Molo friend,
We want to help you set up your first lightning node or if you’re already running one, we’ll help you optimise it. This will be during our regular monthly webinar: “Growing the Lightning Network in Africa.” And what makes this month even more exciting is that we will be live streaming on Nostr so you can also get a taste of decentralised social media where you control your own data. We can’t wait to see you there so read below for access details. Best of all, its free! 🙂
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Recent African Bitcoin News
Africa Free Routing Weekly Stats
African Bitcoiner Jobs
African Bitcoin Meetups
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The digital landscape is evolving, and so is the way we interact with technology. With the rise of blockchain and decentralized systems, the promise of a more secure, transparent, and inclusive future is becoming a reality. We are excited to be at the forefront of this revolution, embracing the potential of the Lightning Network to reshape Africa’s financial ecosystem.
Join us on the 17th of August for an immersive live streaming experience on Nostr, where we will delve into the world of Lightning Network technology, its far-reaching implications for Africa and how to run nodes in Africa’s constrained environment.
We want to encourage active participation from our community! Feel free to submit questions you may have about running a node in Africa and the Lightning Network. The best question will be announced on the live stream, and the lucky individual will receive a one-million-sat channel opened to their node from Africa Free Routing! Submit your questions here.
The Lightning Network has emerged as a groundbreaking solution that enables instantaneous, low-cost, and scalable transactions, revolutionizing the way we envision financial systems on the continent. By hosting the webinar on Nostr, we ensure that Africans are not only embracing financial sovereignty but embracing decentralized social media. Register now!
Here are some interesting news from the African Bitcoin space:
1. Kenya suspends Worldcoin cryptocurrency, data protection probe
Kenya has suspended Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency based on iris recognition, pending investigations into data security and protection. Launched in Germany by OpenAI boss Sam Altman, Worldcoin is a blockchain-based digital passport that allows users to prove their identity online without sharing personal data. The Kenyan Ministry of Home Affairs suspended Worldcoin activities until government agencies certify the absence of risk to the public. Worldcoin is not yet available in the United States, where authorities are trying to better regulate the sector. Read more.
2. Africa Free Routing Launches Lightning Node in Kenya
Africa Free Routing launches a Nairobi-based lightning payments node, revolutionizing Kenya’s digital economy with lightning-fast and fee-free transactions. This innovative solution enables fast, secure transfers, driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship. The platform’s fee-free nature democratizes financial access for individuals and businesses. Read more.
3. Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso’s 35-year-old President, asks how Africa can be so rich in resources yet still be suppressed under neocolonialism
More African countries are being awaken to the truth that we have our independence but are not truly free from colonialism. In a thought-provoking and stirring speech, 35-year-old Ibrahim Traore, the President of Burkina Faso, boldly raises a question that has been echoing through the minds of many Africans for generations. Addressing a pressing concern, about how Africa, a continent blessed with abundant natural resources, can still find itself shackled by the chains of neocolonialism. Watch now.
Here are the latest stats for the Lightning Network in Africa:
Active Nodes: 55 [0%]
Total Capacity: 1,169,298,783 [0.6%🚀]
Total Channels: 416 [0.2%🚀]
Top 5 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
353,355,343 sats [-1%🔻] |
80 [1%🚀] |
|
|
224,120,340 sats [0%] |
44 [0%] |
|
|
161,062,382 sats [0%] |
51 [-2%🔻] |
|
|
129,205,000 sats [0%] |
53 [0%] |
|
|
66,143,878 sats [6%🚀] |
40 [5%🚀] |
|
|
54,057,612 sats [0%] |
18 [0%] |
|
|
7. fluffy |
52,528,922 sats [0%] |
24 [0%] |
|
46,112,650 sats [269%🚀] |
14 [180%🚀] |
|
|
9. Cow |
23,891,747 sats [0%] |
33 [0%] |
|
21,895,000 sats [0%] |
25 [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.
Available Bitcoin Job:
1. Junior PHP Coder
Are you a promising young coder looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills, work hard, and grow rapidly in your career? Look no further! We are looking for a motivated and talented Junior PHP coder to join our dynamic team. If you’re self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work remotely with minimal supervision, then we want to hear from you.
Check out our Bitcoiner Jobs page to see more exciting opportunities in the African Bitcoin space.
Bitcoin meetup we are excited about:
1. Growing the Lighting Network in Africa: A monthly discussion for node runners and novices to help start and optimize their African lightning experience.
Did you miss our discussion on the 20th July? It was awesome and a great discussion with other node runners in Africa. Join us for yet another captivating and enlightening webinar featuring Megasley, Africa’s trailblazing node runner. Mark your calendars for the 17th of August and secure your spot now by registering for our live-streamed event on Nostr!
2. Bitcoin For Her: Bitcoin for Her: an online community empowering African women with Bitcoin
“Bitcoin for Her” space will now be a recurring monthly event, held every last Friday of the month. Join us on the 25th of August for another exciting space where you get to listen to i women in the Bitcoin space influential speakers, industry experts, share their insights and experiences. Register now.
We appreciate your participation and value your suggestions for future topics and speakers. Stay connected with us through social media and our newsletter for updates on upcoming “Bitcoin for Her” events. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues who may be interested.
3. Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Stellenbosch
Join the thrilling discussing of all things Bitcoin every first Thursday of the month at Vendetta’s Pizzeria, Hamman Street. 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. This monthly event is the perfect opportunity for Bitcoin enthusiasts to come together and connect. More details.
5. 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.
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 explore the overlap between Bitcoin and Parallel Institutions. Local and international speakers will discuss Bitcoin development and real-world parallel economies and institutions. The conference will feature talks by Bitcoin advocates, builders, and industry experts, engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and a showcase of real-world projects revolutionizing the Bitcoin ecosystem and society. Learn More
If you want to learn more about how Bitcoin is making a difference in Africa and see how it’s becoming popular in Namibia, you should watch this interview. It features Okin, who started okinent.com and the Value-for-Value Podcast 2.0, and is really inspiring. The interview is hosted by Noelyne Sumba and is a great way to understand Bitcoin’s impact and its growth in Namibia. If you are on the Million Sat Challenge, this podcast will also a great motivation!
See you on the 17th of August, streaming live on Nostr!
We invite you to be part of this extraordinary live-streamed Growing the Lightning Network in Africa event on the 17th of August on Nostr. Remember to submit your questions, and be in the running to win an exclusive one-million-sat channel opened to your Lightning Network node from Africa Free Routing.
Register now, and stay tuned for updates, instructions on how to join, and more exciting information leading up to the event. In this era of control and decentralization, let us seize the moment together and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future powered by the Lightning Network.
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