Hello African Bitcoiner,
Change is constant and we welcome change and innovations with open arms. As the year begins to wind up to a close. We are gearing up to getting the team 100% ready to smash the coming year. So you may notice a change to our homepage!
UPDATE HIGHTLIGHTS ⚡
Getting ready for a new chapter
Our 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiner of 2023.
African Bitcoin News
Africa Free Routing Weekly Stats
African Bitcoin Meetups
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Have you felt a shift in the winds lately? Just like the seasons are changing we are also shedding old skin and giving our homepage a new look!
Our Team Page now showcases the persona’s behind the unwavering dedication to bringing freedom to Africa through Bitcoin in celebration of the collective brilliance that fuels our aspirations.
We have also made it easier for you to understand why we are, and what we are trying to achieve in Africa. We invite you to check out our story, a story interwoven with passion and purpose.
Our 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023 rollout is almost over! We feel full! We have finally taken this few days to honor the remarkable individuals shaping Bitcoin’s future in Africa.
We proudly announce our 5th most impactful African Bitcoiner of 2023: Heritage Falodun the CEO of Digiaots.
Incase you have missed the announcements on our website and socials, here is a recap of our list.👇
6th – Guantai Kathurima
7th – Anita Posch
8th – Femi Longe
9th – Erik Hersman
10th – Nikolai Tjongarero
11th – Alexandria the Great
12th – Noelyne Sumba
13th – Brindon Mwiine
14th – Glenn Jooste
15th – Obi Nwosu
16th – Megasley
17th – Bernard Parah
18th – Meron Estefanos
19th – Kumi Nkansah
20th – Sebastien Gouspillou
21st – Charlene Fadirepo
Read all about them here
Join us every weekday till December 19th as we celebrate one remarkable individual each day from our list of the 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023.
Join us every weekday till December 19th as we celebrate one remarkable individual each day from our list of the 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023.
Introducing BitKey, a Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet, Now Available in 21 African Countries
Block, Inc. has launched BitKey, a self-custody wallet designed to redefine ownership and security standards for Bitcoin holders globally. Launched in over 95 countries across six continents, BitKey offers a multi-faceted approach to self-custody, eliminating complexities associated with traditional hardware wallets. Read Now.
South Africa’s Crypto Crackdown: Licenses, Local Presence & Compliance Made Mandatory
South Africa is addressing growing crypto market regulations by reviewing 128 crypto service providers and preparing to review 36 more in December. Read more.
Noones P2P Bitcoin Platform for the Global South Crosses 400K Users in Just 4 Months
Ray Youssef’s appointment marks the official launch of the Noones app, which has gained over 400,000 users in just four months. Read More .
The Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
58 [1.7%🚀]
Total Capacity
1,238,540,767 [-2.2%🔻]
Total Channels
385 [0.3%🚀]
Top 10 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
321,188,806 sats [-2%🔻] |
45 [-8%🔻] |
|
|
261,074,331 sats [-5%🔻] |
69 [-7%🔻] |
|
|
188,780,375 sats [6%🚀] |
54 [4%🚀] |
|
|
89,630,000 sats [7%🚀] |
33 [5%🚀] |
|
|
81,405,000 sats [-6%🔻] |
37 [-3%🔻] |
|
|
6. machankura-y |
78,822,004 sats [0%] |
9 [-10%🔻] |
|
62,361,000 sats [2%🚀] |
32 [3%🚀] |
|
|
19,842,182 sats [0%] |
24 [0%] |
|
|
9. fluffy |
20,047,000 sats [-15%🔻] |
14 [-7%🔻] |
|
8. Cow |
19,842,182 sats [-9%🔻] |
29 [0%] |
1. African Bitcoiners Graduate Program
We are looking for young Bitcoiners from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana or South Africa to join our Graduate Program. 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
Join the Blink BUS (Bottom-Up Squad) and be part of a unique project-based opportunity. If you have a knack for producing captivating content and want to earn Bitcoin while doing what you love, this is your moment to shine! Find our how now
1. African Bitcoiners Book Club
Join us every Friday by 5 pm UTC as we dive deeper into the Bitcoin rabbit hole on our Discord Community.
2. Watch Party Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at 2 pm UTC for an exciting time reviewing our African Bitcoin watchlist in our Discord Community.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 Bitcoiners Watch Party
Join us tomorrow at 2 PM UTC for an inspiring watch party in our Discord Community! We’ll be reviewing a fascinating video featuring Kgothatso Ngako, a visionary South African coder and entrepreneur. Discover Machankura, his groundbreaking service enabling Bitcoin usage across 9 African countries, even without smartphones or the internet!
Let’s review how this innovation works and explore Kgothatso’s vision for Bitcoin adoption in Africa. Don’t miss this inspiring session!
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.😃
Stay tuned for more updates on our Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023!
At African Bitcoiners, every change is a sign of progress. We grow, evolve, and adapt, not for the sake of change but to better serve our community. We invite you to explore these subtle changes in our ongoing journey toward empowerment.
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