Bitcoin doesn’t get too much love from the media. The tune seems to have slightly changed since the launch of the ETF, now that there’s money to be made. I don’t see many discussions about the humans pushing this decentralized technology forward. Bitcoin has no CEO, sales, marketing, product, or support team. Its source code is open for anyone, to inspect, copy and propose changes. 15 years after its inception, the network grows stronger every day due to the efforts of individuals worldwide. They build products, share stories, educate, mine, and more.
Here are some people who have directly impacted our journey, especially in Africa:
- Two early adopters who have consistently organized meetups for nearly 8 years
- A young graduate creating a circular economy, while also boot strapping his tourism business
- An artist making bitcoin approachable to the masses through his love of music
- A family of five who opened their doors and showed us their way of living on a Bitcoin-standard
- A father who built a product that doesn’t require the internet to use bitcoin
- An ex-military who is educating the community through the local languages
- An engineer who is setting the record straight on bitcoin mining
This is just a small sample of the thousands that continue to build using this open technology, which is deeply misunderstood. As literacy and adoption increase, more and more humans will jump on board. Are you ready?