Version: 2.0
Date: November 2025
Status: Public
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Protocol Architecture
- Why Hedera
- Bridging Crypto and Traditional Finance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Market Context and Nigerian Growth Story
- Product Features
- Business Model
- Competitive Landscape
- Strategic Direction
- Team
- Risks
- Conclusion
- Appendix: References
xNG Markets is a regulated tokenization protocol for Nigerian equities, enabling 24/7 global access to Africa's third-largest stock market. Built on Hedera's enterprise-grade infrastructure, xNG issues KYC-gated tokens backed 1:1 by real NGX shares held through SEC-licensed brokers at Nigeria's Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS).
The protocol features a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) with oracle-enforced price bands, collateralized lending against tokenized shares, and transparent proof-of-reserves validated by independent trustees. All balances are denominated in cNGN (Nigerian Naira stablecoin) to match NGX pricing and eliminate foreign exchange confusion.
xNG is pursuing entry into the SEC Nigeria Regulatory Incubation Program, providing a compliant pathway for over 15 million and growing diaspora Nigerians, 28 million and growing local crypto users, and global investors to participate in Nigeria's $60 billion equity market.
Key Innovation: First protocol to bridge crypto liquidity and traditional African equities—reversing capital flight to gambling and speculative tokens by channeling crypto-native capital into productive African businesses.
Africa's stock markets represent over $1.5 trillion in market capitalization1, yet face significant accessibility challenges for both local populations and the global diaspora. Nigeria exemplifies this paradox: as Africa's third-largest exchange with $60 billion in market cap2, less than 5% of adult Nigerians invest in the capital market3—a stark indicator of systemic accessibility barriers.
The demographic composition reveals an even deeper problem: more than 50% of Nigeria Stock Exchange investors are between 40 and 69 years old4. This age concentration means the country's youth—the demographic most comfortable with digital platforms and crypto—are almost entirely absent from equity ownership.
According to SEC Nigeria Chairman Emomotimi Agama, gambling and cryptocurrency investments have overtaken traditional stock market participation among young Nigerians. Speaking at the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria conference, Agama noted that many Nigerians now view these alternatives as more accessible than the formal capital markets5.
The Infrastructure Gap:
- Onboarding Friction: Traditional brokers require 3-5 days for account activation compared to xNG's optimized 5-10 minute onboarding with automated KYC/AML verification
- Time Restrictions: Markets operate only 4.5 hours/day (10am-2:30pm Mon-Fri) versus xNG's 24/7 accessibility
- Diaspora Barriers: Over 15 million Nigerians abroad face complex cross-border compliance requirements
- Capital Inefficiency: Traditional platforms offer no ability to borrow against holdings or access yield opportunities beyond dividends
- Cost Structure: Existing fintech solutions charge 2-5% spreads using delayed pricing data
The Capital Flight Problem:
Young Nigerians and crypto-native users (over 28 million and growing)6 deposit billions into gambling platforms and speculative tokens while productive Nigerian companies—banks, telecoms, manufacturers—remain undercapitalized despite attractive valuations.
Meanwhile, the tokenized securities market has experienced explosive growth globally. In 2024 alone, tokenized US Treasuries reached $2.2 billion in market capitalization, with the broader tokenized real-world asset market growing 60% year-over-year to reach $185 billion7. Yet African equities represent 0% of this tokenized market—a massive opportunity gap.
xNG Markets transforms Nigerian blue-chip stocks into programmable, globally accessible assets—meeting crypto-native users where they are while directing capital to productive African businesses.
This isn't about replacing crypto—it's about expanding the investable universe to include real African companies generating revenue, paying dividends, and building infrastructure.
For Crypto Users: Access to yield-generating assets backed by real businesses, not speculative narratives.
For African Companies: Access to global liquidity pools and international investors previously blocked by infrastructure barriers.
