Akoin (AKN) is a digital currency and blockchain platform led by global artist and humanitarian, Akon. It aims to provide a reliable and interoperable digital currency to regions with unstable and inflated fiat currencies, particularly in Africa. Akoin aims to offer its token holders access to a broad array of decentralized apps (dApps) and tools, enabling entrepreneurs to connect, engage, and scale their businesses while positively impacting their communities. The Akoin Utility Token, Multi-Currency Wallet, and Marketplace allow users to 'learn, earn, spend, and save' through their mobile phones, connecting and transacting with the digital global economy.

Akoin operates through a multi-currency wallet and a marketplace. The multi-currency wallet allows users to trade amongst partnered cryptocurrencies internally, facilitated by a proprietary Atomic Swap technology. This technology enables direct transfer with all major cryptocurrencies and partner alt currencies without the need for a major exchange. The Akoin marketplace, on the other hand, aims to provide DApp-based services in lean economies, with a heavy focus on Africa. It supports a suite of cutting-edge decentralized applications (DApps) that benefit entrepreneurs in Africa and globally. The Akoin token is used across all platforms, functions, and services within the Akoin ecosystem.

Akoin presents a wide range of potential use cases, particularly for entrepreneurs and businesses in Africa. It can be used as a common medium of transfer between Africa's 54 countries, allowing citizens and entrepreneurs to engage with the digital economy using only a mobile phone. The Akoin token can be used across all platforms, functions, and services within the Akoin ecosystem, making it an integral part of the Akoin ecosystem. It also allows users to transition in and out of the Akoin ecosystem, and through it, in or out of the cryptocurrency world. Furthermore, Akoin will be the central currency of Akon City, a sustainable and eco-tourism smart city in Senegal, Africa.

Akoin was created by Akon, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Recognized for his work across Africa and the Diaspora, Akon has already brought solar power to 18 countries in Africa through Akon Lighting Africa. Akoin is part of Akon's vision for Akon City, a sustainable and eco-tourism smart city in development in Senegal, Africa, where Akoin will be the central currency. The Akoin platform and currency aim to assist young entrepreneurs in Africa's 54 countries in overcoming challenges such as inflation, government regulation, and lack of access to business tools and services.