0.11 adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024 2024-01-26 2024-01-28 3 00:05 https://pretalx.com Africa/Johannesburg Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T09:00:00+02:00 09:00 00:25 Welcome to Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town! adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42344-opening-remarks Kgothatso NgakoKemal YaşarHermann Buhr Vivier en Opening remarks by the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town Organising Team. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/3RSDVB/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/3RSDVB/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T09:30:00+02:00 09:30 00:20 Beyond the basics of Bitcoin, in this talk Farzam Ehsani speaks to the broader theme of disintegration and integration unfolding at every level of society, while exploring the emergence of Bitcoin, the significance, and how VALR is working to support its adoption and contribute to human progress. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-43344-integration-versus-disintegration-bitcoin-adoption-and-human-progress Farzam Ehsani en VALR is a global crypto exchange serving serving over 900 corporate and institutional clients, and more than half a million users around the world. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with approval to offer services in Europe, VALR has processed over $15 billion in trading volume and secured $55 million in equity funding from reputable investors like Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, and Avon Ventures, affiliated with the parent company of Fidelity Investments. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/VMAY7L/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/VMAY7L/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T09:55:00+02:00 09:55 00:25 Building Solutions for State Failure (Russel Lamberti / Sakeliga) adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42361-building-solutions-for-state-failure-russel-lamberti-sakeliga Russell Lamberti en Building Solutions for State Failure (Russel Lamberti / Sakeliga) false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/LQWA3C/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/LQWA3C/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T10:40:00+02:00 10:40 00:20 Self-Sovereignty through ownership. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42349-own-your-future Anita en Empower yourself and your community by owning your bitcoin. Self-custody is possible with the Lightning Network even in regions with low internet speed like in rural Zimbabwe. With a performance review of Blixt, Mutiny, Green, Phoenix and Zeus in comparison to Wallet of Satoshi. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/QJ9H83/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/QJ9H83/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T11:05:00+02:00 11:05 00:30 Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He's a programmer with over 20 years experience, an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book, Thank God for Bitcoin, BItcoin and the American Dream, and Fiat Ruins Everything. Jimmy has been a lecturer at the University of Texas, an expert witness in legal cases involving Bitcoin and is an advisor to multiple companies. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39802-keynote Jimmy Song en Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He's a programmer with over 20 years experience, an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book, Thank God for Bitcoin, BItcoin and the American Dream, and Fiat Ruins Everything. Jimmy has been a lecturer at the University of Texas, an expert witness in legal cases involving Bitcoin and is an advisor to multiple companies. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/8AMCPP/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/8AMCPP/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T11:40:00+02:00 11:40 00:20 The Heart of a Cheetah. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42345-keynote-the-heart-of-a-cheetah Magatte Wade en The Heart of a Cheetah. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/NBHUMD/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/NBHUMD/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T12:05:00+02:00 12:05 00:20 The next 100 million bitcoin users Who are they? Where are they? Why do they need bitcoin? Why do we need them? How do we help them get started safely? adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39642-bitcoin-the-next-100-million-users /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/SET7NP/picture_Tom_9GwwQlv.JPG Tom Dobbels en In this keynote presentation, Tom will explore the opportunities for the mass adoption of bitcoin, the barriers that hold people back, and why we need to change the way we talk about bitcoin. Tom will focus on the South African market specifically where bitcoin represents an enormous opportunity but distribution of bitcoin comes with some hurdles and challenges. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SET7NP/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SET7NP/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T13:25:00+02:00 13:25 00:20 I would like to cover the basics of Bitcoin Mining and how anybody, in a permissionless way can turn their energy resources into the hardest money humankind has ever known. GAMA has recently launched the "Seed Program" which helps people in Africa to get started in mining. We supply ASICs below cost and education to get them started, to join GAMA down the road. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39805-bitcoin-mining-basics-and-the-gama-seed-program Jesse Pielke en Bitcoin is difficult. Bitcoin Mining and the intersection with energy grids even more so. I would like to give everyone a basic overview of what Bitcoin Mining is and how it works. I think, with the focus of freedom focus of the conference, explaining how anybody can turn natural energy resources available to them into the hardest currency ever known to man, is an important feature. Additionally, I would like to present the GAMA Seed program and the resources that GAMA (Green African Mining Alliance) is offering. The Seed Program is a way for newcomers to get started. Once you apply and your circumstances make sense you have access to refurbished hardware way below cost to get started mining. Along with this comes education around the technical details and economic side of the business. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/RCYCV3/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/RCYCV3/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T13:50:00+02:00 13:50 00:20 Delving into the indispensable role of open source in Bitcoin's evolution, this presentation unpacks how its principles are not just foundational but vital for Bitcoin's growth and adoption. We'll confront the challenges and triumphs of implementing open source in Bitcoin, showcasing its impact on the ecosystem. From the development of innovative tools like Blink to the dynamics of global collaboration, explore how open source remains the lifeblood of Bitcoin's progressive journey, ensuring its resilience and future relevance. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-41799-the-synergy-of-open-source-and-bitcoin Kemal Yaşar en Join us for an unfiltered look at how open source is the backbone and life force of Bitcoin. This session delves into the critical importance of open source for Bitcoin's survival and growth. We'll explore real-world successes and hurdles, focusing on groundbreaking projects like Blink and their integration with platforms like BTCPay Server. This presentation is a call to action for the Bitcoin community, emphasizing why nurturing the open source ethos is crucial for Bitcoin to achieve what it set out to achieve: The Separation of Money and State. false The Synergy of Open Source and Bitcoin https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/DUAEF3/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/DUAEF3/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T14:15:00+02:00 14:15 00:20 CryptoConvert drives Bitcoin adoption and supports the Bitcoin Circular Economy by enabling Bitcoin payments for large merchants. Founder, Carel van Wyk, talks about why South Africa is primed for Bitcoin adoption and shares some statistics from CryptoConvert's first year processing Bitcoin payments for Pick n Pay, the "Wallmart" of South Africa. