Afrikanus Kofi Akosah Adusei (Frisco d'Anconia)
Frisco d'Anconia is a journalist by profession who discovered Bitcoin in 2011. He's written for several Blockchain news outlets, including Cointelegraph, Bitcoin.com, KryptoMoney, CryptoCoinsNews, etc. Moreover, Frisco has worked on several projects and protocols in different capacities. Since 2016, he's been traveling through Africa, living a nomadic life, promoting Blockchain tech, and engaging its communities. He has no bank account, lives solely on Crypto, and is a Blockchain agnostic. Currently, he's building Timbuktu DAO, a cooperative to expand Web3 Technical Skills in Africa. He's also the president of Africa Web3 Institute, formerly Africa Blockchain University.
Session
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.