For Foreign Investors: Transparent, simple exposure to African growth sectors (banking, telecom, cement, energy) without navigating broker bureaucracy.
For Africa: Modern financial infrastructure that enables our markets to compete globally. From Lagos to Nairobi, Accra to Johannesburg.
xNG operates across three layers: User Experience, Protocol/Settlement, and Custody/Compliance.
Token Standard: Hedera Token Service (HTS)
Naming Convention: xNGX-{TICKER} (e.g., xNGX-MTNN for MTN Nigeria)
Backing: 1:1 with underlying NGX shares held at CSCS
Denomination: All balances and prices in cNGN (Nigerian Naira stablecoin)
Supply Mechanism: Mint/burn synchronized with broker execution during NGX hours
Compliance: KYC-gated transfers enforced at token level via Hedera Token Service
Custody: User wallets powered by Fireblocks SDK—institutional-grade security with self-custody experience
Non-Rebasing: Token supply is static. Economic exposure comes from price appreciation and dividend distributions.
OracleHub aggregates NGX market data and computes:
- iNAV (Indicative Net Asset Value): Fair value based on last traded price and order book depth
- Dynamic Price Band: Volatility-adjusted range around iNAV
Formula:
Band Width = σ × √(time_weight) × depth_factor
Valid Execution Range = [iNAV - Band, iNAV + Band]
Where:
- σ = historical volatility (30-day rolling)
- time_weight = adjustment for time since NGX close
- depth_factor = order book liquidity metric
Publishing: Every ~180 seconds to Hedera Consensus Service (HCS)
Validation: Smart contracts verify signature, sequence, and freshness before allowing trades
Fallback: Stale data triggers CLOB pause or RFQ mode until freshness restored
xNG uses local currency stablecoins—not USDC—for all pricing, balances, and settlements. In Nigeria, this means cNGN (Nigerian Naira stablecoin). This architectural decision is fundamental to our pan-African strategy.
The Problem with USD Denomination:
Most tokenized securities platforms denominate everything in USDC, which creates friction for African users:
- Mental Math Overhead: NGX stocks are priced in Naira. When a user sees "₦50.00" on the exchange but "0.031 USDC" on a crypto platform, they must constantly convert currencies mentally
- FX Risk Confusion: If Dangote Cement trades at ₦450 on NGX and ₦455 on a USDC-denominated platform, is that arbitrage or just exchange rate fluctuation?
- Psychological Barrier: African users think in local currency. A Nigerian investor doesn't ask "How many dollars is my portfolio worth?" but "How many Naira?"
- Regulatory Clarity: Regulators understand Naira-denominated products. USD-denominated products raise questions about forex licensing
Our Solution: Local Currency Stablecoins
Benefits of Local Currency Settlement:
1. Pricing Alignment
- xNG prices match NGX prices exactly (in Naira)
- No confusion about whether price movements are from stock performance or FX fluctuations
- Oracle feeds publish prices in Naira, matching native market data
2. Cognitive Simplicity
- Users see familiar numbers: "₦50.00" not "0.031 USDC"
- Portfolio values make intuitive sense: "₦500,000" not "$312.50"
- Dividend yields quoted in local terms: "8% in Naira" not "8% minus FX risk"
3. Regulatory Acceptance
- Regulators see a Naira-denominated equity product (familiar)
- No ambiguity about whether xNG is a forex platform
- Dividend payments in cNGN align with corporate actions in Naira
4. FX Risk Elimination for Local Users
- Nigerian user deposits Naira, trades in Naira, withdraws Naira
- Zero FX exposure for users who stay in local currency
- International users accept FX risk at deposit/withdrawal, not during trading
5. Pan-African Scalability
- Kenya launch: Everything in cKES (Kenyan Shilling)
- Ghana launch: Everything in cGHS (Ghanaian Cedi)
- South Africa launch: Everything in cZAR (South African Rand)
- Each market feels native, not foreign
How Multi-Currency Deposits Work:
While settlement is always in local currency, users can deposit through multiple channels:
