Happy New Year African Bitcoiner!
As we step into the possibilities this year holds, we have a updated our Bitcoin for Beginners course! A perfect opportunity for you, your friends and family to kick off the year with a solid Bitcoin foundation!
If you have already taken the course, feel free to share it with your loved ones on WhatsApp and Twitter.😃
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What’s New in the Course?
Our team has poured heart and soul into revamping this course to offer an even more engaging, comprehensive, and user-friendly experience. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:
Updated Content: Updated with the latest insights and more Bitcoin concepts a beginner needs understand, ensuring you’re equipped with the most relevant and up-to-date information.
Illustrations: Learn about complex Bitcoin terms with ease! We have added engaging illustrations strategically crafted to demystify complex concepts. Prepare to have those “Aha!” moments as you explore the intricate workings of Bitcoin.
We understand that assimilating intricate ideas sometimes requires more than words alone. That’s why we’ve introduced a visual narrative throughout the course.
Nigerian Central Bank Issues Circular Reversing 2021 Bitcoin Ban
The Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted its ban on Bitcoin and introduced new guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers in Nigeria. The move is seen as a positive step towards better regulatory clarity as the growth of bitcoin and stablecoins in Nigeria. Read Now.
Bitcoin is the Second Best Performing Asset in 2023, Reveals Latest Study
As of November 30 2023, the overall gain for bitcoin stands at an impressive 160%. Notably, only the stock of semiconductor giant, Nvidia, has outpaced Bitcoin’s performance. Read more.
Russia Makes An Unexpected Bitcoin Mining Breakthrough in the African Country Ethiopia
Russian Bitcoin mining solutions provider BitCluster has announced plans to build a 120 megawatt (MW) data center in Ethiopia and turn the country into a global mining hub. Read More .
The Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
58 [1.7%🚀]
Total Capacity
1,243,699,200 [1.8% 🚀]
Total Channels
374 [1.8% 🚀]
Top 10 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
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311,688,806 sats [-5%🔻] |
45 [-2%🔻] |
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261,074,331 sats [0%] |
71 [0%] |
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172,780,375 sats [-3%🔻] |
49 [-2%🔻] |
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89,630,000 sats [0%] |
23 [0%] |
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81,405,000 sats [0%] |
37 [0%] |
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6. machankura-y |
78,822,004 sats [0%] |
9 [0%] |
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61,361,000 sats [-2%🔻] |
31 [-3%🔻] |
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8. Cow |
19,091,747 sats [0%] |
29 [0%] |
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19,060,000 sats [0%] |
5 [0%] |
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19,035,413 sats [0%] |
4 [0%] |
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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 on the 10th of January for our watch party in our Discord community at 2pm UTC! We’ll be diving into an exclusive interview featuring Nzonda Fosting the Author of Bitcoin Kids. This interview delves into critical facets: the reality of Bitcoin adoption in Africa, highlighting the slower integration of French-speaking Africa compared to its English-speaking counterpart. Nzonda also shares insights behind his creation of the ‘Bitcoin Kids’ book, shedding light on the motivations driving his work.
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.😃
We’re committed to ensuring that every individual in our community has an equal opportunity to thrive in the Bitcoin space. And we owe our continuous efforts to you. Your support and enthusiasm fuel our dedication to making learning about Bitcoin engaging and accessible for all.
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