Ghana: First Comes Internet Security, Then Bitcoin
Ghana seeks to secure transactions on the Internet first and only then start a discussion on Bitcoin adoption. As a lack of training on cryptography is still a major issue in parts of Africa, Ghana’s Chapter of the Internet Society has trained some of its members. It hopes to create awareness around this tool making communication more secure on the Internet. The course is the first of its kind in Ghana and possibly in the West African region comprising over 300 million people. Its co-ordinator Marcus Adomey says the formal group training is long overdue. Topics discussed include classical....
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