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We are bringing freedom to Africa through Bitcoin adoption and education. Please support us.
Happy Boxing Day, African Bitcoiners!🤍 Today is a moment to pause and appreciate how far we have come together. 🎁 We are deeply grateful for every member of the African Bitcoiners community. Thank you for believing in the mission, for sharing knowledge freely, and for showing up with conviction to help shape a more sovereign Africa.🙏🏽🌍 Here’s to the year behind us and the future ahead, built patiently, together, block by block!🥂🧡 Wishing you a gentle, joyful, and heart-full Boxing Day! 💛 image
💡Spotlight on Bitcoin Loxion 📍Location: Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 About: @BitcoinLoxion is a community-led initiative dedicated to building a Bitcoin circular economy in Khayelitsha. Some Key Objectives: 🔷Education & Awareness: Deliver Bitcoin classes, meetups, and workshops to build financial literacy and demystify Bitcoin for Khayelitsha residents. 🔷Merchant Onboarding: Integrate local businesses to accept Bitcoin using tools like Bitcoin POS to enable seamless spending and foster a practical circular economy. 🔷Community Projects: Run community initiatives Example, the Garden of Hope for sustainable farming, where participants learn to grow food, earn Bitcoin stipends, and sell produce in sats, promoting food security and self-reliance. 🔷Shift Bitcoin's perception from speculation to a daily tool for growth, sovereignty, and breaking dependency cycles, through cultural elements like murals, branded outreach, and guided tours to inspire broader adoption. You can connect with Bitcoin Loxion: Support: 👇 Explore more African Bitcoin initiatives shaping the future of finance here: image
MERRY CHRISTMAS, AFRICA!🌍 Today, as we celebrate the wonderful Xmas season, we also celebrate a gift that no government can print and no border can stop. Bitcoin is the ultimate gift of freedom, the right to own your time and protect your love in a world of noise.🎁 Have a Merry Christmas and a beautiful new year ahead!❤️🎄 image
💡Spotlight on Bitcoin Ubuntu 📍Location: South Africa 🇿🇦 About: @Bitcoin Ubuntu ⚡ is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to Bitcoin-only education and onboarding in South Africa and beyond. Some Key Objectives: 🔷Deliver Free Education: Contribute to open-source Bitcoin curricula, and support global cohorts to educate many students. 🔷Onboard Merchants: Help local businesses and nonprofits accept Bitcoin via tools like BTCPay Server, listing them on platforms like btcmap.org and wedobitcoin.co.za for increased visibility. 🔷Host Community Meetups: Organize local activities and discussions in-person and online to build connections and keep the community informed. 🔷Offer Workshops & Classes: Provide in-person and online sessions, to empower users at all levels. 🔷Foster Collaborations: Partner with grassroots projects across Africa expanding high-quality, Bitcoin-only education to new regions. You can connect with Bitcoin Ubuntu: Website: 👇 Explore more African Bitcoin initiatives shaping the future of finance here: image
🎅🏽Santa prints gifts, Bitcoiners stack sats! This Christmas Eve, remember: hard money is the real long-term gift.🎄
💡Spotlight on Bitcoin Plett 📍Location: Plettenberg Bay, South Africa 🇿🇦 About: @Bitcoin Plett is a grassroots, volunteer-run community initiative dedicated to building a thriving circular Bitcoin economy in Plettenberg Bay. Some Key Objectives: 🔷Circular Bitcoin Economy: Encourages earning, spending, and circulating Bitcoin locally to keep value within the community. 🔷 Meetups & Events: Regular gatherings for newcomers and experienced Bitcoiners to learn, network, and discuss adoption. 🔷Merchant Onboarding Support: Volunteers help businesses set up wallets, print QR codes, etc. for seamless Lightning payments. 🔷Bitcoin Map Integration: Local vendors listed on BTC Map (btcmap.org) for easy discovery and spending sats at accepting spots. 🔷Education & Security Focus: Resources on self-custody, scam protection, recommended Lightning wallets, and getting started with Bitcoin safely. You can connect with Bitcoin Plett: Website: bitcoinplett.cx 👇Dive deeper into this growing African Bitcoin economy and discover more initiatives here: image
