Rwandacoin: Prospects and challenges of developing a cryptocurrency for transactions in Rwanda
Oluwafunmilola Kesa, Violette Mahoro · arXiv (Cornell University) · 2019
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.