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42351-south-africa-bridging-the-chasm-with-bitcoin Carel van Wyk en CryptoConvert drives Bitcoin adoption and supports the Bitcoin Circular Economy by enabling Bitcoin payments for large merchants. Founder, Carel van Wyk, talks about why South Africa is primed for Bitcoin adoption and shares some statistics from CryptoConvert's first year processing Bitcoin payments for Pick n Pay, the "Wallmart" of South Africa. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/CQRVL9/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/CQRVL9/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T14:40:00+02:00 14:40 00:20 Luke Broyles presents the arguments against modern fiat debasement and case how Bitcoin accelerates humanitarian efforts across the world and Africa in particular. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-38264-the-case-for-bitcoin Luke Broyles en Luke Broyles gives a presentation about the humanitarian case for Bitcoin across the global South but particularly in Africa. Including how western influence robs Africans of monetary value via debasement and inflation, how mining and centralized farming strip Africans of their economic labor, and how war is perpetuated in large part due to monetary distortion. Bitcoin is a potential solution to combat all of these problems and give a boost to all charitable and humanitarian efforts simultaneously for extremely low cost. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/LYRJ7M/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/LYRJ7M/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T15:05:00+02:00 15:05 00:20 Exploring practical steps to accelerate mass adoption of bitcoin & some internal factors delaying the journey adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42569-keynote-the-journey-to-infinity-by-femi-longe-btrust-builders Femi Longe en In this keynote, Femi will share why the current paradigms in the Bitcoin ecosystem may be delaying the journey to mass adoption of Bitcoin & some practical steps to remedy this. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/M37PJR/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/M37PJR/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T15:45:00+02:00 15:45 00:20 Parallel institutions and self-determined communities can defend themselves against the battle of titans taking place between the global south and NATO by adopting Bitcoin. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-41687-bitcoin-as-a-defense-mechanism-against-geopolitics Ricki Allardice en By encouranging their member base and forming their own Bitcoin strategy, parallel institutions can shield themselves against ZAR devaluation and the associated hardships that come with currency collapse. This will enable them to keep operating, collecting member contributions and building a constructive and functional society, even in the face of state collapse. false Google Slides presentation https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/RHM7F8/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/RHM7F8/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T16:10:00+02:00 16:10 00:20 Talk about the work Gridless is doing to mine Bitcoin off the grid. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42357-keynote-gridless-janet-maingi Janet Maingi en Talk about the work Gridless is doing to mine Bitcoin off the grid. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/FM8NL7/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/FM8NL7/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-26T16:35:00+02:00 16:35 00:20 Trezor Academy is an educational initiative launched by Trezor in early 2023. The talk will cover results to-date and the plans ahead, plus call for new local educators. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-40975-trezor-academy-orange-pilling-africa /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/X7UYSN/JCH03968_Ne1AMfJ.jpeg Josef Tětek en Trezor Academy is a bitcoin-only educational program launched by Trezor as its non-profit initiative. The Academy aims to find local bitcoin educators across Africa and support them in their educational efforts in the form of in-person meetups. In December 2023, Bitcoineta West Africa was launched as part of this initiative. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/X7UYSN/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/X7UYSN/feedback/ Machankura Stage Panel 2024-01-26T17:00:00+02:00 17:00 00:40 With the most fragmented payments space in the world, Africa can lead the rest of the world in adopting LN and BTC. As Femi from Btrust said, bitcoin needs Africa, Africa does not need bitcoin. Would also be happy to touch upon stablecoin adoption and how LN can take part of that market share with new advancements like stable accounts. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39893-lightning-as-a-global-payments-rail Kgothatso NgakoRy Sterling YennieKemal YaşarCarel van Wyk en With the most fragmented payments space in the world, Africa can lead the rest of the world in adopting LN and BTC. As Femi from Btrust said, bitcoin needs Africa, Africa does not need bitcoin. Would also be happy to touch upon stablecoin adoption and how LN can take part of that market share with new advancements like stable accounts. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SFDQPG/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SFDQPG/feedback/ Blink Stage Workshop 2024-01-26T11:40:00+02:00 11:40 00:45 Bitcoin can be your sovereign wealth, with no trusted third parties, if you self custody it. In this workshop we will learn the basics of self custody, and how to get your first bitcoin wallets set up. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42352-bitcoin-self-custody-workshop Blink Room Cole Tuckett en In this workshop, we will go over the following: - Bitcoin and the problem of trust - What is self custody - Setting up your first wallet (Blue Wallet) - Seed Phrases and addresses - The importance of seed phrases - Importing seeds into different wallets - An introduction to Trezor Hardware Wallets false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/UHULHZ/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/UHULHZ/feedback/ Blink Stage Workshop 2024-01-26T13:25:00+02:00 13:25 00:45 Self Custody & Privacy Deep-Dive with Sparrow adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42498-self-custody-privacy-deep-dive-with-sparrow Blink Room Craig Raw en Self Custody & Privacy Deep-Dive with Sparrow false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/GM83UT/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/GM83UT/feedback/ Blink Stage Talk 2024-01-26T14:10:00+02:00 14:10 00:20 This talk is a somewhat technical introduction to the mechanics & composition of bitcoin transactions. We will cover topics like: - Inputs and Outputs - Locking scripts & unlocking scripts - Common bitcoin scripts & opcodes - How to read block explorer details - How did Segwit & Taproot change transactions - WTF is an inscription and why - What future BIPs are looking to change about transactions adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-36374-anatomy-of-a-bitcoin-transaction Blink Room Oscar Lafarga en Attendees will learn about bitcoin transaction basics first and foremost. However, there will be progression towards deeper technical topics such that folks who are already familiar with the basics can gain a more fundamental and/or reinforced understanding. I will react to the audience's technical level to see how deep to go... If you're a software engineer recently learning about bitcoin or just a casual tech-savvy Bitcoin OpTech reader, this talk is made specifically to help level up your understanding of how bitcoin transactions work. ---- Is there anything folks should read up on before they attend this talk? Murch has done at least 2 amazing talks on bitcoin transactions in the past so will be building off things like this: https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-2022/talk/HJT3VT/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmvxR0FTrVE Chapters 6+7 of Mastering Bitcoin will also be helpful for the basics https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook/blob/develop/ch06.asciidoc https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook/blob/develop/ch07.asciidoc false slides https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/9WWEW3/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/9WWEW3/feedback/ Blink Stage Talk 2024-01-26T14:30:00+02:00 14:30 00:30 Presenting a novel approach of using Bitcoin as an incentive model for students from underprivileged backgrounds to achieve academic excellence adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-41688-bitcoin-as-an-incentive-for-student-scholarships Blink Room /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/EGNJE7/crew_for_a_cause_logo_Qpb9XKZ.png Ricki AllardiceMatthew Koning en Education is in a crisis in South Africa. The disparity between the education quality provided by private schools and government schools is bigger than ever before and bright students of underprivileged backgrounds are unable to reach their true potential simply because of the quality of education available to them. Crew for a Cause is a South African education charity that works with exceptional high school students who cannot afford a quality education. They place them in top quality schools and provide mentorship throughout their high school career. They have introduced a Bitcoin policy which seeks to incentivize exceptional academic performance, by providing each student in their program with a Bitcoin wallet at the start of their high school career, which the charity allocates Bitcoin too on an annual basis. Should these students graduate high school and reach pre-defined KPI's then the Bitcoin wallet becomes available to them, so that they have a nest egg to start their professional life or tertiary education with. