At lightblocks we are committed to providing the very best information within the crypto industry and this includes identifying key crypto influencers within the local scene in Africa.
This is why we have initiated the lightblocks influencer of the week which highlights key individuals within the blockchain industry in Africa.
Every week, youâll be able to enjoy the various, unique stories from crypto influencers: what motivated, and still motivates them, to be part of this amazing and wonderful community?
Today we will be introducing our first ever Lightblocks influencer Joshua Akpan . Lighblocks got to have a chat with the Cardano ambassador and he shared some thoughts with us.
Iâm Joshua Akpan, a broker and a blockchain enthusiast with 5 years experience. Iâve been a cardano ambassador for Nigeria for two years.
- How did you get interested in and involved with Blockchain/Crypto?
I got interested in cryptocurrencies in 2015-2016, but got more involved during the Bitcoin surge in 2017. I got more curious and read a lot of white paper from projects listed on coinmarketcap and I discovered that many blockchains were not creating a new path other than the