Bitcoin Africa Story

Bitcoin Literacy for School was an amazing experience — and this is just the beginning 🧡 cc Bitcoin Ikorodu https://blossom.primal.net/b5b9fb4e830b5f120d9992a0e8eaabfd2e8d1810653e9d3a0fbe4cb9d98c40a9

Talking about #Bitcoin with students today was amazing! So many curious minds, so much energy, so much love 🥳 cc: nostr:nprofile1qqs8hxglwaksfkrukh2zt95grpa9yrm2lstt9wddymdvdw8wwmpggrgpzpmhxw309a6k6cnjv4kr5dpcxsuqz8mhwden5te0vf5hgcm0d9hx6ctcd9kkzmrfwd68xtn0dekxjmn9xvu86q nostr:nprofile1qqsvh300dvquh50l5t9et2257pxrsk5ndsdgdcdmnnxl9nc0f6l2ejcpzamhxue69uhk2cmvd9c8xefwwp6kytmjv4kxz7gpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqcsku65 nostr:nprofile1qqsvmqxje4aa4grz6sxqlwpsukzhaf44aav3f65kcj8s2ts6rx992ysqw37j2 nostr:nprofile1qqspnzgrfett3asxcuj0gksje6z2zxzpvgd27uvz58m9vsuqh8zzw6cpr9mhxw309a382emdv9hzumt8w4ujumn9wsargwp58qq3vamnwvaz7tmzv46xztnwdaehgunfdshxxctd9a4sn7 nostr:nprofile1qqsg2zqd8wkhpnxu6lm5c2dyfa2mhpwte57apjae2ldp6g2mmwf3ypqpzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7q2hwaehxw309anxjmr5v4ezumn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tmwwp6kyvtnx4uhzdnhv9j8wuncv3jngmrgveen2dn8dcmrg6rh0f6ksmnxvym8ywtddg6rwdnjx4eng6rtw4h85em6w9e8xdn3xaaquwrzjs nostr:nprofile1qqsvfr3f7p95stxqrjslnmuvsmhcxxxqt8swjdfjx5tz7zq0yms5cygpzemhxw309a6k6cnjv4kzumr0vdskcw358q6rsqg4waehxw309ajkgetw9ehx7um5wghxcctwvsxwhevn nostr:nprofile1qqs04xzt6ldm9qhs0ctw0t58kf4z57umjzmjg6jywu0seadwtqqc75spz9mhxue69uhnzdps9enrw73wd9hj7qgdwaehxw309anrw73wd9hj7vdsd85 nostr:nprofile1qqsgqke57uygxl0m8elstq26c4mq2erz3dvdtgxwswwvhdh0xcs04scpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumrzv3jhvtnxw4hqy3wszm nostr:nprofile1qqs2yhgdq9prt0j5ctltcyhwn3cfu0yvv0mmqfdt3p5n36jkexkq6xcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvu9jjy7q https://blossom.primal.net/c76cde75d73a26117d998d35978eb7665900f90615f84e68fd6dc8e598c47cc4.mov

Bitcoin Literacy for School was an amazing experience — and this is just the beginning 🧡 #BitcoinIkorodu #BitcoinEducation https://blossom.primal.net/2a7355e124b5537900528dfe587bfb55cb582a9d4f6f51c93c0839a988170e56 https://blossom.primal.net/ec28ce56e064ee794a375e5839a7dc0db71d99eedf0d780fea14a4a996bd6492

Bitcoin circular economies are rising in East Africa 🌍 Join us on 25th Nov at 4PM WAT as we go live featuring two outstanding East African Bitcoin builders: ➣ kev makini — founder of EcoBitz ➣ Darius Simon — founder of Bitcoin Kitui / Bitcoin Ukambani We’re still welcoming more speakers — tag anyone who should join the panel 👇🏾 Follow to stay updated when we go live here on 𝕏! 🔗 https://x.com/story_bitcoin

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🚨 FACT: Bitcoin wasn’t the first electronic cash... but it’s the first to go mainstream, and the only truly decentralized one. Born from 40 years of cryptographic progress and the human struggle for freedom!

Bitcoin is everyday money ⚡️ Spending sats locally with one of our onboarded merchants 🔥 Omega bought fish from Vanadstores in the community and paid with Bitcoin! 🐟 ➣ Zap the merchant: vanadstores@blink.sv #SPEDN cc: nostr:nprofile1qqsglefmxagcu0d7nw4jdkgj9ysqrk9cst0fg44hkz9kzhu39hyt7jsh9lfqf https://blossom.primal.net/fc1106ab2b4693a9661817f4377be10254f824ee0a0c94f54946ab90d6f96c04.mp4