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/EGNJE7/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/EGNJE7/feedback/ Blink Stage Talk 2024-01-26T15:00:00+02:00 15:00 00:20 Fossil fuels drive human development. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-44077-fossil-fuels-in-africa Blink Room Jusper Machogu en Fossil fuels have driven the development of humanity into (literally) the stratosphere and beyond over the past century, but are under attack the world over. Jusper Machogu will be making the case for fossil fuels in Africa, and why they are needed to drive development. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/8GTXCY/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/8GTXCY/feedback/ Blink Stage Talk 2024-01-26T15:45:00+02:00 15:45 00:20 Looking to do more with Bitcoin and don't know where to start? Take on the '100 Day Challenge' where you'll attempt to enable 1 Bitcoin interaction per day for 100 days. It helped us find purpose within Bitcoin and build a portfolio showing our proof of work. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-38002-finding-purpose-through-the-100-day-bitcoin-challenge Blink Room Santosh & Anuja en When I lost my job earlier this year, I knew it was a sign to go into Bitcoin full-time. I didn't know where to start, how to measure success and how to help Bitcoin adoption. My solution? A personal challenge to be the catalyst for 1 Bitcoin interaction per day for 100 days. I defined an interaction as Bitcoin moving addresses between two entities (myself, a friend, a family member, a stranger, etc). Soon enough I realized sitting in front of my computer wasn't cutting it, I had to get out and take Bitcoin to the people. The 'Bitcoin whiteboard' was born. I wrote different Bitcoin messages hoping to spark conversations on the streets of Calgary. This was just the beginning, I released my visual notes for free, launched two books, onboarded three businesses, presented why businesses should adopt Bitcoin as a form of payment in local meetups, started a Bitcoin Treasure hunt, and helped 2 farmers DIY their node. This challenge changed my life. It forced me to get out of my comfort zone, I learned about myself, Bitcoin and how others perceive it. Through the process, I've realized Bitcoin is my ikigai (sense of purpose). To top it off, my wife who had spent a decade in Microsoft selling Azure started viewing the world with an orange lens. Witnessing my journey through the challenge had a profound effect on her. Now, we are on a Bitcoin pilgrimage around the world to continue learning the Bitcoin way, enable Bitcoin as a form of payment through education, and spark curiosity in one student at a time! false 100 Day Bitcoin Challenge - Infographic Student of Bitcoin Website 100 Day Bitcoin Challenge - Article 100 Day Bitcoin Challenge - Video Recap https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/NFKEAB/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/NFKEAB/feedback/ Blink Stage Panel 2024-01-26T16:05:00+02:00 16:05 00:45 How does Bitcoin adoption differ when comparing the Global South vs. the "rest of the world" / the more developed northern hemisphere? adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42815-global-adoption-vs-adoption-in-the-global-south Blink Room Renata RodriguesBen Van HoolFemi Longe en How does Bitcoin adoption differ when comparing the Global South vs. the "rest of the world" / the more developed Northern Hemisphere. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/QP333M/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/QP333M/feedback/ Btrust Stage Workshop 2024-01-26T11:40:00+02:00 11:40 00:45 FEDI Workshop adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42912-fedi-parallel-institutions-workshop-invite-only btrust room Renata RodriguesRicki AllardiceModibe Matsepane en FEDI Workshop false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/JCBT7H/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/JCBT7H/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-26T13:25:00+02:00 13:25 00:20 Transaction pinning has been a longstanding concern, particularly BIP-125 Rule #3 pinning, where a large, low fee-rate, transaction prevents the confirmation of a small, high fee-rate, transaction. While replace-by-fee-rate has been long known to be a solution for Rule #3 pinning, it has been thought to have unavoidable DoS attacks and incentive issues. Here we will show that a variant, One-Shot Replace-By-Fee-Rate, fixes these DoS attacks and miner incentives sufficiently well to be implementable in Bitcoin Core. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39170-one-shot-replace-by-fee-rate btrust room Peter Todd en Transaction pinning has been a longstanding concern, particularly BIP-125 Rule #3 pinning, where a large, low fee-rate, transaction prevents the confirmation of a small, high fee-rate, transaction. While replace-by-fee-rate has been long known to be a solution for Rule #3 pinning, it has been thought to have unavoidable DoS attacks and incentive issues. Here we will show that a variant, One-Shot Replace-By-Fee-Rate, fixes these DoS attacks and miner incentives sufficiently well to be implementable in Bitcoin Core. We'll discuss how One-Shot Replace-By-Fee-Rate works, why it fixes transaction pinning, and what implications it has for DoS attacks and miner incentives. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/UDBDDF/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/UDBDDF/feedback/ Btrust Stage Workshop 2024-01-26T13:45:00+02:00 13:45 00:45 Aqua Wallet Demo Tether & Bitcoin on Liquid adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42918-aqua-wallet-demo btrust room Ben Van Hool en Aqua Wallet Demo Tether & Bitcoin on Liquid false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SKBUTG/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SKBUTG/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-26T14:30:00+02:00 14:30 00:30 The Lightning Network (LN), a second-layer solution to Bitcoin’s scalability issues, represents a vibrant frontier for immediate, low-cost, and secure transactions. Our discussion, “Building a Parallel Economy with the Lightning Network,” aims to unveil the vast potential of LN in fostering a resilient, inclusive, and decentralized economic infrastructure that empowers communities worldwide. This talk will begin with a brief introduction to the Lightning Network’s functionality and its significance in the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. It will further delve into LN’s role in enabling quick microtransactions, which are essential for a thriving, inclusive parallel economy. Attendees will glean insights into how the LN facilitates trade, remittances, and financial access in areas where traditional banking structures are inadequate or non-existent. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-37967-building-parallel-economy-on-the-lightning-network btrust room Kudzai Kutukwa en I will cover various case studies showcasing different communities that have ingeniously leveraged the Lightning Network to establish self-sustaining economic models. These stories will underscore the LN’s transformative potential in enhancing self-sovereignty, financial independence, and community resilience. This engaging and informative session is intended for enthusiasts from all walks of life, from Bitcoin novices to seasoned professionals. The ultimate goal is to, foster a deeper understanding of the Lightning Network’s unparalleled potential in building parallel economies that are robust, inclusive, and genuinely decentralized. Learning Objectives: 1.Understanding the fundamentals and operations of the Lightning Network. 