Key Points:
These young representatives, enlisted to promote the platform within their communities, found themselves in the throes of blame and personal insecurity as a result of the platform’s demise.
The program, which operated for approximately two years, aimed to tap into the burgeoning tech-savvy demographic of African university students, encouraging them to assume roles as brand ambassadors for FTX. These ambassadors, motivated by the promise of financial rewards, facilitated the platform’s expansion by organizing campus events and referring users to the exchange.
However, the recent revelations shed light on the lack of adequate trading knowledge among the participants. Although enticed by the prospects of wealth generation through crypto, many were ill-prepared for the accompanying risks and volatility inherent in the market.
FTX contract uncovered that students were entitled to a portion of the transaction fees generated by their referrals, in addition to a fixed monthly stipend based on performance. Nonetheless, the FTX collapse in November resulted in a catastrophic loss of access to funds for those referred through the ambassador network, with some experiencing the devastating impact of losing their life savings.
The testimonies of affected student ambassadors paint a poignant picture of the distress and emotional turmoil experienced by individuals who, in their pursuit of financial gain, inadvertently led their peers and loved ones into financial jeopardy. The closure of the FTX Africa Telegram group, which had fostered communication among over 10,000 members, further underscores the gravity of the FTX collapse situation, leaving a profound sense of uncertainty and disillusionment among those affected.
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