The co-founder of BitHub Africa John Karanja opened the World Blockchain Conference in Nairobi by providing insight into the history of blockchain in Kenya and Africa. Starting his journey into blockchain in 2014, he recalled the challenges faced while running a startup, Cloud Pesa, which worked with mobile money like M-Pesa. Their venture eventually ran…
Bitcoin adoption is growing all over the world. And this sets people up to the whims of scammers who are ever devising ingenious ways to rid people of their hard-earned coins. Especially with the price of Bitcoin is on a very positive trajectory, presently almost crossing the $5,000 psychological line, even so for brief moment….
We are thrilled to announce that BitHub Africa was awarded as the, Most Promising Blockchain Accelerator, at the Global Blockchain Congress 2018 that was held in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa on July 16 & 17, 2018. The Global Blockchain Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the adoption of Blockchain technology. The congress…
In this episode, the focus is on the role of incentives in blockchain technology, specifically in Bitcoin, to ensure network security. Two main consensus algorithms for providing these incentives are discussed: Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS). In PoW, miners use computational power to solve complex equations, thereby creating new coins and…
In the ever-evolving world of finance, Bitcoin stands out as a revolutionary asset. Today, we delve into an insightful conversation with Rufas, a seasoned trader with extensive experience in international markets, and Wainaina, CEO of Melanin, to explore the value Bitcoin holds and its future in Africa and beyond. Rufas’s Journey into Bitcoin Rufas began…
Welcome to BitHub Africa the first Blockchain Accelerator catering to Africa’s needs. We are driving the adoption of Blockchain technology like Bitcoin across the African continent. Our Mission is to spread information and knowledge on the cutting edge Blockchain technologies emerging within the Global marketplace with the aim of solving problems here in Africa. Our Goal…
