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

Computers and Society 2019-01-21 v1

Abstract

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.

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@article{arxiv.1901.06249,
  title  = {Rwandacoin: Prospects and challenges of developing a cryptocurrency for transactions in Rwanda},
  author = {Oluwafunmilola Kesa and Violette Mahoro},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.06249},
  year   = {2019}
}