Black Blockchain Summit

The Black Blockchain Summit is a groundbreaking event at the intersection of applied sciences and social sciences, dedicated to addressing the unique needs and aspirations of the Black community. As a beacon for Black innovators, scholars, and activists,  our summit explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology and other emerging technologies to drive social change and economic empowerment.

Our journey began with the vision of co-founders John Wainaina Karanja and Sinclair Skinner. John, a pioneer in Bitcoin education, is the CEO of Melanin and co-founder ofBitHub Africa, a blockchain accelerator promoting digital inclusion across Africa.Skinner, a Howard graduate and leading advocate for crypto in Black communities, co-founded BitMari, which partners with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to lower remittance costs, and launched a blockchain accelerator that supports Zimbabwean women farmers through Bitcoin and smart contracts.