Tag: Stellar decentralized exchange

Akoin (AKN) on the Stellar DEX

An Honest Look at AKN Token Centralization and Market Realities As of mid-2025, the condition of Akoin (AKN) on the Stellar decentralized exchange (DEX) paints a sobering picture. Originally launched with the ambitious goal of empowering African entrepreneurs, Akoin now appears to be little more than a stranded asset on Stellar’s ledger, marked by extreme […]

Akoin in 2025

From Promise to Collapse: The State of Akoin in 2025 In January 2023, I wrote a blog post called Save Akoin, suggesting to the Akoin team, and Akon himself, concrete steps to rescue what was once a visionary project. A Stellar-based cryptocurrency designed to empower African entrepreneurs through a decentralized financial ecosystem. That post was […]

Save Akoin

How a Noble Vision for Africa Was Undone—and How to Fix It Akoin was launched with a bold vision to empower African entrepreneurs and revolutionize economic opportunity across the continent. Built on the Stellar blockchain, it was supposed to unify fragmented currencies, facilitate digital commerce, and give young people the tools to create, earn, and […]