2.Exploring the potential of LN in facilitating microtransactions and financial inclusivity. 3.Highlighting real-life applications of the LN by community champions and organizations. 4.Discussing the future prospects and challenges of building a parallel economy with the LN. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/ZLXDMS/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/ZLXDMS/feedback/ Btrust Stage Panel 2024-01-26T15:45:00+02:00 15:45 00:45 Preaching to the choir is a regular occurance in the bitcoin ecosystem. On the other hand, mass adoption is the only way for bitcoin to truly fulfill its purpose. The onus is on us as bitcoiners to reach out to the masses - Create awareness, ignite interest & desire, and handhold people to the fundamentals of money, value, and the promise of bitcoin. Stay humble, stack sats is not enough. The stack needs to get deployed. Used in day-to-day life. People need to want to use bitcoin. Effective community building is a powerful means to spark this want. What has worked for us as we built Bitcoin4India is to create a laidback environment, have a lose agenda for meetups, while ensuring that we organized many meetups. Behind the scenes, using all the tools available to us, and preferred by people, to connect with one another. In essence, how to create and sustain momentum while building a community, with an aim to welcome no-coiners into our fold is what I aim to talk about. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-41373-fostering-bitcoin-communities btrust room PacoKumi NkansahHumphrey SimwingaEmmanuel Mangalashi en Key Themes 1) Introduction - How we started Bitcoin4India and other African Bitcoin communities. 2) Our learnings and insights - (a) Everyone gets drawn to the shitcoin casino first. (b) The journey from shitcoin to bitcoin-only is interesting to say the least. Some get it in an instant, many take much longer. (c) Use the platforms that people like to use. In our case it has been Whatsapp and Meetup.com. (d) Be gentle on no-coiners. Meet them where they are. (e) People wanting to self-organize meetups and events is a win. 3) Similarities between India and Africa - Both are vibrant cultures comprising of several sub-cultures, customs and traditions. People have strong ties with their family and community. Its easy for an Indian to understand the term pan-Africanism. Its easy for us to understand the concept of Ubuntu. 4) Differences between Indian and African climate - (a) Africa could be the best example of slowly then suddenly - (b) The need of bitcoin is not felt in India yet, but its a burning need in Africa due to inflation, currency devaluation and censorship. (c) Africa needs bitcoin solutions made by Africans. Conclusion: (a) Its about making people feel welcome into the community. (b) The west's narratives around bitcoin won't necessarily work in/for Africa. Africa needs to have its own bitcoin narrative. (c) Momentum is key to building a community. (d) Give people various platforms - online and off, if sustained and nurtured well, the community starts growing organically. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/XLVJUD/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/XLVJUD/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-26T16:30:00+02:00 16:30 00:20 This talk aims to introduce the concept of FreePrivateCities (FPCs) and the far-reaching synergies with Bitcoin and Bitcoin projects to bring about a future of liberty. The talk will also expand on the current developments in establishing FPCs and the implications for Bitcoin adoption. FPCs are established within a host-nation and has extensive legal and regulatory autonomy. It is a legally recognized jurisdiction and can therefore offer substantial protection to many endeavours furthering the cause of liberty, that might be unwelcome in authoritarian states. BTC and FPCs share the same core values. BTC’s eloquently solved governance is a great example for governance in FPCs. FPCs can accelerate transitions towards hard money (BTC adoption). Synergy between financial sovereignty and localized, autonomous and contractual governance is the next frontier for individual liberty. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-40410-bitcoin-and-free-private-cities btrust room Marthinus Grobler en Focus is specifically on the model of Free Private Cities as developed by dr. Titus Gebel: Special Administrative Zones that have the specific feature of being operated by a private company to maximise profits by satisfying resident-consumer wants. The governance itself is by a for profit corporation that has extensive legal and regulatory autonomy (negotiated with the host-nation) to direct the nature and interaction of the city, both internal and external. Profit is the proof that society’s most urgent needs are served. This mechanism directs the allocation of resources to the wants and needs of society. Private money, of which BTC is superior, is key to this. Freedom is something that you build The core principle would be voluntary participation. A legal framework is developed to keep people accountable for their voluntary commitments in order to protect property rights of others. This decentralization is inevitable and eventually networks of FPCs will form into leagues. This will include more abstract communities/fraternities/societies established with no geographical constraints but actualised by the jurisdictions afforded by different FPCs. In a FPC, fractional reserve banking will be seen as fraudulent, favouring private money like BTC which: Reduce negative effects of the business cycle Gives access to monetary network without censorship Reduce unbanked population Offers a permissionless monetary network allowing FPCs to trade globally. Reduce the unbanked population. Other implications/features of a city/society built on sound money, property rights and voluntary commitments: Superior price discovery Individual freedoms Stronger superorganisms of institutions, fraternities, societies Beauty Better architecture, urbanism and quality of life. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/GEX9FT/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/GEX9FT/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-26T16:50:00+02:00 16:50 00:20 What does a South African beef initiative movement look like? How do South African farmers adopt a bitcoin model and regain control over their livestock and land. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39975-south-african-beef-initiative btrust room /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/SCLXC8/IMG_3191_QzgzEyg.JPG Andre Kauerauf en I am a regenerative farmer in the KZN midlands. We raise chickens, cattle and goats and sell all our products direct to consumer. Adopting a bitcoin standard has made some significant changes in the way we run the farm and make decisions about the future. My goal is to share this experience with other South African farmers in the hope that it may impact their farm, and management decisions, positively. Why Bitcoin and Beef? There is, however, a deeper aspect to what we have experienced in our farming business. When we lowered our time preference, we started engaging with the land, and the ecosystem as a whole, in a way we had not beed able to before. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SCLXC8/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SCLXC8/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T09:00:00+02:00 09:00 00:20 While Bitcoin is often conflated with other cryptocurrencies, only Bitcoin is genuinely scarce, decentralised, permissionless and incapable of censorship. Understanding the difference between Bitcoin and "crypto" is critical not only for capital allocators - both retail and institutional - but equally, it's important for regulators and enforcement agencies. