⚡ The best way to understand Lightning is to build with it. That’s why our Lightning Developer Bootcamp focuses on: - practical workshops - real-world applications - collaboration - open-source learning Our Next stop is Addis Ababa and we’re getting closer 📅 27th – 31st July 2026 Apply here before it's too late:

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Addis Ababa Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

You thought we were done? Think again.😅 We're just getting started. After a series of successful Lightning Developer Bootcamps across Africa, we're continuing our mission to train the next generation of Bitcoin and Lightning builders before the year ends. Each bootcamp is designed to equip developers with practical Bitcoin and Lightning skills through hands-on workshops, collaborative learning, and real-world application building. Whether you're a developer, student, educator, or builder, now is the time to get involved. ⚡ Scholarship applications are now open. Learn more about our past and upcoming bootcamps:

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Lightning Developer Bootcamp & Upcoming - Africa Free Routing

Explore past Lightning Developer Bootcamps across Africa, featuring sessions, projects, photos, and key highlights.

The future of Bitcoin in Africa will be built by Africans. 🚀🌍⚡

Addis Ababa, we are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Addis Ababa Lightning Developer Bootcamp! ⚡ From 27th July to 31st July 2026, join us for 5 days of learning, building, collaborating, and exploring Bitcoin & Lightning development. 📍 ALX Ethiopia, Lideta Hub, 4th Floor Throughout the bootcamp, you'll gain hands-on experience with: - Bitcoin Fundamentals - Lightning Development - Hands-on Coding Workshops - Real-World Application Building - Open-Source Collaboration - Networking with Fellow Builders If you're ready to take your Bitcoin development skills to the next level, this bootcamp is for you. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/3Sfc4RD And if you know a developer in Ethiopia, share this opportunity with them

Burundi, we’re coming ⚡️ We’re excited to announce the Lightning Developer Bootcamp is heading to Bujumbura, Burundi from May 25th to 29th, 2026! We’ve seen firsthand what happens when builders come together to learn, experiment, and push Bitcoin forward. Now it’s Burundi’s turn. If you’re a developer, a builder and curious about the future of money, you don’t want to miss this. Limited spots available. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement 👇 Apply here:

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Bujumbura Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Introducing the Bitcoin Payment Integration Masterclass. We are launching a new learning experience for developers and business owners who want to learn how to easily integrate Lightning payments into existing products and platforms. Instructors include: @tobi_bams (CTO, @Mavapay) @TChileta (BTCPay Server contributor) @_pretyflaco (Director of Stragetic Projects at Blink) If you are building apps, platforms, or online businesses and want to start accepting Bitcoin payments, this masterclass will show you how. Cohort 1 is now open. Learn more and apply here:

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Masterclass - Africa Free Routing

Learn how to integrate Bitcoin payments into a simple website step by step. Built for African developers, business owners, and educators who want ...

Uganda, quick reminder. Applications for the Uganda Lightning Developer Bootcamp are closing next soon If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. Five days of hands-on learning, building, and collaborating around real Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure. 📍 UniPod – CTF2, Makerere University, Kampala 📅 23rd – 27th March 2026 ⏰ 9:00 – 17:00 EAT daily 🎓 Limited scholarships available. Apply before registrations close:

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Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Ouagadougou, we’re on our way 🔥 In partnership with @btcafriquefr, we’re proud to announce that the Lightning Developer Bootcamp is landing in Burkina Faso Get ready for five immersive days of hands-on building, deep learning, meaningful collaboration, and real progress on Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure. 📅 12th to 16th April 2026 ⏰ 9:00 to 17:00 GMT daily If you’ve been looking for a space to truly level up your Lightning skills, this is it. Limited scholarships are available, apply early:

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Ouagadougou Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Happy New Month Family 🎉 New month. New momentum. New builders loading. If you’re in Uganda and have waiting for the right moment to level up your Bitcoin & Lightning skills… this is it. The Uganda Lightning Developer Bootcamp is where you want to be this month. Five days. Hands-on. Real Lightning. Real collaboration 🎓 Limited scholarships available. Apply here:

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Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Registration for our Uganda bootcamp is still on going, join us to: - understand how Lightning really works - interact with bitcoin and lightning nodes - build real applications - collaborate with other builders This is hands-on. This is practical. This is for builders. Apply now:

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Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Africa doesn’t need more hype coins. Africa needs payment rails that actually work. Every single day. The Lightning Network is that rail. Instant. Borderless. Built for real economic activity.

