DeFi lending & real-world asset tokenization has the potential to revolutionize financing for African SMEs. — Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Africa’s economy, contributing to job creation, income generation, and poverty reduction. They constitute more than 90% of businesses and employ about 60% of workers across the region. However, access to credit (i.e., loans) remains a significant challenge for these businesses…