The popular crypto-mining app Tapswap, which has taken Nigeria by storm, has suddenly restricted access to its platform for users in the country. Enthusiastic Nigerians who have been eagerly using the app to mine coins have been met with error messages and failed transactions when trying to access the site through Nigerian internet connections. However, resourceful users have discovered a workaround by utilizing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to bypass the apparent geoblocking.

The sudden restriction has sparked frustration and disappointment among affected users, who are seeking explanations and solutions. Many have taken to social media to express their discontent, with some questioning whether this was a targeted ban by Tapswap.

AuthorHeaven_EW wrote, "It appears that the popular crypto exchange Tap Swap has made the controversial decision to block users from Nigeria." Another user, Roman, tweeted, "Nigerians indeed abused #Tapswap. Now it has been banned in Nigeria. But why is it that any good thing that enters Nigeria must be banned? Could this be blamed on the government or Nigeria as a whole?"

However, Tapswap has issued a statement clarifying that the restriction is not targeted at Nigerian users specifically.

According to the app, the verification requirement was implemented to counter Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks originating from the region. The company stated, "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 Tapswap frenzy followed the success of Notcoin, which was reported to have previously enabled many Nigerians to earn significant profits through crypto-mining.

The app requires users to tap repeatedly on the icon in the center of the Telegram Tapswap bot screen to mine coins. Despite the current restriction, users remain hopeful that access will be restored soon, allowing them to continue mining and earning through the app.