Hello friend,
As we look back on the past 50 weeks, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve shared together. It’s been a remarkable experience through the world of Bitcoin’s adoption in Africa. We’ve shared stories of resilience, innovation, and determination that define the African Bitcoin space. In celebration of the 50th edition of our newsletter, we’ve updated our African Bitcoin communities page to represents our commitment of keeping you updated on everything happening in the African Bitcoin space.
UPDATE HIGHTLIGHTS ⚡
African Bitcoin Communities Page Update
African Bitcoin News
Africa Free Routing Weekly Stats
African Bitcoin Meetups
Watchlist Recommendation
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Our African Bitcoin communities page has received a makeover, and it’s now more user-friendly and informative than ever before. This update is a testament to our dedication to your journey in this space. We believe in the power of information and community, and our revamped page reflects just that.
Find out what’s new in our African Bitcoin communities page?
Here Are the 8 Finalists Selected for the ‘Build For Africa’ Bitcoin Lightning Network Hackathon.
8 finalists have been announced in the ongoing ‘Built for Africa’ hackathon, which was organized by Btrust Builders, formerly Qala. See Finalists.
Cash App Sold $2.4 Billion In BTC!
According to its latest earnings report, Cash App sold $2.4 billion worth of Bitcoin to its customers in the third quarter of 2023, up 11% from the previous quarter. Read More..
Africa Bitcoin Conference Returns for the Second Edition.
The second edition of ABC is scheduled to take place from Friday, the 1st of December to Sunday the 3rd of December, 2023, at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel, Accra. Read More.
The Lightning Network Weekly Stats
57 [-1.72%🔻]
Total Capacity
1,420,901,678 [0.07%🚀]
Total Channels
422 [0.24%🚀]
Top 10 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
368,995,789 sats [0%] |
74 [-1%🔻] |
|
|
323,297,202 sats [-1%🔻] |
47 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
170,280,375 sats [1%🚀] |
49 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
105,630,000 sats [4%🚀] |
24 [4%🚀] |
|
|
89,405,000 sats [-2%🔻] |
40 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
6. machankura-y |
78,772,004 sats [0%] |
9 [0%] |
|
62,361,000 sats [0%] |
32 [-3%🔻] |
|
|
56,968,625 sats [0%] |
19 [0%] |
|
|
9. fluffy |
34,849,432 sats [0%] |
20 [0%] |
|
21,842,182 sats [0%] |
25 [0%] |
|
1. African Bitcoiners Graduate Program
If you are a Bitcoiner with a dream of driving impact in Africa here’s your chance! Join our 12-month program to learn more about Bitcoin. Let us know you’re interested, and we will send you a link to apply! Please also share this opportunity on WhatsApp and Twitter with any relevant youngster you know.
2. Content Creators Wanted – Blink BUS (Bottom-Up Squad) – Project-based
If you’re creative and love creating engaging content of any sort, here is your chance to get paid in Bitcoin! Find out how now!
Dear Bitcoin organisations, please list your open roles on our platform to find exceptional talent and support Bitcoin’s growth in Africa. Thank you!
1. African Bitcoiners Book Club
Join us every Friday by 5 pm UTC as we take a deeper dive into the Bitcoin rabbit hole on our Discord Community.
2. Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Stellenbosch
Join the thrilling discussion of all things Bitcoin every first Thursday of the month at Vendetta’s Pizzeria, Hamman Street, Stellenbosch, Cape Town. More details.
3. Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Cape Town
Every first Thursday of the month, Cape Town comes alive with the Cape Town Bitcoin Social Meetup! Join the next gathering at the brand-new venue, Square Café & Wine Bar at the Century City Hotel Urban Square. More details.
4. African Bitcoin Conference 2023
The much-anticipated Africa Bitcoin Conference is back, larger and better than ever. Join us in Accra, Ghana, on December 1-3, 2023 for this life-changing event! See more.
5. Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Cape Town 2024
Join the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from January 26th to 28th, 2024, to learn more about the intersection between Bitcoin and Parallel Institutions. Learn More.
African Bitcoin Playlist
Every African need to listen to this episode of ‘Bitcoin Fixes This’ were Alex Gladstein delves into the critical issues discussed in his book, ‘Hidden Repression.’ Exposing the roles played by the IMF and World Bank, the complex web of debt that lives African countries impoverished and how the leaders of developing nations end up selling out their futures for cash and how their people get the short end of the stick.
Please get in touch with us if you would like us to feature your available jobs, blog posts, podcasts, meetups, Bitcoin projects or anything else you might be working on for Bitcoin in Africa and we will feature you in our newsletter. Just email us at hello@bitcoiners.africa and we’ll make it happen.😃
Please don’t forget to nominate your Most Impactful African Bitcoiner of 2023. 🙏
Check out our updated African Bitcoin communities page! Thank you for being a part of this remarkable 50-week journey, your support, feedback, and participation have been the driving force behind every achievement we’ve had. and we look forward to the adventures that lie ahead!
P.S. We want to serve you better, so please join our very first watch party this Wednesday, November 8th at 2 pm UTC on Discord. See you there! 🎉
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