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Blockchain technology can solve Africa’s financial needs—precisely the disruption needed to level the playing field. This parallel financial structure can serve a tangible social good, offering an onramp to Africa’s financial landscape for people who would otherwise be excluded. The local currencies’ depreciation in Africa has made them no longer a safe store of value. While remittances comprise a hefty portion of GDP, international sanctions complicate linkages to the global economy. Thus, blockchain and crypto can offer a lifeline for the survival of Africa’s financial landscape.