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Expanding Bitcoin’s reach with accessible wallets

As the world increasingly embraces digital currencies, the interfaces designed to interact with them must cater to the diverse needs of users. Bitcoin, with its lofty goal of revolutionizing the global financial system, must be accessible to people from all walks of life, including those with disabilities or special requirements.

Patrícia Estevão delves into the importance of creating user-friendly and inclusive Bitcoin wallets. It highlights the alarming statistics that underscore the need for accessible design – from the fact that over 54% of the world’s population is online to the staggering 1 in 7 people globally experiencing some form of disability. The prevalence of color blindness, vision impairment, and illiteracy further emphasizes the urgency of addressing these challenges.