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BitcoinEkasi
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Building a Bitcoin circular economy in a South African township | Partnering with The Surfer Kids | Inspired by Bitcoin Beach.
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bitcoinekasi 2 weeks ago
Earlier today, our groms hit the road heading to Port Alfred to compete in the Rip Curl Grom Search presented by Royal St Andrews Hotel! 🌊🏄‍♂️ This will be their second competition on the SAST tour this year, following their first event at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic in Cape Town. Wishing all of them the very best of luck as they take on the waves from the 3rd to the 6th of April — we’re proud of you all! 💙🙌 #GromSearch #SurfingSouthAfrica #NextGeneration #TSK #Shanana🤙
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bitcoinekasi 2 weeks ago
#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/370 Bitcoin is a real currency ⚡️ From your phone to everyday shopping, no cash, no banks—just scan and pay. The future of money is here.
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bitcoinekasi 2 weeks ago
A community member visited the Bitcoin Ekasi Center to learn more about Bitcoin as a digital currency, gaining a clear understanding of how it works and how it differs from normal currency. He learned that Bitcoin is decentralized, borderless, and gives him full control over his money without relying on banks.
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
#SPEDN pizzaexpressmb@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/25143 Serving great taste with a Bitcoin twist ⚡at Heiderand Pizza Express, the community comes together to enjoy delicious meals while paying seamlessly with sats—where good food meets the future of money.
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
#SPEDN johnshop@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/27366 Consistent effort pays off ⚡@My First Bitcoin Diploma students earn their weekly sats rewards through full-time attendance, turning dedication into real digital value. Showing up, learning, and stacking sats—this is what commitment looks like! @Ethan @Bolt Card
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/58 After learning about Bitcoin from Ms Sassa, he felt confident and empowered to use it in real life. He headed to Kwallo’s shop and successfully bought an energy drink using Bitcoin.
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
Our @My First Bitcoin diploma students have officially graduated! 🎓 We celebrated an amazing evening with their parents and friends. Bitcoin education is vital in communities like ours—these students are now equipped to help protect their families from scams. Big thanks to @Ethan for making this possible 🙌
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
Visitors stepping into Bitcoin Ekasi Center alongside The Surfer Kids, experiencing real Bitcoin education and community impact up close .⚡️
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
Celebrating Excellence 🎓⚡️ Bitcoin Ekasi Cohort 5 Graduation 📍 T.M. Ndanda Primary School Hall 🗓 Thursday, 26 March 2026 ⏰ 18:00 Huge respect to all the students for their hard work and dedication this is what the future of financial education looks like in the Bitcoin era. @Ethan @My First Bitcoin image
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#SPDN nosihle@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/58 Today our community lead @LuthandoSABTC🇿🇦 took the ward councillor to the first shop that’s been accepting Bitcoin since 2021 to make a payment. If you want a community to believe in Bitcoin, start by engaging its leaders, so they understand and can share that this is real money, just digital.
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#SPEDN mosselbaygas@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/21590 How cool is this ⚡️ We’re buying gas using Bitcoin. In our circular economy, you can live on Bitcoin, earning, saving, and spending it on almost everything.
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/3108 The Bitcoin Diploma students tapped their NFC cards and smiled as their sats arrived instantly. ⚡ In that small moment, they felt the future of money right in their hands. 💳✨ @Bolt Card
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
It's moments like this that keep us going. If you've ever felt it, you know: nothing else compares. The Surfer Kids' Phumlisa "Ama" Madiavula - Western Cape U8 Champion!!!
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#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.
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#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 ⚡️
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#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. 🟠
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
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:
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#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