| Deposit Method | Currency | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| USDC (Solana, Base, Ethereum, Hedera) | USD | Instant conversion to cNGN at market rate |
| Card Payments (Visa/Mastercard) | USD, EUR, GBP | Instant conversion to cNGN at market rate |
| Bank Transfer | NGN | Direct deposit (no conversion) |
Conversion is automatic and transparent:
- User deposits $100 USDC → System converts to ₦160,000 cNGN (example rate)
- User sees ₦160,000 balance immediately
- All subsequent activity (trading, borrowing, dividends) happens in cNGN
- Withdrawal: User can convert cNGN back to USDC or withdraw to bank in Naira
Technical Implementation:
cNGN is a Hedera Token Service (HTS) token with the following properties:
- 1:1 Backing: Each cNGN backed by ₦1 in regulated Nigerian bank accounts or equivalent USDC reserves
- Instant Minting: User deposits trigger immediate cNGN minting
- Transparent Reserves: On-chain proof-of-reserves published monthly
- Redemption: Users can burn cNGN for NGN bank transfer or USDC withdrawal at any time
Why This Matters for Africa:
Most crypto products treat Africa as an afterthought—denominating everything in USD and expecting users to adapt. xNG inverts this:
- Africa-first design: Build for local markets, then add USD as an optional on-ramp
- Respect local context: Nigerians shouldn't need to think in dollars to trade Nigerian stocks
- Regulatory alignment: Naira-denominated product aligns with SEC Nigeria expectations
- Network effects: As we expand to Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, each market gets its native currency experience
Comparison: USDC vs cNGN Settlement
| Scenario | USDC Settlement | cNGN Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| User sees Dangote at ₦450 on NGX | Converts to $0.28 USDC mentally | Sees ₦450 directly |
| User's ₦1M portfolio value | Thinks "$625" (requires FX calculation) | Thinks "₦1M" (direct) |
| Naira strengthens 10% vs USD | User's USDC value unchanged, but real value vs NGX changed | User's cNGN value unchanged, perfectly tracks NGX |
| Regulator reviews product | "Is this a forex product?" | "This is a Naira equity product" |
| Expansion to Kenya | Must explain why Kenya stocks denominated in USD | Launch with cKES—native experience |
Result: xNG removes cognitive overhead, aligns with local market pricing, and scales naturally across African markets—each with its own local currency stablecoin.
xNG chose Hedera because Africa's capital markets deserve infrastructure that matches developed market standards.
Unlike EVM chains with mempool visibility and MEV extraction, Hedera orders transactions sequentially by consensus timestamp:
- No transaction reordering by validators
- No sandwich attacks on trades
- Fair execution for all users regardless of gas bidding
Critical for Africa: Protects retail investors from sophisticated front-running strategies.
Hedera Token Service enables KYC flags at the token level:
- Transfers automatically blocked for non-KYC'd addresses
- Freeze controls for regulatory enforcement
- Compliance is native, not smart contract complexity
Critical for Africa: Meets SEC Nigeria requirements without compromising decentralization.
Hedera's Governing Council includes Google, IBM, Boeing, Deutsche Telekom, and other Fortune 500 companies8:
- Long-term commitment to stability
- Enterprise-grade SLAs
- Regulatory engagement experience
Critical for Africa: Regulators recognize Hedera as serious infrastructure, not speculative DeFi.
- Carbon-negative: Aligns with global ESG mandates9
- ~$0.0001/tx: Enables microtransactions for small investors
- 3-5 second finality: Real-time UX without Layer 2 complexity
Critical for Africa: Low fees make stock ownership accessible to middle-class investors.
Nigerian crypto users hold billions in speculative tokens while productive African companies—banks, telecoms, manufacturers—trade at attractive valuations with no bridge for crypto liquidity to flow.
