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By Maheen Hernandez
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In a bold step that blends traditional real estate with cutting-edge blockchain technology, the Central African Republic (CAR) has reveal the Start of a tokenized land sales…
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President Faustin-Archange Touadéra unveiled the project, stating that the platform will allow investors worldwide to purchase land in the country using the CAR token—a…
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This means that buyers will not only receive a digital token representing their ownership, but will also be entitled to a physical plot that is ready for use.
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The CAR government chose Solana for this project due to its scalability, low transaction fees, and energy efficiency.
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By using Solana, the government aims to ensure that land token transactions remain cost-effective and efficient—key features when onboarding international investors, especially…
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It’s important to note that the tokenized land sales will not include any mining rights. The CAR is rich in natural resources, and this exclusion has been deliberately made to…
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The idea, President Touadéra emphasized, is to use land for building homes, Start farming ventures, or creating small businesses—not for extractive industries that may harm the…
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The government is also working on developing a robust legal and technical structure for broader asset tokenization.
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Touadéra emphasized that the move is part of a larger vision to modernize the country’s economy and improve governance using digital tools.
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The reveal has already started drawing attention from crypto communities, Web3 developers, and international investors looking for innovative opportunities in emerging markets.
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But the CAR government insists that the primary goal is to benefit its own people. Through this initiative, local residents may see increased infrastructure investment, job…
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This isn’t the first time the Central African Republic has made headlines for its blockchain initiatives.
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With this new Solana-based land tokenization project, the government appears to be refining its approach—moving from bold experimentation to more practical, utility-focused…
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While the project is ambitious, it comes with its share of risks. Land ownership in many parts of Africa can be complex, with overlapping claims, informal settlements, and…
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Although the government says the land offered has been cleared and registered, international investors may still be cautious.
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