Developers in Nigeria and Africa Can Build and Test Decentralized Applications on Optimism Forked Mara Chain

Developers in Nigeria and Africa can build and test decentralized applications on the Mara Chain

Africa-focused decentralized finance platform Mara has announced the release of a testnet for its upcoming Mara Chain. The Ethereum-compatible layer 2 network, which uses MARA tokens for fees, allows developers in Nigeria and across Africa to build and test their decentralized applications. The network follows the recent launch of the Mara Wallet, which enables users to trade and withdraw both fiat currencies and tokens. According to Chi Nnadi, CEO of Mara, blockchain technology has become an essential infrastructure that is critical to the development of every country, and opportunities abound in Africa that can be harnessed using blockchain.

Key Points:

Mara has released a testnet for its Mara Chain, an Ethereum-compatible layer 2 network.
Developers in Nigeria and across Africa can build and test decentralized applications on the network.
Mara Chain offers sub-second transactional speeds, low gas fees, and interoperability with other Optimism-based networks.
The platform is actively seeking feedback from the developer community and partners for continuous improvement.
There are rewards, bounty grants, and development grants for those contributing to the enhancement of the Mara Chain.

Hot Take:

The release of the Mara Chain testnet and the ongoing efforts to engage with and reward developers demonstrate Mara’s commitment to building a strong and supportive ecosystem for blockchain applications in Africa. By providing a platform that offers fast transactions, low fees, and interoperability, Mara aims to unlock the potential of blockchain technology for the African people. This development is a significant step towards realizing the widespread utility of blockchain in Africa’s development.