SEC Chairman Agama's observation that gambling and crypto have outpaced stock investment among young Nigerians reveals an infrastructure failure, not a failure of interest in wealth-building5.
xNG's Solution: Meet crypto-native users where they are, but offer productive assets.
Challenge: International investors want African exposure but face:
- Complex broker onboarding requiring local documentation
- Wire transfer friction and foreign exchange conversion costs
- Opaque pricing and poor execution
- Custody concerns in emerging market jurisdictions
xNG Solution: Hold USDC, trade African equities 24/7, settle on Hedera with full transparency.
The success of tokenized US securities demonstrates market readiness. Tokenized US Treasuries alone reached $2.2 billion in 2024, with the broader tokenized RWA market hitting $185 billion—up 60% year-over-year7. Yet African equities represent 0% of this market.
For Crypto Natives:
- Diversify portfolios beyond volatile tokens
- Earn dividends from real businesses (Nigerian banks historically yield 8-12%)
- Borrow against holdings for liquidity without selling
For International Funds:
- Gain exposure to African banking, telecom, energy sectors
- Trade African equities alongside global portfolios
- Transparent pricing and instant settlement
For Nigerian Diaspora:
- Participate in home country growth from UK/US/Canada
- Support Nigerian businesses while building wealth
- Remit funds productively beyond simple cash transfers
Result: Billions currently in speculative assets redirected to companies building Nigeria's infrastructure, expanding telecom networks, and financing real estate development.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Role |
|---|---|---|
| xNG Technologies Ltd | Nigeria | Platform operator pursuing SEC Regulatory Incubation |
| xNG Custody Entity | Nigeria | Holds underlying NGX shares at CSCS |
| SEC-Licensed Broker | Nigeria | Executes orders, provides CSCS statements |
| Independent Trustee | To be engaged | Validates PoR, oversees custody, monitors investor protection |
xNG is pursuing entry into Nigeria's SEC Regulatory Incubation Program—a 12-month sandbox providing regulatory oversight while allowing protocol testing with real users under controlled conditions. Post-graduation, xNG will pursue full licensing as a Digital Asset Exchange (DAX) or Intermediary (DAI).
This pathway demonstrates our commitment to operating within Nigeria's regulatory framework while pioneering compliant tokenized securities infrastructure.
Monthly Reconciliation:
- Broker provides CSCS statement showing physical share holdings
- Protocol queries on-chain total supply via Mirror Node
- Independent auditor verifies: CSCS holdings ≥ on-chain supply
- Trustee signs attestation report
- Report hash published to Hedera Consensus Service and IPFS
Threshold: If mismatch exceeds 0.1%, primary mint/burn windows pause until resolved.
Wallet Deposit Screening: All crypto deposits undergo automated AML screening to prevent fraudulent fund sources. This includes:
- Address reputation scoring
- Transaction history analysis
- Sanctions list screening
- High-risk jurisdiction flags
Users depositing from flagged addresses will be required to provide source of funds documentation before trading.
Nigeria presents compelling investment fundamentals that international markets have underpriced:
Credit Rating Improvement: Fitch Ratings maintains Nigeria at 'B' with a stable outlook, citing improved fiscal management and debt sustainability efforts10. The country has demonstrated commitment to debt service, maintaining payment schedules despite economic headwinds.
GDP Growth Trajectory: Nigeria's economy grew 3.46% in Q3 2024, driven by non-oil sector expansion11. The country represents Africa's largest economy by GDP ($440B+) and population (over 220 million), creating a massive domestic consumption base.
AML Compliance Recognition: Nigeria was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in 2024, demonstrating significant progress in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls12. This removal reduces compliance friction for international investors and financial institutions.
