- MINGO Tickets has been launched on Hedera to enable digital sports ticket sales in 54 African countries.
- The website works with verifiable tickets via a web application to minimize fraud and duplicate access to events.
MINGO has launched MINGO Tickets, a digital ticketing platform built on the Hedera network, alongside an expansion that covers 54 countries across Africa. The company said the rollout will improve the way fans access live events, while giving organizers stronger tools to manage access and reduce ticket-related challenges.
Ticket sales for live events remain vulnerable to fraud in many regions. Organizers are often confronted with duplicate tickets, repeated entry attempts and high service costs. As more fans attend boxing and combat sports events across Africa, promoters have been looking for systems that can reliably authenticate access across devices and network conditions.
MINGO has signed an exclusive ticket agreement in 54 African countries.
Through our partnership with African Boxing, MINGO Tickets will be rolled out on a continental scale to tackle fraud and scalping while improving access for fans and organizers.
real world adoption on @hedera…
— MINGO (@mingoapps) January 16, 2026
MINGO Tickets is delivered as a progressive web app (PWA), allowing fans to access tickets via a mobile browser without downloading a separate application. The platform is designed to function on a wide range of smartphones, which is a key requirement in mobile-first markets.
MINGO said the platform supports high visitor numbers through fast processing and predictable costs, with ticket validation designed to prevent multiple uses of the same pass. The company is rolling out the platform through a partnership with African Boxing and the Yucateco Boxing League, targeting sporting events across the continent.
Hedera combats fraud and enables mobile access at scale
The platform issues verifiable digital tickets, intended to confirm authenticity during access controls. Consequently, organizers can reduce disputes at the gates and improve control over access to venues. MINGO also said the system is structured so that ticket costs are lower and more predictable for event promoters.
Additionally, promoters can use digital media to communicate with fans, and ticketing activities can help them plan events. This will allow them to eliminate the use of fragmented tools, often involving more than one provider, in terms of sales, validation and communication with the public.
MINGO said it was selected Hedera to support the ticketing infrastructure built for real-world use, citing network performance, security design, and predictable costs. The company has been active in the Hedera ecosystem for several years and is positioning the new product as part of a strategy focused on utility-driven blockchain adoption.
Joe Arthur, CEO of Mingo, said
“MINGO Tickets is about improving access, reducing fraud and giving organizers a platform they can trust, while keeping the experience simple for fans. Expanding to 54 countries is an important step in proving this model works.”
Leaders involved in African boxing promotions also said integrated digital infrastructure could support the long-term growth of events across the region. CNF recently reported that Hedera also partnered with America250 to support digital experiences for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. America250, a national nonpartisan organization created by Congress, said Hedera will help drive community engagement, storytelling and technology-based initiatives
At the time of writing, Hedera (HBAR) was trading at $0.1184down slightly in 24 hours, with a market cap of $5.05 billion and a daily trading volume of $127.6 million.