As we expand the arena of the crypto tech space and crypto currencies, we should consider how we can build the space for many...across the planet. Areas such as #unbanked and #remittances affect certain groups much harder than it affects others. Access to capital and the amount of capital that is lost because of the above items are unbelievable.
Sinclair from #bitmari has been one of the leaders in this field. He hosted the inaugural #blackblockchainsummit in #washingtonDC this week. I will post highlights when they are available.
https://blackblockchainsummit.com/
His bitcoin wallet:
A little info on the above topics:
#unbanked
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/09/the-worlds-unbanked-in-6-charts
https://psmag.com/economics/the-unequal-state-of-access-to-fintech-in-america
https://medium.com/@bryzek/worlds-unbanked-california-to-bangladesh-7577721b82c2
#remittance
https://qz.com/africa/1272445/remittances-sending-cash-to-africa-is-most-expensive-says-world-bank/
https://m.dw.com/en/africa-loses-billions-due-to-high-cost-of-remittances/a-43506362
https://bitcoin.fr/the-curious-case-of-remittances-in-sub-saharan-africa-and-bitcoin/
I would love to hear your feedback on this.