Attractive Valuations: Nigerian blue-chip stocks trade at single-digit P/E ratios while maintaining strong dividend yields (8-12% for major banks). This valuation gap versus emerging market peers presents significant opportunity for informed investors.
| Segment | Market Size | Current Allocation | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian Diaspora | $20.9B/year remittances13 | <0.1% equities | Large-scale capital redirection |
| Local Crypto Users | 28M+ and growing6 | 0% tokenized stocks | Bridge crypto to productive assets |
| Global Investors | EM funds, pan-African retail | Minimal African equity exposure | New access channel |
Total Addressable Market: Nigeria's $60 billion equity market with zero on-chain competition2.
Global tokenized securities reached $185 billion in 2024, growing 60% year-over-year7. Tokenized US Treasuries alone hit $2.2 billion. Yet African equities represent 0% of this market—a massive first-mover opportunity.
xNG bridges this gap, enabling:
- International crypto funds to gain emerging market exposure
- Nigerian diaspora to participate in home country growth
- Local crypto users to diversify beyond speculative tokens
- African companies to access global liquidity pools
iOS and Android Applications: Native mobile apps designed for African users with consideration for connectivity constraints and device diversity. Features include:
- Streamlined Onboarding: Email or social login (Google, Apple) with automated KYC/AML verification completing in 5-10 minutes
- Market Selector: Multi-country interface preparing for pan-African expansion (Nigeria active at launch, Kenya/Ghana/South Africa planned)
- Portfolio Dashboard: Real-time portfolio valuation in cNGN with historical performance tracking
- Price Alerts: Push notifications for price movements and dividend distributions
- Offline Mode: View-only access to portfolio and market data with sync on reconnection
Secondary Market (24/7 Availability):
- Live order book visualization for each xNGX ticker
- Limit and market order placement
- Real-time price band indicators
- Instant settlement upon matching
- Transaction history with Hedera explorer links
Primary Market (NGX Hours):
- Mint: Convert cNGN to xNGX tokens (broker purchases underlying shares)
- Burn: Redeem xNGX for cNGN (broker sells underlying shares)
- Slippage tolerance controls (-5% to +2.5%)
- Execution status tracking with estimated completion times
Borrow Against Holdings: Users can unlock liquidity without selling positions by borrowing cNGN against xNGX collateral:
- Maximum loan-to-value: 60%
- Liquidation threshold: 70%
- Dynamic interest rates based on pool utilization
- Health factor monitoring with alerts
- Partial repayment flexibility
Supply for Yield: Users can deposit cNGN into lending pools to earn variable APY, with liquidity available for withdrawal subject to pool utilization.
Dividends from Nigerian companies are:
- Collected by broker upon corporate disbursement
- Converted to cNGN at market rates
- Distributed proportionally to xNGX holders within T+1
- Viewable in transaction history with source company details
- Optional auto-reinvestment into additional tokens
Deposit Methods:
- Crypto: USDC across multiple chains (Solana, Base, Ethereum, Hedera) with automated AML screening
- Bank Transfer: Nigerian Naira via generated virtual account numbers
- Card Payments: Visa/Mastercard through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways
All deposits automatically convert to cNGN for seamless trading.
Withdrawal Options:
- Bank Transfer: cNGN to Nigerian bank accounts (instant to 24 hours)
- Crypto: Convert cNGN to USDC for withdrawal to external wallets
- International: Foreign currency transfers where regulatory frameworks permit
| Revenue Stream | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Fees | 0.2-0.5% per side | Applied to secondary market trades |
| Lending Spread | 2-4% APY | Interest differential between supply and borrow pools |
| Withdrawal Fees | 0.1-0.3% | Charged on cNGN conversion and withdrawals |
| Primary Mint/Burn | 0.4% total | Split between protocol and broker execution |
Future Revenue Expansion:
- Premium subscription tier with advanced analytics and portfolio management
- Infrastructure licensing for African neobanks and fintechs
- Market data APIs for institutional consumers
Nigerian Equity Market Size: $60 billion market capitalization with daily trading volumes of $5-15 million2.
