Blockchain technology has arrived, poised to facilitate, secure, and codify the digital connections that will shape business, government, and the global economy in the future. Preparing continental Africa for this techno-social future requires addressing critical questions: What laws apply to blockchain applications? What internal elements ensure a blockchain application's success? How do various socioeconomic sectors respond to blockchain technology and its potential for disruption? What are the key regulatory concerns surrounding blockchain applications, and what policy options are available? Additionally, how can decentralized governance models, such as those exemplified by Cardano and other blockchains, enhance transparency, accountability, and innovation in blockchain ecosystems?