Blockchain is here to stay, and startups will be at the heart of the technology’s spread across Africa. “Most people don’t have the knowledge of how blockchain works, but that’s OK. The huge number of potential use cases for blockchain technology will also help. “In 10 years from now we are going to look back and say: “We had no idea this was a use case for blockchain”,” said Martinez. By 2020, Dubai wants all visa applications, bill payments and licence renewals to be transacted digitally using blockchain.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 22, 2018 09:11 UTC