All posts by: francois harris

About francois harris

I am a bitcoin enthusiast based in Cape Town South Africa. My twitter handle is @bitcoinzar.

In recent years, Bitcoin has risen from being considered “interesting technology” to a formidable investment vehicle that demands the attention of finance professionals. Its stellar performance over the last 5, 10, and 15 years, outshining traditional assets, positions Bitcoin as a crucial element for portfolio enhancement. Bitcoin has outperformed Gold (by 25x), S&P 500 (by […]

Brace yourselves, the next Bitcoin Halving is just around the corner, expected around 24th of April 2024. What’s all the buzz about, and why does it spark excitement among Bitcoin enthusiasts? Let’s break down the details and the circulating ideas. The Bitcoin Halving  is a pivotal event surrounded by intrigue and speculation. At its core, […]

Spending bitcoin in South Africa is sometimes problematic, because not many vendors actually accept bitcoin for purchases. While its easy to shop at Pick n Pay with bitcoin, or shop online at a Takealot using a voucher purchased with bitcoin from bitrefill, those are generally smaller ticket items, nothing as expensive as a car. If […]

When choosing a lightning wallet it is important to decide on the type of wallet you need. Lightning payments are generally small payments for every day purchases, so although its not a lot to risk, there are pros and cons to using a self custodial versus a custodial wallet. If you are intending on spending […]

If you have bitcoin and would like to actually spend it instead of trade it for Rand on an exchange, there are a few ways you can do that. These days it is getting easier to find stores that accept bitcoin payments directly, and there is also the option of buying vouchers that you can […]

The Blockstream Jade hardware wallet is simple to use, open source, and provides advanced security for your bitcoin, as well as layer-2 assets on the liquid network such as L-BTC and USDt. Designed from the ground up to keep your private keys to your assets safe and secure, the Jade has a simple setup and […]

VALR (https://www.valr.com)is a digital asset platform headquartered in South Africa that allows our customers to buy, sell, store and transfer bitcoin and over 60 other cryptocurrencies easily and securely. Since it was launched in 2019, VALR has processed hundreds of billions of Rands worth of crypto assets in trading volume and serves over 250 000 […]