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Feather Wallet
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Machankura
Bitcoin over USSD. No smartphone. No internet. Any phone.
Zero KYCTrust 69/100ZA
Trust
CAUTION · TRENDING
JURISDICTIONZA
WARNINGUSSD transactions route through telecom carrier networks, which log call metadata including phone number, timestamp, and tower location. The carrier knows you dialed the Machankura short code. This is a custodial-adjacent model for the phone number layer — not a fully non-custodial setup like a hardware wallet. Suitable for small, frequent transactions; not for large savings or high-privacy requirements. South Africa jurisdiction — not Five Eyes, but RICA (2002) requires SIM registration.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
69
LAST VERIFIED3/14/2026
LAST UPDATED3/14/2026
Specs
KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSNo KYC at Machankura level. Phone number required (telecom-level metadata only).
CATEGORIESWallet
BEST FORFeature phone users in Africa, Areas with no mobile data coverage, Bitcoin remittances without smartphone
FEATURESUSSD Bitcoin, No Smartphone Required, No Internet Required, Lightning, Africa-Focused, Feature Phone Compatible
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REGIONS8 countries — Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, +2 more
About
Machankura lets you send and receive Bitcoin over USSD — no smartphone, no internet connection required. Dial a short code on any feature phone, transact on the Lightning Network, and retain custody of your funds. Built for Africa, where most people access the internet via basic phones.
Follow the Money
Machankura / Kgothatso Ngako — ZA ────────────────────────────────────── Founder: Kgothatso Ngako (ZA, KG) Funding: Bitcoin grants, open-source Revenue: none (free USSD service) ├─ ZA jurisdiction (RICA SIM logging) ├─ Carrier logs call metadata by law └─ Not Five Eyes, community-maintained
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Machankura require KYC or identity verification?
No. Machankura does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No KYC at Machankura level. Phone number required (telecom-level metadata only).
What payment methods does Machankura accept?
Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.
Is Machankura available in my country?
Machankura is available in: NG, GH, KE, ZA, TZ, UG, ZM, MW.
Is Machankura based in a Five Eyes country?
No. Machankura is based in ZA, which is not a Five Eyes member country.
Is Machankura safe to use for privacy?
Use Machankura with caution. USSD transactions route through telecom carrier networks, which log call metadata including phone number, timestamp, and tower location. The carrier knows you dialed the Machankura short code. This is a custodial-adjacent model for the phone number layer — not a fully non-custodial setup like a hardware wallet. Suitable for small, frequent transactions; not for large savings or high-privacy requirements. South Africa jurisdiction — not Five Eyes, but RICA (2002) requires SIM registration.
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