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We just posted the Q1 2024 update of the African Bitcoin Ecosystem Infographic, and permit us to inform you that it’s mind-blowing! This latest iteration of our African Bitcoin Ecosystem Infographic marks a monumental leap forward in the African Bitcoin ecosystem.
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- African Bitcoin Ecosystem Infographic Q1 2024 Update
African Bitcoin News
Africa Free Routing Weekly Stats
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Hold onto your hats because we’ve welcomed a whopping 17 projects into our African Bitcoin ecosystem infographic! These aren’t just dots on a graphic; these are real-life game-changing projects! From community building initiatives to an insanely innovative Bitcoin Pension project!
Design Modification
We’ve revamped the design to keep pace with this fast-changing and growing African Bitcoin ecosystem. Every line, color, and detail is a testament to the dynamism we’re witnessing in Africa’s Bitcoin space.
This comprehensive update illustrates the collaborative spirit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence ingrained within our community. It’s a testament to our collective dedication to harnessing the power of Bitcoin to drive positive change across Africa and a reminder that together, we’re rewriting Africa’s story with innovation as our pen and Bitcoin as our ink!😍
For a closer look and to truly immerse yourself in the intricate details of this thriving ecosystem, we’ve made a printable version available on our website.
The African village mining Bitcoin
In Malawi, a cluster of villages near the border with Mozambique has received electricity through a micro-hydro scheme, which has connected 1,800 homes to a mini-grid. Read Now.
LIST | Nigerian Naira the Worst Hit of Africa’s Devaluing Currencies in 2023
African currencies dominate Bloomberg’s worst-performing list with the Angolan Kwanza, Malawian Kwacha, Zambian Kwacha, Burundina Franc, Congolese Franc, and Kenya Shilling also in the list. Read more.
BRICS to Grow as Saudi, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia Join Ranks
Membership of the BRICS group of emerging-market nations is set to double, with Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt joined its ranks on Jan. 1, South Africa’s envoy to the bloc said. Read More .
The Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
58 [0%]
Total Capacity
1,233,088,933 [0.9% 🔻]
Total Channels
374 [0%]
Top 10 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
311,688,806 sats [0%] |
45 [0%] |
|
|
267,714,064 sats [-5%🔻] |
69 [-3%🔻] |
|
|
172,780,375 sats [0%] |
49 [0%] |
|
|
94,630,000 sats [6%🚀] |
24 [4%🚀] |
|
|
81,405,000 sats [0%] |
37 [0%] |
|
|
6. machankura-y |
78,822,004 sats [0%] |
9 [0%] |
|
61,361,000 sats [0% ] |
31 [0%] |
|
|
20,060,000 sats [5%🚀] |
6 [6%🚀] |
|
|
9. Cow |
19,091,747 sats [0%] |
29 [0%] |
|
19,035,413 sats [0%] |
4 [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 if 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 out how now.
1. African Bitcoiners Book Club
Join us every Fridays by 5pm UTC as we take a deeper dive into the Bitcoin rabbit hole on our Discord Community.
2. Watch Party Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UTC for an exciting time reviewing our African Bitcoin watchlist in out Discord Community.
3. 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.
4. Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Stellenbosch
Join discussion of all things Bitcoin every first Thursday of the month at Vendetta’s Pizzeria, Hamman Street, Stellenbosch, Cape Town. More details.
5. Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Cape Town
Join the Cape Town Meetup every first thursday at Square Café & Wine Bar at the Century City Hotel Urban Square. More details.
African Bitcoiners Watch Party
Join us next Wednesday 17th January for our watch party in our Discord community at 2 pm UTC! We’re shining a spotlight on the crucial relationship between Africans and their money, tackling the challenges of financial apartheid head-on. Join us as we review insights shared by Ray Yousseff of Civkit, unveiling the staggering trillions stuck in countries like Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Discover how this financial apartheid has given rise to corruption, acting as a barrier around people’s hard-earned money.
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.😃
As we navigate this ever-evolving landscape, we invite you to explore our updated infographic and soak up the energy of these groundbreaking projects.
Then please take a moment to shout out and support these catalysts propelling Africa into a Bitcoin-powered future!
Most of all, let’s keep dreaming big, working hard, and shaping a future where Africa shines brighter than ever before!
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