Okin Tjongarero

OKIN (Nikolai Tjongarero, MBA) is a dedicated Bitcoin-only Maximalist, digital entrepreneur, published poet, and insightful social commentator hailing from Windhoek, Namibia. He made history by hosting Africa's first podcast, #FromTheJump, to embrace Bitcoin payments through the Podcasting 2.0 protocol (Value4Value) & serves as the Chief Bitcoin Officer at EasySats and Bitcoin Mining Namibia, leading initiatives that champion Bitcoin adoption and education. His speaking engagements include notable events such as the launch of Machankura in Kenya (2023), the Adopting Bitcoin conference in Cape Town (2024), Adulting 102 Financial Literacy and hosting pioneering events like the 1st Trezor Academy Namibia Educational Session and the inaugural Bitcoin Only Media Training Event (2024). OKIN was selected as one of nine individuals from over 500 worldwide entries to join the tech team at Start9, a global leader in Sovereign Computing development. His insights have been sought after worldwide, leading to interviews by various podcasters from Hong Kong to New York, including the distinguished Adam Curry, considered the grandfather of podcasting.