Blockchain and iGaming Workshop at the BiG Africa Summit in Botswana 2025

I will be facilitating this workshop at the BiG Africa Summit in February 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana.

We will explore how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are transforming affiliate commissions, payment structures, and regulatory practices within the African iGaming market. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging trends, regulatory landscapes, and the comparative advantages of crypto versus traditional payment methods.

Workshop Title

Crypto, Blockchain, and the Future of iGaming Affiliate Payments: A Focus on Regulatory Compliance and Scalability

Target Audience

iGaming affiliates, operators, marketing professionals, regulators, and anyone interested in the intersection of crypto, blockchain, and iGaming.

Workshop Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will understand:

• The original vision for Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash and transactional system.
• The importance of regulatory compliance and scalability for blockchain adoption in iGaming.
• How a specific blockchain design addresses these concerns.
• The impact of crypto on iGaming affiliate marketing, particularly payments.
• Emerging trends like blockchain-based affiliate programmes and smart contracts.
• The role of mobile money in shaping affiliate payments.
• The comparative advantages and disadvantages of crypto vs. traditional payment methods, with a focus on compliant and scalable solutions.

Workshop Agenda:

Module 1: The True Vision of Digital Cash and Blockchain

The Original Bitcoin Idea: Electronic Cash for the Internet

• The whitepaper vision: peer-to-peer digital cash, not just an investment.
• Addressing the limitations of traditional electronic payment systems.
• The need for a scalable and compliant blockchain solution.

Understanding Blockchain Technology: Building a Foundation for Trust

• How blockchain works: blocks, transactions, consensus mechanisms, and the importance of data integrity.
• Benefits of blockchain: transparency, security, immutability, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Focus on features that support large-scale transaction volume and regulatory requirements.

Module 2: Cryptocurrencies and iGaming Affiliate Payments: The Compliant Approach

How Crypto Affects Affiliate Commissions and Payments: The Regulatory Advantage

• Faster and cheaper transactions: reduced fees and processing times while maintaining compliance.
• Global reach: easier cross-border payments within legal frameworks.
• Increased security: reduced risk of fraud and enhanced data integrity for audits.
• Anonymity and privacy considerations within regulatory boundaries.

Pros and Cons of Crypto vs. Traditional Payment Methods: A Focus on Scalability and Compliance

• Comparison of transaction fees, processing times, volatility, security, and accessibility.
• Advantages and disadvantages for both affiliates and operators, emphasising regulatory considerations.
• How a specific blockchain design overcomes scalability and compliance hurdles.

The Regulatory Landscape for Crypto Payments in African iGaming Markets: Navigating the Legal Framework

• Overview of current regulations and legal frameworks for crypto in key African iGaming markets.
• Licensing requirements and compliance considerations for blockchain platforms.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and how they are addressed by a specific blockchain design.

Module 3: Emerging Trends and the Future of iGaming Affiliate Marketing: The Scalable and Compliant Future

Trends in Blockchain-Based Affiliate Programmes and Smart Contract Payouts: Automation and Trust

• Introduction to smart contracts and their potential for automating affiliate payouts while ensuring transparency and auditability.
• Transparency and trust through blockchain-based tracking, enhancing regulatory oversight.
• Examples of blockchain-powered affiliate platforms utilising a compliant and scalable blockchain.

Mobile Money Platforms and Their Impact on Affiliate Payments: Bridging the Gap

• The rise of mobile money in Africa and its integration with iGaming.
• How mobile money can be integrated with a compliant blockchain solution for seamless and regulated transactions.
• Opportunities for combining mobile money and cryptocurrency payments within a regulatory framework.

Comparison of Crypto vs. Traditional Payment Methods: Conversion Rates, Withdrawal Times, and Fees – The Compliant Advantage

• Data-driven analysis of conversion rates, withdrawal times, and fees for different payment methods, highlighting the efficiencies of a scalable and compliant blockchain.
• Best practices for optimising affiliate payments within regulatory guidelines.

Module 4: Conclusion and Q&A

• Key takeaways and future trends: The Future of Compliant iGaming
• Open discussion and Q&A session