ADA to Mobile money app
ADA exchange app is set to allow easy conversion of ADA into local African currencies through mobile money.
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We build blockchains, not just on them.
Safrochain, the blockchain developed by Uptodate Developers, has processed millions of transactions. On Cardano, we deliver smart contracts, wallets and decentralized apps, and grow the developer community in the DRC.
(01) Our blockchains
Two ecosystems, one craft.
Our blockchainMillions of transactions
An Africa-first Layer 1 built with the Cosmos SDK: CosmWasm smart contracts, IBC interoperability and a public mainnet.
CardanoEcosystemSmart contracts, wallets & dApps
We build decentralized applications on Cardano and introduce developers in the DRC to blockchain, notably through the UPDEV Challenge.
(02) Safrochain
A blockchain designed and developed by Uptodate Developers.
An open Layer-1 network designed for Africa’s mobile-first reality: fast, low-cost transactions and a bridge to the global on-chain economy through IBC.
Millionsof transactions
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The chain
Cosmos SDK and CometBFT node with CosmWasm smart contracts, IBC, token factory and fee sharing.
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Public mainnet
safrochain-1, launched in June 2026 and secured by a distributed validator set, alongside a public testnet.
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SafroExplorer
A real-time block explorer backed by a GraphQL indexer.
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Developer tooling
Documentation, a faucet and chain-registry data to build on Safrochain.
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dApps
Safrimba, a digital rotating-savings (tontine) app, and Safhandle, to send funds to an @handle.
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Interoperability
Thanks to IBC, Safrochain exchanges assets and data with other compatible blockchains.
GROWING ECOSYSTEM
Discover the Cardano ecosystem
Enter and discover the Cardano blockchain ecosystem being built today and everyday but yet already a pillar for cryptocurrency and crypto-assets services
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33M+Cardano transactions
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900+Projects being built on the Cardano Blockchain
Ecosystem partners
ABOUT UPDEV ACTION
See how Updev is serving the ecosystem
Updev is taking part to the development of the Cardano ecosystem through various services
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Developing apps based on the blockchain
Set to operate a next-gen decentralized exchange, swapping digital assets from across the Interchain, with very low fees and instant transaction confirmation.
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Creating smart contracts and wallets
We set up smart contracts as programs stored on a blockchain that auto-run when predefined terms of an agreement are met. We also develop crypto-wallets which allow storing and retrieving one’s digital/crypto-assets.
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Bringing our community in the blockchain
We are getting our community to learn more about the blockchain technology by organizing meetups and tutorials on the matter in issue
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Engaging developers in the technology
We are introducing developers to the new era of blockchain-centered technology, involving web3, i.e. decentralized serverless web development.
Open source technology
Cardano is being made for the community, by the community! Every developer can contribute to creating new and useful tools/features for the improvement of the platform.
Projects
See challenging projects Updev is taking on
DECENTRALIZED APPLICATION
Cardano Gorilla NFT
web platform in partnership with the ICCN for the sale or auction of endangered animals from the fauna and flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in NFT format.
GROW CARDANO, GROW AFRICA
Cardano French community
Projects developed in French-speaking African countries lack information on blockchain technology in general, so we are focus on growing information and adoption of Cardano in African french-speaking community
Updev Challenge
Updev Challenge
Yearly competition to promote the congolese youth’ best tech projects, including those related to Blockchain. This event allow student entrepreneurs to appeal their ideas to the world and provide them opportunities to connect with engineers
Learn more
Community
Join our community
Meet and interact with the community that is expanding the blockchain technology in DRC and Africa
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TELEGRAM CHANNEL
Member
DEVELOPERS
Introducing Africa to crypto
Establishing blockchain technology in Africa is yet a great deal, since crypto-awareness is still too low and so is the adoption too slow, especially in the French African Community.
Therefore, we have committed to delivering some informative/ supportive content and efficient tools and software designed specifically for African french-speaking countries, where we have set our target.
TECHNOLOGY
Join and grow the community
Take on challenges to get the technology even more scalable and deliver the future of Cardano. Be part of the ever-expanding blockchain community
01Dapps, products & integrations
What apps, products and integrations to implement to bring impactful use cases to the Cardano ecosystem that help drive more adoption? How?
02Grow Cardano, Grow Africa
How do we prepare Africa for a future of wide-scale Cardano adoption? How do we do it in an inclusive and supportive way?
03Legal & financial implementations
How can we build effective solutions to explore and provide legal and financial services and support to funded proposers?
04Developer ecosystem
How can we create a positive developer experience that helps the developer focus on building successful apps?
Features
Cardano ecosystem features
CONSENSUS
Proof-of-stake
Cardano blockchain confirms transactions with the Proof-of-stake protocol that prevents the problem of double counting.
SCALABILITY
Highly scalable
Cardano concentrates on providing easier methods for mass adoption, solving congestion, and speed problems
USE
Multi-Use
Cardano allows building decentralized apps and smart contracts, can be used as P2P crypto, can be staked for rewards, etc.
Team
Our team
Meet the “Uptodate Developers” committed to delivering the future of Cardano
Dan Baruka
CEO and Project leader
Frederique Samvura
Blockchain developer
Josephine Ndeze
COO | Team Leader
Yannick
DevOps
Priscille Bampata
Administrative
Let's talk
Have a project in mind? Let's build it together.
Tell us about your idea, your users and your constraints — we will get back to you with a clear plan.