Why Nigerians Are Tapping Their Phone Screens

A new trend has swept across Nigeria in recent days, with people of all ages tapping on their phone screens in pursuit of financial gain.

Tapswap, a popular clicker app, has taken the country by storm as users tap repeatedly on the icon in the centre of the Telegram Tapswap bot screen to mine coins.

The app’s sudden popularity has sparked a nationwide phenomenon, with many Nigerians eager to cash in on the trend

Viral videos have shown alarming instances of individuals, both young and old, obsessively tapping on their phones.

In one clip, a Keke driver was seen tapping away on his phone with one hand while simultaneously steering his moving vehicle and transporting passengers.

Another viral video showed several traders in Northern Nigeria tapping vigorously on their screens.

One of the biggest challenges Web3 and crypto have is onboarding new persons into the Web3 space.