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Bitcoin: Redefining African Economic Futures

Bitcoin: Redefining African Economic Futures

On September 18, 2024, the Melanion Capital podcast with Master Guantai explored how Bitcoin challenges colonial economic legacies in Africa through decentralized finance, localized education, and sustainable infrastructure.

Decentralized Energy: Bitcoin Mining in Africa

Decentralized Energy: Bitcoin Mining in Africa

On February 18, 2025, The Mining Pod featured a discussion with Erik Hersman and Philip Walton on their Gridless Bitcoin mining operations in East Africa, detailing how stranded renewable energy is transformed into mining revenue through innovative models.

Nigeria's Bitcoin Revolution Amid Financial Repression

Nigeria's Bitcoin Revolution Amid Financial Repression

The August 28, 2024 episode of Human Rights Foundation at PubKey with Charlene Fadirepo examines Bitcoin’s role as a financial lifeline amid Nigeria’s economic repression.

Bitcoin’s Energy and Financial Revolution in Africa

Bitcoin’s Energy and Financial Revolution in Africa

The January 08, 2025 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals with Erik Hersman and Charlene Fadirepo highlights how Bitcoin mining is revolutionizing energy access and financial inclusion in Africa.

Decentralizing Power: Bitcoin Mining and Africa’s Rural Energy Future

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.

Driving Bitcoin Adoption in Conflict Zones: Lessons from the DRC

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

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.