Africa’s $3 trillion free trade zone is now set to go fully digital.

Recently, Monad has been making waves as a high-performance chain, but when it comes to the core infrastructure supporting cross-border trade data verification, it’s actually IOTA that’s doing the heavy lifting. And this isn’t some small-scale experiment—this trade network covers 55 countries and 1.5 billion people, demanding infrastructure that can handle massive transaction volumes and ensure data reliability.

Consider these numbers: by 2035, trade volume is expected to double, and improved logistics efficiency could save billions of dollars in costs. Even more importantly, a continent-wide digital identity system, faster customs clearance, and lower transaction fees are all on the horizon.

In short, the entire logic of how goods move, how data flows, and how funds are transferred is being reimagined. IOTA’s verifiable data layer architecture is perfectly positioned to fill this critical role. The RWA track is becoming increasingly practical.