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1. John Kamara (Kenya)
Founder of Adanian Labs and Blockchain expert, John Kamara is a technological entrepreneur and an advocate of digital innovation in Africa. He is a recognized speaker and consultant in the fields of Blockchain, artificial intelligence and fintech, with several certifications in these fields.
2. Alakanani Itireleng (Botswana)
Known as the "Bitcoin Lady", Alakanani Itireleng is one of the first people to have introduced Bitcoin and Blockchain technology to Botswana. She is the founder of Satoshi Centre, a Blockchain research and training center. Although she is more recognized for her practical contributions, she has also completed several Blockchain training courses.
3. Lorien Gamaroff (South Africa)
Founder of Centbee, a payment company using the Blockchain, Lorien Gamaroff is a certified Blockchain expert, also a lecturer and consultant in this field. He participates in many Blockchain projects and contributes to the education of African companies on the advantages of this technology.
4. Michael Kimani (Kenya)
President of the Blockchain Association of Kenya, Michael Kimani is a recognized expert in the Blockchain ecosystem in Africa. He has worked on several projects focused on the adoption of Blockchain and is certified in this field, in addition to participating in initiatives to promote the regulation of cryptocurrencies in East Africa.
5. Chris Ani (Nigeria)
Founder of Digital Abundance and Cryptohub.currently, Chris Ani is a blockchain expert and trainer, having helped thousands of Nigerians understand and use Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It is certified by several online platforms in the field of Blockchain.
6. Senegalese Government Blockchain Advisors
Some advisors within the Government of Senegal, such as those involved in the Akoin project of Akon, have certifications and expertise in Blockchain. They are working to integrate this technology into economic development projects across the country.
7. Olayinka Odeniran (Nigeria)
Founder of the Black Women Blockchain Council (BWBC), Olayinka Odeniran is certified in Blockchain and works to promote the inclusion of Afro-descendant women in Blockchain technology. She is also active in training and educating the community on the Blockchain.
These personalities are pioneers of Blockchain in Africa and, beyond their certification, actively contribute to the promotion and adoption of this technology on the continent.

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Ledger, the French flagship of crypto hardware wallets, is in turmoil. A worrying flaw was discovered in the code of its system for connecting to decentralized finance (DeFi), posing serious security challenges for the company and its users.Back to the hackLedger's Connect Kit, used to integrate decentralized applications (dapps) with Ledger products, was the target of a hacking attack. The incident was initially reported by Matthew Lilley, CTO of Sushi, who warned users of the compromise of the wallet connector. This flaw allowed the injection of malicious code affecting many dapps. The attack triggered a pop-up window inviting users to connect their wallet, activating a token diversion mechanism.RED ALERT:Do not interact with ANY dApps until further notice. It appears that a commonly used web3 connector has been compromised which allows for injection of malicious code affecting numerous dApps.— I'm Software (@MatthewLilley) December 14, 2023The security flaw in Ledger's Connect Kit affected key DeFi protocols such as Zapper, SushiSwap, Phantom, Balancer, and Revoke.cash, with potential implications for other similar systems. According to Lookonchain, a blockchain analysis platform, the hacker behind the attack stole at least 4.334 Ether (ETH), equivalent to nearly $484,000.A hacker attacked #Ledger and has stolen ~$484K assets.#LedgerExploiter transferred 4.334 $ETH to #AngelDrainer.And the #AngelDrainer is also receiving assets currently and holds $363K assets.https://t.co/ZG5SRlKBjW pic.twitter.com/RK9aPyAjEE— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 14, 2023In the wake of this security breach, MetaMask, a competitor of the French unicorn, was also affected. Aware of the urgency, MetaMask quickly reacted by implementing a critical update for its platform. Its technicians assured that users equipped with the latest version, v2.121.0, should be able to resume their transactions safely, the update being done automatically.Ledger did not delay in reactingTwo hours after the discovery of the security flaw, Ledger quickly acted by replacing the compromised version of its connector with a secure update. At the same time, the company alerted its users to the importance of verifying the information displayed during transactions. They insisted that the reliable data is the one that appears on the screen of the Ledger device. The company also advised users to be vigilant and stop any transaction if the information displayed on their key differs from that on other screens.More fear than harm: Tether, through its leader Paolo Ardoino, announced that it had frozen the exploiter's address.Tether just froze the Ledger exploiter address— Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) December 14, 2023Moral of the story: Even the strongest oak bends under the wind.

China has launched a blockchain-based identity verification system, which allows citizens to authenticate online with their national ID card. But is this really a good idea? Thread✍🏾The system, called Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), aims to facilitate access to public and private online services, such as banks, insurance, transportation, etc. It uses blockchain technology to store and share identity data securely and transparently.But there is a catch: the BSN is controlled by the Chinese government, which has the power to censor, monitor and manipulate the data at will. Moreover, the BSN is not compatible with other blockchain networks, which limits its interoperability and innovation. So, is the BSN really an example of Web3, that is, a decentralized web, based on blockchain, and token-oriented? Not really. Web3, according to the definition of Gavin Wood, the co-founder of Ethereum, is a "decentralized online ecosystem based on blockchain". Web3 aims to empower users, by allowing them to control their own data, create and exchange digital assets, and participate in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Web3 relies on principles of openness, transparency and interoperability. The BSN, on the other hand, is an example of centralized web, controlled by a central authority, and focused on control. The BSN does not respect the privacy, freedom and creativity of users. The BSN is rather a tool of mass surveillance, serving the authoritarian Chinese regime. So, if you are looking for a way to verify your identity online, without compromising your security and sovereignty, you better look elsewhere. There are blockchain-based identity management solutions, which are more user-friendly, such as IBM Digital Credentials or Dock.io#Web3

Token Generation Event refers to the release of a token by dapp developers over a certain period of time. It also refers to the time interval in which a token is issued; it is a process of releasing tokens that have been developed on a blockchain network associated with decentralized applications ( dapps ) by a dapp developer.

In other words, the process of releasing a token by dapp developers within a specific time interval is called a Token Generation Event or TGE. TGE plays an important role in companies' growth strategies.

In this process, companies produce tokens for their own blockchain projects and raise capital by offering these tokens to investors. However, tokens are only a small part of the final product, and the TGE process provides a tool for investors to back a company rather than buy a specific product.

TGE is an important step for a company, as it plays an essential role in the fund-raising process and contributes to the company's growth.

That's it for today, I hope you've learned a little more...

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