BTC169: Bitcoin Changing Africa's Energy and Finance Incentives w/ Alex Gladstein (Bitcoin Podcast)

This podcast episode explores the potential of Bitcoin mining in Africa and its contribution to expanding economic opportunities, improving energy access, and fostering financial inclusion in underserved communities. The utilization of stranded energy sources through Bitcoin mining offers a sustainable solution to energy poverty and helps stabilize electricity grids. Bitcoin's characteristic enables it to transform waste energy into a valuable resource and contribute to the growth of off-grid power, creating opportunities for remote communities.