Target Market Capture: Even 0.5% capture of diaspora remittances ($20.9B annually) represents $100M+ in accessible liquidity.
Growth Drivers:
- 28M+ crypto users in Nigeria currently 0% allocated to tokenized equities
- 15M+ diaspora Nigerians with limited equity market access
- International investors seeking African exposure without broker friction
- Growing recognition of Nigeria's improved credit profile and AML compliance
vs Traditional Nigerian Brokers:
- xNG: 24/7 trading | Brokers: 4.5 hours/day
- xNG: Global access | Brokers: Nigeria-only with complex diaspora onboarding
- xNG: Collateralized lending enabled | Brokers: No leverage products for retail
vs African Fintech Apps:
- xNG: Transparent real-time oracle pricing | Fintechs: 2-5% spreads using delayed data
- xNG: On-chain settlement and composability | Fintechs: Centralized databases
- xNG: DeFi integration (borrow/lend) | Fintechs: Buy/sell only
vs Global RWA Protocols (Ondo, Superstate, Backed.fi):
- xNG: African market expertise and regulatory relationships | Global: No Africa presence
- xNG: Understanding of Nigerian payment rails and user behavior | Global: US/Europe focus
- xNG: First-mover in $60B market with 0% tokenization penetration | Global: Saturated US Treasury space
vs Crypto Speculation:
- xNG: Dividend yield from profitable businesses (8-12% for banks) | Crypto: Zero cash flow
- xNG: Backed by real assets and revenue streams | Crypto: Narrative-driven valuations
- xNG: Regulatory clarity and compliance | Crypto: Enforcement uncertainty
- First-Mover Advantage: First tokenized African equities protocol with no direct on-chain competition
- Regulatory Positioning: Pursuing SEC Nigeria sandbox demonstrates compliance commitment
- Local Expertise: Nigerian founding team with capital markets and regulatory experience
- Technology Infrastructure: Hedera's enterprise-grade compliance features purpose-built for regulated assets
- Distribution Partnerships: Relationships with African crypto platforms and neobanks for rapid scaling
Phase 1: Foundation (Q4 2025 - Q1 2026) Establish legal entities, secure broker partnerships, deploy core infrastructure, complete smart contract audits, and submit SEC Regulatory Incubation application.
Phase 2: Beta Launch (Q2-Q3 2026) Launch with initial user cohort (target: 2,000-3,000 verified users), enable 10-12 blue-chip tokens, activate fiat and crypto on-ramps, and publish inaugural proof-of-reserves report.
Phase 3: Scale (Q4 2026 - 2027) Expand token offerings to 20-25 stocks, grow user base to 5,000+, pursue full SEC licensing post-sandbox graduation, and launch institutional products.
Phase 4: Pan-African Expansion (2028+) Replicate model in Kenya (Nairobi Securities Exchange), Ghana (GSE), and South Africa (JSE), enabling multi-country market selector for seamless cross-border trading.
Partnership Channels:
- Regulated crypto exchanges for instant access to KYC-verified users
- African neobanks for embedded trading via white-label APIs
- Wealth managers and family offices for high-net-worth diaspora clients
Target User Segments:
- Nigerian diaspora in UK, US, Canada, UAE seeking home country exposure
- Local crypto-savvy millennials and Gen Z looking for productive asset allocation
- Pan-African investors and expats underserved by traditional brokers
- International crypto funds seeking emerging market diversification
Growth Tactics:
- Influencer partnerships with African tech and finance content creators
- Community engagement through diaspora associations and tech communities
- Educational content on stock investing fundamentals and tokenization benefits
- Referral incentives and early adopter benefits
Paul Oladimeji — Product 7+ years product management in fintech, P2P, and crypto payments. Product Lead at Onboard Wallet (backed by Coinbase). Co-founder of DigiOracle (open-source oracle protocol). Founder of HackerX Africa.
