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We are bringing freedom to Africa through Bitcoin adoption and education. Please support us.
Book Club Alert! This week in the African Bitcoiners Book Club, weโ€™re continuing our journey through "When Money Destroys Nations by Philip Haslam and Russell Lamberti." Whether youโ€™re reading along or just curious to hear insights, come join the conversation and share your thoughts with us! ๐Ÿ•’ Every Friday at 6:00 PM UTC on our Discord community. Donโ€™t miss out, let's learn and discuss together!
Do you have a Bitcoin savings success story? Weโ€™d love to hear it! We have a small community of savers who could be inspired by your Bitcoin savings journey no matter how small. To maintain your privacy, just fill out this short form.๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ“ˆ Breaking: 15 new Bitcoin projects just joined the African Bitcoin ecosystem in Q3 2025 โ€”and Madagascar is finally on the map! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bitcoin adoption across Africa is reaching new places, fueled by fresh ideas and stronger grassroots momentum. The ecosystem now counts 131 verified projects, each one building tools, offering education, and driving real-world solutions with Bitcoin. This update is proudly sponsored by Trezor Academy. Dive into the Q3 interactive infographic and meet the latest builders: image
๐Ÿ“š Book Club This Friday: Join us this Friday at 5.pm UTC as we dive into the book " When Money Destroys Nations ." Weโ€™re diving into Chapter 7: "The economics of hunger" โ€”where Phillip Haslam and Russell Lamberti explore how inflation causes hunger and lack of basic commodities . Don't miss out!
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐œ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐”๐ ๐š๐ง๐๐š! In Uganda, where financial exclusion and free speech restrictions challenge daily life, Bitcoin is becoming a lifeline โ€” offering a way to save, transact, and organize outside the limits of traditional systems. From grassroots innovation to business adoption, education to advocacy, Bitcoin in Uganda is more than a technology โ€” itโ€™s a movement. Projects leading the way include: Gorilla Sats, Orphans of Uganda Children Center, Bitcoin Innovation Hub, META COFFEE, Juicy B, Bitcoin Frenzy Stack and Bitcoin Kampala. ๐Ÿ“ข Discover more about Bitcoin initiatives across Africa, including Uganda: ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’ก Are you part of Ugandaโ€™s Bitcoin journey? Letโ€™s connect and grow the movement together! ๐Ÿš€ image
We are proud to announce the release of our landmark report, "Bitcoin Mining in Africa: Powering a New Era (2025โ€“2030)". This is your essential guide to understanding how Africa is charting a more responsible, sustainable, and profoundly renewable path for Bitcoin mining. A special and heartfelt thank you to Daniel Batten for his invaluable contributions to this report and his tireless work across the Bitcoin mining sector. A special thankyou too to Janet Maingi and Nemo Semret for their invaluable contributions to this report and the overall African Bitcoin Mining sector. Head over to our website and download the report!! image
๐Ÿ“ขCheck out the weekly stats for the Lightning Network in Africa: Active Nodes: 60 [ 0% ] Total Capacity: โšก๏ธ1,029,399,587 [ 0%] Total Channels: 262 [ 0.38%โฌ†๏ธ] Proudly brought to you by Africa Free Routing Open a channel with them today !!!
The Bitcoin: Africa's Guide to Freedom Money Book is officially NOW AVAILABLE in hardcover on Amazon! Designed specifically for beginners and African learners, this book makes understanding Bitcoin relatable and accessible. Perfect for your personal library, community groups, or even classrooms across Africa. We heard you, and we delivered a clear, practical guide. Don't wait, go grab yourself a copy and start your Bitcoin journey today! image ๐Ÿ‘‰ Order your hardcover here:
๐Ÿ“ขCheck out the weekly stats for the Lightning Network in Africa: Active Nodes: 60 [ 0% ] Total Capacity: โšก๏ธ1,029,399,587 [ 0%] Total Channels: 261 [ 0.38%โฌ†๏ธ] Proudly brought to you by @npub129hv...pkpk Open a channel with them today !!!
