Mining-Backed Power and Exchange-Rate Frictions in Africa
The December 15, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Erik Hersman on currency shocks, informal exchange rates, and mining-enabled electrification.
Africa
Core vs Knots, Nigeria Policy, and Africa’s Bitcoin Developer Pipeline
The September 11, 2025 episode of The Bitcoin Source features Abubakar Nur Khalil explaining how Bitcoin’s day-to-day utility intersects with Nigeria’s policy shift and Africa’s scaling developer base.
Freedom Money for Real‑World Needs
The April 18 2025 Bitcoin Magazine pod features Femi Longe describing how Bitcoin’s borderless settlement bypasses Nigeria’s costly remittance maze and offers censorship‑resistant finance for activists.
Bitcoin Empowerment Amid African Economic Turbulence
The April 12, 2025 episode of The Transformation of Value featuring Anita Posch outlines how abrupt fiat policy changes and systemic corruption in Africa fuel a search for decentralized financial alternatives.
Empowering Change Amid Economic Turmoil in Zimbabwe
On April 04, 2025, Evan Mawarire gave a talk at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025, where he detailed Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation, grassroots mobilization, and the potential of Bitcoin to empower oppressed communities.
Bitcoin's Transformative Role in Africa
The April 04, 2025 episode of The Bitcoin Source featuring Sabina Waithara explores how Bitcoin addresses economic fragmentation and currency instability in Africa.
Bitcoin in Nigeria: Resilient Innovation
The March 20, 2025 episode of Bitcoin Nova Podcast featuring Oluwasegun Kosemani illustrates how grassroots Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria is reshaping financial dynamics amid inflation and infrastructural challenges.