#SPEDN rebeccasalon@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/21226 Step in, shine bright, and let your hair do the talking, Rebecca Hair Salon – where every style is a masterpiece.

#SPEDN ⚡️trebla@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/34059 At the recent The Surfer Kids Surf Series Comp at the Point, we distributed 35 NFC @Bolt Card to showcase fast and simple Bitcoin payments. Surfers and spectators could tap a card and pay instantly using the Lightning Network. Out of the 35 cards handed out, 20 were used for real transactions during the event. For many people, it was their first time spending Bitcoin with a tap. The system ran on our @BTCPay Server operated by Slu and Bongani, keeping payments self-custodial and open source. This setup let new users experience Bitcoin payments without downloading a wallet or scanning QR codes, making onboarding smooth during a busy event. A great example of Bitcoin working at a community event. Set up your own Bolt Card system: bitcoinekasi.com/nfc/ @Bolt Card ⚡️

#SPEDN cheru@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/27155 Today a car wash owner paid a grocery shop with Bitcoin.⚡️ No banks. No fiat conversion. Just sats moving between merchants. This is how a Bitcoin circular economy grows. Bitcoin is money. 🟠

Good morning! Hamba ngothando, always ♥️

UPDATE: New Ekasi Support Center As previously announced, we originally planned to begin construction in early 2026. Unfortunately, however, there's been a delay. During the final stages of the land transfer, it became clear that the municipal boundary lines didn’t match the reality on the ground - part of the property overlapped with a public road. The municipality now needs to complete a subdivision and consolidation. This means construction will likely only begin in early 2027. The delay is frustrating, especially since we flagged the issue early in the process. But the process ensures that the project proceeds on a solid legal footing. We don't want to own part of a public road. The good news: our agreement with the municipality remains unchanged, including the 90% discounted land purchase price. The project continues moving forward. We’re building the center in phases. Phase 0 - 1 will deliver the core Ekasi Center: classrooms, offices, meetup space, thrift shop and reception. Future phases will add accommodation for fellowships and interns, a larger event space, workshops & a maker space, and recycling initiatives. Architectural plans are complete — and all architect fees have been paid in Bitcoin. The renders below detail all 4 phases of construction. It is unfortunate that the project is delayed. But, if you've ever visited us, you'll know that this particular location is well worth the wait. We'll keep posting updates as we progress. For information, and to make a donation, please visit:

Ekasi Center Crowdfund

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/58 Bitcoin Diploma students proudly spent the rewards they earned for attending their weekly classes, using their satoshis to buy goods and experience how Bitcoin works in real life. 💰⚡ @Bolt Card

At the Bitcoin Ekasi Center thrift shop, a shack owner receives her portion of sats and uses them to shop for items she needs, showing how Bitcoin is being used in everyday life. @My2sats

A shack with a message. Through our community project with @Bitcoin for Fairness, residents take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean and attend monthly Bitcoin education at the Bitcoin Ekasi Center. In return, they receive Bitcoin. This painted shack represents fairness, opportunity, and hope for the future. Meet Yonela, sharing how this project is helping her and the community.

Whenever our coaches have a bit of time, they’re out there shredding with the kids and showing them how it's done! 😎🔥 This is Lukhangele, he's been with our surf programme for 10 years. 👇 👇 From riding foamies to sharing his experience with new recruits, Lukhangele is now a full-time coach at The Surfer Kids, earning his entire salary in Bitcoin only. 🌊🏄🏾‍♂️ This is proof of work 💥 ❤️

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/3108 Learning Bitcoin. Earning Bitcoin. Spending Bitcoin.

#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/370

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/3108 We don’t just talk Bitcoin. We use it.⚡️

@My2sats Check this out 👇 A resident visited our thrift store to buy clothes. 🧡 We don’t charge any sats upfront instead, we send them 500 sats, and they use it to shop in the store. ⚡ If there are sats left in their wallet, they can always come back and spend the rest later. Bitcoin circular economy in action. 💛🧡⚡

#SPEDN embofoods@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/28447 Using Bitcoin the way it was meant to be used — as money. ⚡️

#SPEDN pizzaexpressmb@blink.sv⚡ btcmap.org/merchant/25143 Paid with Bitcoin via the Lightning Network using Blink.🍕 Real-world Bitcoin payments in action.

#SPEDN everestus@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/35258 Kids earning and spending their weekly sats for attending @MyFirstBitcoin_ Diploma classes at the Bitcoin Ekasi Center ⚡🎓 Learn. Earn. Spend. Repeat. @Bolt Card

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv Milk bought at Jabulani Shop No.3 using #Bitcoin over the Lightning Network. 🥛⚡ Find them on BTC Map: btcmap.org/merchant/3108 Bitcoin is everyday money. 💛

Another merchant is now live on #SPEDN via everestus@blink.sv 🙌 Check them out on BTC Map: btcmap.org/merchant/35258 The Bitcoin family keeps growing! ⚡ Use Bitcoin as everyday money💪

#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/370 Keep spending. Keep saving. Building a Bitcoin economy every day 🚀

Final surf yesterday for our juniors before today's competition! The O’Neill Cold Water Junior Classic kicks-off this morning. The countries top Junior Surfers from U12-U18 will be competing over 3 days to crown a Champion. Livestream is here: 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.youtube.com/live/9eVBB49ws-c