What Is A SolarBit?
In an era where sustainability and technological innovation converge, the Solarbit project stands out as a new foray into the Bitcoin mining world. One of the biggest issues with Bitcoin mining at home is that the average person can’t tap into cheap energy, get preferred bulk deals on energy or have the time and expertise […]
SunExchange Quits Crowdsales Business
During the bear market of 2019, I found myself watching an episode of the Keiser Report, where Max mentioned a service called the Sun Exchange, a crowdfunding investment platform that generated electricity using solar energy and paid its investors in Bitcoin. Being South African myself and having experienced load shedding and a consistent increase in […]
Considerations Before Accepting Your Salary In Bitcoin
I recently stumbled across an article talking about the Dubai Court of First Instance affirming the legality of crypto payments for salaries under employment contracts in a landmark ruling on Aug. 15. The ruling, issued in case number 1739 of 2024 (Labour), marked a shift in the UAE’s judicial approach to digital currencies, reflecting the […]
What Is A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve?
So, you’ve heard the term “Bitcoin strategic reserve” thrown around a lot lately. Maybe you’ve seen it in headlines, heard it in passing during a podcast, or perhaps you were confusedly scrolling through Twitter when suddenly, bam!—Trump’s speech at Bitcoin Nashville made you wonder if you missed an episode of a new tech drama. Fear […]
Why Bitcoin Spending Is On The Rise In SA
Two years have passed since Pick n Pay introduced Bitcoin as a payment option; even months after the announcement, it wasn’t uncommon to walk into a Pick n Pay and ask to pay in Bitcoin, and the cashier would look at you with glaring eyes. You could choose to pay in fiat and move your arse along […]
Access The Lightning Network In Africa With Strike
Speaking as a South African Bitcoiner, the country that has the most developed Bitcoin market on the continent, with several exchanges available to us with support for our local banking rails, it’s still hard to get a hold of Bitcoin, mainly when these exchanges and apps aren’t focused on pushing Bitcoin or self-custody. As someone who […]
Options For Migrating WoS Users
Wallet of Satoshi (WoS) is a popular Bitcoin Lightning wallet provider that has developed quite a user base due to its simplicity and ease of use. This custodial wallet has an easy-to-understand user interface and abstracts all the complexities of Bitcoin. It is available for free on iOS and Android, and once installed, all you […]
What Is Zapvertising?
Zapvertising is in the very early stages; exploring the concept of advertising through the Lightning Networks native messaging system or accompanying nostr messaging event with a Lightning payment has started to develop a following. Sending text alongside a Lightning payment is nothing new; it’s a standard feature that could be used to pass on any […]
How Much Bitcoin Do I Need To Be In The Top 1% In South Africa?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that has become increasingly popular in South Africa. Its decentralised nature and fixed monetary policy mean that any government, especially the South African government or financial institution, does not control it. These attributes make it an attractive asset for some people, as it offers a degree of financial freedom and […]
Why Run A Cloud Node With Voltage
One of the core tenets of Bitcoin is to avoid trust and always verify. To do this, you should practise self-custody and reduce exposure to intermediaries. While this is the intended use for Bitcoin, the reality is very few people have taken the time to use the asset and the network in a trustless manner. […]