2025 was supposed to be another year of "managing." Managing expectations, managing volatility, managing the chaos that comes with trying to move money across borders in Africa. We had grand plans but none of our plans could have happened without you. Honestly, you made a lot happen.

You showed up. Everyday, you trusted us with your dollars, your naira, and stablecoins. You told your friends. You sent feedback (the good and the brutally honest kind). And together, we turned what could have been just another year into our best one yet.

Here's how you made it happen:

1. You Tripled Our Community (Frankly, We're Still Catching Our Breath)

We started the year with 5,000 users. Today, we're at 16,000+. That's over 220% growth, and every single person came through organic channels. No billboards or influencer campaigns. Just you.

You believed in what we were building before it was cool to believe in it. That kind of trust doesn't come with a price tag, and it's the reason we wake up every day trying to build something worth your time.

2. You Made July Our Biggest Month Ever

July 2025 will go down in Myaza history. Transaction volumes hit an all-time high. App activity spiked. Customer support was busier than a Lagos fuel station on subsidy removal day.

We're not sure what triggered it (maybe it was the mid-year "I need to sort my finances" wave), but you moved money like your life depended on it. Swaps, deposits, conversions; the app was practically glowing. That month reminded us why we started this in the first place: because when you need to move money fast, you shouldn't have to jump through hoops or pay ridiculous fees to do it. Moving money in Africa should be as easy as sending messages on WhatsApp and July was a very glaring proof that you trust us to make such ease happen for you.

3. You Saved Money (And We Loved Watching It Happen)

One of the biggest wins this year wasn't something we tracked in a spreadsheet. It was hearing from users who saved hundreds, sometimes thousands, in fees by switching to Myaza.

Good exchange rates aren't a luxury. They're your right. And when you're sending money home, funding a freelance gig, or stacking that USDT from your freelance gig, every naira counts. Watching you keep more of your money instead of handing it over to hidden charges and inflated rates was the kind of impact that made the late nights and tough changes worth it.

4. You Taught Us What Matters (And What Doesn't)

If there's one thing 2025 taught us, it's that growth means nothing if we're not listening. You told us what worked. You also told us what didn't, and we're better for it.

We learned that speed isn't just a feature; it's the feature. That transparency around rates and fees isn't optional. That customer support can't be an afterthought when someone's money is on the line. And that building in Africa means understanding the hustle, the urgency, and the "I need this done yesterday" energy that defines how people here move.

Every product update, every UI tweak, every new feature we shipped in 2025 came from listening to you. You can bet we're still listening.

5. You Stuck With Us Through Stablecoin Payments (Even When It Got Confusing)

Let's be honest: stablecoin payments can feel like fintech's version of explaining Bitcoin to your 70-year-old uncle at a family gathering. USDT, USDC, wallet addresses, network fees...it's a lot.

But you didn't bail. Instead, you asked questions. You tested it and gave feedback. Because of that, we were able to refine the experience into something that actually works for real people, not just crypto experts.

Stablecoin payments are the future of cross-border money movement in Africa, and the fact that you trusted us to figure it out together means everything. We're just getting started. The goal is to build a stablecoin payment system that your Uncle can use with his eyes closed.

What's Next?

2025 was the warmup. In 2026, we're launching access to send and receive across 20+ African currencies. Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and beyond. The goal is simple: make it as easy to move money from Lagos to Nairobi as it is to send a WhatsApp message.

We're building the financial infrastructure Africa deserves, one currency at a time. And based on how 2025 went, we know you'll be right there with us.

Lastly, here's the thing: fintech companies love to talk about scale, growth metrics, and market penetration. But none of that means anything if the people using the product don't feel seen, heard, or valued.

So this isn't just a recap. It's a thank you.

Thank you for trusting us with your money. Thank you for the feedback, the referrals, and the patience when things didn't go perfectly. Thank you for showing up and proving that when you build something real, people notice.

2025 was our best year yet. But if we're being honest? 2026 is about to be even better. Myaza V2 is coming and it's improvement on steroids. You won't believe the ease of financing you're about to experience.

Download Myaza on iOS or Android and let's keep building.