Category
  • Digital Wallets
  • Exchanges
  • Fintechs
  • PR & Communications
  • Remittances
Use Cases
  • B2B Payments
  • P2P Remittances
  • Trading and Swapping
Circle Products Used
  • USDC
Blockchains Supported
  • Ethereum
  • Polkadot
  • Solana
  • Ink
On/Off-Ramps
  • Yes
Platform
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Web
Region
  • Middle East and Africa
Country
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Gabon
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IZICHANGE

Empowering Francophone Africa's blockchain future through education, innovation, and sustainable development in the Web3 ecosystem.

IZILAB is an initiative led by IZICHANGE dedicated to training, applied research, and innovation within the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. We train Web2 and Web3 developers and support early-stage blockchain startups with the goal of building real blockchain use cases adapted to African markets.

IZILAB aims to become a catalyst for global innovation, particularly in blockchain in Africa, by creating an ecosystem where young entrepreneurs can develop decentralized, ethical, and sustainable solutions while driving economic and social growth through technology.

We also organize awareness programs to promote blockchain use cases tailored to African markets.

IZILAB works closely with two complementary entities: IZICHANGE and IZIMOON.

IZICHANGE is a crypto exchange platform that converts cryptocurrencies, including USDC, into local currency (FCFA) and other digital assets. This helps facilitate stablecoin adoption and cross-border payments across the region.

IZIMOON is a crypto trading platform providing retail users with secure and compliant access to digital assets.

Use Cases

Cross-Border Payments in West Africa

1. Fiat-to-Crypto Gateway (On-Ramp) Senders initiate transactions using local currency (FCFA) via popular regional services such as MTN Mobile Money, Moov Money, or Orange Money. IZICHANGE instantly converts these funds into stablecoins. 2. Stable Liquidity By using digital dollars, IZICHANGE helps protect the value of the transfer from market fluctuations. 3. Blockchain-Powered Transfer Stablecoins can be sent to any digital wallet worldwide in seconds. IZICHANGE facilitates this by leveraging high-speed, low-cost blockchain networks (such as Polygon or Solana), reducing network transaction fees to near zero. 4. Local Currency Exit (Off-Ramp) The recipient - whether in Benin, Senegal, Ivory Coast, or elsewhere - receives the digital dollars. Through IZICHANGE, they can immediately sell the assets to receive FCFA (or another local currency) directly into their own mobile money account.

Stablecoin On/Off-Ramp for FCFA

IZICHANGE enables users in Francophone Africa to convert digital dollars into FCFA and vice versa. This solution facilitates stablecoin adoption in a region where access to USD banking infrastructure is limited. By providing a compliant crypto-to-fiat gateway, we support cross-border payments, remittances, and digital commerce using stablecoins as a stable settlement asset.

Web3 Developer Training

IZILAB is the leading educational entity dedicated to training the Web3 architects of tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on the core fundamentals of smart contract development, ensuring our students master the logic and security required for decentralized applications.

Retail Crypto Trading

IZIMOON is a retail-focused crypto trading platform designed to provide secure, compliant, and user-friendly access to digital assets for individuals across Francophone Africa. The platform enables users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies using local payment methods. By integrating compliant on/off-ramp solutions, IZIMOON bridges the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem.

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