Web3 is redefining how Africans transact, trade, and interact with digital assets. Powered by blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralised applications (dApps), Web3 technology is creating new financial opportunities, increasing transparency, and driving economic empowerment across the continent.
The Web3 Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises pioneering projects and platforms that are pushing the boundaries of decentralisation, enabling real-world impact through stablecoins, blockchain-powered finance, digital identity, and supply chain transparency.
Meet the finalists
ICP Hub (Kenya): Blockchain adoption requires education and ecosystem growth, and ICP Hub Kenya is leading the charge. As a Web3 innovation hub, ICP Hub Kenya is empowering individuals, startups, and organizations with education, collaboration, and blockchain development resources. Their mission is to accelerate decentralized technology adoption across Africa, creating new opportunities in finance, governance, and enterprise solutions.
Investa Farm (Kenya): Smallholder farmers struggle with financial exclusion, but Investa Farm is changing that by leveraging blockchain for decentralised farming loans. By connecting global lenders with African farmers through stablecoin-based lending, Investa Farm removes traditional banking barriers, offering secure, transparent, and cost-effective financing options—driving agricultural productivity and rural economic growth.
MiniPay (Norway): Web3 can be complex, but MiniPay is making it simple. Integrated into Opera Mini, MiniPay is a stablecoin walletthat enables fast, low-cost peer-to-peer transactions using USDC, USDT, and cUSD. Its gas-free swaps, intuitive UX, and connection to real-world dApps make Web3 accessible to millions allowing users to send money, pay bills, and save effortlessly, without needing to understand blockchain.
Sabi (Nigeria): Blockchain is revolutionizing supply chains, and Sabi is pioneering transparency with its Technology Rails for African Commodity Exchange (TRADE). Using blockchain-enabled traceability, Sabi ensures ethical sourcing, ESG compliance, and financial inclusion for Africa’s commodity markets—tracking carbon, water usage, and social impact for commodities like cocoa, lithium, and copper.
Yellow Card (South Africa): As the largest licensed stablecoin on/off-ramp in Africa, Yellow Card is breaking down financial barriers with cost-effective cross-border transactions in USDT, USDC, and PYUSD. Operating in 20 countries, Yellow Card empowers individuals and businesses to bypass banking limitations, offering stablecoin-based remittances, crypto payments, and an API for fintech integration; enabling a more inclusive financial future.
Why this matters
Web3 is not just about cryptocurrency, it’s about financial independence, supply chain trust, and decentralised economic growth. These finalists are proving that blockchain-powered solutions can drive real change from agriculture and trade to financial inclusion and digital empowerment.
