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Samson Mow, industry influencer, highlights that long before 4.1 million U.S. merchants began accepting Bitcoin's Lightning Network payments this year, Africa had demonstrated the effectiveness of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange for day-to-day transactions.
According to Mow, a substantial portion of bitcoin transactions in Africa are for smaller amounts, reflecting the region's earlier embrace of cryptocurrency for practical, everyday uses.
Daniel Batten has previously revisited debates over Bitcoin's energy use per transaction, questioning common criticisms of cryptocurrency consumption. He has also addressed misconceptions about Bitcoin mining's energy use and its role in renewable energy adoption. Both topics remain relevant as bitcoin is used for daily transactions in regions such as Africa.