This may have been discussed before, but I believe Africa is rapidly becoming one of the most promising regions for Bitcoin adoption — not just for speculation, but for real-world use cases like remittances, inflation protection, and mobile payments.
Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are already leading in peer-to-peer (P2P) trading volumes. In many parts of the continent, Bitcoin isn’t just an investment — it’s a tool for financial survival. Where access to traditional banking is limited and local currencies face high inflation or instability, BTC offers a decentralized alternative.
💬 I’m opening this thread to spark deeper conversation on topics like:
🔹 What are the key barriers to wider adoption in African markets?
🔹 Can BTC meaningfully address issues like currency devaluation, financial exclusion, and cross-border payment friction?
🔹 What roles do education, internet infrastructure (e.g. Starlink), and regulatory clarity play in accelerating adoption?
I’d really appreciate hearing from fellow Africans or anyone with first-hand insight into how BTC is being used across the continent. What’s working? What’s holding us back?
Let’s exchange ideas on how Bitcoin can empower communities and reshape economies in Africa. 🌍