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Bitcoin Circular Economies in Africa
Bitcoin Circular Economies in Africa
Josef is a bitcoiner with a passion for bitcoin education. Josef currently leads the Trezor Academy, a non-profit educational initiative with the goal to bring Bitcoin awareness to places where it is needed the most. Author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State.
Belyï Nobel Kubwayo
Founder, BTC Shule | Burundi
Belyï is a Burundian Bitcoiner, economist, and social entrepreneur. He leads BTC Shule, a rural Bitcoin initiative that combines education, circular economy, and sustainable development in Burundi. A Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP), he also holds credentials from Saylor Academy and Bitcoin For Fairness. Belyï is passionate about financial sovereignty and is currently writing a book on Bitcoin’s impact in Africa.
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Brindon Mwiine is a passionate advocate for Bitcoin adoption, and the co-founder of Gorilla Sats, a company promoting Bitcoin-powered tourism in Uganda.
As a founder of Bitcoin Kampala, Brindon uses Bitcoin to improve the lives of 113 orphans and has through educational initiatives like My First Bitcoin Diploma classes, Trezor Academy and the impactful "Eggs & fruits for Sats" projects fostered the local daily usage of Bitcoin.
He is the host of the Bitcoin in Africa Open discussion hosted on 21st of each month.
Dan is the Circular Economy Manager for Bitcoin Babies. For the past year, he has been responsible for building and maintaining the local merchant network in our community. He connects the foundation’s social program with the local economy by ensuring that the mothers can spend their weekly donations at participating shops. Dan works directly with entrepreneurs—from supermarkets to service providers—guiding them on how to accept payments and helping them understand how bitcoin allows them to retain the value of their hard work.
Ronnie Mdawida is the Co-Founder of the Afribit Kibera project, where he leads the vision implementation, strategy, and expansion of the Kibera Bitcoin circular economy. With a background in Sociology and Community Development, Ronnie is passionate about leveraging Bitcoin to drive financial sovereignty, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional financial systems. In addition to his work with Afribit Kibera, Ronnie oversees The Ronnie Fund's projects and consults for Spatial Collective, where he focuses on community engagement across East Africa. His approach combines social entrepreneurship with technology to create sustainable employment, expand access to education, and promote financial inclusion. Through the adoption of Bitcoin and the development of Bitcoin circular economies, Ronnie strives to empower underserved communities and support their path to economic self-sufficiency.