A Nigerian crypto trader has received more than 35 $SOL tokens as members of the cryptocurrency community continue to reward him for his selfless act of honesty.
In an interview, the trader, Femi Akinola, revealed that a crypto trader known as the Crypto Network on X had intended to send him $100 in Solana tokens ($SOL) as part of a giveaway but accidentally transferred 100 $SOL worth approximately 20 million Nigerian Naira (~$13,670).
Upon discovering the mistake, the Crypto Network reached out to Akinola asking him to send back 90 SOL and keep 10 SOL as a goodwill gesture. According to The Crypto Network’s post on X, he was amazed when Akinola complied and swiftly returned the 90 SOL.
I ACCIDENTALLY SENT SOMEONE 100 $SOL INSTEAD OF $100
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED… 👇🏽
GOD BLESS YOU @muchino67 pic.twitter.com/ps4O00YAtu
— The Crypto Network (@raffayalvi) July 2, 2024
“I used to hear about similar incidents where people had to make ethical decisions and would think it was superhuman. But at that moment, all I could think of was my integrity and doing the right thing,” said Akinola who has continued to receive gifts in different tokens.
Akinola hopes that his actions will positively influence the perception of Nigerian traders in the global crypto community. He mentioned that he intends to leverage his newfound fame to organize free seminars aimed at educating people about cryptocurrency.
Akinola was also asked about events in the African crypto community where he said that people should refrain from participating in pump-and-dump schemes, as such practices further contribute to the industry’s lack of trust.
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While revealing that it was a difficult decision upon discovering the large amount of $SOL tokens mistakenly sent to his account, he however chose to return the tokens, thanks to his Christian faith.
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