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Every edition of the Chainbooth newsletter — builder stories, onchain analysis, and deep-dives from Africa's blockchain and AI scene.
Is Africa on a Tech Rebuilding Paradox?
A massive vibe shift is happening right under our feet. From Nairobi's GITEX expo to Bitcoin at South African fuel stations — here's what dropped this week and why it matters.
Prediction Market in Africa: Is Africa's Betting Habit Going Onchain?
Africa has 440 million active bettors and $3.6B in sports betting volume—and a quiet cohort of builders is now repurposing that same infrastructure for blockchain-based prediction markets. No house edge. No bookmaker. Just you, your wallet, and the market.
Where Does Africa Web3 Actually Live?
Four signals. Seven days. One question: where does Africa Web3 actually live? A critical examination of the ecosystem's fragmented centers — Cape Town, Lagos, and the foreign infrastructure leaving both behind.