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BTC169: Bitcoin Changing Africa's Energy and Finance Incentives w/ Alex Gladstein (Bitcoin Podcast)

We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network

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Bitcoin Mining and the Potential for Energy Solutions in Africa

This chapter explores the potential benefits of Bitcoin mining in Africa, including providing a recurring source of income, capitalizing on wasted energy, and gaining financial sovereignty. It highlights the impact of Bitcoin on electricity access in remote areas, reducing the cost of energy for people and enabling power companies to expand and connect more homes. The chapter also discusses innovative solutions such as the use of Bitcoin without internet access using a protocol called USSD.

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