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Spending Bitcoin in Africa – 2025

I explain how you can turn bitcoin into cash or use it directly in everyday life across several African countries.

See how I used my BoltRing to make a bitcoin payment although I didn't have an internet connection.

I explore the journey of onboarding local businesses to bitcoin and address their common concerns.

I explain how the Lightning Network speeds up Bitcoin transactions and reduces fees.

I talk with Hermann from Bitcoin Ekasi about their journey in building a Bitcoin circular economy.

I interviewed Carel van Wyk, a Bitcoin innovator who implemented Bitcoin Lightning payments at PicknPay, one of Africa's biggest retail chains.

I interview a foster care project in Mossel Bay, South Africa, that has embraced Bitcoin as a lifeline.

I interview the founders of Tando to explore how they’re bridging the gap between Bitcoin and M-Pesa in Kenya.

I interview Bitcoin Babies to understand how their initiative is using Bitcoin to make a difference for mothers in Kenya.

I dive into why simply HODLing Bitcoin isn’t enough to secure its future.