How African refugees used bitcoin to build their own grassroots economy – TechCrunch - News Summed Up

How African refugees used bitcoin to build their own grassroots economy – TechCrunch


She agreed to accept bitcoin using her mobile phone, relying on apps like Wallet of Satoshi and Phoenix Wallet. Meanwhile, Juvin Kombi, who works at Jikofood Restaurant, was busy this past summer setting up his company’s first Lightning Network node. However, they hope that as more people in the community learn about bitcoin that this payment option will set the small restaurant apart from local competition. The restaurant often hosts educational workshops for customers who want to learn more about using bitcoin. Then the entirety of the funds were sent to me to be distributed to the beneficiaries,” Wanzavalere said.


Source: The North Africa Journal November 10, 2021 20:55 UTC



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