Carel van Wyk

Carel van Wyk, an engineer and Bitcoin entrepreneur, co-founded MoneyBadger to revolutionize payments in South Africa. In this insightful discussion, he explores the integration of Bitcoin payments at over 700,000 locations and how the Lightning Network addresses speed and cost challenges. Carel shares the successful rollout at Pick n Pay, highlights the importance of QR codes, and discusses the need for regulatory evolution. He also compares Bitcoin spending dynamics with stablecoins and envisions Bitcoin as a viable alternative to traditional payment systems.