🎅Happy Holidays, African Bitcoiners! As the year winds down, this is a good moment to pause and take stock. How well do you really understand Bitcoin? where you’re strong, and the gaps you still need to close. That’s exactly what @npub1d278...yxju is for. Taking the test helps you sharpen your goals for the year ahead, and position yourself for real opportunities, whether that’s getting hired, leading a local community, or building. 👇Turn your reflection into a career roadmap, take the test now! image
💡Spotlight on MoneyBadger 📍 Location: South Africa 🇿🇦 About: @MoneyBadger is a Bitcoin payments platform that bridges Bitcoin with everyday retail. The platform allows customers to pay with Bitcoin (via Lightning Network for instant, low-cost transactions) at physical stores and online. Some Key Features: 🔷QR Scan to Pay: Instant in-store payments via QR codes at POS, using Lightning Network for speed and low fees. 🔷The Platform posseses flexible settlement options. 🔷POS & Smartphone Integration: Turns devices into Bitcoin-accepting terminals; seamless with existing systems. 🔷Broad Wallet Support: Compatible with major wallets (Blink, Blitz, Aqua, etc). 🔷API & Reconciliation Tools: Single integration for multiple providers; 24/7 API access for custom reconciliation. You can connect with Moneybadgerpay: Website: moneybadger.co.za 👇Dive deeper into this growing African Bitcoin economy and discover more initiatives here: image
Bitcoin is the most impactful innovation of our time. But how do you know if someone truly understands it? That’s why we created @npub1d278...yxju to help organizations verify they are hiring real Bitcoiners who can transform their teams. Don’t just trust, verify. 👇Take the Bitcoiner Test or use it to find qualified Bitcoin experts:
📈The best time to stack sats was yesterday. The second best time? This Saturday. Take a step toward financial freedom today!
💡Spotlight on Bitshack 📍 Location: South Africa 🇿🇦 About: @Bitshack is the home of Bitcoin adoption, emphasizing hands-on education and practical learning. Some Key Objectives: 🔷Educate people about Bitcoin through practical, experience-based learning. 🔷Assist with buying, storing, and securely managing Bitcoin holdings. 🔷Enable businesses to accept Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network POS systems, without needing banking partners. 🔷Organize events to build and expand the Bitcoin community. 🔷Provide personalized long-term Bitcoin savings plans tailored to individual needs. You can connect with Bitshack: Website: 👇Dive deeper into this growing African Bitcoin economy and discover more initiatives here: image
💥Tonight’s edition of our Readers’ Friday Bookclub was truly blissful! We wrapped up the final session for 2025, reflecting on the year, sharing stories, and enjoying a lively Bitcoin quiz that brought the community even closer. We are really excited for what the New Year holds and grateful for every reader who joined us throughout the year. Wishing our wonderful Readers’ community a Happy Holiday Season.🎊 Much love from us!🧡🫶 image View quoted note →
🌍 The African Bitcoiners Graduate Program is open to young Africans across the continent who are ready to help build the future of money. This is a 12-month remote program focused on deep Bitcoin education, leadership development, and hands-on experience working on real projects. 👇 Apply here to Start your Bitcoin Journey:
💡Spotlight on SowetoBtc 📍 Location: South Africa 🇿🇦 About: @SowetoBtc is a non-profit initiative dedicated to providing financial education and assisting small to medium businesses in adopting Bitcoin payments as alternatives to traditional finance. Some Key Objectives: 🔷Educate young people on Bitcoin as a tool for long-term financial sovereignty. 🔷Equip Soweto’s youth with practical skills to navigate the digital and Bitcoin economy. 🔷Empower the next generation with financial literacy beyond traditional banking systems. 🔷Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in adopting Bitcoin for everyday payments. 🔷Reduce reliance on legacy financial systems while building a local Bitcoin circular economy. You can connect with SowetoBtc: Support: 👇 Explore more African Bitcoin initiatives shaping the future of finance here: image
Fun Fact Thursday! 🟠Did you know? Satoshi’s original Bitcoin logo was a gold coin with “BC” on it. The orange ₿ we use today was designed later by the community.