Abubakar Nur Khalil

https://github.com/Zero-1729

🇳🇬 Bitcoin Core contributor | Recursive Capital | Btrust

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2024-09-30 23:54:03

In my latest piece for Forbes Crypto, I cover the Nigerian government's recent lawsuit against crypto traders over unlicensed stablecoin USDT and Naira trades and the potential spill over effects on Bitcoin and digital assets regulation here.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/09/30/nigerian-gov-sues-traders-over-unlicensed-stablecoin-usdt-naira-trades/

2024-09-20 19:45:38

Btrust will be running a Developer Day on Dec 8, 2024 at this year's @npub1dtv…wc6t in Nairobi 🇰🇪 🚀
It'll be a full day dedicated to open-source Bitcoin development, learning, and collaborating with Bitcoin devs 🔥
🔗 Read more about it here:
https://blog.btrust.tech/announcing-the-africa-bitcoin-conference-dev-day-by-btrust/

2024-09-16 18:26:33

It's important to note that intelligence in one domain doesn't inherently translate to others.
The shock comes when you assume an expert on topic X is somehow impervious to bias, propaganda, cognitive dissonance, and bad takes on topic Y.
Know this and know peace.

2024-09-10 17:15:13

Users don't care about Y, therefore we should reduce the focus on Y—or discard it entirely—shouldn't be a rule builders follow under the guise of pragmatism.
Users may not care now, but the point of it all is to protect them & do things better.

2024-08-31 13:20:43

Running Obscura VPN
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2024-08-29 20:28:42

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It was great to finally connect Khush! Looking forward to all the great work ahead 🙏🏾

2024-08-28 10:45:09

Here is my talk, "A Bitcoinized Africa," from last week's @npub1yul…ncdu Baltic Honeybadger '24 conference #BH2024
This year, I decided to give a more concise presentation, based on a lot of feedback and requests, on why Africa will continue to play a significant role in Bitcoin's overall development and future success.
Share this presentation with anyone curious about "what material benefits Bitcoin brings to humanity" or "what Africa's role is in the future of Bitcoin."
"Africa will not only continue to show what Bitcoin can do but, more importantly, it is going to show what we can do with Bitcoin" 🔥
Full video 🎥 (15 mins)
https://v.nostr.build/23YW9Ad3A0SIP223.mp4

2024-08-16 18:42:09

Congratulations to these legends! 🫡
#note16d4…7dhv

2024-08-08 22:06:21

I am honored and immensely appreciative of the trust placed in me to lead Btrust.
Looking forward to all the great work ahead 💪🏾🔥
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/jay-z-and-jack-dorsey-backed-bitcoin-non-profit-trust-appoints-bitcoin-core-developer-as-interim-ceo

2024-08-06 18:47:26

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My pleasure, love the work 💪🏾

2024-07-24 19:57:36

Regarding the recent Proton Wallet, I respect their conscious effort to be transparent and open about the tradeoffs / threat model (especially in their recent blog posts; see below).
I just tested out the wallet, great work.
Though not perfect ATM, they seem to be on a good path so far in building a Bitcoin-only wallet to simplify sending and receiving Bitcoin for their 100 million Proton users.
Presently, they appear to use the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK; see below) as a dependency, with coinjoin and the Lightning Dev Kit (LDK) on their radar. Hopefully, we will see silent payments integrated down the line, too.
Nevertheless, as a Proton user, I look forward to seeing how the Proton Wallet evolves 🔥
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More Reading 📌
- Initial announcement: https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-launch
- The wallet's security model: https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-security-model
- Github repo: https://github.com/ProtonWallet/andromeda
- Potential future dependencies: https://github.com/ProtonWallet/andromeda/commit/211dc5a86f20455cdba99e0a51a37a61ef70577c

2024-07-15 04:32:55

🇦🇷🙌🔥
https://m.primal.net/JRLv.jpg

2024-07-14 21:17:43

Felicidades! 🇪🇸 🔥
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2024-06-26 22:44:48

