Hello African Bitcoiner,
In our relentless pursuit of empowering one billion Africans with the keys to at least one million sats each, transparency and accountability are paramount. Our Proof of Work page is our commitment to showcasing the concrete efforts and progress we’re making towards this audacious goal.
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Our vision isn’t just bold; it’s colossal. We aspire to see one billion Africans holding the keys to at least one million sats each by 2029. Such an audacious goal demands not just ambition but also accountability.
So we are staying accountable by unveiling our new Proof of Work Page! Dedicated to transparency, accountability, and sharing with you the remarkable strides we’re making together in the African Bitcoin ecosystem.
In the spirit of community-centricity, we are opening our books to you, the African Bitcoiners. Your role in this journey is not just encouraged; it’s essential. Your feedback, insights, and involvement will guide us as we navigate toward our shared vision of freedom for Africa through Bitcoin.
We invite you to be part of our journey, explore our Proof of Work Page, and share your valuable feedback.
STRANDED: HOW BITCOIN IS SAVING WASTED ENERGY AND EXPANDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM IN AFRICA
Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation reports on how Bitcoin is monetizing stranded energy, financing electrical infrastructure, and empowering millions. Read Now.
Anita Posch explores Blixt Wallet, Blockstream Green Wallet, Mutiny Wallet, Phoenix Wallet and Zeus LN. Gain crucial insights and discover her top choices now.
Nigeria’s inflation rises to more than 27-year high in December
Yet another example of why Nigerians are moving to a Bitcoin standard: The country’s inflation rate reached its highest in over 27 years in December, reaching 28.92% year on year. Read more.
The Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
59 [0% ]
Total Capacity
1,308,414,615 [5.3%🚀]
Total Channels
369 [0.54%🔻]
Top 10 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
349,759,963 sats [40%🚀] |
74 [4%🚀] |
|
|
2. Machankura-z |
290,811,591 sats [-6%🔻] |
41 [-5%🔻] |
|
167,277,373 sats [-1%🔻] |
48 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
100,630,000 sats [-1%🔻] |
22 [-4%🔻] |
|
|
81,405,000 sats [0%] |
36 [0%] |
|
|
6. machankura-y |
78,822,004 sats [0%] |
9 [0%] |
|
61,361,000 sats [0%] |
31 [0%] |
|
|
32,160,000 sats [0%] |
9 [0%] |
|
|
9. Cow |
18,991,747 sats [0%] |
28 [0%] |
|
18,542,182 sats [0%] |
22 [0%] |
|
These weekly stats are brought to you by Africa Free Routing, Africa’s fastest and most reliable lightning node network.Visit their site to get connected to the lightning network.
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.
Calling all African Bitcoin organizations! Please list your open roles with us.
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. 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.
4. 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
Get ready for a deep dive into Bitcoin adoption across the continent! In our upcoming Watch Party, we’ll be reviewing an insightful episode featuring TBL Africa Correspondent Noelyne Sumba.
Noelyne explores the stages of Bitcoin adoption in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, shedding light on the significant role played by Sub-Saharan Africa in the global Bitcoin landscape. Discover why this region boasts one of the most active Bitcoin user bases worldwide.
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 are eager to hear your thoughts on the content, layout, and any additional features you’d find beneficial. Your feedback guides our continuous improvement, ensuring that our Proof of Work Page evolves in a way that truly resonates with you.
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