ONE AFRICA. ONE KOIN.
Akoin is a cryptocurrency powered by a blockchain based eco-system of tools and services designed for entrepreneurs in the rising economies of Africa and beyond. Akoin’s mission is to unlock the potential of the world’s largest growing workforce by creating learning, earning, spending, and saving opportunities across Africa and other lean economies.
The Akoin Ecosystem of Decentralized Applications (DApps) and Applications (Apps) provides the building blocks for entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. Users are able to transition in and out of the ecosystem by converting fiat currency or prepaid cell phone minutes (a major store of value in Africa) into cryptocurrency.
The Akoin Utility Token is the exclusive currency of the Akoin ecosystem. Our proprietary Atomic Swap technology enables immediate trade between major cryptocurrencies, our partners’ alternative currencies, and fiat currencies; both on the platform and in the local market. The Akoin Multi-Currency Wallet enables people to trade with each other interchangeably without the major hurdles or fees of traditional money exchanges.
The Akoin Partner Program curates and onboards global brands and best-in-class applications that seek access to the world’s largest rising economy. The program achieves this by providing a platform for marketing into Africa and beyond, and by putting each company’s brand and offerings into the hands of previously inaccessible demographics.
The Akoin Foundation further promotes the Akoin mission through its digital and on-the-ground programs for activating and empowering entrepreneurs in Africa through educational programs, investment and business incubation initiatives, college activation efforts and our growing ambassador program and community network.
The foundation also invests in DApps that join the ecosystem, leveraging them as token distribution vehicles to ensure Akoin maintains its utility for the end-user. The foundation is responsible for amplifying Akoin’s distribution across the African continent and our shared vision for economic inclusion in rising economies and empowering entrepreneurs in Africa and beyond.
The Akoin project is Founded by Akon
Akoin is founded by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Akon. Akon has solidified himself as an integral figure in humanitarian efforts focused on bringing reliability and opportunities to Africa. He successfully founded and grew Akon Lighting Africa, a foundation that has provided scalable solar power solutions throughout 18 countries to date, bringing power to millions of households. Akon’s impressive network and genuine desire to bring positive change to Africa will prove significant to the success of Akoin