Topic 1: Innovative Crypto DeFi and CeFi Projects: Building Africa’s Financial Future
The African continent stands at a pivotal moment in financial history. With a young, tech-savvy population, high mobile penetration, and persistent challenges with traditional banking, Africa is the perfect breeding ground for financial innovation. At the heart of this revolution are two powerful, intertwined forces: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Centralized Finance (CeFi). This summit session will explore the most groundbreaking projects leveraging these models to solve real-world African problems.

The African Context: Why DeFi & CeFi Matter Here
Before diving into the projects, it’s crucial to understand the unique landscape:

The Unbanked & Underbanked: A significant portion of the population lacks access to basic banking services but has a mobile phone.