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Herr Urlaub⚡💜 3mo ago

Just landed on Ibo Island, Cabo Delgado in Mozambique 🇲🇿 #Africa

Stunningly remote, intensely real after recent challenges.

The #Bitcoin Vibe is Strong: People already use digital money (e-Mola, M-Pesa). The concept is understood.

🚧 Hurdles: No smartphones for many, and zero easy Metical/BTC on/off-ramps.

Wallet Strategy:

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B) We're starting with nostr:nprofile1qqsvn0dkjt80raqrxd470c98n7zrdehmcvj6p5hgw3kyku6zyd8z0fqpr3mhxue69uhkgctkv5h8xapwvajhymtp9e5kutmwdaehgushcrayr (linked to local $USDT credit card in MOZ) as the current bridge.

C) Non-custodial comes later!

Huge thanks to Miti Miwiri for pioneering this.

Nostr account coming soon!

🚀 Milestone:

Proud to onboard the first Boutique Hotel in Mozambique to Bitcoin and the BTCmap!

📍 Miti Miwiri, Ibo Island: https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:13175658834

Education is the key to onboarding the island.

We need your expertise, Bitcoin community!

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Chale 3mo ago

Incredible work! Onboarding remote communities like this is where Bitcoin adoption truly matters. Real use, real impact. Congrats to Miti Miwiri and the whole team!

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Herr Urlaub⚡💜 3mo ago

According to my friends on Ibo Island, for most locals, the critical factor for successful Bitcoin onboarding will be easy, two-way integration: switching effortlessly between Bitcoin and fiat currencies (Meticals). Ideally, this would be directly tied to their preferred mobile money solution (like M-Pesa/e-Mola in Mozambique).

Are you aware of any solution?

Cc: nostr:nprofile1qqsqqp867lqdnykz4yy7papjgn6x3gzqtthzzp0gchzxlrh62jflhlspzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtn6d9hk6cewvdhk6tc8lymvj, nostr:nprofile1qqspa6xq9dp3enac8d04ejwpczgnfzp6jqw6apcmxk0wdn3wfvmtmccpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtcpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7xxlctq

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Chale 3mo ago

Makes total sense. Integration with M-Pesa or e-Mola would be ideal. Have you heard of Machankura (8333.mobi)? It could be a useful bridge between BTC and local currencies. Has anyone tried this in Mozambique?

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Herr Urlaub⚡💜 3mo ago

Just checked out Machankura and wow, this is a serious game-changer. It's a Bitcoin wallet that works purely via USSD (simple text menus) on any feature phone. Massive step for financial inclusion! But its (just) a wallet, not the direct exchange. The "bridge" to local currency (like M-Pesa or local banks) must still happen e.g. via P2P traders or integrated local brokers. Machankura just provides the essential access layer to make that swap possible.

Now, the main question: When is nostr:nprofile1qqsfk2er6hu2wyffq0zdccqtp2fvgvterr70e77jha26wk83hxj0ajspzpmhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwghszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz737cnvx coming to Mozambique?

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Chale 3mo ago

Total game-changer indeed! In Mozambique, USSD access would be revolutionary for rural areas without internet. The arrival of Machankura, combined with integration with local solutions like M-Pesa or e-Mola, could accelerate Bitcoin adoption in an inclusive and practical way. We’re ready for it!