Version 1.0 | June 2025
Issued by: AfriChain Foundation
Lead Author: HRH John B. Lee | Founder, AfriChain | CEO, JohnLee Group
1. Executive Summary
The AfriChain Foundation is a pan-African blockchain initiative dedicated to building decentralized public infrastructure across the continent. AfriChain supports key sectors such as digital identity, education, healthcare, land governance, and SME finance using secure, transparent, and interoperable blockchain systems.
Backed by the JohnLee Group and aligned with the UN SDGs and African Union Agenda 2063, AfriChain is positioned as the foundational layer for Africa’s blockchain future—bridging gaps between technology, regulation, and inclusive development.
2. Vision & Mission
Vision
To be Africa’s leading decentralized infrastructure foundation, enabling a new era of trust, identity, and economic inclusion through blockchain.
Mission
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Deploy permissioned and public blockchain networks to support national and regional development.
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Empower citizens and governments with tamper-proof digital systems.
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Drive adoption of ethical Web3 tools to reduce fraud, increase transparency, and streamline public service delivery.
3. Strategic Pillars
a. Digital Identity (AfriID)
A secure, biometric-enabled, blockchain-based ID system that integrates with existing civil registries. Ensures inclusion for all, including unbanked, displaced, and undocumented populations.
b. Education Records (AfriEdu)
A blockchain credentialing system for storing and verifying academic records. Supports university interoperability, student mobility, and cross-border scholarships.
c. Land & Property Registry (AfriLand)
Immutable smart contracts for land ownership, transfers, and title protection to reduce land fraud, especially in rural areas and informal settlements.
d. Health & Vaccine Records (AfriMed)
Decentralized health data that is portable, secure, and citizen-owned. Useful for cross-border healthcare, pandemic response, and public health analytics.
e. SME Finance & Blockchain Credit (AfriFinance)
A blockchain-based credit scoring and DeFi layer to enable microloans, digital cooperatives, and stablecoin-backed trade finance.
4. Technical Infrastructure
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Core Layer: SwiftChain Blockchain (built for fast, secure, scalable public data exchange)
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Data Anchoring: Hash-backed audit logs verified by global nodes
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Smart Contract Templates: For ID issuance, academic certificates, deeds, and medical logs
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Off-Chain Integration: Government APIs and mobile-first apps (USSD-compatible)
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Compliance: GDPR, NDPR (Nigeria), MiCA-aligned where applicable
5. Key Projects in Development
| Project | Country/Region | Status | Description |
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| AfriID Ghana | Ghana | Proposal Phase | Blockchain-based national ID with biometric access |
| AfriLand Kenya | Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda | Pilot Ready | Smart contract land registry and e-title system |
| AfriEdu ECOWAS | Nigeria, Benin, Togo | Phase 1 | Cross-border diploma and certificate verification |
| NairaX Stablecoin | Nigeria | Live Q4 2025 | Naira-backed stablecoin linked to AfriFinance tools |
| AfriChain+IFC | Pan-Africa | Engaging IFC | Partnership for digital identity + SME DeFi pilots |
6. Governance & Foundation Structure
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AfriChain Foundation Council
A board composed of policy advisors, blockchain engineers, academics, and civil society representatives. -
National Chapters
Country-specific AfriChain chapters partnered with local regulators and institutions. -
Transparency
All on-chain governance decisions and budget allocations are recorded via DAO-style votes.
7. Funding & Partnerships
AfriChain is funded via a blended model:
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Grants: Development banks (World Bank, EU) and public blockchain research funds.
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Token-based Ecosystem: Utility tokens (e.g., AFRC) for accessing digital services and staking.
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Corporate Sponsorship: Integration with national telecoms, ed-tech, health tech, and banks.
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Strategic Investors: Equity or token-stake offered to institutions such as:
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Deutsche Bank
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IFC
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Ecobank
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Swiss Digital Exchange (SDX)
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Citi Ventures
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8. Impact Metrics
| Metric | Target by 2028 |
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| Verified IDs Issued | 50 million |
| Blockchain Diplomas Issued | 10 million |
| Land Titles on AfriLand | 5 million |
| SME Loans Issued (via NairaX & AfriFinance) | $10 billion |
| Government Integrations | 35 countries |
9. Call to Action
We invite:
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Governments to collaborate on blockchain governance solutions.
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Institutions & Banks to invest and co-develop sandbox programs.
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NGOs & Civil Society to help reach vulnerable populations.
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Developers & Academics to contribute to our open-source ecosystem.
📩 Contact: johnlee.tradecorp.romania@gmail.com
📘 Full technical documentation and pilot roadmap available on request.
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