Kenyans bag AIT tokens in Airdrop as they await August 15th Mainnet Launch - here's what happened in Web3 KE the past week
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Now let’s check last week’s updates:
1. Kenyans bag AIT tokens in Airdrop as they await mainnet Launch:
After grabbing a huge amount of tokens in the recent Airdrop. Kenyans are eagerly waiting for AIT mainnet launch which will be happening on the 15th of August.
The fate of many people depends on whether the token will be listed on Binance or not.
Meme by Manoti Brian
Meme by EthenpLus
2. Binance P2P trader fees complaints:
Most Binance P2P traders are complaining that fees are being deducted even after the trade has been canceled.
3. Yvonne Kagondu speaks on Y254Channel on the value of Self Employment using Blockchain:
Yvonne Kagondu spoke at Y254Channel about the importance of self-employment and how ICP grants can help individuals become self-employed and create jobs through blockchain technology.
Image by Yvonne Kagondu
4. Machankura, a Bitcoin USSD platform, Launch video premiers on YouTube:
Machankura is a USSD platform that allows someone to buy Bitcoin. They recently launched in Kenya last week. You can check out the premier video in the link below to see discussions on how Bitcoin is now accessible to the local “mwananchi“.
Image by Bitcoin Dada
EVENTS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
1. State of Web3 in Kenya at Innovate Nairobi on Tuesday, August 8th:
Day 2 of the InnovateNBO event featured a panel session discussing the State of Web3 in Kenya. Among the speakers were; Jeff Mukungusi CEO of The Africa Blockchain Center, Alice Angangi CEO of Crypsense, Arnold Mate from Moringa School, and John Mwamburu from IBMResearch
Image by The Africa Blockchain Center
2. Cardano Training by The Africa Blockchain Center:
The Africa Blockchain Center has been having Cardano training sessions led by Input Output HK. The training sessions have been happening from Monday to Friday.
Images by The Africa Blockchain Center
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Network State Nairobi Meet Up on 17th August at Jenga Leo Co-working:
The event will be happening from 2.00 - 4.00 PM EAT
2. Africa Women of Web3 Conference from August 25th - 27th:
The Africa Women of Web3 Conference will be happening from August 25th to 27th in Nyanyuki Aberdare Prestige & Royal Cottages.
3. Blockchain Association of Kenya AGM on 9th September:
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) will be having an Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9th September 2023 1.30 pm - 4.00 PM EAT
4. ReFi Kenya happening from 13th - 15th of September in Nairobi:
ReFi Kenya will be happening from the 13th - 15th of September in Nairobi.
5. Eth Safari from 18th - 24th September:
Eth Safari early bird tickets are also out. Early Bird tickets are going for KES 6,500 while final release tickets are going for KES 9,500.
Bitcoin Local Price this week
Kshs 4,301,292.18
USDT Local Price this week
Ksh 145.30
Source: Binance
That marks the end of this week's updates. We hope you found our coverage informative and insightful.
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