Obi Nwosu

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Obi Nwosu is a British Bitcoin entrepreneur and the former CEO of CoinCorner, a Gibraltar-based Bitcoin exchange that was one of the first to offer Lightning Network payments at scale. He is a vocal Bitcoin-only advocate and has been a prominent voice in the UK Bitcoin ecosystem for over a decade. Nwosu is known for his work bringing Lightning Network adoption to merchants and consumers, and for his clear public communication about the differences between Bitcoin and altcoins.

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Role: Former CEO of CoinCorner / Bitcoin Entrepreneur
Twitter: ObiNwosu
Known For: Built CoinCorner into a leading UK Bitcoin exchange; early Lightning Network adoption advocate
Nationality: British
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Twitter Handle: obiwanzanwosu

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