By Pascal Ibe
Claim
A Facebook user, Ebonyi Son claimed that the Nigerian government has banned Tapswap crypto-mining app.
Verdict
This is Misleading. In a statement by Tapswap, the restriction suffered by Nigerians was as a result of the verification requirement implemented to counter DDoS attacks originating from the region.
Full Text
A self acclaimed social media influencer, known as Ebonyi Son has claimed that the Nigerian government banned Nigerians from accessing the Tapswap crypto-mining app.
The Facebook post shared on Saturday, has gained many likes and comments, with many persons expressing disatisfaction over the development.
Knowing Tapswap
TapSwap, the new Telegram crypto-mining game enables users to earn Tap tokens by engaging with the TapSwap bot.
Playing the game is simple and user-friendly, making Telegram users compete with their friends.
Firstly, download the Telegram messaging app on your phone.
Step 1: Join the TapSwap Telegram bot
To start earning tokens, you have to join the TapSwap Telegram bot by clicking on the link.
Step 2: Tap to earn tokens
As soon as you join, you can begin tapping your screen to earn tokens. Each tap adds to your token balance. You can earn up to 500 tokens per session before you need to take a break.
According to Binance Square, you can boost your earnings on TapSwap by completing simple tasks.
You can increase your token earnings by completing various tasks. These can include joining the TapSwap Telegram group or following TapSwap on social media. These tasks are quick and provide extra tokens.
Referral Programme
You have the task of inviting friends to join TapSwap, and you will earn a portion of their earnings. This allows you to earn tokens even when you are not actively tapping.
TapSwap offers a fun and innovative way to earn tokens by tapping on your screen. It is free to start, easy to use, and a great way to earn digital assets.
Nigerians Restricted
Reports on social media indicate that the site fails to load or complete transactions when accessed through Nigerian internet connection.
However, users have discovered a workaround by using Virtual Private Networks to bypass the apparent geoblocking.
Verification
Verifying if the Nigerian government actually banned the crypto-mining app, crimefacts.news is yet to cite any comments by the federal government on Tapswap crypto-mining activities.
But in a statement on Friday on X, the Tapswap app clarified that the restriction is not targeted at Nigerian users specifically.
Dear Nigerian community,
We've heard concerns about limiting access to users from your country, but we want to clarify that this is not the case. We had to enable verification for the region from where DDoS attacks were initiated. As promised, we will disable this once our…
— tapswap (@tapswapai) May 24, 2024
According to the app, the verification requirement was implemented to counter DDoS attacks originating from the region.
“Dear Nigerian community, we’ve heard concerns about limiting access to users from your country, but we want to clarify that this is not the case. We had to enable verification for the region from where DDoS attacks were initiated. As promised, we will disable this once our infrastructure is fully adapted.
“We deeply appreciate every member of our community from all around the world and always welcome you here. Thank you for your understanding and support,” the company wrote on X.
Conclusion
The Facebook post which claimed that the Nigerian government banned Tapswap crypto-mining app is Misleading. The app released a statement on Friday to clarify reasons Nigerians were restricted.