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-37918-understanding-why-bitcoin-not-crypto /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/DF7ANT/Podcast_Tile_Xz67LIR.png Dale Warburton en The difference between Bitcoin and all other cryptocurrencies is stark and glaringly obvious to those who have dedicated time to properly understand the distinction or who aren't otherwise conflicted. Traditionally, VCs had to make a numerous investments and if they were lucky, they would be successful on a small number of them that would IPO or be sold in a private equity deal. For that, you needed a real business with product market fit. Crypto however has provided a panacea for VCs. No longer do they need to create a viable businesses. All they they need is an idea with a crypto token and a lot of marketing dollars. Properly understood, crypto represents liquid venture capital equity tokens largely owned and promoted by a central leadership team with mark-to-market pricing and 24/7 liquidity. However, unlike regulated capital markets, crypto projects are not required to make any material disclosure relating to shareholding, paid partnerships or other interests that typically would be disclosed. This is what makes crypto vastly different to Bitcoin. Crypto is best viewed as akin to a share/stock, whereas Bitcoin is best understood as a digital commodity. Increasingly, regulators have made that distinction including the biggest capital market on earth, the United States. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/DF7ANT/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/DF7ANT/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T09:25:00+02:00 09:25 00:20 Fiat. Addiction. Bitcoin. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42342-hermann-keynote Hermann Buhr Vivier en The likelihood of the debt-based fiat monetary system surviving is so low that it isn't worth your time and consideration to ask yourself that question. The only thing you should be asking yourself is: "What does my life, my business, or my organization look like when the inevitable happens?" false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/THEC3X/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/THEC3X/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T09:50:00+02:00 09:50 00:20 Making Bitcoin and Lightning Multiasset Networks with Taproot Assets adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42360-taproot-assets /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/LNPX7N/taproot-assets-on-lightning_FqCKtSY.png Oliver Gugger en What is the Taproot Assets Protocol and how will it enable the Lightning Network to become the dominant payment network that competes with credit card payments? false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/LNPX7N/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/LNPX7N/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T10:15:00+02:00 10:15 00:20 Presenting JAN3, AQUA wallet and Bitcoin adoption by wildlife NGOs in SA If you're interested we can discuss and see what the possibilities are. My telegram is @ben_vh and Twitter @bvanhool adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-38046-jan3-and-aqua-wallet Ben Van Hool en JAN3 (the company that Samson Mow started, jan3.com) is almost ready to launch te beta version of their new AQUA wallet by the end of the year. The wallet is very suitable for emerging markets like LATAM and Africa. I'm Ben Van Hool, the COO of JAN3 and know Hermann from Ekasi. While talking we came up with the idea to talk at your event. I'm currently also talking to Transfrontier Africa (transfrontierafrica.org) to look into Bitcoin. The founder and director Craig Spencer is a friend of me. I could try to get him announce that they will start using Bitcoin with AQUA. AQUA will be a non-custodial wallet with on-chain BTC and Liquid BTC and Liquid USDt. We will also allow send/receive to Lightning through a Liquid swap. This is a trade-off because in the end the user has a non-custodial wallet which is very easy to use and no need for managing a node or balancing channels. I think the story of AQUA + adoption by an organization like Transfrontier Africa would be a nice story to bring. Craig Spencer could be an additional speaker on stage. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/VYUWUP/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/VYUWUP/feedback/ Machankura Stage Panel 2024-01-27T10:55:00+02:00 10:55 00:30 Ray Youssef is the co-founder and CEO of Paxful, one of the world’s largest peer-to-peer platforms for buying and selling Bitcoin. All his business ventures were founded on P2P, starting with the first successful startup in P2P ringtones. Youssef is on a mission to liberate the global south from poverty “breaking the financial apartheid” which is why he is sharing CivKit with the world. The very first version of Bitcoin Core had functions for an orderbook and escrow. Those when combined with a wallet give us the three essential ingredients for a decentralized p2p electronic marketplace. An unstoppable, permissionless free market is the one thing humanity needs most and the final vision of Satoshi Nakamoto, are embodied In CivKit. CivKit is a decentralised open source protocol of Civilization 2.0 The kernel of governance in code built around Bitcoin adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-37617-civkit Ray Youssef en What if we built a decentralized tool kit to create an Unstoppable, permissionless p2p marketplace so anyone could trade anything with anyone. This is what Satoshi would have wanted and what he did not have time to do. First, they weren't going after the biggest problem. No one needs to sell slippers or pez dispensers on a decentralized marketplace using bitcoin. That's a lot of work to do something most people can do elsewhere. The real killer app is OTC. A p2p marketplace for all forms of money, any currency, any payment method anywhere. Second, making a marketplace scale takes a lot more than just a bulletin board and a payment with condition. For it to reach the world and serve honest business people there are three ancillary services that are needed. Each of them is even harder than the marketplace itself. 1. P2P dispute resolution. A decentralized court system is no easy task and is possibly harder than Bitcoin itself, but people need recourse in case of disputes. 2. Decentralized Identity. KYC is ugly, broken and centralized but KYP, know your peer is an absolute necessity to make reputation work and keep a marketplace clear of bad actors. Getting this to work demands an oracle marketplace and a gradient of community review, an immense challenge but needed. Purely optional and all at the discretion of peers. 3. A stable form of value during trades. The volatility of bitcoin makes trade preferable with something stable. A stable form of private credits is needed to facilitate trades. Imagine we lifted all barriers. This is why we Called it Civ Kit, a decentralized open source protocol of Civilization 2.0 The kernel of governance in code built around Bitcoin. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/H97JPM/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/H97JPM/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T11:30:00+02:00 11:30 00:20 Talking about the progress made on Machankura and what self custody on feature phones looks like. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42343-the-legandary-super-saiyan Kgothatso Ngako en Talking about the progress made on Machankura and what self custody on feature phones looks like. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/883AXK/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/883AXK/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T11:55:00+02:00 11:55 00:20 The IRR is a South African think-tank that aims to promote individual liberty, democracy, the rule of law, and free-market economics. Established in 1929, it seeks to provide research, analysis, and advocacy to address racial inequalities and advance the principles of non-racialism, freedom, and prosperity in South Africa. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42358-keynote-john-endres John Endres en The IRR is a South African think-tank that aims to promote individual liberty, democracy, the rule of law, and free-market economics. Established in 1929, it seeks to provide research, analysis, and advocacy to address racial inequalities and advance the principles of non-racialism, freedom, and prosperity in South Africa. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/DVSRG9/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/DVSRG9/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T12:20:00+02:00 12:20 00:20 This panel delves into the transformative impact of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies, with a focus on Liquid and Lightning, in addressing the challenges of high-fee environments and full blocks. It highlights the practical solutions these layers offer for cost-effective and efficient Bitcoin transactions for the Global South. