Bitcoin in Africa and Doing More Than Hodl'ing with Anita Posch

Bitcoin in Africa and Doing More Than Hodl'ing with Anita Posch

Author: Bitcoin is for Everyone June 14, 2022 Duration: 40:49

My guest today is Anita Posch. Anita is a Bitcoin advocate, educator, podcaster, author, and the founder of Bitcoin for Fairness. Bitcoin for Fairness is a non-profit initiative raising knowledge and understanding of Bitcoin for people in emerging countries and for disadvantaged people.

We cover:

  • Her current travels in Africa; Bitcoin in Africa.
  • What property of Bitcoin resonates the most with people she has met?
  • Why is Anita doing this work?
  • Is it important to do more than hodl?
  • Miss Aura's Bitcoin experience

https://anitaposch.com/

https://bffbtc.org/

https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/

 



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