As we wrap up our 3rd birthday celebration, we wanted to give you something a little more personal. Youโ€™ve seen the faces behind African Bitcoiners, heard from Afriqualia, our founder, but whatโ€™s it really like to be part of this team? In this short video, weโ€™re letting you in on the real behind-the-scenes, the everyday moments, the big wins, the tough days, and the deep sense of purpose that keeps us going. Youโ€™ll hear directly from the team, the people who are building, learning, laughing, and sometimes struggling together to push this movement forward. This is the heartbeat of African Bitcoiners, raw, honest, and full of love.
Thank You to Our Founder! To our incredible founder, Afriqualia โ€“ thank you! As we celebrate three phenomenal years of African Bitcoiners, we're reflecting on the powerful journey you started. Your vision ignited this movement, and your unwavering dedication built the vibrant community we're so proud of today. We're immensely grateful for your leadership and the endless energy you pour into moving Bitcoin forward across Africa. Here's to you, Afriqualia, and to many more years of building together! And here's something from our founder's desk, straight from their heart to yours:
In gratitude to being 3 years strong... ๐Ÿงก Weโ€™re standing taller today because of the brands who believed in us when all we had was a bold vision. To every organization that supported African Bitcoiners, Africa Free Routing, The Bitcoiner Test, our Lightning Development Bootcamps, and more, thank you for being part of this journey. With all our hearts, we say thank you to: Btrust, Human Rights Foundation, Tether Africa, OpenSats, Trezor Academy, Plan B Network, Blink Wallet, Geyser, CitrusRate, iPayBTC, Voltage, Africa Bitcoin Conference, Crack The Orange, BTC Map, Fedi, and Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town. Hereโ€™s to more years of building, learning, and lighting the path for millions of Africans. ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿพ image
๐๐ˆ๐“๐‚๐Ž๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐‰๐„๐‚๐“ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“: ๐’๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข ๐’๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐ข๐ซ๐œ๐ฅ๐ž ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป: ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข ๐’๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐ข๐ซ๐œ๐ฅ๐ž a Ghana-based initiative dedicated to empowering women through Bitcoin education, peer-led learning, and open discussion spaces centered on financial independence and digital literacy. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, the Circle fosters leadership, collaboration, and personal growth among women exploring the world of decentralized finance. This initiative stands as a powerful example of how localized, women-led efforts can play a crucial role in shaping the future of finance, especially in underserved regions. image
๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™re still riding the high of our 3rd birthday, and this oneโ€™s all about us celebrating us! ๐Ÿ’ฅ None of this would be possible without the wild heart and hustle of the legends behind African Bitcoiners: Afriqualia โ€“ our fearless founder, the spark that lit the fire. Sarah White โ€“ our glue and guide, keeping us clear, accountable, and charging ahead. Em โ€“ our tech lead, always building with brains and heart Megasley โ€“ the purpose-driven GM steering Africa Free Routing forward Satoshee โ€“ design magician bringing all our visons to life. Lys โ€“ backend grad laying down solid foundations. Vviey โ€“ frontend grad bringing smooth, intuitive experiences to life. ๐Ÿ’› To this powerhouse team: your work matters, your impact shows, and weโ€™re grateful for every single bit (pun intended ๐Ÿ˜‰). Hereโ€™s to 3 epic years, and the bold future weโ€™re building together
๐๐ˆ๐“๐‚๐Ž๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐‰๐„๐‚๐“ ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“: ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ž๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐ซ๐š Ghana is experiencing a powerful rise in its young developer community โ€” energetic, curious, and ready to build. At the forefront of this momentum is Bitdevs Accra, a technical Bitcoin meetup in Accra powered by @Btrust that brings together developers and Bitcoin enthusiasts to discuss and participate in the research and development of Bitcoin and related protocols and software. image
Three years strong! ๐Ÿฅณ This is a HUGE milestone for us: 3 years of building for Bitcoin in Africa! When we started, our goal was simple: to make Bitcoin accessible and safe for everyone in Africa, from learning the basics to mastering self-custody. Today, we're celebrating the amazing progress we've made, all thanks to you, our incredible community. image
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