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Nigerian cryptocurrency trader Femi Akinola returned 90 Solana (SOL) tokens worth approximately $14,000 after a foreign trader mistakenly sent them to him. This has earned Akinola widespread acclaim and gifts amounting to over 35 SOL from appreciative members of the crypto community.&nbsp; 
The story began when a trader known as The Crypto Network on X intended to send Akinola $100 worth of SOL tokens as a part of a giveaway. However, a significant error occurred, and 100 SOLs, valued at around 20 million Nigerian naira ($13,300), were transferred instead.&nbsp; 
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 I ACCIDENTALLY SENT SOMEONE 100 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$SOL</a> INSTEAD OF $100 THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED… 👇🏽 GOD BLESS YOU <a href="https://twitter.com/muchino67?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@muchino67</a> <a href="https://t.co/ps4O00YAtu" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/ps4O00YAtu</a>— The Crypto Network (@raffayalvi) <a href="https://twitter.com/raffayalvi/status/1808018299307151626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 2, 2024</a>
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Upon realizing the mistake, The Crypto Network reached out to Akinola, requesting the return of 90 SOL and allowing him to keep 10 SOL as a token of appreciation. 
Akinola faced a moment of moral contemplation upon discovering the unexpected windfall in his account. Guided by his Christian faith and a strong sense of integrity, he chose to return the majority of the tokens, keeping only the 10 SOL as permitted by the original sender. The Crypto Network expressed astonishment and gratitude for Akinola’s swift and honest response. 
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 Today we were shown that good people still exist 🇳🇬❤️ <a href="https://t.co/eAITiFyqxc" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/eAITiFyqxc</a>— The Crypto Network (@raffayalvi) <a href="https://twitter.com/raffayalvi/status/1808026326173209051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 2, 2024</a>
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In an interview, Akinola shared his thoughts on the incident, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the crypto world. “I used to hear about similar incidents where people had to make ethical decisions and would think it was superhuman. But at that moment, all I could think of was my integrity and doing the right thing,” he reflected. 
Akinola believes his actions can help improve the perception of Nigerian traders within the global crypto community. He hopes his story will inspire others to act with integrity, and he plans to leverage his newfound recognition to organize free seminars aimed at educating individuals about cryptocurrency. 
This act of honesty not only highlights Akinola’s character but also serves as a beacon of hope for ethical conduct within the cryptocurrency community, proving that integrity and trust can still prevail in digital transactions. 
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