55 Nations, One Network: ADAPT Rewrites Africa’s Trade Future
ADAPT pilot launches 2026 to unify 55 African nations via IOTA blockchain. Backed by AfCFTA, Tony Blair Institute, and WEF, it replaces fragmented borders with open-source infrastructure. Stablecoins (43% of transactions) slash payment costs from 9% to under 3%. Customs clearance drops from weeks to hours. Rollout: Kenya Q1 2026, Ghana next, full implementation by 2035. Goal: unlock $70B+ trade, double intra-African commerce, generate $23.6B annual gains.