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[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking gaps in payment systems in Africa ft TBD’s Angie Jones


In this episode, we unpack the existing gaps in payments in Africa with Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations for TBD, Block’s newest business unit focused on open and decentralized technologies.

We also talk about the recently announced TBD Hackathon in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference and how developers in Africa can apply to be part of the programme.

The hackathon is an exciting competition designed to drive innovation, creativity, and technological advancement of payments in Africa using the tbDEX open-source protocol.

The submission period for this hackathon will open on 31 July 2024, and close on 15 September 2024. The hackathon culminates 9-11 December 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, at the Africa Bitcoin Conference.

To register for the hackathon and learn more, start here.

This episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify and other podcast streaming platforms. You watch the full interview below.

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By Nixon Kanali

Tech journalist based in Nairobi. I track and report on tech and African startups. Founder and Editor of TechTrends Media. Nixon is also the East African tech editor for Africa Business Communities. Send tips to nkanali@techtrendske.co.ke.

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