The Africa Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Research is Africa’s premier blockchain research institution that stand as a beacon of innovation and knowledge. The centre was established to tackle the pressing challenges limiting Africa’s meaningful participation in the global blockchain ecosystem. ACEBR fosters high-quality locally relevant research, academic excellence in blockchain education, data-driven regulatory advocacy, and cross-sector collaborations on impact-based Decentralized solutions. Our initiatives include specialized research programs, working groups focused on industry-specific blockchain applications, and academic publications that shape the future of blockchain adoption in Africa.