Aptos Foundation announced on Thursday a partnership with Jambo Technology, a web3 developer for the African market.
“This partnership aims to leverage Aptos’ innovative blockchain technology, along with Jambo’s commitment to digital inclusion, to significantly improve Web3 accessibility and education in regions that can benefit the most.”, press release. said.
The key product of the partnership is the JamboPhone, designed to give users in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America access to the digital economy at a price of $99. The device is claimed to be available in over 40 countries and has integrated the Aptos network through pre-installed apps such as the Aptos-compatible wallet Petra.
The Jambo App, another native application on the phone, aims to educate users on the different ways they can leverage web3 markets such as DeFi and gaming, according to the release.
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