🚀 COHORT 6 INTAKE IS HERE! Registration is now OPEN for Cohort 6 of our Bitcoin Diploma Program, in collaboration with nostr:nprofile1qqs0vzw43dp9x3v8drvm4udj326dld0ku6gdnxajwcxg8h36ssxrags952hav. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or already experienced, this FREE 4-week online program will help you deepen your knowledge and gain the confidence to use Bitcoin effectively and with clarity. Apply now: ➥ rb.gy/kfcp9p 💡 What You’ll Learn: ➢ Bitcoin Fundamentals ➢ Wallet Setup & Self-Custody ➢ The Lightning Network ➢ Bitcoin Tools & Applications ➢ Real-World Bitcoin Skills 🎓 Plus, You’ll: ➢ Learn from expert tutors & guest speakers ➢ Join a vibrant African Bitcoin community ➢ Earn a Certificate of Completion + Bitcoin rewards 🗓️ Program Details: ➢ Duration: 4 weeks ➢ Intake Week: 1 week onboarding ➢ Classes: Mon, Wed & Fri (5PM WAT) ➢ Format: 1hr30mins sessions on Google Meet ➢ Hub: Google Classroom for updates & Q&A Limited seats — register FREE now: ➥ rb.gy/kfcp9p 📣 If you believe in Bitcoin’s power to change lives, help spread the word and grow Bitcoin adoption across Africa and beyond. 🧡 Bitcoin is Freedom. Education is the Key.

I needed a socket extension and was able to pay for it seamlessly with Bitcoin ⚡️ Support the merchant: smartebere@blink.sv We keep building 🔥 https://blossom.primal.net/6befbfbd512c49bc4673b250f557bc364668a3cc617f06bbc4752c73284ceff1.mp4

We finally did it! 🔥 Our 5th Cohort Graduation is happening live on X Space this Friday, October 24th, 2025! 🎉 Let’s come together to show some love and support for our new Bitcoiners, and celebrate their amazing success! 👇🏾 Don’t forget to set your reminder: 🔗 https://x.com/i/spaces/1MYxNlzVjdoGw

We’ve got a Geyser goal live — your support helps us grow, educate, and empower even more people. 👇🏾 Join the movement and contribute: https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinafricastory/goals

Two creative Bitcoin brands’ art was present at our meetup 🔥 Bitcoin is community. cc: nostr:nprofile1qqsvmqxje4aa4grz6sxqlwpsukzhaf44aav3f65kcj8s2ts6rx992ysqw37j2 nostr:nprofile1qqst6vdsnmzgzkmpzgx2ht7chwpp7wk7lm4er4pzpfcvgrdym89v5jgpzemhxue69uhky6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skcqglwaehxw309a3xjarrda5kumtp0p5k6ctvd9ehguewdahxc6twv5c3v569

It’s Meetup Day! 🎉 Happening today — come through, join the vibes, and be part of it. Join in, say hi, and be part of the movement.

Join us this Saturday, 18th October 2025, for our Monthly Meetup! 📢 ➣ Time: 12:00 PM WAT ➣ Venue: Car Wash, Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos ➣ Email: bitcoinafricastory@proton.me ➣ Register here: luma.com/gpmgj438 -- What to Expect: ➣ Engaging Bitcoin Discussions ➣ Networking Opportunities ➣ Fun Games & Interactive Sessions ➣ Q&A and Learning Moments And much more! Let’s build knowledge, connection, and community around Bitcoin together 🧡

One of our community members visited Vanad Stores to buy some items — and paid with Bitcoin! ⚡ ➣ Zap them some sats: 👉 vanadstores@blink.sv Spending sats locally 🇳🇬 cc: nostr:nprofile1qqsglefmxagcu0d7nw4jdkgj9ysqrk9cst0fg44hkz9kzhu39hyt7jsh9lfqf, nostr:nprofile1qqs800kg598cpuj8sspwgmqduws05pdmxd5qesxwe9er6x4f30atffgppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wshsss2kpj nostr:nprofile1qqsgydql3q4ka27d9wnlrmus4tvkrnc8ftc4h8h5fgyln54gl0a7dgspp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpxdmhxue69uhkuamr9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshkz7tkdfkx26tvd4urqctvxa4ryur3wsergut9vsch5dmp8pese6nj96, nostr:nprofile1qqsfrjd9ux5hgsg5cmlz6cdwfh5zv2024g8m2t6g9zqf83l8uqm0svspp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqqzqhqe, nostr:nprofile1qqsgydql3q4ka27d9wnlrmus4tvkrnc8ftc4h8h5fgyln54gl0a7dgspp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpxdmhxue69uhkuamr9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshkz7tkdfkx26tvd4urqctvxa4ryur3wsergut9vsch5dmp8pese6nj96 mallers, nostr:nprofile1qqspsnw2ylqclmrancuwz42j5m2u9nfzwsd8lc6kl5fuf0vecc6efmspr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6un9d3shjtnpd3nk7ar9vd5zu6t0qyjhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttjv4kxz7fwwp5xjmrfwp3hy6tnw35kzmn09e3k7mg873d8p #PlebPayday #Spedn https://blossom.primal.net/6593645fcbb83eb6d53b808b47ef6961e0b818c2992311b4fe76df6ccb1c8eb3.mp4

