine Dikambi, Francophone Africa Lead at Binance
The importance of these education initiatives cannot be overemphasized for the region, mainly because making payments across country lines is difficult for Africans. Cryptocurrency simplifies all this by innovating and simplifying remittances, cross-border transfers, or settlements for users. These innovations are an engine of growth for crypto adoption in Francophone Africa and Africa as a whole, as they offer a borderless way for Africans to participate in the crypto market today.
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With the growth in general user interest, education, and even media interest, crypto has the potential to foster innovation, financial inclusion, and economic competitiveness for Francophone Africa.
According to the Binance statement on their official website, participants are to expect the following from the upcoming meetups:
- Learn the basics of blockchain.
- Discover how others use crypto in their everyday lives and how to store value with crypto and earn on your crypto balances.
- Understand real-world applications of the blockchain.
- Understand crypto trading and how it works in simple terms.
If you are in Francophone Africa and are interested in learning about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, register on Eventbrite
Binance presence in Africa
The activeness of Binance in Africa has been quite noticeable this year. At the start of September 2022, Binance held a networking event in Accra, Ghana, for crypto traders. Community is a vital component of the blockchain industry, and through events like this, the blockchain giant continues to show its commitment to providing avenues for offline connections, learning, and sharing of experiences in the crypto space.
The agenda for the day included conversations on the latest happenings in the industry, Q&A sessions with crypto traders, trading quizzes, and so much more. With direct access to experienced crypto traders, the meetup was a great chance for crypto newbies and fans to learn some best practices for trading and steps they could take to reduce risks.
The lifeline blockchain technology can offer without borders or limits for people in Ghana and Africa – whether providing greater financial access, supplementing incomes or helping build lifelines, the technology is enabling financial inclusion for millions. As such, Binance is ensuring that Africans are provided with the right resources and information to actualise the opportunities that would ultimately drive the region’s adoption.
Overall, the Ghana Crypto Traders meetup was a significant step in driving adoption and fostering a sense of community and understanding of crypto in the region.
Binance is the home of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and millions of people around the world trust it for its safety, speed, and wide range of new features. Ghana remains a promising market for cryptocurrency due to its rising adoption rate.
