Blockchain Technology in Action: Solutions Developed in Africa for the Continent and Beyond “The Digital Economy in Central Africa: Current Situation and Challenges in a Globalized World.” Yaoundé Conference Centre, 23 – 25 May 2018 Bertine Mbicho Blockchain Professional/Senior Community Manager Cameroon Business Blockchain Council (CBBC)
ABOUT US The Cameroon Business Blockchain Council Bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and businesses to advance Blockchain technology in Sub-Saharan Africa. We create awareness for Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology, Cryptocurrency, Smart Contracts and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations ▪ Blockchain Technology has moved beyond the hype phase and is literally knocking on every industry. ▪ The adoption of Blockchain technologies will lead to the integration and adoption of more advanced technological solutions which have the potential to solve both economic and social problems especially in developing nations.
BACKGROUND ▪ The CBBC has realized that there is a need to educate and train stakeholders and the marketplace in Sub-Saharan Africa, to enable a significant uptake of the underlying blockchain technologies. ▪ The founders of the CBBC are Cameroonians and were among the founding fathers of Blockchain technology nine years ago. They have been actively involved in developing various blockchain designs globally as well as laying down the foundations for blockchain technology over the last five years across the African continent.
We are not here to sell you Bitcoin or ask you to join us and make ten times your money at the end of the month :). This is not what we do.
OUR NETWORK 1. Blockchain Awareness, Training & Certification (CBBC LTD) 2. Blockchain Technology Research & Development (Fintech LTD) 3. Entrepreneurship Incubator and Accelerator (Organisation for the Advancement of Science and Information – OASIS)
OUR SOLUTIONS 1. BLOCKCHAIN AWARENESS, TRAINING & AWARENESS Blockchain training for ▪ Governments ▪ Corporations ▪ Financial Institutions ▪ Entrepreneurs ▪ Educational Institutions ▪ Individuals
OUR SOLUTIONS 2. BLOCKCHAIN AWARENESS, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION CBBC has developed a new Blockchain awareness program for educational Institutions called NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK to introduce the technology to the next generation of Cameroonians and Africans
Fritz EKWOGE EKWOGE Blockchain Engineer/Chief Technology Officer FinTech Ltd. FinTech Ltd. is a Cameroon based technology company that develops innovative Blockchain Applications for the global banking and financial services sector. It has carved out our own space in this domain as a team of Blockchain Application Developers who have a unique history and experience in creating award winning and cutting-edge web, desktop and mobile applications based on Blockchain technology. Our goal is to help address real world challenges by using the power of Blockchain Technology.
INTERNAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES • Interstellar : An award-winning decentralized Wallet, Crypto Asset Exchange and Multi-sig coordinator. • CryptoAnchor : A Decentralized Stellar Anchor For Crypto-Currencies
ASSET TOKENIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Interstellar is a highly secure, feature-rich, fully decentralized crypto wallet and exchange that puts you in complete control of your cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets. Interstellar works seamlessly and intuitively on your smartphone, tablet or computer, and it’s free. https://interstellar.exchange/
SOME EXTERNAL PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AWARDS and PARTNERSHIPS ▪ In May, 2018 Fintech Ltd. and Cowrie Integrated Systems Ltd. launch the Naira Token (NGNT) on the Interstellar Decentralized Wallet and Exchange. This service is currently integrated with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and enables instant, secure end to end Naira to crypto conversion, trade and transfers globally on the blockchain. Global secure Naira interbank transfers are now possible in seconds and not days. ▪ In April, 2018, Fintech Ltd. develops a secure blockchain solution to help streamline the basic income delivery process for GiveDirect.io, a non profit that is building the best blockchain direct donation platform to end global extreme poverty. ▪ In March 2018, Fintech Ltd’s Interstellar app helps the Diruna community of almost one million traders and merchants in Indonesia to distribute and store their DRA community token securely. ▪ The Interstellar app is among the winners announced for the 5th global Stellar Build Challenge and receives the highest reward in December 2017. ▪ Fintech Ltd. is invited as a keynote speaker and sponsor at the Nigeria Blockchain Alliance (NBA) 2017 Conference. The theme of the conference is "National Development in the Era of Distributed Ledger Technology & Digital Currency". ▪ In November 2017, Fintech Ltd. partners with SunNet Systems and Datacom Services Ltd, a leading Nigerian and internationally recognized Information Communication Technology(ICT) service provider. The partnership is aimed at exploring and jointly developing Blockchain solutions within the Nigerian ecosystem.
Natalie NKEMBUH Senior Community Development Manager OASIS OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Science and Information Systems), is a specialized incubation, and accelerator space for African technology startups. Since startup companies have limited resources, experience and networks, OASIS provide services which help them get through initial hurdles in starting up a business. We invest in communities, ideas, and infrastructure for the new sharing economy, and enablers of open and decentralized platforms. Together we help accelerate the pace of innovation by strengthening the path for entrepreneurs, providing support for entrepreneurial communities, and helping to grow the worldwide entrepreneurial ecosystem.
CONTACT US Bertine MBICHO, Senior Community Manager Cameroon Business Blockchain Council (CBBC) Email: bertine@cbbc.cm Phone: + (237) 651-233-606 Website: www.cbbc.cm Fritz EKWOGE EKWOGE, Chief Technology Officer FINTECH Ltd Email: fritz@fintech.cm Phone: + (237) 671-928-395 Website: www.fintech.cm Natalie NKEMBUH, Senior Community Development Manager Organization for the Advancement of Science and Information Systems (OASIS) Email: natalie@oasis.cm Phone: + (237) 670-530-852 Website: www.oasis.cm
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