Kelvin Daminabo
The crypto-mining app, Tapswap, has gained popularity in Nigeria, but users have faced challenges due to access restrictions. Users in the country have found that the app fails to load or complete transactions when accessed through Nigerian internet connections. However, resourceful users have found a solution by using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to bypass these restrictions.
Users affected by the restrictions have taken to social media to express their frustrations and seek solutions. Speculations arose that Tapswap may have intentionally targeted Nigerian users with a ban, causing discontent among the crypto community.
Tapswap, however, clarified that the restriction was not aimed at Nigerian users but was a measure to address Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks originating from the region. The company reassured Nigerian users that once the infrastructure is adjusted, the verification requirement would be removed.
Tapswap users in Nigeria perform mining activities by tapping on the icon in the center of the Telegram Tapswap bot screen. The app’s popularity in Nigeria mirrors the success of Notcoin, which had allowed many Nigerians to profit from crypto-mining in the past.
The debate surrounding Tapswap’s verification requirements continues, with some users expressing concerns about the implementation while others commend the app’s efforts to enhance security and combat DDoS attacks.
Despite the restrictions, Nigerian users have turned to VPNs as a solution to bypass the limitations. The ongoing situation raises questions about how Tapswap will address the needs of its Nigerian users and ensure fair access to its platform for all.