Happy new week! Registration for the Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp is ongoing, and spots are limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Africa’s growing Lightning developer ecosystem. Apply now:

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Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Kampala, we are coming 🔥 We’re excited to announce that the Lightning Developer Bootcamp is coming to Uganda. As always, it will be five full days of building, learning, collaborating, and pushing the Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure forward together. 📍 UniPod, CTF2, Makerere University, Kampala 📅 23rd to 27th March 2026 ⏰ 9:00 to 17:00 EAT daily Limited scholarships are available, so apply early here:

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Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

⏳ The Capetown Lightning Developer Bootcamp starts next week. ⚡ This is your last real window to join a room full of builders, not spectators. If you’ve been: waiting for the “right time” learning alone watching others build on Lightning This is the moment to step in. Real tools. Real builders. Real skills. Don’t watch this one from the outside. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/capetown-bootcamp

A new year always starts with big intentions. - Learn more. - Build more. - Take your skills seriously. ⚡ The Cape Town Lightning Developer Bootcamp registration is still ongoing. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start. 🔗 bit.ly/capetown-bootcamp

It’s Christmas Eve🎄 As the year comes to an end, one of the most meaningful gifts we can give is opportunity. In the next two months, Africa Free Routing is hosting two hands-on Lightning Developer Bootcamps in South Africa: • 🇿🇦 Cape Town — January 19th to 23rd, 2026: bit.ly/capetown-bootcamp • 🇿🇦 Johannesburg — February 9th to 13th, 2026: freerouting.africa/johannesburg-lightning-developer-bootcamp These bootcamps are designed to equip African developers with real Bitcoin & Lightning skills, hands-on experience, and a strong builder community. If you know a developer, student, or tech enthusiast in your network, share this with them. Sometimes, changing a career or a community starts with a single link. Let’s keep building Africa’s Lightning future together ⚡

Johannesburg, are you ready 🇿🇦⚡️ After the Cape Town Lightning Developer Bootcamp, we’re taking things further. In partnership with @npub1p0xmesqhftf7ga2v2hzdzz44ua059e70z7d9htur240p24y3a5xsn0deeh, we’re hosting a 5 day Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Johannesburg this February. 5 days of hands on learning, real Lightning infrastructure, and building with other serious builders in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Dates: 9th to 13th February 2026 Secure your spot:

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Johannesburg Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Do you really know what is the Lightning Network? It’s a second layer on Bitcoin that makes transactions instant and almost free. Why it matters: - Microtransactions (think streaming, tipping) - Everyday BTC payments - Scales Bitcoin globally 🌍

📢 Only 2 days left before our exclusive webinar! Africa Free Routing is hosting a special session on: “Why Accepting Bitcoin Payments Is Crucial for African Businesses” Featuring two leading voices in African Bitcoin innovation: • Bernard Parah — CEO & Co-Founder, Bitnob • Kgothatso Ngako — CEO & Founder, Machankura 🗓 27 November 2025 ⏰ 4 PM UTC 📍 Google Meet 👉 Register here: freerouting.africa/bitcoin-retail-webinar Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders.

Cape Town, get ready!! :flag_za: In partnership with @Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town , we are bringing a five day Lightning Developer Bootcamp back to the Mother City the week before the conference. Date: 19th to 23rd January, 2026 Venue: Workshop 17, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Time: 9am daily Come learn, build, and connect with top Bitcoin minds shaping the future of Lightning in Africa. Seats are limited. Apply for a scholarship now:

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Cape Town Lightning Developer Bootcamp 2.0 - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

The Uyo Lightning Developer Bootcamp registration is still ongoing! DON'T MISS OUT! Learn Lightning Network basics, Build real projects, and Join Africa’s Bitcoin crew! 📅 November 11–15, 2025 📍 Cafe One, Uyo 🔗Apply now:

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Uyo Lightning Developer Bootcamp - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days! Join hands-on workshops, learn from experts, and explore real-world applications.

Tag your friends, spread the word, and let’s make it epic! ⚡️