In a live episode discussing Black individuals in the cryptocurrency space, the hosts introduce John Karanja, a pivotal figure in the community. John, is an admin of “Black People in Cryptocurrency” Facebook group and a contributor for the Whive protocol, the first African-led blockchain decentralized proof-of-work blockchain. The conversation initially dives into the controversial statement…
On the 5th of April we had the privilege of attending this arguably interesting meet up event at Mettā, Nairobi. The panel to discuss the legal issues around Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency was Michel Kimani, an entrepreneur with Africoin, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu, an advocate from Legal Hackers, our very own John Karanja, Mutugi Mutegi an advocate…
This guide was written by Edwin Kiaraho, a Community Member at BitHub Africa. Reach Edwin at ekairu(at)alumni.cmu.edu. Prerequisites This guide was pieced together from several other online guides including: http://dev.lightning.community/overview/ https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.md https://medium.com/@stadicus/noobs-guide-to–lightning-on-a-raspberry-pi-f0ab7525586e Port Forwarding Unless your Raspberry Pi is hosted on the network DMZ with a public IP address, you will need to forward incoming…
Blockchain is a booming sector with ample opportunities waiting for you in the market. If you think you have the right skill sets to work in Blockchain domain and wish to get adapted to this trending wave, then you should be able to take the necessary actions to enjoy the power of this revolutionary platform.In…
John Karanja, CEO of Melanin Solar and co-founder of BitHub Africa, presented at a conference on the topic of utilizing blockchain technology to advance sustainable energy adoption across Africa. Speaking from a rural region in Kenya, John highlighted that a significant portion (around 65%) of the African population lacks access to consistent energy, even though…
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…
