Decentralizing Power: Bitcoin Mining and Africa’s Rural Energy Future
The June 23, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Erik Hersman and Marshall Long discussing the role of Bitcoin mining in accelerating rural electrification across Africa.
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Driving Bitcoin Adoption in Conflict Zones: Lessons from the DRC
The November 21, 2024 episode of the PlanB Network podcast features Gloire Wanzavalere discussing Bitcoin’s transformative potential in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a region marked by conflict, economic instability, and hyperinflation.
Bitcoin’s Role in African Economic Sovereignty
The December 13, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Femi Longe exploring Bitcoin’s potential to address systemic financial barriers in Africa, highlighting the unique challenges African nations face within global economic systems.
Bitcoin as a Tool for Financial Resilience and Energy Stability in South Africa
The November 6, 2024 episode of the Connect the World podcast features Ricki Allardice discussing Bitcoin's role in South Africa, focusing on self-custody for financial security, Bitcoin mining as a solution for energy grid stability, and real-world Bitcoin applications for underserved communities.
Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: The Case for Hyperbitcoinization
The October 31, 2024 episode of the Robin Seyr podcast features Lorraine Marcel discussing Bitcoin’s promise as an economic equalizer in Africa, pointing to hyperbitcoinization as a solution for currency volatility and foreign dependency.
Hyperinflation and the Promise of Bitcoin: Nigerian Economist’s View
The October 22, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Standard podcast features Econ Bro, a Nigerian economist, discussing the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria and his advocacy for Austrian economics and sound money as solutions.
Ethiopia’s Bitcoin Mining: Harnessing Hydro Power for Global Market Integration
The October 22, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod featured Kal Kassa and Ethan Vera delving into the key aspects of Ethiopia's growing involvement in Bitcoin mining, fueled largely by its hydroelectric power potential.