Last week Friday, we hosted: 🎙️ Building a Bitcoin Community and Circular Economy It was a powerful and insightful conversation with leaders driving Bitcoin adoption and grassroots circular economies across Africa. 🌍⚡ -- Meet the Facilitators Moderator: ➣ nostr:nprofile1qqsxcjczryejqljg3cez42yp4y7fzk4x44nnvtgddalycrs9hdlc38spp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mg8flf32 — Founder, Bitcoin Africa Story Speakers: ➣ nostr:nprofile1qqsxrl3ekgrtfg5tzzyr2p7zl9uvle0jvfah3nnm2hzw57nkukxja6spz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumr49e4k2te9xpqsz9nhwden5te0dehhxarj9eek2dm9deazucm0d56jl832 — Founder, BitFitness ➣ Retshepile — Founder, Bitcoin Sisonke ➣ Glenn — Founder, nostr:nprofile1qqs800kg598cpuj8sspwgmqduws05pdmxd5qesxwe9er6x4f30atffgppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wshsss2kpj ➣ nostr:nprofile1qqsrn6mru8mwvypxjhmvx0nn57gs0v0wh78y06fh0ccezuhzj64dsxcprdmhxue69uhkvet9v3ejumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtm5dah8jqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcfqnhvz — ZA Bitcoin Women Conference ➣ Agbesi Courage — Founder, nostr:nprofile1qqsxqsrzd27uhw669lvt0lxce7hhmytjwl3vxc6cw9t4eugmlykfxrqpypmhxw309akxjmn0v3jjuurjdanhxetjwejhytnnd96x2w358q6rsqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcnmtzaj -- Follow Bitcoin Africa Story on other socials: 👉 https://linktr.ee/bitcoinafricastory Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of ongoing conversations shaping Bitcoin adoption across Africa. 👇 Watch the Livestream Recording: 🔗 https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dRKZaDbpEaxB

Did a hardware upgrade on my laptop recently: * 512GB HDD → 512 SSD * 8GB RAM → 16GB RAM Here’s the special part, during the RAM upgrade, I paid the Alex in sats for installation service⚡ His LN: Alextechnet@blink.sv He's glad to trade his skills for BTC & open to more. --- Big Shoutout to MoloBTC for most of the upgrade support 👏 If you’d like to support more of what we’re building, here’s our Geyser Fund 👇 https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinafricastory https://blossom.primal.net/84119b0aa1039bc41b01b8b4f9ae622d88256b9eacf59022f38a8e23cccbf93d.mp4

Proof-of-Work Wednesday 🔥 | Hello October 🍂 We’re kicking off a new month with our 1st Special Session in our #Bitcoin Diploma Program! 📌 Introduction to Nostr 👨🏾‍🏫 Facilitator: nostr:nprofile1qqsxcjczryejqljg3cez42yp4y7fzk4x44nnvtgddalycrs9hdlc38spp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mg8flf32 🎤 Moderator: nostr:nprofile1qqsrn6mru8mwvypxjhmvx0nn57gs0v0wh78y06fh0ccezuhzj64dsxcprdmhxue69uhkvet9v3ejumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtm5dah8jqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcfqnhvz Let's stay ready!

Buying with Bitcoin Locally ⚡️🐟 #Spedn https://blossom.primal.net/5adcea2c45466ae0227221d433cf0615efb6cec961c2a5ce1f59160c7f3c28c8.mp4

PoW⚡️: Bullish from yesterday’s session! We kicked off Chapter 8 of the #Bitcoin Diploma with an introduction to the Lightning Network—covering how it works, the process of opening/closing channels, and the differences between lightning and on-chain transactions. We also broke down Lightning wallets (custodial vs. self-custodial, open-source vs. closed-source) and explored practical use cases with tools like nostr:nprofile1qqsdlpj77jpsf944q8htmzph0jg02g2xn4ru2wvhxq8zyk4trv5myeqpp5s8wumn8ghj7cnjvghxjmcppcs8wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvc9xarw, nostr:nprofile1qqsra2ey033mkdwl5w8q0jss9ak69zafh82xsuvhwsaauw3trkq2amgprpmhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tc7g996k, and nostr:nprofile1qqs22d4tralncqfnh2kmmarjkxk8449hwnk5xtqe3y5yry6hy7ytegqpp4mhxue69uhkyunz9e5k7tcpzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7wt5kvh. The session wrapped up with a lively Q&A packed with great questions. Huge thanks to Tobe for leading and nostr:nprofile1qqsrn6mru8mwvypxjhmvx0nn57gs0v0wh78y06fh0ccezuhzj64dsxcprdmhxue69uhkvet9v3ejumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtm5dah8jqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcfqnhvz for moderating! We’ll be back on Monday with hands-on exercises, including how to open and use Lightning wallets together with more practical. Can’t wait! #BitcoinAfricaStory #BitcoinEducation cc: nostr:nprofile1qqs0vzw43dp9x3v8drvm4udj326dld0ku6gdnxajwcxg8h36ssxrags952hav