Hello African Bitcoiner,
Bitcoin could be the one force that can unite and is uniting Africa. Finally that one tool that can liberate us all and voices are rising from all over the continent chanting the inevitable: Bitcoin for Africa! There are men and women leading that charge and we are excited to announce nominations for The Most Impactful African Bitcoiner 2023. It’s time to shine a spotlight on those who have contributed immensely to the cause of Bitcoin education and adoption in Africa this year.
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In a world where financial equality remains an elusive goal, Bitcoin is a beacon of hope. Its decentralized nature empowers individuals, transcends borders and bridges all economic gabs. Across Africa, a growing wave of Bitcoiners are championing this cause and the call for financial liberation is echoing louder than ever.
The Most Impactful African Bitcoiner 2023 embody this spirit of change. We are celebrating individuals who have tirelessly worked to drive adoption, educate, and promote the transformative power of Bitcoin.
The most impactful African Bitcoiner 2022 created a massive buzz in the African Bitcoin space with over 200 000 people viewing our announcement of the winner Farida Nabourema, the Togolese convener of the inaugural African Bitcoin Conference in Ghana, emerged as the Most Impactful African Bitcoiner.
This year, we invite you to join us in recognizing their exceptional efforts by nominating your favorite African Bitcoiners. Your participation, whether through nominating or spreading the word, can amplify their impact and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Now for some of the latest news from the African Bitcoin space:
1. BTrust Builders has officially kicked off the ‘Build for Africa’ Bitcoin Hackathon
Btrust Builders, an African Bitcoin education program, has launched a virtual hackathon ‘Build for Africa’, targeting African-made solutions around Bitcoin. The event, in partnership with the Africa Bitcoin Conference 2023, aims to generate innovative applications and tools to solve Africa-specific challenges. Read more.
2. Bitcoinize Machines Set to Revolutionize Access to Bitcoin, Thanks to Community Efforts
In a remarkable achievement fueled by the dedication of supporters, including Bitcoin Beach and donors from the Geyser fund campaign, hundreds of Bitcoinize Machines were dispatched to Bitcoin communities and initiatives all around the world. Read tweet.
3. Bitcoin service provider Azteco secures $6m in Jack Dorsey-led fundraiser
Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey has raised $6 million in funding for Azteco, a Santa Monica-based company aiming to accelerate Bitcoin adoption by introducing Bitcoin gift cards. Read more.
This is the latest statistic for the Lightning Network in Africa:
Active Nodes: 56 [1.8%🚀]
Total Capacity: 1,387,463,615 [3.2%🚀]
Total Channels: 423 [0.2%🚀]
Top 5 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
382,575,789 sats [24%🚀] |
83 [8%🚀] |
|
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310,903,350 sats [-1%🔻] |
47 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
162,820,375 sats [-10%🔻] |
47 [-10%🔻] |
|
|
96,905,000 sats [-1%🔻] |
45 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
81,530,000 sats [13%🚀] |
16 [0%] |
|
|
6. machankura-y |
78,722,004 sats [13%🚀] |
8 [33%🚀] |
|
50,757,612 sats [0%] |
18 [0%] |
|
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56,035,878 sats [-4%🔻] |
31 [-3%🔻] |
|
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9. fluffy |
43,528,849 sats [-22%🔻] |
24 [-8%🔻] |
|
19,470,000 sats [-13%🔻] |
24 [-8%🔻] |
|
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’re still accepting applications for this opportunity, and we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic African Bitcoiners like you to join us. If you’re excited about Bitcoin and dream of a career in this space, here’s your chance! Join our 6-month program to learn more about Bitcoin, get practical experience, build essential skills, and become part of our active Bitcoin community. Get our attention and we will send you an application link!
We cant wait to see how you get our attention!
Check out our Bitcoiner Jobs page to see more exciting opportunities and submit any job opening available in your company in the African Bitcoin space.
Bitcoin meetups we are excited about:
1. Bitcoin For Her: an online community empowering African women with Bitcoin
Join us on October 27th for another amazing space where you can listen to a set of influential women in the Bitcoin space, as well as industry experts, as they share their thoughts and experiences about Bitcoin and its ecosystem. Register now.
2. Growing the Lighting Network in Africa Nostr Stream: A monthly discussion for node runners and novices to help start and optimize their African lightning experience.
Join us for yet another captivating and enlightening webinar featuring Megasley, Africa’s trailblazing node runner on October 19th. Secure your spot by registering now.
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. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and learn. There will also be a chance to network with other Bitcoin enthusiasts in the area. 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
Mark your calendars for the most exciting Bitcoin event of the year! The much-anticipated Africa Bitcoin Conference is back, larger and better than ever. Join us in Accra, Ghana, on December 1-3, 2023 for 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. Local and international experts will examine the evolution of Bitcoin as well as real-world parallel economies and organizations. Learn More.
We have so much to learn from the fall of the Songhai Empire once the most powerful force in Africa. Find out how this civilization grew up on the fringes of the Sahara Desert, among some of the most extreme conditions that nature can throw at any civilization. Discover how it grew and flourished, passing through a process known as the imperial cycle, and learn about what ultimately caused its sudden and dramatic collapse.
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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The Bitcoin revolution is not a one man’s quest. Its a collective effort of individuals that has brought us this far in the Bitcoin revolution and we want to celebrate the Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2023.
So, African Bitcoiners, let’s nominate those who have inspired us, and celebrate the proof of work that is driving us closer to a future of equality in Africa. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
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