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Wednesday, December 11
 

10:00am EAT

The Bitcoin-Stablecoin Debate: Impact on Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currencies, the debate between Bitcoin and stablecoins continues to shape conversations around the future of money. While Bitcoin stands as a decentralized, borderless store of value and an inflation hedge, stablecoins offer the promise of price stability and ease of everyday use. But what role do they play in fostering financial inclusion, especially across emerging markets like Africa?
Join Bernard Parah, CEO and Co-founder of Bitnob, as he unpacks the strengths and limitations of both Bitcoin and stablecoins. This session will explore how these technologies can coexist and complement each other, their impact on remittances, cross-border payments, and savings, and why Bitcoin remains the foundation for monetary sovereignty in the digital age.
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Bernard Parah

CEO Bitnob
Bernard Parah is the CEO of Bitnob. He is a Nigerian Entrepreneur and Software Engineer. As the CEO of Bitnob, Bernard leads the company’s efforts in building financial services for Africans. He does this by using Bitcoin as an underlying technology. Having faced situations where... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

10:15am EAT

Global Bitcoin Game Theory: How Bitcoin Thrives in China Despite Bans
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
 Roger Huang, author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin talks through the frontline of state surveillance and freedomtech - and surprising findings that confirm strong interest from the Chinese people for Bitcoin and Nostr, even as the Chinese government tries to craft a radical, repressive alternative which is a world of central bank digital currencies and state control.
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Roger Huang

Author, Would Mao Hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Magazine
Author of a book on the geopolitics, technology and origin story of Bitcoin in China with Bitcoin Magazine (https://bit.ly/chinabtcbook). I've written about Bitcoin since 2014 with TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and Forbes.
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

3:30pm EAT

Empowering Bitcoin Education in Africa: Collaborating for Impact
Wednesday December 11, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Bitcoin education is a powerful tool for empowerment, and supporting those already leading the charge can amplify its impact. This talk will focus on how to collaborate with existing educators and education projects to enhance their efforts through tailored tools, materials, and best practices.
With a growing network of educators, particularly in Africa, this session will explore how partnerships and resources are accelerating Bitcoin education on the continent. Drawing on real-world examples, including work with educators in Kenya, the discussion will highlight effective strategies to support grassroots education initiatives and expand their reach without reinventing the wheel.
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John Dennehy

founder, Executive Director, My First Bitcoin
John Dennehy was born in New York and became an activist in the wake of September 11th. While in jail after protesting the Iraq War, he decided to leave the country and moved to Ecuador in 2005. He is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist and has written about Bitcoin in... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

3:45pm EAT

Building a Bitcoin-Powered Future: Community, Cooperatives, and Innovation
Wednesday December 11, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Join Jodom Konuko, CTO and founding member of Bitsacco, as he shares his journey of leveraging Bitcoin to empower individuals and communities through innovative solutions like savings and credit cooperatives. With a deep background in Bitcoin development, including contributions to the Fedimint Protocol and Lightning Network integrations, Jodom will explore how Bitcoin technology can be used to build resilient, community-focused financial systems.
Drawing from his work with Bitsacco and his leadership in the BitDevs Nairobi community, Jodom will discuss the challenges and opportunities of fostering local Bitcoin ecosystems, advancing open-source development, and bridging the gap between technology and grassroots empowerment.

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Jodom Konuko

CTO, BITSACCO
Wednesday December 11, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

4:00pm EAT

Exploring Bitcoin Mining in Emerging Market: Ethiopia's 600MW Capacity Journey
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:15pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Over the last 12 months, Ethiopia has emerged as a top destination for Bitcoin mining, with over 600MW of capacity deployed. QRB Labs was the first company to bring Bitcoin mining to the country. Co-founder Nemo Semret explains the fundamental opportunity, unique challenges, and some dangers of Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia
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Nemo Semret

CEO, QRB Labs
Nemo is a researcher, engineer and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of QRB Labs, the first Bitcoin company in Ethiopia, which provides data center hosting and colocation service for Bitcoin mining. Its mission is to accelerate the electrification of Africa by monetizing... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:15pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
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