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.
Cite
@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}
}