nrc18 | The realities of Bitcoin adoption in Africa with Nzonda Fotsing

<p>Nzonda Fotsing is a class act.</p> <p>Kindhearted and thoughtful, yet also realistic, he's an excellent representative of Francophone Africa in the Bitcoin space.</p> <p>In this interview, we discuss the realities of Bitcoin adoption in Africa, how French-speaking Africa is not gravitating to Bitcoin as quickly as English-speaking Africa, and why Nzonda wrote his book — Bitcoin Kids.</p> <p>We also discuss how to best approach Bitcoin education and the challenges that surround it.</p> <p>The nuance with which Nzonda speaks is evidence that has he not only thought through the issues surrounding the topics we discuss but that he's been on the front lines of trying to bring Bitcoin to more people.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview!</p> <p>Follow Nzonda on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @BitcoinSophist</p> <p>Purchase Nzonda's book, Bitcoin Kids, here: <a href="https://thebitcoinkids.com/">https://thebitcoinkids.com/</a></p> <p>Support Nzonda here: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinkids">https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinkids</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:43 Intromusic</p> <p>0:57 Introduction</p> <p>4:14 Cameroon, the CFA Franc and French control</p> <p>7:08 Issues w/ the economies of French-speaking countries</p> <p>10:08 Cognitive dissonance and fear around money</p> <p>11:42 How Nzonda found Bitcoin (& Paxful)</p> <p>19:40 Becoming an author</p> <p>23:55 The reality of Bitcoin and The Global South</p> <p>30:50 Getting the real story of Bitcoin in Africa</p> <p>36:50 Perspective vs perception</p> <p>41:14 Praxeology</p> <p>45:18 Bitcoin is less popular in French-speaking Africa</p> <p>50:36 How to support African Bitcoin educators</p> <p>59:02 Where to find Nzonda and Bitcoin Kids online</p> <p>1:01:02 Outro</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983</a></p> <p>Google Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>