Akon

Startup Nebula Genomics has partnered with Oasis Labs and musician Akon to offer the first DNA NFT. The project aims to offer users complete control over their genetic information and combat consumer genetic test kits that monetize users' information. Nebula Genomics CEO Kamal Obbad and Oasis Labs COO Anne Fauvre-Willis join "First Mover" to explain the project. Plus, their thoughts on why genetic information should be put on the blockchain forever.

May 26, 2021

It's been said that the killer use-case for crypto is in emerging markets. We bring experts from around the world in to talk about crypto adoption in their local economies. Join Akon and Akoin Director Jon Karas as they talk about the Akoin project and the goal of crypto in Africa. B-Block Ray Youssef, Paxful C-Block Christina Lomazzo, Unicef

May 29, 2020

What happens when a celebrity launches his own cryptocurrency and establishes his own town in Africa? In this segment we join rapper Akon and Akoin Director Jon Karas as they talk about the Akoin project, which plans to partner with local authorities in two cities, one in Senegal and the other in Kenya.

May 12, 2020