In my latest piece for Forbes Crypto, I highlight the whirlwind of events following the controversial finance bill, the protests and its success, the resilience of the youth and their view of Bitcoin's role in Kenya's future 🇰🇪 ❤️
Noelyne Sumba, a stellar Kenyan Bitcoiner and Machakura team member, put it best, "Many young Kenyans see Bitcoin as a way to escape the restrictive monetary policies imposed by international financial institutions, which have contributed to the country's economic challenges. Integrating Bitcoin into the financial system could reduce reliance on foreign debt and offer a way out from oppressive government policies that hinder economic and individual growth."
Very proud of—and inspired by—the resilience shown by fellow Kenyan Bitcoiners and the youth on the ground in fighting against this bill and winning.
Here's to amplifying the voices of those we've lost over the last week and those who continue to fight 🕊
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/26/kenyan-youth-embrace-bitcoin-amid-deadly-protests-over-finance-bill/

2024-06-22 20:10:30

Appreciate the recent Volt shoutout and kind words from @npub1qny…95gx and @npub1guh…6hjy on @npub10ut…xdlq 🔥
Thank you for highlighting the Nigeria situation and Volt announcement @npub1rsc…peqk 🧡
https://v.nostr.build/Z54lx.mp4

2024-06-21 13:19:45

Insane collab 🔥
https://youtu.be/QHb0PwCQPxg?feature=shared

2024-06-19 16:46:43

Presently, no KYC P2P Bitcoin services might seem like a novelty option, but for some, it is a lifeline, and soon enough, for all, it could be the last resistance against total capture.
Plan ahead, stay safe 🦡

2024-06-13 23:09:03

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🙏🏾

2024-06-13 22:55:13

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Thank you bro! 🧡

2024-05-08 17:15:09

See you all in Riga! 🇱🇻 🦡 🔥
#note1q42…syut

2024-04-12 17:34:41

In my latest piece for Forbes Crypto, I cover the great work by @npub155m…dcvg in standardising the Lightning Network payment experience for Bitcoin conferences, with case studies from @npub1yul…ncdu’s Baltic HoneyBadger 2023 conference and the @npub1h49…4cwz 2024 conference.
"[...] BTCPay Server is building, iterating, and rolling out what is becoming the standard for Bitcoin payment experience over the Lightning Network, all through the power of open-source code and a talented group of global volunteers and developers."
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/12/btcpay-server-is-reshaping-the-bitcoin-conference-payment-experience/?sh=191bfd5de269

2024-04-10 18:17:11

عيد مبارك
Eid Mubarak 🧡

2024-04-09 19:32:41

As Bitcoin's price continues to rise, events in Nigeria haven't been as smooth sailing. In my latest piece for Forbes Crypto, I cover the rabbit hole of developments from late February to date here.
"While many things are in flux, it is safe to say that Bitcoin is not going anywhere. Bitcoin and stablecoin speculation may continue to impact the Naira's FX future, but it is an overstatement to single them out as the sole factor in the Naira's FX crisis."
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/08/as-bitcoin-surges-nigerians-are-facing-harsh-fx-related-interventions/?sh=3478a962547c

2024-03-27 00:15:30

See you all in Prague 🇨🇿🔥
#note1yqz…ns29

2024-03-14 15:28:14

Happy Craig Wright is not Satoshi Day!
Thank you to all the legends who made this massive W possible 🫂🧡

2024-03-14 15:20:49

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Congrats bro 💪🏽

2024-03-14 15:09:52

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🫂🔥

2024-03-04 20:37:27

Reading Meditations again, years later, is so much more profound and intense.
Timeless classic.
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2024-02-15 18:50:30

The pursuit of Bitcoin adoption shouldn't be at the cost of individual sovereignty and privacy. The system will end up like it is in fiat, just with a different narrative.
Build resilience today, it'll be too late tomorrow.

2024-02-11 22:16:18

Well deserved 🇨🇮🧡

2024-02-07 19:58:31

🇳🇬 ❤️🔥

2024-02-02 16:57:26

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Hopefully soon.

2024-02-02 16:52:49

Here is my talk on the “Evolution of Bitcoin VC Funding in Africa” from the AfroBitcoin 2023 conference.
In it, I explore the evolution and future outlook of the Bitcoin VC landscape in Africa 🌍🔥
YT Link 🎥 (8 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoV1Pzxv10s

2024-02-01 18:43:57

🤘🔥
#note1pgv…xvtw

2024-01-31 16:41:54

With all the ETF news taking up bandwidth, I thought it would be worthwhile to document what I think is a very important project, announced at last week's Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town conf.
The Bitcoin Java Card project by KG, developer of Machankura, could be the missing piece to bringing Bitcoin to billions in Africa, and globally.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/31/bitcoin-java-cards-could-help-bank-millions-in-africa--billions-next/?sh=2622f8296bde

