From Oil and Gas to Blockchain Evangelist: The Inspiring Journey of Lucky Uwakwe Arisukwu in Nigeria and Africa
Lucky Uwakwe Arisukwu’s journey from being an oil and gas professional, to becoming a leading Blockchain and Web3 evangelist in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, is a captivating tale of interest, dedication, and passion for emerging technologies. His background was initially in the oil and gas sector, having studied petroleum technology and industrial chemistry in his Bachelor’s degree.
He’s our guest this week in our quest to motivate Africans to join the Blockchain revolution. MoveMint traces his footpath in this space, his contributions, and how he perceives the future of our beautiful continent.
His deep insight into Blockchain utility for the state and business is worth your time. Additionally, it is an inspiration for your journey into Blockchain and decentralized technologies.
Background And Discovering Blockchain
Lucky’s curiosity about Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies was piqued when news of Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht broke the Internet in 2013. As he learned over time that the US government was auctioning Bitcoin, he became increasingly curious, knowing that the government would only auction something if it has value.
This period coincided with when he wanted a career change, and the love of emerging tech was the best way for him to go. He became more dedicated and commenced sharing his knowledge with different people and communities in 2015.
Lucky did further courses in the sector from institutions in the US. He moved on to study at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, as part of the first batch of their Master’s Degree program in Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency.
Outreach And Community Building
In 2016, Nigeria had a sudden influx of Ponzi schemes using Crypto. As an industry
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