BTC216: Bitcoin Transforming Africa w/ Erik Hersman and Charlene Fadirepo (Bitcoin Podcast)

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Stig Brodersen

Education, Investing, Business

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🗓️ 8 January 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we discuss the Africa Bitcoin Conference, the passion for Bitcoin and human rights in Africa, and the innovative solutions tackling energy and financial inclusion. Featuring insights from Erik Hersman (Gridless) on energy infrastructure and Charlene Fadirepo on empowering African women through Bitcoin, we uncover how this technology is reshaping lives and creating opportunities for a brighter future. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Why the Africa Bitcoin Conference was so impactful and community-driven. 10:24 - How Erik Hersman and Gridless are solving the energy challenge in rural African communities. 15:21 - The role of Bitcoin in empowering individuals and advancing human rights. 15:36 - Key partnerships and energy sources powering Bitcoin mining in Africa. 21:40 - Secondary effects of energy infrastructure on local villages. 31:41 - Insights into Charlene Fadirepo’s four laws to leap and their relevance to Africa's Bitcoin transformation. 43:17 - The financial challenges and systemic inequality historically faced by marginalized communities, and how Bitcoin offers a reset. 49:43 - How education and talent in Africa are driving Bitcoin adoption. 51:30 - Practical ways individuals can contribute to Bitcoin’s growth in Africa. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Erik’s X Account. Charlene’s X Account. Charlene’s New Book: The Bitcoin Leap: How Bitcoin is Transforming Africa. Gridless Website. B-Trust Website. ABC Conference Website. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Hardblock Found Unchained The Bitcoin Way Vanta Fintool PrizePicks Onramp SimpleMining TurboTax Fundrise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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0:00.0	You're listening to TIP.
0:02.7	Hey everyone, welcome to this Wednesday's release of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast.
0:06.8	On today's show, we have a fascinating topic covered by two brilliant entrepreneurs and builders
0:11.5	in the space with Charlene Fadi Rupo and Mr. Eric Hursman.
0:15.9	Although I've had guests like Alex Gladstein on the show in the past to talk about some
0:19.6	of the things happening in Africa, Eric is the founder of Gridless and the person building and deploying modular
0:25.0	Bitcoin mining into the African communities. And additionally, we have Charlene with us to talk
0:29.7	about her new book titled The Bitcoin Leap, How Bitcoin is Transforming Africa. Both of the guests
0:35.1	just returned from a conference in Nairobi and are here to tell us about
0:38.7	everything that's happening and how it's truly changing so much on the continent and bringing a ton of hope.
0:43.8	This is an episode you will not want to miss, so get ready. Here's my chat with Charlene and
0:49.0	Eric. Celebrating 10 years. You are listening to Bitcoin Fundamentals by the Investors Podcast Network.
0:59.9	Now for your host, Preston Pish.
1:07.1	Hey everyone, welcome to the show.
1:12.9	I'm here with Eric and Charlene.
1:15.2	I'm really excited about this conversation because I think we're going to be able to take this
1:18.2	in a bunch of different directions.
1:19.8	So, guys, welcome to the show.
1:21.3	Thanks very much, Preston.
1:22.5	So recently, I think like, what, two weeks ago, there was an ABC conference, Africa Bitcoin conference.
1:29.6	I think it was in Kenya.
1:31.1	And you guys were both in attendance.
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