2024-01-11 16:34:49

We are hiring a Chief Executive Officer for Btrust 🔥
Btrust is a non-profit organization established to decentralize the development of free and open-source Bitcoin software. Initially focused on Africa, our mission is to locate, educate, and remunerate developers in the global south to contribute to the Bitcoin protocol and its associated technology stack.
Although no prior Bitcoin experience is necessary, we’re seeking a leader who shares our enthusiasm for Bitcoin’s potential and values and the importance of a decentralized contributor community collaborating to shape the future of global money.
If this sounds like you, go ahead and apply here:
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bitcoin-talent-co/450f0be8-d8ad-49a7-aef1-797686beaa00

2023-12-24 23:31:22

On friday, the Central Bank of Nigeria released a circular reversing its bitcoin ban 🔥
Given the scant information available online on the circular and questions I've been getting from folks, I decided to distill the 11-page document into a piece, which I've just published.
The piece walks through the details of the CBN's circular, important changes, and its effects going into 2024.
Hopefully this provides more clarity on this important development.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abubakarnurkhalil/2023/12/24/nigerian-central-bank-issues-circular-reversing-2021-bitcoin-ban/?sh=69910ce57350

2023-11-20 22:36:51

Trojan Mining, a member of the Green Africa Mining Alliance (GAMA) and Nigerian Miner, announced their 500KW hydro-powered mining facility in Nigeria on Saturday. A first of its kind in many respects 🔥
Spoke with the CEO, Yassar Siyanbola, and wrote about this development and Trojan's plans for 2024 in my new piece for Forbes Crypto.
Lots more exciting developments coming up in 2024 on the Bitcoin mining side in Nigeria 🚀
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/11/20/nigerian-bitcoin-miner-trojan-mining-launch-500kw-hydro-mining-site/?sh=5aef11915e22

2023-11-17 23:26:28

Lots of activity on both the USD-NGN FX rates and BTC-NGN price action over the last few weeks.
So I decided to cover this in my latest piece for Forbes Crypto, "Amid Naira FX Oscillation, Bitcoin Surges To All-Time High In Nigeria" (3 min read).
In it, I go through the following:
- The Naira FX situation and the CBN's efforts to stabilize the Naira.
- The Bitcoin price all-time high surge in Nigeria.
- The response from Nigerians ahead of next year's Bitcoin halving.
Hope it provides useful insight and context 🙏🏾
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/11/17/amid-naira-fx-oscillation-bitcoin-surges-to-all-time-high-in-nigeria/?sh=c10fb4fae081

2023-10-07 22:09:29

The path to truth requires extending nuance and context to counter positions and not preserving them as a privilege for one's own positions. Otherwise, falsehood and hypocrisy reign.
The struggle in doing so reflects one's aversion to the truth.

2023-09-16 18:35:16

There are infinite ways to arrive at the inevitable.

2023-09-14 17:06:05

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Congratulations bro 🙏🏽

2023-09-13 19:50:11

Here is my talk, "Traversing The African Bitcoin Landscape," from the Baltic Honeybadger '23 conference.
I hope this sheds light on a region of the world that I believe Bitcoin will continue to benefit from and whose development and adoption will be led and greatly influenced by 🔥
"Two things can pan out in the next five, ten, twenty years: either Africa is filled with a bunch of rowdy young people, or highly effective young people building the future of [...] Bitcoin."
Full video 🎥 (12 mins)
https://v.nostr.build/QP2v.mp4

2023-09-09 15:58:26

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We'll be expanding efforts by Qala (now Btrust builders) and more. Stay tuned.

2023-09-09 15:55:54

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Thanks! 🙏🏾

2023-07-11 18:55:10

I just published a new piece in the Recursive Newsletter on the Recursive Thesis, the issues with a Web3 thesis, and the distinction between a crypto and Bitcoin VC.
I hope this helps answer some of the questions I’ve been getting on these topics.
https://research.rcrsv.xyz/the-recursive-thesis-a-retrospective-synthesis/

2023-07-06 12:36:23

Last month was wild, we got a whole EP collab from Central Cee and Dave, such a legendary lethal combo. Been on 🎧 🔁
Cench and Santan don’t miss 🔥
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZYWi8glj5eYSH7xE5wIfiR-yTNZVkPv3
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EP Link (Tidal): https://tidal.com/album/298025820

2023-07-05 03:08:01

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🫂

2023-05-25 23:48:43

In the end, Bitcoin mining will thrive where its value proposition is understood and appreciated the most.

