Enabling Financial Inclusion in Africa Using Web3
25Our Special Guest - Felix Macharia from Kotani Pay\nFelix worked as a researcher at the institute of blockchain studies between 2016-2018 and was part of the founding team at EoS Nairobi, a blockchain node validator that run transactions for proof of stake Blockchains. \n\nIn 2019, he moved to build Kotani Pay in stealth launching it in 2020 with the mission to make blockchain technologies accessible to Africans. \n\nToday, Kotani Pay is live in Kenya, Ghana, Zambia and South Africa with more jurisdictions in the pipeline. It offers on ramp off ramp services through an SMS wallet for NGOs and low income groups, an API for web 3 based platforms and an OTC product focused on businesses on the continent in need of dollars and dollar alternatives.\n\nExplore the transformative power of Web 3 in 'Enabling Financial Inclusion in Africa through Web 3,' a comprehensive and insightful look into how blockchain technology and decentralized systems are revolutionizing financial access across the African continent.\n\n🌍 In this episode, we delve into the heart of financial innovation, uncovering how Web 3 technologies like blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi) are creating new opportunities for financial inclusion in Africa. We discuss the challenges, successes, and potential of these technologies in bridging the financial divide.\n\n🔍 What You'll Discover:\n\n An in-depth analysis of the current state of financial inclusion in Africa.\n How Web 3 technologies are being leveraged to provide accessible financial services.\n Case studies of successful Web 3 implementations in African countries.\n Interviews with experts and pioneers in the African Web 3 space.\n\n💡 This video is essential viewing for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and finance, particularly those passionate about leveraging technology for social good. 'Enabling Financial Inclusion in Africa through Web 3' offers a unique perspective on the potential of decentralized technologies to transform lives.\n\n👍 Subscribe to our channel for more insightful content on blockchain technology, digital finance, and innovative solutions in emerging markets. Join our journey to explore the impact of technology on financial inclusion and empowerment!\n\n#FinancialInclusion #Web3 #BlockchainAfrica #DigitalFinance #DeFi #Cryptocurrency #AfricanInnovation #TechForGood #EmergingMarkets #DecentralizedFinance\n\n📢 We value your thoughts and contributions! Share your insights, questions, or experiences related to financial inclusion and Web 3 in Africa in the comments below. Let's foster a community of learning and innovation!\n\nWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5734079964119040