Dearest Gentle Reader,
The Africa Free Routing Lightning Bootcamp and Meetup is coming to Cape Town! This is your chance to dive into Lightning Network Development, connect with innovators, and join the movement driving financial freedom across Africa.
Tickets are just $100 with sponsorship opportunities available, don’t miss out!
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Lightning Bootcamp is Coming to Capetown!
Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2024
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The Cape Town Lightning Bootcamp is a four-day immersive program designed to equip participants with the skills to build and operate on the Lightning Network. Here’s what you can expect:
- Hands-On Training: Learn to create and manage Lightning solutions with practical, real-world applications.
- Expert-Led Sessions: Engage with leading minds in the Bitcoin and Lightning space who will guide you every step of the way.
- Community Building: Connect with fellow Bitcoiners, developers, and enthusiasts committed to scaling adoption across Africa.
Whether you’re a developer, entrepreneur, or just curious about Bitcoin and Lightning, this boot camp is tailored to empower everyone with knowledge and tools to take the next step.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Dates: TBA
Ticket Price: $100
Seats are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to join the Bitcoin movement shaping Africa’s future!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Want to support the event and showcase your brand to a growing Bitcoin community? Reach out to explore sponsorship options!
The wait is almost over!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Top 3 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2024 will be revealed at the African Bitcoin Conference on Wednesday, 11th December. 🌍⚡
These individuals have been at the forefront of driving Bitcoin adoption, innovation, and empowerment across the continent, inspiring countless others.
Join us as we celebrate their incredible achievements and shine a spotlight on the leaders shaping Africa’s Bitcoin future. You don’t want to miss this!
7. Carel van Wyk – Founder of Money Badger
8. Nikolai Tjongarero – Founder of Bitcoin Mining Namibia and Easy Sats
9. Brindon Mwiine – Founder Gorilla Sats and Bitcoin Kampala
10. Craig Raw – Creator Sparrow Wallet
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Active Nodes
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Total Capacity
875,363,212 [0.4%🚀]
Total Channels
229 [1.3% 🚀]
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We are actively in search for young and passionate African Bitcoiners from Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Ghana to join our Graduate Program! If you’re willing to start a career in Bitcoin, don’t miss this opportunity. Help us spread the word on WhatsApp and Twitter to any young individuals you know who who might be a great fit
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Satsigner is seeking a JavaScript developer experienced in D3 or similar visualization libraries, with React Native expertise and a basic understanding of Bitcoin data structures (e.g., blocks, transactions, merkle trees). The role involves building dynamic, performant Bitcoin-specific visualizations to help users explore the protocol. Learn more.
We’re excited to continue our book club this Friday on our Discord Community. This week, we’ll dive into chapters 17 and 18 of “Digital Gold” by Nathaniel Popper.
Join us for our watch party on Wednesday at 2 PM UTC as we review the BBC Focus on Africa Podcast: “Why is Ethiopia a major hub for Bitcoin mining?”
Let’s explore Bitcoin’s growth across Africa together! Don’t miss it!
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Join the Cape Town Meetup every first Thursday at Square Café & Wine Bar at the Century City Hotel Urban Square. More details.
We’re excited to bring the Africa Free Routing Bootcamp and Meetup to Cape Town. This is your chance to learn, connect, and empower yourself to shape Africa’s future with Bitcoin and Lightning technology. Don’t wait grab your ticket or apply for a scholarship today and join us in Cape Town!
Your Friends!
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