Bankless Africa Podcast

Building Decentralized Applications with AI (MazzumaGPT) w/ Kofi Genfi - Co-founder of MazzumaGPT

In this episode, thinkDecade interviews Kofi Genfi, the co-founder of MazumaGPT, a service that generates smart contracts code from natural language prompts. Kofi shares his journey as a co-founder and how MazzumaGPT transitioned from building DevTools for the Web2 space to it’s current state as Web3 AI tool. 
In this Episode 👇🏾
How Kofi got interested in the Web3 space after reading about Silk Road, an infamous online marketplace that used Bitcoin
How Mazuma GPT can help users create smart contracts for various use cases, such as DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, etc.
How Mazuma GPT can lower the barriers to entry and increase the adoption of smart contracts and Web3 technologies
Resources mentioned
https://mazzuma.com/mazzumagpt/ 
 
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Sats & Gwei | Binance Donates over $3 Million to Morocco and Libya Users in $BNB Airdrops | Nigeria’s crypto transactions hit $56.7 billion, driven by weakening currency and inflation | & More

Highlights
Crypto Exchange Bybit Launches Derivatives Products in South Africa
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-exchange-bybit-launches-derivatives-products-in-south-africa/
 
South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Makes Critical Step Towards Global Expansion Following Dubai Regulatory Approval
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/10/valr-gets-dubai-regulatory-approval/ 
 
Kenya panel urges shutdown of Worldcoin's crypto project within country
https://www.zawya.com/en/world/africa/kenya-panel-urges-shutdown-of-worldcoins-crypto-project-within-country-w262bjwj 
 
Tunisia’s Dar Blockchain Announces Partnership with HashGraph Association to Develop MENA Web3 Ecosystem
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/10/dar-blockchain-announces-partnership-with-hashgraph-association/ 
 
CoinFlip,a leading American Crypto ATM Firm Instals 9 Crypto ATMs in South Africa
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/build-for-africa-hackathon/
 
Btrust Builders Launches ‘Build for Africa’ Bitcoin Hackathon Open to Anyone with a Bitcoin Idea
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/build-for-africa-hackathon/ 
 
South Africans Can Now Scan to Pay with Crypto
https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/cryptocurrency/south-africans-can-now-scan-to-pay-with-crypto/ 
 
NITDA warns Nigerians over cryptocurrency giveaway scam
https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/26/nitda-warns-nigerians-over-cryptocurrency-giveaway-scam/ 
 
Kenyan Women are the Most Involved in Cryptocurrency in Africa, 3rd Globally, Reveals a 2023 Report
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/crypto-ponzi-schemes-in-cameroon/ 
 
Binance Donates over $3 Million to Morocco and Libya Users in $BNB Airdrops
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/binance-donates-bnb-to-users-in-morocco-and-libya/ 
 
Akowe wants to fix Africa’s broken certificate system with blockchain
https://tcrn.ch/451nN7d 
 
Nigeria's crypto transactions hit $56.7 billion, driven by weakening currency and inflation
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigerias-crypto-transactions-hit-dollar567-billion-driven-by-weakening-currency-and/ttsxbf3 
 
Adaverse Funds Kotani Pay Financial Gateway to Improve Seamless Dapp Interaction In Africa with Cardano Onboarding
https://nodo.xyz/post/adaverse-funds-kotani-pay-financial-gateway-to-improve-seamless-dapp-interaction-in-africa-with-cardano-onboarding 
 
ETH Accra Reiterates Filecoin EVM’s Significance in Blockchain Development
https://blockbuild.africa/eth-accra-filecoin-evm-blockchain-development/ 
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Exploring Decentralized Governance w/ Jengajojo of DAOstewards.