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-40342-layer-2s-fairer-bitcoin-for-the-global-south Byron Hambly en The panel could encompass several key areas: 1. The Emerging Landscape of Bitcoin Layer 2s: We explore how Layer 2 solutions like Lightning and Liquid are pivotal in facilitating faster, cheaper Bitcoin transactions. This segment will cover the upcoming AQUA wallet by JAN3, a comprehensive tool for managing Bitcoin, Liquid, and Lightning assets, showcasing its potential to streamline cryptocurrency usage. 2. Liquid's Role in Efficient DCA and Secure Tether Usage: While discussing how Liquid offers a cost-effective DCA method into Bitcoin, we also emphasize its advantages in Tether (USDt) transactions, offering enhanced security and confidentiality. 3. Addressing High-Fee Challenges in Developing Regions: Anita Posch has shared her frustrations on the difficulties faced by users in the Global South, particularly the impact of full blocks and high fees exacerbated by trends like Ordinals/Inscriptions. The panel can discuss how adoption of Layer 2 solutions as a means to reduce costs and increase accessibility for these users should be the focus. 4. Strategies for Mainstream Adoption of Layer 2 Technologies: The panel will conclude with a discussion on strategies to encourage widespread adoption of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, underscoring their importance in overcoming current blockchain limitations and enabling more inclusive financial participation globally. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/KKNZNP/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/KKNZNP/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T13:40:00+02:00 13:40 00:20 Right now, governments dominate the world. How can we move towards a more peaceful, voluntary global society with prosperity for all? Certainly Bitcoin is a big part of the solution - as Bitcoin replaces fiat currencies governments will not be able to finance aggression through fiat currencies. But at the same time, we can accelerate the creation of voluntary systems of governance, community, education, health care, and more. As more of the world's talent and capital transition from government systems of domination to peaceful voluntaryism, we will in effect be "underthrowing" governments. Just as electronic communications and private delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, etc. have made government post offices irrelevant, as we create private voluntary systems the remaining government functions will be as irrelevant to life as are the post offices - or the Queen of England - expensive, decorative, wastes. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42347-how-can-we-underthrow-government Michael Strong en Right now, governments dominate the world. How can we move towards a more peaceful, voluntary global society with prosperity for all? Certainly Bitcoin is a big part of the solution - as Bitcoin replaces fiat currencies governments will not be able to finance aggression through fiat currencies. But at the same time, we can accelerate the creation of voluntary systems of governance, community, education, health care, and more. As more of the world's talent and capital transition from government systems of domination to peaceful voluntaryism, we will in effect be "underthrowing" governments. Just as electronic communications and private delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, etc. have made government post offices irrelevant, as we create private voluntary systems the remaining government functions will be as irrelevant to life as are the post offices - or the Queen of England - expensive, decorative, wastes. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/ERMDQW/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/ERMDQW/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T14:05:00+02:00 14:05 00:20 In this compelling keynote address, we delve into the profound impact of Bitcoin on the lives of African women, exploring the transformative power of digital currency in the context of financial inclusion and empowerment. While the world witnesses the rise of Bitcoin, the silent revolution unfolding among African women remains a story less told. This keynote sheds light on how Bitcoin serves as a catalyst for change, providing opportunities for economic independence and innovation. We will explore inspiring stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the role of Bitcoin in breaking down traditional barriers. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42359-keynote-currency-of-change-the-silent-revolution-of-african-women Lorraine Marcel en The "Currency of Change" keynote is a thought-provoking exploration of the often-overlooked impact of Bitcoin on African women. As the world navigates the digital currency revolution, this presentation brings to the forefront the untold stories of resilience and innovation among African women. Attendees will gain insights into the transformative power of Bitcoin in fostering financial inclusion and empowering women in ways previously unimaginable. Through real-life examples and compelling narratives, this keynote aims to inspire and educate, highlighting the silent revolution of African women shaping their destinies through the digital currency landscape. Discover the untapped potential and silent strength of African women in the face of a rapidly changing financial world. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/YZVSEL/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/YZVSEL/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T14:30:00+02:00 14:30 00:20 Crowfunded a 41 country Journey using Bitcoin. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-43731-travelling-40-countries-using-bitcoin Paco en Crowfunded a 41 country Journey using Bitcoin. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/99W37A/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/99W37A/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T14:55:00+02:00 14:55 00:30 An overview of Bitcoins energy consumption and carbon footprint, a reminder of the alternatives and a counter-intuitive and refreshing take on how Bitcoin is already being used as a carbon sink. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-38075-bitcoin-energy-debunking-the-myths Abe Cambridge en A fascinating, eye-opening and yet reassuring deep dive into the reality of Bitcoin's energy use, presented by Sun Exchange Founder and clean energy expert, Abe Cambridge. Utilising his 15 years of experience in the world of solar power and combining that with his forever strong enthusiasm for Bitcoin, Abe presents his case that Bitcoin is a tool for monetary AND energy transformation. Get to know the true energy & carbon footprint of Bitcoin and how it has changed over the years. Using real-world data collected from Sun Exchange's Bitcoin based solar power investment platform, Abe will, contrary to popular opinion, show you how Bitcoin is actually already a carbon sink. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/NB8WLA/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/NB8WLA/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T15:45:00+02:00 15:45 00:25 Advocating for Bitcoin Adoption is a very unique endeavour, but at the same time a shared story of humanity & The Pursuit of Knowledge (TPOK). Unique because most don't come to Bitcoin itself in the same manner, or for the same incentives, but those who stay & do the Proof of Work soon realize how it could do more for those around them, thereby, by extension doing more for themselves. With EasySats it has always been my mission to find innovations that allow anyone to easily purchase Bitcoin, while using vehicles like the ‘TPOK - How to Accept & Earn’ educational sessions to ensure they are made aware of how they can accept it for their goods & services as well as securely store it themselves, without the need for continued interaction with others... Yes, even me. Innovation doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when even leveraging something like tickets to an event can illustrate this while directly putting Bitcoin in the hands of the attendees. