From NFTs to DeFi and DAO, blockchain is doing more than fostering crypto transactions. @BlockchainNG has launched its DAO, an organisation that exists as a computer code on a blockchain network. But how secure is it?
Bolu Abiodun
He's a geek, a sucker for Blockchain and an all-round tech lover.
Free premium reports, startup funding 101, electronic elections, and electricity tariffs in Nigeria
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses Techpoint Africa’s free premium reports, startup funding 101, @inecnigeria and electronic elections, and electricity tariffs in Nigeria.
A journey through the lives of 4 women doing big things in African tech
To celebrate this year’s #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild, we tell the stories of four remarkable women fearlessly taking on Africa’s tech ecosystem and carving their names in history.
eNaira dilemma: speed or transparency, Google’s $1b investment and Chari’s $5m seed raise
Today on #TechpointDigest @BoluAbiodun1 discusses an eNaira dilemma, @Google’s $1b investment and @ChariMaroc’s $5m seed.
eNaira: How much control does a private blockchain give the CBN?
The Nigerian federal government is expected to launch the eNaira over a private blockchain. How much control will the CBN have over your eNaira wallet, and how transparent will this setup be?
Amid lawsuit, eNaira website down as CBN postpones launch
Nigeria’s anticipated #eNaira launch has been postponed. Its website, which went live a few days ago is also down. This is coming after the apex bank received a lawsuit for using the name, eNaira. Connection?
Ndubuisi Ekekwe on Africa’s startup future, tech solutions for dysgraphia, and Andela’s $200m Series E
Today on #TechpointDigest @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @ndekekwe’s take on investing, tech solutions for dysgraphia, and @Andela’s $200m Series E.
Twitter’s new tipping feature could make spending Bitcoin attractive
While #Bitcoin transactions are too slow to facilitate daily transactions, Twitter’s new tipping feature could be popularising a solution — Lightning Network — that makes daily spending with #Bitcoin feasible.
CDC Group’s $50.9m commitment, ZOLA Electric’s digital energy, and Flutterwave X 9PSB
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @CDCgroup’s $50.9m, @ZOLAElectric’s digital energy, and @theflutterwave’s partnership with @9PSB_ng
Tesla-backed ZOLA Electric is solving Africa’s energy shortage by digitising energy
By 2025, Africa will be more populated than China; however, 600 million people do not have access to electricity. @ZOLAElectric wants to use its smart battery tech to close the gap in Africa’s electricity infrastructure.
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