2023-05-24 22:21:01

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Yeah, I do keep in contact, especially due to my work at Recursive Capital. I’ve seen some small scale ones IRL, but haven’t visited the Kenyan operation yet.

2023-05-24 20:17:25

In my latest piece for Forbes, I cover the growing Bitcoin mining space in Africa 🌍
Specifically, how Africans are turning to Bitcoin mining as a viable way to bring cheap and reliable electricity to the more than 500 million people across the continent currently lacking it.
I hope this provides some insight for those interested in the Bitcoin mining space in Africa.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abubakarnurkhalil/2023/05/24/africans-are-pioneering-the-bright-yet-complicated-green-future-of-bitcoin-mining/?sh=292a125354ac

2023-04-02 15:52:45

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Oh damn, thanks for the heads up, just sorted it out 🤙🏽

2023-04-01 20:48:23

In religion, as in war and everything else, comfort is the one thing you cannot get by looking for it. If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end: if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth—only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin with and, in the end, despair.
— C. S. Lewis

2023-03-08 01:35:18

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Unfortunately, not too well versed with what’s happening there or their ecosystem. Nevertheless, from what you are saying, it seems it’s also in great need of Bitcoin.
I hope bitcoiners there are able to educate and build Bitcoin tools/solutions to help with the situation.

2023-03-02 16:55:30

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Yeah, they are open to having voices from us Bitcoiners there, which is great for us in fighting Bitcoin FUD in the mainstream. Glad I could put the word out there on what’s happening here in 🇳🇬

2023-03-01 16:43:49

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Thanks! Yeah, these rollouts are hard, but it was just not well planned out from the start. I think they definitely underestimated the task.

2023-03-01 16:35:52

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Thanks! I do think it is incumbent on us as Bitcoiners to highlight the use cases on the ground, and the various ways Bitcoin is materially helping people who need it.

2023-03-01 16:31:17

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My pleasure, glad it was useful.

2023-03-01 16:07:58

In my first piece for Forbes as a contributor, I decided to explore the Naira crisis and its relationship to Bitcoin adoption in 🇳🇬
I hope this helps shed light on the nuances missing in the naira crisis conversation that needed to be addressed, especially the fungibility ‘trilema’.
The situation is yet another factor contributing to more Nigerians moving to Bitcoin.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abubakarnurkhalil/2023/03/01/the-naira-crisis-is-fuelling-bitcoin-adoption-in-nigeria

2023-02-27 11:29:24

For those who want to keep track of the election here in 🇳🇬
https://www.stears.co/elections/2023/president/

2023-02-22 20:13:03

This is definitely one of my favorite convos so far🔥
It was a great pleasure to sit down with Matt to discuss all things Bitcoin in 🇳🇬, the work I am involved in here, and the future.
A lot has been built and progress has been made from when this was filmed which is really great, but there is a lot still to be done on multiple fronts.
Nevertheless, I remain optimistic and more bullish than ever.
Africa will lead Bitcoin development and the global fight for financial freedom.
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I highly recommend watching the other episodes in the series; very insightful conversations.
Exceptional work from Mills and the team, the production has been incredible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWmfDSxtvi0

2023-02-08 20:57:59

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💯

2023-02-08 20:07:30

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The journey won’t be easy, but I believe better days are ahead.

2023-02-08 19:59:33

Cash is universally a vital source of economic power; hence, an attack on cash is an attack on a crucial freedom—financial freedom.
Given the current situation in Nigeria, it's important to remember that cash is not only essential for privacy, but it remains a critical financial bridge and a lifeline for the unbanked.
In a cashless environment, Bitcoin becomes their only alternative.
Though there is still hope, we must remain focused and vigilant to eliminate complacency.
Financial freedom is not a shiny feature on an app. For Bitcoin, it is a consequence of having a protocol with a free open, accessible, permissionless, decentralized Global monetary network that allows people to take back control of their money. A more pertinent realization is that moving forward, this will require even more work to protect and preserve.
Attacks on freedoms will never end, so we must, inter ala, continue to build and fortify ourselves to the very end.

2023-02-06 17:42:12

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Done ⚡️🤙🏽

2023-02-03 04:51:13

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”
—Seneca

2023-01-29 12:37:56

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🧡🔥

2023-01-29 12:37:24

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👊🏾⚡️

2023-01-18 12:58:42

Hello World 🦝