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by pelle 3894 days ago
We implemented the first USSD bitcoin wallet in Kenya a couple of years ago.

USSD as a technology is good, but the biggest problem is access to the networks. If you think its hard dealing with App Stores you haven't tried dealing with MTOs.

In some countries you can deploy it nationwide, but in many in particular developing countries you need to make deals with every single MTO.

If they think you are competing with one of their services such as Mobile Money they will not let you on their network. In many other cases you will need to have a physical server in their server room.

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Do this bitcoin wallet in Kenya still work?