Interview: Uncovering the Strategy Behind XYO Coin's Expansion in Africa, Featuring XYO's Co-Founder, Resulting in Over 600,000 Nodes

XYO, a leading decentralized data protocol, is making strides in addressing the issue of data bias in AI systems by empowering individuals across Africa to contribute location-based data via mobile nodes and earn cryptocurrency in return.

The app, which has users in each country in Africa, has a massive userbase across the continent. Approximately 200,000 users are in Nigeria, over 10,000 in Tanzania, over 3,000 in Malawi, and over 2,000 in Somalia, with significant numbers in Chad, Djibouti, and Western Sahara.

The growth in these countries was supported by targeted promotions and in-app campaigns. Nigeria and South Africa saw early momentum due to organic community excitement, local influencer engagement, and regional press coverage. As of now, there are 500,000 nodes in total across Africa.

Markus Levine, Co-Founder of XYO, highlighted that the app's success in these countries is due to the tangible benefits and the accessibility of COIN, which does not require deep crypto knowledge.

Data bias isn't just a technical issue - it's a human one, with real-world consequences in healthcare, finance, agriculture, and beyond. AI systems are only as good as the data they're trained on, and most of the data used to train AI comes from digital-first countries, creating a global imbalance.

65% of organizations now suffer from data bias, distorting AI outputs and overlooking the lived realities of billions. XYO's initiative aims to bridge this gap by democratizing data collection and ensuring a more representative dataset for AI systems.

The top 500 COIN nodes globally have earned over 10 million dollars combined, demonstrating the potential for individuals to benefit from contributing to this decentralized data protocol.

By empowering individuals across Africa to contribute location-based data, XYO is not only addressing the issue of data bias but also providing a tangible solution for emerging technologies to be more inclusive and beneficial for billions of people.

Interview: Uncovering the Strategy Behind XYO Coin's Expansion in Africa, Featuring XYO's Co-Founder, Resulting in Over 600,000 Nodes