In this episode of Trezor Talks, we sit down with Josef Tětek, the Trezor Academy Lead, author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State, and Stackuj Podcast host to explore how Bitcoin is thriving in Africa and why the continent might be the future of Bitcoin adoption.If you’re not paying to Africa’s Bitcoin revolution, you probably should be! From using old Nokia phones to transact on the Lightning Network to building self-sovereign communities without traditional financial services, we explore how Bitcoin is reshaping economies in emerging markets.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why local educators are the key to Bitcoin adoption (it cannot be anyone else)• How Bitcoin solves real financial problems in Africa (it starts from communities, not governments)• The book that inspired Josef to launch the Trezor Academy program• How people in Kenya are living on Bitcoin, without KYC• Why hostile banking environments fuel Bitcoin innovationListen and find out why Africa’s Bitcoin ecosystem is one of the most important in the world.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (Josef’s background as a podcaster)(04:51) What is Trezor Academy?(07:40) Why Bitcoin is crucial for African & South American communities(11:59) The importance of local Bitcoin educators & how to find them(15:30) How many meetups and programs does Trezor Academy run?(17:20) Spotlight on the top Trezor Academy educators(19:37) Why Africa has massive potential for Bitcoin adoption(25:30) Josef’s top two favorite Bitcoin projects in Africa (revolutionary) (32:08) How Africans are using Bitcoin for everyday payments(40:40) Why the African Bitcoin ecosystem is critical for Bitcoin’s future(43:07) The book that inspired Josef to launch Trezor Academy(49:55) Teaching Bitcoin security & self-custody in African communities(55:02) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/