Introduction
For too long, smallholder farmers across Africa have struggled to access fair credit.
Traditional banks see them as "high-risk," and local lenders often exploit them with huge interest rates.
That’s where AgriCredit Africa comes in — a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built to empower farmers through trust, transparency, and technology.
Our mission is simple:
“To make agricultural credit accessible, fair, and transparent — from the soil to the smartphone.”
What’s New
We’ve made massive progress since our initial prototype! Here’s what’s cooking in the latest update:
Smart Contract Integration
We’ve implemented on-chain credit scoring and loan tracking using smart contracts.
This means every transaction is immutable, transparent, and trustless — no shady intermediaries!
Farmer Profiles and KYC
Farmers can now create verified profiles with KYC integration, letting them build reputation on-chain and access better credit terms over time.
Investor Dashboard
Investors can view open funding opportunities, track their contributions, and see their real-time impact on farms.
Pilot Program Launch
We’re launching pilot programs in Rwanda and Kenya, connecting early-stage investors with verified farmer cooperatives.
Built With
- Smart Contracts: Solidity (Ethereum & Mantle-compatible)
- Frontend: React + Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Node.js + Express
- Database: MongoDB
- Storage: IPFS for decentralized data storage
- Authentication: JWT-based secure login
- Blockchain APIs: ThirdWeb & ZetaChain for omnichain connectivity
Challenges We Faced
Building trust in DeFi isn’t easy — especially when your users are farmers who’ve never heard of blockchain.
We focused on UX simplicity, mobile-first design, and educational support to onboard non-technical users.
The Vision Ahead
We’re not just building a platform. We’re building a movement — one where:
- A farmer in Uganda can crowdfund fertilizer from global investors.
- A cooperative in Kenya can tokenize harvest yields as collateral.
- A student in Nigeria can learn blockchain by investing $10 in impact agriculture.
We believe the future of African finance is decentralized, inclusive, and green.
Call to Action
If you’re a developer, investor, or advocate for sustainable finance, we’d love to have you onboard.
Let’s make African agriculture bankable again — one smart contract at a time.
🌐 Website: https://agri-credit-africa.vercel.app/
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