Hello African Bitcoiners,
Get ready for an electrifying experience that will reshape the way you perceive Bitcoin transactions in Africa! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar, “Growing the Lightning Network in Africa,” taking place on the 18th of May 2023. With only one day left for registration, don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be at the forefront of the Bitcoin revolution!
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Thursday is the big day! Our highly anticipated webinar will unveil the transformative power of the Lightning Network, a groundbreaking solution that addresses a critical challenge facing Africa’s Bitcoin ecosystem. This webinar is your gateway to understanding how the Lightning Network can scale Bitcoin transactions in Africa and unlock a new era of financial possibilities.
During this engaging session, our expert speaker, Africa’s most famous node runner, Megasley, will delve into topics such as:
Exploring the Lightning Network: What it is and how it works
The importance of the Lightning Network for Africa’s financial landscape
Benefits of running your own Lightning node and earning from payment routing
Overcoming challenges and effectively managing your Lightning node
Join us as we unravel the untapped potential of the Lightning Network in Africa and discuss strategies to drive adoption and empowerment across the continent. This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, network with industry experts, and become part of a movement that will shape the future of Bitcoin transactions in Africa.
Here are some interesting news from the African Bitcoin space:
1. IMF Says Zimbabwe Gold-Backed Digital Currency a Potential Threat to Financial Stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Zimbabwean authorities to weigh the benefits versus risks of issuing a gold-backed digital currency. The IMF warned of several risks that such a digital currency would bring, including macroeconomic and financial stability risks, legal and operational risks, governance risks, and the cost of forgone FX reserve. The warning marks the second time the Bretton Woods institution has chastised an African country for adopting a non-conventional currency management approach. Read more.
2. Africa Moves to Lightning, Stablecoins as Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar
Bitcoin (BTC) users in Africa are increasingly moving to the Lightning Network and stablecoins as transaction fees have soared to their highest level in two years. This is due to the introduction of ordinals on Bitcoin, a protocol that allows for the creation of non-fungible tokens and BRC-20 tokens, associated with some memecoins, on the Bitcoin network. Traders are also affected, as most exchanges don’t yet have Lightning and some trades are too expensive to settle. The Bitcoin fees have increased significantly, leading to less decentralization of the network in Africa. Transactions have been congested or liquidity has run dry, and users of the Muun wallet have been charged high fees due to congestion on the mempool. However, many in Africa see the fee increase as a potential net benefit for adoption, as it supercharges the shift towards Lightning network integration and other solutions. Read More.
3. 4 African Projects Receive $80,000 in Grants from the Bitcoin Development Fund by Human Rights Foundation
HRF has allocated over $2.7 million in BTC and USD to over 80 developers, educators, and open-source initiatives worldwide since 2020. 4 of the grants are set to benefit African projects: Bitcoin Innovation Hub Uganda, Bitcoin Sénégal, Bitcoin in Africa Show, and Bitcoin Dada Kenya. The next round of grants will be unveiled in August 2023. The Bitcoin Development Fund aims to expedite the development of privacy-preserving technologies for Bitcoin users and enhance infrastructure to make Bitcoin more accessible. Read more.
Available Bitcoin Jobs:
1. Junior Copywriter and Community Manager
We are currently seeking a Junior Copywriter and Community Manager to join our team, and we are specifically looking for applicants who are fluent in English. If you are a talented writer and social media enthusiast who is passionate about creating engaging content, building a community, and working independently, we encourage you to apply. As long as you were born or raised in Africa and are currently living anywhere on the continent, and are fluent in English, you are eligible to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
2. Junior PHP Coder
Are you a skilled PHP developer looking for a new challenge? We’re searching for a Junior PHP Coder born or raised in Africa and currently living anywhere on the continent to join our team. If you’re self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work remotely with minimal supervision, then we want to hear from you.
Looking for talented individuals to join your Bitcoin company and help build the future of decentralized finance?
Our Bitcoiner Jobs page is the perfect place to showcase your job opportunities to a community of skilled and passionate individuals in the Bitcoin space. By adding your job postings, you’ll gain access to a pool of qualified and experienced candidates knowledgeable about Bitcoin. Start building your dream team today and support the growth of the Bitcoin community by providing job opportunities for its members!
Bitcoin meetups we are excited about:
1. BitDevs Abuja Launch
Are you a passionate developer or an enthusiastic supporter of Bitcoin? Are you eager to dive into the exciting world of blockchain technology? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to an electrifying event that will introduce you to the thriving community of Bitcoin developers and enthusiasts in Abuja, Nigeria. See more.
2. African Bitcoin Conference 2023
Get ready to mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Africa Bitcoin Conference is returning, bigger and better than ever before. Join us in Accra, Ghana from December 1-3, 2023, as we come together to explore the vital role of Bitcoin in the pursuit of freedom. Don’t miss out on this transformative event! See more.
Discover the incredible journey of Paco de la India, who fearlessly traveled to 40 countries using Bitcoin as his guide.
Listen as Paco shares his insights on the real-world adoption of Bitcoin and recounts his unforgettable experiences along the way. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to be inspired.
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 on hello@bitcoiners.africa and we’ll make it happen.😃
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Time is running out!
With only one day left for registration, secure your spot now and prepare to embark on an exciting journey toward a faster, more inclusive financial ecosystem. Register Now!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking event that could transform your understanding of Bitcoin transactions in Africa. We can’t wait to have you join us and witness the unveiling of a new era of financial possibilities.
Don’t forget to share this newsletter with your friends too – let’s spread the word and drive Bitcoin adoption in Africa together!
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