Rwandacoin: Prospects and challenges of developing a cryptocurrency for transactions in Rwanda [article]

Oluwafunmilola Kesa, Violette Mahoro
2019 arXiv   pre-print
The use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum in performing online transactions has been on the rise in the world. Africa as a continent is not left out in the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. This paper explores the prospects and challenges of developing a cryptocurrency in Rwanda which we denote Rwandacoin. In addition, the paper discusses the potentials of Rwandacoin easing intercountry trading in East Africa.
arXiv:1901.06249v1 fatcat:ingwbefbynfh5obdxooqb5ji6e