BITCOIN IN AFRICA
10 PAGE ANALYSIS
Exploring Africa’s top emerging Bitcoin mining hotspots, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria
GRID IT UP
Exclusive Interview with Erik Hersman on powering Bitcoin mining with microgrids
DISCOVER
Mining pool scams to watch out for in 2024.
LYN ALDEN
Investment
Strategist: On Bitcoin’s role in Africa’s energy economy
CHARLENE FADI
Bitcoin is Africa’s superpower
Exclusive spotlight of an innovator building mining hardware in Ghana KWADWO SARFO JNR.
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ALEX GLADSTEIN
Social enterprise and profit-oriented Bitcoin mining Centers
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Charlene Fadi
Lyn Alden
Alex Gladstein
Janet Maingi
Kal Kassa
Nikolai Tjongarero
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Welcome to The Chaintum Magazine
As Editor-in-Chief, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural edition of Chaintum Magazine, dedicated to exploring Bitcoin Mining in Africa We’re beyond thrilled with how this first issue has come together, and we hope you find it as insightful and inspiring as we do Inside, you’ll discover a rich collection of articles, expert opinions, interviews, and news roundups featuring some of the most influential voices in Bitcoin mining and blockchain across the continent.
The work doesn’t stop here we’re already diving into the next few issues, and we’d love for you to join us on this journey Curious about how you can get involved? Head to page 12 for all the details
David Otieno
David Otieno is a devoted Christian, a proud father to a beautiful daughter, and a resident of Nairobi's charming suburbs
Kal Kassa from BitcoinBirr 4 Who Will Shape Africa’s Bitcoin
Erik Hersman, CEO of Gridless on powering Bitcoin mining with microgrids
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer Human Rights Foundation on Bitcoin’s role in Africa’s energy economy
Janet Maingi, Co-Founder Gridless, on Bitcoin mining supporting rural electrification
Nikolai Tjongarero of Easy Sats on how Africa’s renewable energy boom is powering Bitcoin mining sustainably
Alakanani Itireleng, the "Bitcoin Lady" of Botswana on the role of women in BTC mining
GRID IT UP
Special Features
10 Projects to Watch 40 Promising African-based Bitcoin mining initiatives by the Mining Pod
OUR ROUNDUP OF NEWS AND TRENDS YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A BLOCKHEAD TO SEE
Discover: Mining pool scams to watch out for in 2024
Learn: ETFs & Bitcoin Mining: What African investors need to know
Upcoming events: Africa Bitcoin Conference (Accra, Ghana) and Blockchain Expo Africa (Cape Town, South Africa)
Infographics:
Renewable energy sources powering Bitcoin in Africa
Halving Cycles: What the next Bitcoin halving means for African miners.
Guide on how to start BTC mining in Africa
Launch News: Latest product innovations for sustainable mining solutions