Cardano shifts from blockchain pilots in Africa to deciding what gets built

After years of funding blockchain pilots, startup programmes and public-sector projects across Africa, Cardano, a global blockchain company that operates the cryptocurrency ADA with $5.45 billion in market cap, is turning its attention to a less visible question: who decides what gets built, funded, and prioritised across the ecosystem. 
Founded in 2017, Cardano built its presence in Africa through its startup programmes, digital identity projects, and government partnerships, including a widely publicised education credentials initiative in Ethiopia.
Blockchain companies, as part of their distribution strategy, typically back developers and sometimes provide funding, such as grants...