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-37316-bitcoin-gives-you-the-keys-to-your-own-kingdom /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/VYG3HZ/IMG_7698_nYI4VfB.PNG Nikolai Tjongarero (OKIN) en In Namibia, I've found it beneficial to firstly, "Meet people where they are" & to secondly, engage about the use cases that will spark their curiosity, instead of confusing or alienating them with technical jargon. My initial step has always been a conversation, one that leads to discovering a use-case that Bitcoin can help solve, or a worry it can help alleviate. It starts with a conversation because Bitcoin isn’t about Me & the countless hours of Proof of Work I have, it’s about how it makes the life of the person I’m speaking to better/easier than it has been… It’s about solutions to real life problems, today. Regardless if you’re the Cleaner, Car Guard, Chef or the CEO, the conversation allows for us both to meet each other at a point of understanding instead of “indoctrination” & to build from there. Price doesn’t matter as much once people start thinking in terms of global purchasing power & how their use cases have been addressed. Once you introduce that people can earn Bitcoin & not just buy it, there's a shift in most conversations. Especially once I show the person I’m speaking to how they can purchase something as vital today as Mobile Airtime with Bitcoin they earned, doing something as simple as playing games on that very phone. For someone from The West, 600 or 3000 Sats people earn from watching adverts mid-game; writing reviews on products & services; listening to podcasts; creating content; etc… might be cents, but for many Africans those Sats stack up in terms of local currency allowing for the purchase of things like Mobile Airtime yes, but also food & entertainment, while opening doors to entrepreneurial endeavours for the person who earned the Bitcoin & can now hold the keys to their own kingdom. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/VYG3HZ/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/VYG3HZ/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T16:15:00+02:00 16:15 00:15 Bitcoin & Human Rights adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-43098-keynote-the-human-rights-foundation Arsh Molu en Bitcoin & Human Rights false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SVFSZP/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SVFSZP/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T16:35:00+02:00 16:35 00:20 Announcement: Circular BTC Fund adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-44108-announcement-circular-btc-fund Hermann Buhr Vivier en Announcement: Circular BTC Fund false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/EBXRSQ/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/EBXRSQ/feedback/ Machankura Stage Talk 2024-01-27T16:55:00+02:00 16:55 00:20 The Bitcoin Islands project was born on the island of Boracay in the Philippines, a place with a strong focus on tourism, through a partnership with Pouch, a start-up that allows people to receive digital payments using the Lighting Network. Initial success is immediate and over 300 merchants and businesses jump on board. But the initial enthusiasm soon runs into a major shortfall in payment volume. Of the Bitcoiners visiting the island only a few want to pay in Bitcoin, and adoption on the island begins to fade. The same pattern can be observed in El Salvador where, despite the legal tender and government proclamations, adoption is struggling to take off again due to a shortage of payments. Ten years after the creation of the HODL meme, is it possible to say that the hardcore HODLER mentality is harming local communities and preventing Bitcoin from fulfilling its destiny as peer2peer digital cash? adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39551-bitcoin-adoption-from-the-philippines-to-el-salvador-the-hodl-paradox Riccardo Giorgio Frega (aka Rikki) en We will spend four weeks in the Philippines with our project, Bitcoin Explorers. Just as we have done in the recent past with the Bitcoin communities of El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Turkey, and Lebanon, we will tell the world what is happening in the Bitcoin Islands using our key take, always focused on Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion and protection of human rights and individual freedoms around the world. The speech I propose, similar to those I have brought to prestigious international conferences such as the Baltic Honeybadger, the PlanB Forum in Lugano and the Surfin' Bitcoin in Biarritz, will be enriched by photographic material taken on-site and experiences gathered firsthand. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/G3TQUW/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/G3TQUW/feedback/ Blink Stage Talk 2024-01-27T09:55:00+02:00 09:55 00:20 Leon (Cape Crypto) Building an Exchange on Lightning & Bitcoin adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-43654-building-an-exchange-on-lightning-bitcoin Blink Room Leon Kowalski en Leon (Cape Crypto) Building an Exchange on Lightning & Bitcoin false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/99GY9W/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/99GY9W/feedback/ Blink Stage Talk 2024-01-27T10:15:00+02:00 10:15 00:20 Financial sanctions are routinely used as a type of warfare on the global geopolitical stage. While ordinary people often find themselves caught in the middle. Livelihoods can be ruined, but Bitcoin provides a way around it. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39844-circumventing-financial-sanctions-with-bitcoin Blink Room Jenya Zhivaleva en My husband (Hermann Vivier, Founder of Bitcoin Ekasi) and I have been operating Unravel Surf Travel since 2011. I am Russian. We met in Amsterdam in 2008, while studying. With South Africa being such a well-developed tourism destination, yet largely absent from the rapidly expanding Russian tourism market at that time, going into tourism and marketing South Africa in my native country, was an easy choice. In 2014 conflict first escalated between Russia and Ukraine and international financial sanctions were first used against Russia. That's when we faced the prospect of being financially separated from our clients for the first time. As a result, we started accepting payments in Bitcoin in 2015. Fortunately, my husband had already been studying Bitcoin since 2013, so accepting it as payment (on the odd occasion) was pretty straightforward. Rather ironically the first clients to ever pay us in Bitcoin were Ukrainians, not Russians. Those sanctions were however not nearly as devastating as the ones that followed in 2022 when Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Between 2015 and early 2022, a small minority of payments were made in Bitcoin, as most people could still access international payments. From February 2022 onwards, however, the vast majority of our payments have been received using Bitcoin. Flipping the business from majority fiat to majority Bitcoin was not a small adjustment. But it was manageable because we were prepared. It is important to understand that this can happen to anyone. The international financial system is increasingly being weaponised to punish governments, regardless of whether the citizens of that country (and other countries) deserve to suffer. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/PGJBZV/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/PGJBZV/feedback/ Blink Stage Workshop 2024-01-27T10:55:00+02:00 10:55 01:30 On-boarding Shops at Bitcoin Ekasi: Challenges & Successes adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42341-on-boarding-shops-spending-sats-and-building-circular-economy Blink Room Kumi NkansahLuthando NdabambiAdine RoodeValeria Van Der WesthuizenHumphrey SimwingaEmmanuel MangalashiLewyn MaefalaTsakane NxumaloEdwin Jones en On-boarding Shops at Bitcoin Ekasi: Challenges & Successes false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/3YLQ3N/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/3YLQ3N/feedback/ Blink Stage Fireside Chat 2024-01-27T13:40:00+02:00 13:40 00:35 Talking Self Custody with Trezor and Sparrow. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42354-fireside-bitcoin-self-custody-wallets-trezor-sparrow Blink Room Josef TětekCraig Raw en Talking Self Custody with Trezor and Sparrow. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/T9QS3L/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/T9QS3L/feedback/ Blink Stage Workshop 2024-01-27T14:15:00+02:00 14:15 00:45 Project Super Saiyan is aimed at developing an javacard application that gives self custody to a person using a feature phone. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42911-workshop-developing-a-javacard-simcardapplication-for-btc-self-custody Blink Room Kgothatso Ngako en Project Super Saiyan is aimed at developing an javacard application that gives self custody to a person using a feature phone. