Afrikanus Kofi Akosah Adusei (Frisco d'Anconia)
Born Afrikanus Kofi Akosah Adusei, he goes by his pen name, Frisco d'Anconia. He's a seasoned communications expert and a passionate advocate for decentralization. Frisco discovered Bitcoin while raising funds for a Libertarian conference for African students in 2011, marking a turning point that shaped his professional and personal trajectory. As a Libertarian Anarchist, he embraces Bitcoin to achieve freedom from State interference and restrictions. Frisco has made significant contributions to the ecosystem, writing for prominent news outlets such as Cointelegraph, CryptoCoinsNews, Bitcoin.com, Coins News Extra, Bitcoin Chaser, News BTC, etc. His expertise extends beyond journalism, having led content and communications efforts for several projects. His work is informed by his deep-seated passion for decentralization, transparency, censorship resistance, and compelling storytelling. Living a nomadic lifestyle since 2016, Frisco has traveled across 33 African countries, promoting Bitcoin, speaking at various events, and engaging with diverse communities. His extensive experience as a mainstream journalist allows him to explain complex issues to a broad audience effectively. He has no personal bank account and lives solely on digital assets.
Session
Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system designed as a decentralized form of money devoid of central banking control. Satoshi's message in the Genesis Block clearly articulated this vision. However, Bitcoin's adoption as a functional currency remains limited, and its potential to enable freedom for everyday people has not been realized. The paper examines the challenges and prospects in engaging key stakeholders to unlock Bitcoin's true purpose and full potential. The current landscape shows a gap between Bitcoin's promise and its practical use. There is a lack of cognition among the media, academia, business, and retail. Bridging the gap requires greater awareness and collaboration with these players to shape public perception and drive acceptance. Also, devising alternative systems and communities is vital to proving Bitcoin's usable benefits. Initiatives like Bitcoin circular economies show how localized ecosystems can thrive using Bitcoin.