The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

177. Bitcoin Without A Smart Phone In Africa w/ Kgothatso Ngako

July 18, 2023 Dr. Saifedean Ammous
177. Bitcoin Without A Smart Phone In Africa w/ Kgothatso Ngako
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The Bitcoin Standard Podcast
177. Bitcoin Without A Smart Phone In Africa w/ Kgothatso Ngako
Jul 18, 2023
Dr. Saifedean Ammous

Kgothatso Ngako is a South African coder and entrepreneur who has built Machankura, a service allowing a growing number of people in 9 African countries to use bitcoin on the lightning network, without needing a smartphone or internet connection. He joins us to explain how his start-up works and how he sees bitcoin adoption growing in Africa.

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Kgothatso Ngako is a South African coder and entrepreneur who has built Machankura, a service allowing a growing number of people in 9 African countries to use bitcoin on the lightning network, without needing a smartphone or internet connection. He joins us to explain how his start-up works and how he sees bitcoin adoption growing in Africa.

References

Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s five online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on saifedean.com!