devcon 7 / how crypto is used in africa today hear from leading builders
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How crypto is used in Africa today? Hear from leading builders
Duration: 00:56:21
Speaker: Damaris Njambi Njoroge, David Nandwa, Yele Bademosi, Yoseph Ayele
Type: Panel
Expertise: Beginner
Event: Devcon
Date: Nov 2024
How are Africans using crypto at scale, and what has been the impact on society? Last year Africa saw close to $120B onchain transactions, and 10%-20% of major countries' populations used crypto.
What problems are the top African founders solving for retail and businesses? What are the technical + non-technical friction points they face in building for the fastest growing markets in the world?
Hear African founders share lessons, nuances, and user behavior from the front lines.
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