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/W7SDDY/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/W7SDDY/feedback/ Btrust Stage Panel 2024-01-27T09:55:00+02:00 09:55 00:40 Bitcoin education across Africa. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-42481-bitcoin-education-across-africa btrust room Renata RodriguesNikolai Tjongarero (OKIN)Lorraine MarcelAnita en Bitcoin education across Africa. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/YZZS7U/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/YZZS7U/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-27T10:55:00+02:00 10:55 00:30 The Age of Open Protocols Since the adoption of TCP/IP, the age of open protocols has powered the modern world. The adoption of these open protocols has been a cornerstone in the evolution of digital communication, fostering an unprecedented era of connectivity and innovation. This age has seen the rise of the internet as a global platform for information exchange, transforming every aspect of human life from commerce and communication to education and entertainment. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39647-the-age-of-open-protocols btrust room /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/SWYPUB/1_x6O92DV.jpg Pedri Oosthuizen en Open protocols, characterized by their publicly accessible specifications and lack of proprietary control, have been instrumental in creating a level playing field for developers and companies alike. This openness has spurred creativity, allowing for the development of a wide range of applications and services that operate seamlessly across different networks and devices. The success of email protocols like SMTP, web protocols like HTTP, and file transfer protocols like FTP are prime examples of how open standards can drive universal adoption and interoperability. The latest addition to this stack is Bitcoin, a digital currency that enhances the open protocol landscape with its decentralized approach. Bitcoin extends the benefits of open protocols to digital finance, offering a secure and transparent platform for transactions. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SWYPUB/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/SWYPUB/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-27T11:25:00+02:00 11:25 00:20 The adoption of Bitcoin in Africa holds immense potential for driving financial inclusion and empowering individuals with greater control over their financial destinies. However, various barriers have hindered the widespread adoption of these digital assets across the continent. This presentation aims to explore the key challenges faced in promoting Bitcoin adoption in Africa and proposes innovative strategies to overcome these hurdles. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-36207-overcoming-barriers-to-bitcoin-adoption-in-africa btrust room Afrikanus Kofi Akosah Adusei (Frisco d'Anconia) en As the world embraces the era of digital currencies and decentralized finance, Africa stands at the forefront of the next financial revolution. Bitcoin, the pioneering crypto, holds tremendous potential to transform the financial landscape of the continent, providing an opportunity for mass adoption and promoting financial inclusion. However, numerous barriers hinder the widespread acceptance of Bitcoin in Africa. This presentation aims to shed light on the critical challenges hindering Bitcoin adoption in Africa and proposes effective strategies to overcome these obstacles. The first section will delve into the lack of awareness and understanding of cryptocurrencies among the general public and highlight the need for robust education campaigns to demystify the technology. Moreover, the State continues to oppose the technology due to fear of losing control. However, we must ignore the State, which is bound for extinction, and focus on building parallel institutions that champion decentralization and Bitcoin's inherent freedom. The next segment is Scams as a Hindering Factor, which will examine the prevalence of scams and fraudulent activities in the space and their impact on public trust. It will highlight common scams and tactics used to exploit individuals lacking awareness. The final part will propose measures and educational initiatives to empower users to distinguish between legitimate projects and scams. The need to engage those who influence public opinion and policy to do a better job of understanding the technology is crucial. false Presentation https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/U3NYWW/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/U3NYWW/feedback/ Btrust Stage Talk 2024-01-27T11:45:00+02:00 11:45 00:20 In this talk the Head of Operations at Fedi discusses what is needed to start, operate and grow a successful bitcoin company. Attend this talk to learn more about idea formation, creating a team, fundraising, and growing your company. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-39273-how-to-start-and-run-a-bitcoin-company btrust room Leon Johnson en Bitcoin’s value is dependent upon the ecosystem - apps, layer 2s, communities and businesses. In this talk, the Head of Operations at Fedi, who manages its finance, HR, customer service, fundraising, and investor relations - will talk about what is needed to start, operate and grow a successful bitcoin company. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/CBCB8W/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/CBCB8W/feedback/ Btrust Stage Fireside Chat 2024-01-27T12:10:00+02:00 12:10 00:30 Noble will be talking about how she has propelled the hub into a pioneering force in the Bitcoin currency realm within Refugee communities. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-44126-the-uganda-bitcoin-innovation-hub btrust room Noble Nyangoma en Noble will be talking about how she has propelled the hub into a pioneering force in the Bitcoin currency realm within Refugee communities. false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/UYWYZQ/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/UYWYZQ/feedback/ Btrust Stage Workshop 2024-01-27T13:40:00+02:00 13:40 00:45 FEDI Public Workshop adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-43290-fedi-public-workshop btrust room Renata RodriguesModibe Matsepane en FEDI Public Workshop false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/U7WBGA/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/U7WBGA/feedback/ Btrust Stage Workshop 2024-01-27T14:25:00+02:00 14:25 00:45 Hands-on workshop on how to set up a BTCPayServer store and start accepting Lightning payments directly to your Blink wallet within minutes. If you're a merchant or looking to onboard merchants in your community, you don't want to miss. adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024-43782-blink-x-btcpayserver-workshop btrust room /media/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/submissions/JR3SNS/blinkbtcpay_isyWp9t.jpeg Kemal Yaşar en In our mission at Blink to enhance the Bitcoin payment experience, we've identified a common hurdle: the complexity of leveraging Lightning transactions for merchants using BTCPay Server. Running a Lightning Node or depending on third-party, often hobbyist custodians has been a significant barrier, especially for non-technical users. To address this, we've collaborated with the BTCPay Server team to create a seamless solution – the Blink Plugin. Simple, powerful, and integrated: the Blink Plugin connects your Blink account to BTCPay Server, sidestepping the need for a Lightning Node. It’s all about making Lightning payments straightforward and accessible. Key Benefits: Hassle-Free Management: Ditch the complexity of running a Lightning Node. The Blink Plugin is custodial, handling liquidity management for you. It's simple: connect your Blink account to BTCPay Server and manage Lightning payments with ease. No technical deep dives needed. Stable Value with Stablesats: Worried about Bitcoin's volatility? Choose Stablesats in Blink and tie the value of your sats to the US Dollar. This feature lets you receive payments in a stable value form, giving you peace of mind and financial stability in a fluctuating market. Lightning Payments for All: We're tearing down technical barriers to make Lightning payments accessible to everyone. It doesn’t matter if you're new to Bitcoin or a seasoned merchant; the Blink Plugin is designed for easy adoption, expanding the reach of Lightning payments across the community. More info: https://www.blink.sv/blog/introducing-the-blink-plugin-for-btcpay-server false https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/JR3SNS/ https://pretalx.com/adopting-bitcoin-cape-town-2024/talk/JR3SNS/feedback/