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Chris Duffus (Fonbnk) on Airtime as Digital Money (EP.545)
Jul 15, 2024
Chris Duffus, Founder & CEO of Fonbnk, discusses stablecoin usage in emerging markets, alternative money onramping methods, and the use of airtime as digital value storage. The conversation also touches on the impact of gaming assets, promoting digital asset adoption, and PhoneBank's role in enabling commerce for Web3.
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- Fonbnk focuses on user education to drive crypto adoption in emerging markets.
- PhoneBank offers airtime as digital value storage for financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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PhoneBank's Mission to Provide Financial Solutions in Emerging Markets
PhoneBank, led by founder Chris Duffus, aims to address the challenges faced by unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets by offering access to stablecoins and other crypto assets. Through innovative solutions, PhoneBank facilitates financial inclusion and access to digital economies worldwide.
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