Transfer of value
A vision for fast, accessible payments and worldwide exchange through blockchain technology.
SANGO
National Digital Currency
Central African Republic
4,666,368Population
622,984 km²Total area
100+Resources
$3T+Resource value
Project presentation and figures from the March 2023 archive.
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Paving the way to a digital future
of endless possibilities
The Sango initiative set out a vision for a digital-first economy in the Central African Republic, bringing together a legal framework, digital infrastructure and physical development.
The First Digital Monetary System
Powered by the Bitcoin Blockchain
Confidential LayerSmart ContractsHighly Scalable
DecentralizedSecureDigital GoldSANGO: The multi-dimensional asset
Backed by Bitcoin
The original proposal envisaged a dedicated Bitcoin reserve within the country's treasury.
Digital Identity & Ownership
Digital tools designed to give people control over their identity and assets.
Governance
Participation and voting formed part of the project's vision for a digital society.
Sango Ecosystem Benefits
Citizenship, e-residency and land ownership were central themes in the original Sango ecosystem proposal.
Citizenship
The original project described a citizenship programme linked to SANGO collateral, connecting digital identity with participation in the Central African Republic's economy.
Benefits in the original vision
- Citizenship through a digital programme
- Central African Republic passport
- A cryptocurrency-focused environment
- Access to a connected ecosystem of services
E-Residency
The e-residency proposal explored remote access to business services, digital administration and asset management for entrepreneurs and individuals.
Benefits in the original vision
- Digital residency and online services
- Online company registration
- Remote management of digital assets
- Less paperwork for global entrepreneurs
Land Property
Sango's land proposal connected real-world development with digital ownership, including plans for a Crypto City residential area near the capital, Bangui.
Benefits in the original vision
- Real land with a digital representation
- Crypto City and Crypto Island concepts
- Virtual property management
- A new setting for development and enterprise
Digital transformation of the future
CryptoCity & Crypto Island in Bangui, Central African Republic's capital. The original concept imagined a new urban environment shaped by digital infrastructure.
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Resources democratization
and tokenization
The Sango proposal explored the use of blockchain to represent natural resources and broaden participation in the country's economy.
SANGO Coinmetrics
The allocation model presented in the archived project.
Original allocation- Treasury of the country 20%
- e-Residency Program 10%
- Land Program 10%
- Citizenship Program 10%
- Foundation 10%
- Liquidity Program 5%
- Rewards & Incentives 15%
- Public sale 20%
Sango Roadmap
The three pillars of the original vision. Dates below reflect the historical roadmap, not confirmation of completion.
Legal Framework
A foundation for a digital-first society in the heart of Africa.
Q1 · 2022
Legislative project and launch of the Sango initiative.
Q2 · 2022
Bitcoin legal tender legislation.
Q3 · 2022
Proposed legal framework for citizenship, e-residency, land and cryptocurrency.
Digital infrastructure
A new layer of technology designed around Bitcoin, digital services and connectivity.
Q3 · 2022
Partnerships and the SANGO Coin launch.
Q4 · 2022
National connectivity and a dedicated Bitcoin treasury.
Q1 · 2023
Proposed SANGO Bitcoin sidechain testnet.
Physical infrastructure
An ambition to connect digital innovation with real places and communities.
Q2 · 2023
National smartphone programme for young people.
Q3 · 2023
Crypto City and Crypto Island masterplan.
Q4 · 2023
Transportation infrastructure masterplan.
Event
Watch the Sango Project Genesis Event from July 3rd, 2022.
Documents
Sango
Genesis
Concept
ResourcesFrequently Asked Questions
What was the Sango Initiative?
Sango was presented as a crypto initiative of the Central African Republic, with a vision for a digital economy spanning legislation, blockchain services and physical infrastructure. This page reconstructs the historical project presentation.
How was Sango connected to Bitcoin?
The original documents described a Bitcoin sidechain intended to support additional functionality, including confidential transactions, smart contracts and scalable digital services.
What did the Sango ecosystem include?
The proposal brought together a blockchain, an application, digital identity, resource tokenization and concepts for citizenship, e-residency and land ownership.
What were Crypto City and Crypto Island?
These were concepts for physical development around Bangui and the Ubangi River, with digital representations of buildings and land in a proposed metaverse.
What does resource tokenization mean in the original proposal?
The project envisaged representing interests in natural resources through blockchain-based assets. The archived documents explain the proposed structure and its intended role in the economy.
Where can I find the original project documents?
The Documents section links to archived copies of the initiative, Genesis Paper, Concept Deck and resources presentation. The Event section links to the original launch recording.