Summary: A thoughtful, authoritative whitepaper-style post. It consolidates the diverse views from regulators, lawyers, and innovators presented at the summit into a coherent, proposed framework for policymakers.

Detailed Outline:

• Hook: “The summit made one thing clear: the era of ambiguity must end. Based on days of dialogue, here is a proposed path to pragmatic and progressive Web3 regulation in Africa.”

• Principle 1: Technology-Neutrality. Regulate the activity (e.g., lending, trading, issuing), not the specific technology.

• Principle 2: Proportionality. Apply rules that match the risk and scale of the project (a multinational exchange needs different rules than a local community DAO).

• Principle 3: Consumer Protection & Education. Mandate clear disclosures, risk warnings, and support for widespread educational initiatives.

• Principle 4: Regulatory Sandboxes. The unanimous tool of choice. A detailed proposal for how African nations can implement effective sandboxes to foster innovation safely.

• Principle 5: Regional Harmonization. A call for ECOWAS, AfCFTA, or other bodies to work towards common standards to prevent fragmentation.

• Conclusion: A direct message to policymakers: “The industry is ready to engage. This framework is a starting point for collaboration.”