Its that time of the year again African Bitcoiner!
Driving Bitcoin adoption across Africa comes with its own unique set of challenges which are peculiar to emerging countries. It’s under these constraints that many African Bitcoiners have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to rise up and drive the change needed to bring freedom to Africa through Bitcoin. Today we begin the 21-day rollout of our 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners list for 2023.💃
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Today we kick off with our celebration of the 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023. Over the next three weeks we will show our gratitude and appreciation for the dedication and innovation these fine folks have shown within the African Bitcoin community.
First on our list, we proudly announce the 21st most impactful African Bitcoiner of 2023: Charlene Fadirepo!😍
Charlene Fadirepo‘s profound impact in the Bitcoin ecosystem is evident through her “Bitcoin In Africa Show” podcast and appearances in discussions like Swan Signal. Charlene connects with ecosystem builders, founders, and innovators, fostering an informed Bitcoin community in Africa.
Thank you Charlene for your multifaceted efforts that has significantly contributed to advancing Bitcoin’s prominence and understanding across the African continent. We appreciate you!
Join us every weekday from November 21st to December 19th as we unveil one remarkable individual each day from our list of the 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023.
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The Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
58 [0%]
Total Capacity
1,440,417,111 [0.2%🚀]
Total Channels
424 [0.95%🚀]
Top 10 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
380,095,789 sats [1%🚀] |
75 [1%🚀] |
|
|
326,357,202 sats [0%] |
49 [0%] |
|
|
176,280,375 sats [2%🚀] |
21 [4%🚀] |
|
|
105,630,000 sats [0%] |
24 [0%] |
|
|
86,405,000 sats [-1%🔻] |
38 [-3%🔻] |
|
|
6. machankura-y |
78,822,004 sats [0%] |
10 [0%] |
|
56,968,625 sats [0%] |
19 [0%] |
|
|
62,361,000 sats [0%] |
32 [0%] |
|
|
9. fluffy |
34,849,432 sats [0%] |
20 [0%] |
|
21,842,182 sats [0%] |
25 [0%] |
|
1. African Bitcoiners Graduate Program
Our Graduate Program is designed to nurture African Bitcoiners with no work experience. It’s 12 months, full time with a basic stipend. Currently we are looking for young Bitcoiners from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana or South Africa. 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 a creative soul with a flair for crafting engaging content, this is your chance to earn in Bitcoin! Discover how you can contribute your creativity and get rewarded. Find out how now!
Calling all Bitcoin organizations! Showcase your open positions on our platform to discover exceptional talent and contribute to the growth of Bitcoin in Africa. Your role listings can make a significant impact. Thank you for being part of this journey!
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. 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 on this life-changing event! See more.
6. 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 Watchlist
Our watchlist recommendation today is Megasley’s keynote in the recent Plan B Lugano 2023 event on the inspiring growth of Africa Free Routings! Listen to the Africa Free Routing’s journey from sheer determination to provide incentive for Bitcoin learning for Africans to running four free lightning payment routing Nodes!
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.😃
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