Episode Description:
In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of decentralized governance, exploring its principles, innovations, and challenges. We use Optimism DAO as our focal point, a pioneering entity in the decentralized space, to understand the nuances and potentials of decentralized governance in creating a more equitable and inclusive digital realm.
🌐 Topics Covered:
Decentralized Governance:
The lifeblood of Web3, enabling communities to shape destinies and fostering transparency.
A method of coordination and decision-making in the crypto community, evolving from direct democracy to delegated governance.
Optimism DAO:
A layer two scaling solution on Ethereum focusing on decentralized governance through a unique bicameral structure.
The structure includes a token house for governance decisions and a citizen's house for allocating funds to public good projects.
Web3 & Decentralization:
The decentralized internet as the beacon guiding us towards innovation, freedom, and community-driven development.
The role of decentralized governance in breaking the chains of traditional hierarchies and creating a more open and collaborative digital world.
🗣️ Speakers:
thinkDecade: Shares insights on the importance of decentralized governance in the evolution of Web3 and his journey into crypto.
jengajojo: Discusses the intricacies of governance structures and the innovations by Optimism DAO in avoiding plutocracy in DAO governance.
📘 Recommended Reading:
"The Sovereign Individual": A recommended book that has shaped the understanding of decentralization and sovereignty for many in the crypto space.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Decentralized governance is reshaping our understanding of collective decision-making and organizational structures.
Optimism DAO is at the forefront of experimenting with decentralized governance, focusing on equitable decision-making and public goods funding.
The episode provides deep insights into the ongoing developments, challenges, and the potential of decentralized governance in shaping a more equitable and inclusive digital future.

Sats & Gwei | Opera aims to make payments a breeze with MiniPay | kotani Pay raises $2m | Onboard Wallet raises $1.9m | Yellow Card & MoonPay Partners | And More

Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa. 
Highlights
Yellowcard and Moonpay partner to improve crypto accessibility in Nigeria
https://www.benjamindada.com/yellowcard-and-moonpay-partner-crypto-accessibility-nigeria/ 
Yellowcard and MoonPay have partnered to make cryptocurrency more accessible in Nigeria. They will integrate their platforms to simplify peer-to-peer crypto transactions for Nigerians. This looks positive for the Nigerian crypto landscape.
Opera launches MiniPay
https://x.com/CeloOrg/status/1701877114302304718?s=20 
Opera has launched MiniPay, a stablecoin-based non-custodial wallet that allows users to send and receive funds instantly using just a phone number. It is currently available in Nigeria on Android via Opera Mini, with plans to expand to other African countries. MiniPay offers fast transactions, low fees, and support for local payment methods.
US fintech Olliv expands crypto kiosks to South Africa
https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/us-fintech-olliv-expands-crypto-kiosks-to-south-africa/ 
US fintech Olliv has expanded its crypto kiosks to South Africa, with nine kiosks installed across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. This is Olliv's first entry into the African market. The kiosks allow users to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin using cash or debit card.
Jay-Z And Jack Dorsey funded Btrust Acquires African Bitcoin Firm Qala
https://cointelegraph.com/news/jack-dorsey-s-trust-acquires-african-bitcoin-organization-qala 
₿trust, a 2021 nonprofit organization funded by Jack Dorsey and rapper Jay-Z, has officially acquired Qala as of the 1st September 2023. Qala is an African Bitcoin organization that trains Bitcoin and Lightning Network engineers while ₿trust exists to decentralise the development of Bitcoin software, this acquisition is part of that mission, to drive the development and education of Bitcoin open-source engineers from across the Global South.
Qala will rebrand as the ₿trust Builders Programme and continue to operate under its current leadership. The program will continue to offer training and support to African Bitcoin developers, with a focus on building the infrastructure and applications needed to make Bitcoin more accessible and useful to people on the continent.
Kotani Pay receives a $2m pre-seed funding
https://techpoint.africa/2023/09/05/kotani-pay-preseed-funding/ 
Kotani Pay, a Kenyan crypto-based payments startup, raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its platform to new markets in Africa and develop new features. The platform has the potential to revolutionize the way that Africans send and receive money.
VALR introduces VALR Pay, Now Available At All Pick n Pay Tills Across South Africa
https://iafrica.com/valr-pay-now-available-at-all-pick-n-pay-tills-across-south-africa/ 
VALR Pay, a cryptocurrency payment service, is now available at all Pick n Pay tills in South Africa. Customers can use Bitcoin to pay for goods and services at Pick n Pay stores nationwide. To use VALR Pay, customers open the VALR app, log in, scan a QR code, and show the payment confirmation message to the cashier.
Onboard raises $1.9 million
https://adaverseaccelerator.medium.com/cardano-accelerator-adaverse-invests-in-nestcoin-to-catalyze-financial-inclusion-in-africa-c0239a1ebb3d 
Nestcoin's Onboard Wallet, a global, mobile-friendly platform that simplifies the process of buying, selling, and storing cryptocurrencies, raised $1.9 million in a fund round led by Hashed Emergent. The investment will be used to expand Nestcoin's reach in Africa and develop new products and services. Onboard was also part of 15 global brands that took part in the launch of Base, alongside Coca-Cola, Atari, Open Sea and Optimus.
US court finds South African company Cape Cookies guilty of a major crypto scam
https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/us-court-finds-south-african-firm-guilty-in-major-crypto-scam-3170600 
South African company Cape Cookies and its CEO Willem Breytenbach were found guilty of orchestrating a $20M cryptocurrency scam. They face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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ETHSafari 2023: Mobilizing to build for Real Impact and Use Cases

