The African continent is experiencing a dramatic transformation in trade digitalization.

The current reality is as follows: a single market in Africa with a population of 150 million and a GDP of 3 trillion USD, but internal trade accounts for only 15-17%, far below other continents. The main culprit? Inefficient customs clearance processes—border crossings can take up to 14 days, and trade costs are high.

The ADAPT project is changing all of this. Led by the African Union (AfCFTA), this initiative is building a unified digital trade infrastructure. The core logic is quite clear:

**On the technological level**, cross-chain interoperability solves the information silos between different systems, enabling various blockchain networks to work together. At the same time, verified transaction data is recorded on-chain, with digital credentials supporting documents and identity information. USDT payment settlement provides immediacy and transparency.

**The specific goals** are even more compelling—reducing customs clearance time from 14 days to under 3 days, unlocking $23 billion in annual trade growth potential, and doubling intra-continental trade. By 2035, all 55 member countries will be connected to the unified digital network.

This is not just hype; it’s a tangible infrastructure upgrade. When interoperability becomes a verifiable flow of transactions, blockchain can truly serve the real economy. Africa’s trade prospects may be rewritten as a result.