Hello African Bitcoiner,
Something huge is happening in Accra, Ghana! From April 9th to 12th, 2025, Africa Free Routing, in partnership with African Bitcoiners, OpenSats, and Tether, is hosting Ghana’s first-ever Lightning Developer Bootcamp!
We’re bringing together some of the best minds in Bitcoin development to train, inspire, and empower Ghanaians to build the future of Lightning payments.
If you’re a developer, a builder, or just someone excited about Bitcoin and Lightning, this is your chance to dive in, get hands-on experience, and be part of something groundbreaking!
The bootcamp fee is $100, but sponsorship opportunities are available for those who need financial assistance.
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History in the Making: First-Ever Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Accra!
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Bitcoin is Africa’s best shot at financial freedom. And now, developers across the continent have a chance to build solutions that matter.
From April 9th to 12th, 2025, Africa Free Routing, in partnership with African Bitcoiners, OpenSats, and Tether, is bringing the first-ever Lightning Developer Bootcamp to Accra, Ghana!
Why This Bootcamp?
Africa is leading the charge in Bitcoin adoption, but we need local developers creating real-world solutions to scale it. The Lightning Network is the key to fast, cheap, and accessible Bitcoin transactions, and this bootcamp will empower you to build, experiment, and innovate on top of it.
What You’ll Learn & Build
Lightning Network Fundamentals: How it works and why it’s the future of payments.
Hands-on Coding: Get practical experience building Lightning-powered apps.
Scaling Bitcoin for Africa: Solutions for remittances, merchant adoption, and cross-border trade.
Networking & Collaboration: Connect with developers, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers.
The bootcamp costs $100, but scholarships are available!
Event Details:
Date: April 9th–12th, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Venue: YOTA Building, La-Bawaleshie Road, East Legon, Accra.
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Bitcoin’s future in Ghana depends on the builders, dreamers, and doers. If you’ve ever wanted to work on the cutting edge of Bitcoin and Lightning, this is your moment.
Spots are limited, and excitement is through the roof. Don’t miss out!
📢 Secure your spot now with $100 or apply for sponsorship:
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See you in Accra!
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