Oluwafemi Alofe — CTO 10+ years software development, 4+ years blockchain infrastructure and DeFi. CTO/Co-Founder of SailFish DEX ($22M+ volume, backed by Animoca). Web3 Lead at myco.io (15M+ users). Co-founder of DigiOracle.
Uzuobor Chigemezu — Legal/Compliance 7+ years legal and business development. Former Venture Fellow at Laconia (pre-seed/seed VC). Certified AML/CFT specialist. Leading xNG's regulatory compliance pathway and SEC sandbox application.
Market Risk: Token prices may diverge from fair value during periods of high volatility or low liquidity.
Regulatory Risk: Nigerian digital asset regulations continue to evolve. Changes to regulatory frameworks could impact xNG's operating model.
Operational Risk: Dependencies on broker execution, CSCS settlement, and payment provider operations could affect user experience.
Liquidity Risk: Early-stage order books may exhibit wider spreads than mature markets.
Smart Contract Risk: Despite third-party audits, smart contract vulnerabilities could result in loss of funds.
Foreign Exchange Risk: Users transacting in non-Naira currencies face cNGN/USD volatility.
Custody Risk: While Fireblocks provides institutional-grade security, wallet compromise could result in asset loss.
Important Disclosures:
xNG tokens (xNGX-{ticker}) represent economic exposure to underlying Nigerian equities. Token holders do not receive:
- Voting rights at annual general meetings
- Direct ownership of underlying shares
- Right to attend shareholder meetings
Dividends are distributed in cNGN after collection by broker. Corporate actions (rights issues, bonus shares, mergers) are handled at protocol discretion in consultation with legal counsel and communicated to token holders.
This litepaper does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Prospective users should conduct independent research and consult qualified professionals before participating.
For too long, capital has flowed away from African productive assets and into speculation. SEC Chairman Agama's observation about gambling and crypto outpacing stocks isn't a failure of interest in wealth-building—it's a failure of infrastructure5.
xNG Markets addresses this by meeting users where they are: on-chain, 24/7, with modern user experience.
We're not building "crypto for crypto's sake." We're building the bridge that channels global liquidity into African businesses—banks financing SMEs, telecoms connecting rural areas, manufacturers building supply chains.
The global tokenized securities market reached $185 billion in 2024, growing 60% year-over-year7. Yet African equities represent 0% of this market. xNG changes that.
For crypto users, this is productive diversification beyond speculation.
For African companies, this is access to global capital markets.
For foreign investors, this is transparent emerging market exposure.
For Africa, this is proof that our markets can compete globally when built on modern infrastructure.
The future of African capital formation is on-chain. Join us in building it.
Website: www.xng.markets
Twitter/X: @xngmarkets
Email: [email protected]
Regulatory Inquiries: [email protected]
cNGN: Fiat-redeemable Nigerian Naira stablecoin maintaining 1:1 peg with NGN
CSCS: Central Securities Clearing System—Nigeria's central depository for stock ownership records
Custody Entity: Nigerian legal entity holding underlying NGX shares
Trustee: Independent registered party validating monthly proof-of-reserves
iNAV: Indicative Net Asset Value—computed fair value from NGX data
Price Band: Oracle-enforced execution range protecting users from stale pricing
HTS: Hedera Token Service—enables native KYC-gated token transfers
Smart Boost: User-friendly term for collateralized borrowing against tokenized stocks
CLOB: Central Limit Order Book with price-time priority matching
LTV: Loan-to-Value ratio (xNG maximum: 60%)
PoR: Proof-of-Reserves—monthly reconciliation of on-chain supply versus off-chain holdings
AML: Anti-Money Laundering screening for deposit sources
© 2025 xNG Markets. All Rights Reserved.
Legal Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities. Tokenized equities involve risk including possible loss of principal. xNG is pursuing entry into the SEC Nigeria Regulatory Incubation Program and does not currently operate under any regulatory license. Full terms available at xng.markets/legal.
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