Blockchain Visionaries Converge in Egypt to Accelerate Real-World Use Cases and Mass Adoption

Pyramids meet protocols as blockchain's brightest minds descend on Cairo.

Building Beyond the Hype

Founders aren't just talking decentralization—they're mapping concrete pathways to mainstream implementation. From supply chain solutions to financial inclusion tools, the focus shifts from theoretical potential to tangible impact.

The Adoption Equation

Mass adoption requires more than technical superiority. Panel discussions dissect user experience barriers while workshops tackle interoperability challenges that have long plagued enterprise integration.

Finance's Cynical Shadow

Amid genuine innovation, traditional finance veterans whisper about the 87% of blockchain projects that fail to survive their first funding round—a sobering reminder that not every white paper becomes reality.

Egypt's emerging tech ecosystem positions the Nile Valley as the next frontier for blockchain disruption, proving innovation thrives where legacy systems haven't fully cemented their grip.

Founders to develop blockchain solutions in Egypt

The expert group seeks to grow mass adoption in blockchain and challenges centered around blockchain use cases for off-chain transactions and the cross-border payments sector. Also, on the table was documentation sharing, especially for governmental sector where security of documents and confidentiality are key.

In addition, the remittance sector was discussed, given that 9% ($35 billion) of Egypt’s $386 billion GDP comes from remittances sent by more than 15 million Egyptians abroad.

“The discussions we’ve had here in Cairo, focused on practical blockchain applications like cross-border payments and digital identity, are essential for building a more inclusive and efficient financial future for the MENA region. Sui’s architecture, with its focus on scalability and asset ownership, is uniquely positioned to empower this transition and help create a digital economy that benefits everyone,” Kostas Kryptos Chalkias, Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer of Mysten Labs, creators of Sui, stated.

Mohamed Abdou, CEO and Founder of Pravica, explained that the goal is to leverage blockchain to build a truly on-chain banking 2.0 infrastructure. He explained, “This will go far beyond simple digital payments to enable a new suite of services, from instant cross-border remittances to more secure lending. The initiative is a massive step towards financial inclusion for Egypt. The work is complex, but the potential is limitless.”

Professor Georgios Siourounis, CEO of xMoney Global, shared his vision for the future of cross-border digital payments, noting that financial systems must also connect people across borders; this is how true inclusion starts.

The meeting was attended by Egyptian high-level representatives from the academic, banking, and governmental sectors.

Finally, Tony Amer, CEO and Founder of EMURGO Labs, summed it up by stating that the goal is to ensure that Egypt and the region are not just observers of how blockchain is reshaping economies but active participants.

The Egyptian government has banned the trading or utilization of crypto, while working on blockchain implementations in trade, logistics, carbon markets and exploration of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Blockchain in the financial domain could be a game changer in Egypt, with more than 98% of the country’s business being micro to small and medium-sized entities.

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