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BITCOIN BASICS

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BITCOIN BASICS

New to Bitcoin? This page covers everything you need to know—from how it works to why it matters. Simple explanations, key concepts, and real-world use cases to help you build a strong foundation.

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“Bitcoin is borderless, permissionless, and unstoppable — it shifts power from institutions to individuals.”

– Andreas M. Antonopoulos

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“Bitcoin is borderless, permissionless, and unstoppable — it shifts power from institutions to individuals.”

– Andreas M. Antonopoulos

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Bitcoin’s African Revolution: Stories of Everyday Impact

May 21, 20251 min read

Simple Saturday – Bite-Sized Bitcoin Education + Lifestyle

While Western media debates ETFs and price charts, something far more important is happening across Africa:

Bitcoin is solving real problems.


Nigeria: Bitcoin Beats the Bank

In Nigeria, inflation hit over 28% in 2024.
The government limited ATM withdrawals and pushed a failing central bank digital currency (eNaira). Citizens responded by turning to peer-to-peer Bitcoin markets.

No bank. No ID. No permission.
Just money that works.


Ghana: Inflation Hedge and Business Tool

As the Ghanaian cedi collapsed, Bitcoin became a savings strategy for freelancers, merchants, and tech workers.
People began using apps like Bitnob, Paxful, and Lightning wallets to earn and transact.

Bitcoin wasn’t just speculation.
It was survival.


Kenya: Cross-Border Payments Reinvented

Remittances are a lifeline across East Africa. But fees from Western Union and banks take a massive cut.

Enter Bitcoin.
Now, using Strike or Wallet of Satoshi, families can send money instantly—with no middlemen.

Faster. Cheaper. Borderless.


Why This Matters

In places with:

  • Currency controls

  • High inflation

  • Corrupt governments

  • Limited banking access

Bitcoin isn’t optional—it’s essential.

“Bitcoin fixes this” isn’t a meme in Africa.
It’s daily life.

If you want to go deeper into how Bitcoin is advancing human rights, especially across Africa, check out the incredible work in Check Your Financial Privilege by Alex Gladstein.
It’s filled with real voices from people using Bitcoin as a tool for survival, freedom, and dignity.

Bitcoin isn't just financial tech. It's human rights infrastructure.

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