Explore Bitcoin's remarkable technical journey over 14 years with insights from John Wainaina Karanja of Melanin Solar and renowned Bitcoin educator Jimmy Song. Discover how Bitcoin's focused development on security and verifiability sets it apart from other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, and understand the real challenges facing Bitcoin adoption in Africa.
Discover how blockchain consensus evolved from energy-intensive Bitcoin mining to efficient proof-of-stake systems. Learn about delegated staking opportunities and how African entrepreneurs can leverage these technologies to build sustainable Web3 businesses while reducing environmental impact.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes shares his Bitcoin price predictions and macro analysis at the Black Blockchain Summit. Discover why global money printing, geopolitical tensions, and economic change could drive Bitcoin from $100K to $1 million by 2026-2027, plus insights on crypto's role in peaceful solutions.
Discover how Bitcoin mining and proof-of-work technology are revolutionizing energy access across Africa. John Wainaina Karanja from Melanin Solar reveals innovative solutions combining renewable energy with cryptocurrency mining to address the continent's massive energy poverty affecting over 50% of the population.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes shares his journey from Wall Street to crypto entrepreneurship at the Black Blockchain Summit. Discover how traditional finance professionals are building decentralized financial systems, the invention of Bitcoin perpetual swaps, and why true decentralization matters more than just price appreciation in cryptocurrency adoption.
Discover how John Wainaina Karanja transformed a failed startup into BitHub Africa Africa and the Black Blockchain Summit. From being one of three Black attendees at Bitcoin 2014 to organizing Africa's premier blockchain gathering, this is the inspiring story of building inclusive crypto communities across the continent.
Discover how Arthur Hayes transformed from a Buffalo native to a crypto trading pioneer. Learn about his early strategic thinking, Wall Street experience, and the mindset that led him to revolutionize Bitcoin derivatives trading in Asia's financial hub.
Discover how John Wainaina Karanja of Melanin Solar is revolutionizing energy access across Africa using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency mining. Learn about the innovative Whive Protocol that converts excess solar energy into digital tokens, creating peer-to-peer energy markets for underserved communities while driving sustainable development goals.
Discover how Lightning Network is revolutionizing Bitcoin payments across Africa. Learn from leading developers about micro-payments, remittances, and energy distribution use cases transforming the continent's financial landscape through instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Nairobi, Kenya: September 30, 2019 BitHub.Africa, a Blockchain Accelerator focused on driving Financial and Energy access across Africa is announcing the launch of Melanin Academy which will provide a 6-month long Blockchain Engineering Training and Internship program to selected youth across the African continent. This will be done in partnership with KubitX a ... Read more
Discover how Ian Balina transformed from an 8-year-old Ugandan immigrant to a leading crypto investor and ICO expert. Learn about his journey through academia, early Bitcoin investments, and building a global blockchain advisory firm across 15 countries while navigating controversy and market volatility.