Our guest today is Mortech(Contributor at SafariDAO) who talks about ETHSafari 2023, an upcoming event that aims to bring together the Ethereum community in Africa and beyond. It is a week-long conference and festival that will feature panels, workshops, keynotes, hackathons, and art performances on various topics related to blockchain technology and decentralized finance. Some of the themes that will be covered are:
DeFi for the real world: How decentralized finance can shift the future of African and global economies
Investing in Web3: Lessons and opportunities from the frontlines of crypto investing
NFTs and digital identity: The metaverse experience and the potential of non-fungible tokens
Impact and ReFi: Social impact and regenerative finance as a way to do business more accountably
DAOs: The web3 rabbithole and how to create and join decentralized autonomous organizations
ETHSafari 2023 will take place from September 18 to September 24 in Kenya. The first three days will be held in Nairobi, where participants can join bootcamps and side events to learn and build with Ethereum. The last four days will be hosted at Beneath The Baobabs, a stunning venue in Kilifi, where the conference and festival will take place. There will also be a special train ride from Nairobi to Kilifi on September 21, called the BlockTrain, for those who want to enjoy the scenic journey.
If you are interested in attending ETHSafari 2023, you can get your early bird tickets now at ETHSafari website. You can also check out the schedule, the speakers, the artists, and the sponsors of the event. 
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The case for L2s in Africa with thinkDecade

thinkDecade joins Miss Purple on this episode to explore the case for L2s in Africa. In The Great Promise episode, a case was made about how crypto is a technology that promises financial inclusion and economic participation in a manner and scale never before seen for the everyday African. Unfortunately, this promise is threatened with challenges like transaction fees on L1 blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin. This episode continues the conversation by presenting how L2s such as Optimism are helping bring the Great Promise back on track. 
The episode also briefly touches on Optimism's vast ecosystem and how it offers opportunities in the form of retroactive public good funding and ecosystem grants to people who provide value and build in the Op ecosystem. This means that if you are a developer who is building on Optimism, you can apply for grants to help fund your project. Additionally, if you are providing value to the Optimism ecosystem in some other way, such as by writing blog posts or tutorials, you can also apply for retroactive public good funding. This is a great way to support the development of the Optimism ecosystem and to get rewarded for your contributions.
The Optimism ecosystem is currently undergoing a great deal of experimentation with its governance and superchain thesis. We strongly advise you to keep an eye on this ecosystem. 
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Sats & Gwei | Blockchain Startups decreases by 5.5% in Africa | Felix Adu aims to revolutionize fashion with blockchain | Patricia exchange Saga continues | Crypto premium surges in SA | And more

Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa. 
Highlights
Blockchain Startups decreases by 5.5% in Africa 
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/08/blockchain-startups-decrease-in-2023/ 
 Felix Adu aims to revolutionize fashion with blockchain 
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/09/01/felix-adu-revolutionises-fashion-industry-with-african-textiles-cutting-edgetechnology 
Patricia exchange Saga continues
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crytpo-token-nigeria-s-patricia-crypto-exchange-seeks-to-explain-its-token-amid-confusion 
Crypto premium surges in SA 
https://news.bitcoin.com/south-african-crypto-premium-surge-after-kraken-abruptly-starts-blocking-deposits-by-local-residents/ 
Blockchain Association in Kenya goes to court
https://techcabal.com/2023/09/01/bak-moved-to-court-to-block-crypo-taxes/ 
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Empowering Web3 Builders in Africa with Jennifer Echenim of Web3Afrika

Jennifer Echenim contributes significantly to Web3Afrika as the Community and Technical Lead. She's also the Co-founder of Bloccpay, an innovative crypto-powered payroll solution for global enterprises and talents.
Web3Afrika is a spin-off of Developer DAO with a goal of onboarding, educating and supporting web3 builders in Afrika. They aim to foster and build Web3 tools and Public Goods while helping to foster diversity in global Web3 conversations. 
Jennifer Echenim highlights the importance of their vision, mission and the need to have a thriving builder ecosystem in Afrika and beyond!
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