Ever wondered how coding boot camps in Africa could be the catalysts for an economic paradigm shift? This episode brings you an insightful conversation with Simon from DirectEd, who's making this a reality. Simon discusses the work of DirectEd, an organization that’s revolutionizing the African education system, fostering a new wave of tech talent across the continent. He sheds light on their fund 10 catalyst proposal and how they’re part of the expansion of Cardano, an innovative blockchain platform.

The discussion takes a deeper turn as we explore the ingenious use of smart contracts to distribute scholarship funding. Take a glimpse into the 'Uber for tutoring' system that DirectEd has developed, where tutorial vouchers can be exchanged for stablecoin by vetted tutors. We also delve into the Coding Credentials in Africa proposal by DirectEd and the significance of decentralized identity ecosystems. We round up with a look at and the future plans of DirectEd, giving you a comprehensive view of how blockchain and education are intersecting to create social impact. Tune in for an enlightening exchange on coding, blockchain, and economic reform!

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