One Africa.
One Koin.
Hey Africa, it’s time to learn, earn, spend and save
Akoin is a trusted and transparent currency alternative
Our marketplace of Dapps/Apps empower entrepreneurs
Together, we can create positive economic and social impact
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This is Akoin
Akoin is a cryptocurrency, powered by a marketplace of tools and services to fuel the dreams of entrepreneurs, business owners, and social activists. Akoin helps them connect and engage across the rising economies of Africa and beyond; created by visionary global artist, change-maker, innovator, and humanitarian, Akon.
Young entrepreneurs in Africa are facing real hardships in creating and building businesses — problems that have hampered sustained development for too long.
Akon
Chairman, Co-founder
OVERVIEW
Giving Power Back to the People
Africa has over 40+ currencies across 54 countries, each struggling with a level of inflation and instability that makes growing business within the continent and internationally extremely difficult While also creating massive roadblocks for entrepreneurs who want to learn, earn, spend and save. Through Akoin, one currency powers a digital suite of business building tools and services to unite the people of Africa, and connect them with a world ready to fuel entrepreneurial dreams; including unparalleled access for global brands seeking access to the next largest untapped and unrivaled rising economy.
THE AKOIN ECOSYSTEM
Stimulating Entrepreneurship
Marketplace
The Akoin marketplace aims to be the market leader for DApp/App-based services in lean economies such as Africa.
Atomic Swap
Proprietary technology allows users to seamlessly exchange cryptocurrencies, prepaid minutes, and fiat currencies.
Akon City
Akoin will be the central currency of Akon city, a sustainable and eco-tourism smart city in Senegal, Africa.
Partner Accelerator
Akoin offers unparalleled access and expansion for global brands and applications seeking an entry point for the market.
Akoin Token
Provides a more trusted currency alternative that enables entrepreneurs to build and grow their business.
Opportunity Hubs
Educational and opportunity hubs that empower youth and entrepreneurs with blockchain/AI based knowledge, and mentorship to learn and earn with cutting edge technologies.
Marketplace
The Akoin marketplace aims to be the market leader for DApp/App-based services in lean economies such as Africa.
Atomic Swap
Proprietary technology allows users to seamlessly exchange cryptocurrencies, prepaid minutes, and fiat currencies.
Akon City
Akoin will be the central currency of Akon city, a sustainable and eco-tourism smart city in Senegal, Africa.
Partner Accelerator
Akoin offers unparalleled access and expansion for global brands and applications seeking an entry point for the market.
Akoin Token
Provides a more trusted currency alternative that enables entrepreneurs to build and grow their business.
Opportunity Hubs
Educational and opportunity hubs that empower youth and entrepreneurs with blockchain/AI based knowledge, and mentorship to learn and earn with cutting edge technologies.
Our Trusted Partners
AKOIN ROADMAP
Making a Vision Reality
FAQ
What is Akoin?
Akoin is a Stellar-based cryptocurrency designed to fuel rising entrepreneurs in Africa and beyond. Akoin will be used as a common medium of transfer between Africa’s 54 countries (each with its own volatile currency). Allowing African citizens and entrepreneurs to engage with the digital economy with only a mobile phone.
The Akoin Utility Token is available within the Akoin Multi-Currency wallet for exchange between all DApp / App offerings and within the local market, including prepaid minute conversion (a major store of value in Africa), direct service payments (ie utility, mobile etc) and the ability to convert into local currency; all creating a strong value proposition for early adopters and users of the Akoin platform.
What is the Akoin Multi-Currency Wallet?
The Akoin Multi-Currency Wallet is the native Akoin wallet that allows users to trade amongst partnered cryptocurrencies internally without facing major hurdles and fees often found with exchanges. This exchange is enabled through a proprietary and private Atomic Swap technology that makes direct transfer with all major cryptocurrencies, our Partners’ alt currencies possible, without having to go through a major exchange. The Multi-Currency Wallet exists within the Dapp Marketplace as one of its functions.
What is the DApp Marketplace?
The Akoin marketplace aims to be the market leader for DApp-based services in lean economies, with a heavy focus on Africa. Working alongside industry leading technical, business and marketing partners, the Akoin marketplace will support a suite of cutting edge decentralized applications (DApps) to the benefit of entrepreneurs in Africa and globally.
The Akoin Ecosystem of decentralized applications (Dapps) and services will provide the building blocks for entrepreneurship. Empowering entrepreneurs to 'learn, earn, spend and save' through partnerships with Dapps or traditional companies in the following sectors:
Remittances
Minutes Trading
Micro-Lending
Land & Property Services
Technology Services
Internet / Wifi
Solar Power
Marketing & Advertising
Video Sharing
Music Sharing
Education
Freelance Services
Charity
Health Services
Users of Akoin will be able to interact with any of the Dapps available in the marketplace through the Akoin token.
AS SEEN ON
News
Akoin in the News
WALLETS
Akoin integrates Fireblocks to enhance crypto wallet’s security, custody capabilities
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BUSINESS INSIDER
Singer Akon has finalized plans to build a 2,000-acre city in Senegal that's powered by his cryptocurrency, Akoin
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COMPLEX
Akon on His Akoin Cryptocurrency: ‘What You’re Investing in Is the Future of Africa’
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FORBES
Coronavirus Has Made Akon’s $6 Billion Crypto-Powered, ‘Real-Life Wakanda’ In Senegal ‘More Necessary’
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CRYPTOSLATE
Akoin co-founder Lynn Liss on building the financial tools for Africa to become a crypto powerhouse
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CRYPTOSLATE
Akon’s social ecosystem cryptocurrency ‘Akoin’ will begin trading on Bittrex Global on November 11
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CRYPTOSLATE
Stellar (XLM)-based Akoin will be sole-currency of a multi-billion dollar city in Kenya
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THE BLOCK
A conversation with Akon, the multi-platinum artist working on a crypto to bring change to Africa
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FORBES
Coronavirus Has Made Akon’s $6 Billion Crypto-Powered, ‘Real-Life Wakanda’ In Senegal ‘More Necessary’
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