In a remarkable display of integrity, Nigerian crypto trader Femi Akinola made headlines when he returned 90 Solana tokens, valued at $14,000, to an international trader who had sent them to him by error. This act of honesty not only earned him widespread acclaim but also resulted in the crypto community rewarding him with over 35 SOL in gifts.
During a conversation with Cointelegraph, Akinola recounted how The Crypto Network on X, a fellow trader, intended to send him $100 worth of Solana (SOL) tokens as part of a promotional event. However, a slip-up led to a transfer of 100 SOL, equivalent to roughly 20 million Nigerian nairas ($13,300).
**Accidental Fortune**
Upon realizing the blunder, the trader reached out to Akinola, asking for the return of 90 SOL and offering to let him keep 10 SOL as a token of appreciation. The Crypto Network shared on X their amazement at Akinola’s swift action to honor the request and return the 90 SOL.
Faced with an unexpected windfall in his account, Akinola stood at a crossroads. He ultimately decided to act in accordance with his Christian beliefs and return the substantial sum.
**Source:**
The Crypto Network
Akinola’s experience sheds light on the potential for positive change in the way transactions and interactions are viewed within the crypto sphere. He remains optimistic that his decision will reinforce the presence of trustworthiness within the community.
**Elevating Nigeria’s Crypto Reputation**
Akinola hopes his deed will enhance the global crypto community’s perception of Nigerian traders. With his sudden rise to fame, he aims to organize free seminars to spread knowledge about cryptocurrency.
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Akinola also touched upon the importance of maintaining trust in the crypto world, advising against involvement in pump-and-dump schemes that erode industry confidence.
Previously, Nigeria’s crypto enthusiasts had voiced their concerns regarding a suspected pump-and-dump scheme orchestrated by Afro-pop icon Davido, who introduced the Timeless Davido (DAVIDO) memecoin in May. Allegations surfaced that this was not Davido’s first time offloading digital assets onto his fans, marking a repeated pattern over three years that resulted in his followers incurring financial losses.
Back in 2021, Davido had endorsed RapDoge, only to later sell over $300,000 of the cryptocurrency to his fanbase.
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