The coveted Most Impactful African Bitcoiner Awards are here again.💃🕺We’re excited to honor the 21 incredible individuals who have significantly advanced Bitcoin adoption across Africa in the year 2024.
Each year, we shine a spotlight on 21 extraordinary Africans driving Bitcoin adoption across the continent. These individuals are picked from various fields in the Bitcoin ecosystem but they all share a common trait which is their relentless passion for Bitcoin and a proven track record of pushing the ecosystem forward.
Now, let’s get the ball rolling!! 😍
UPDATE HIGHTLIGHTS ⚡
21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners 2024💫
Bitcoin Lightning Development Boot Camp, Nairobi 2.0
African Bitcoin News
African Lightning Network Weekly Stats
African Bitcoin Jobs
African Bitcoin Events
Our journey to this list of top 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners was an extensive one, and to ensure that we made a balanced selection, we employed several screening and verification measures to arrive at our top 21 picks.
Here’s how we arrived at our top 21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners list for 2024 👇
STAGE 1 – Community Nominations:
We invited the entire African Bitcoin community to nominate individuals who they believe are making a real difference in promoting Bitcoin across the continentSTATE 2 – Council Selections:
A panel of five expert council members selected their top five nominees based on merit, track record and wide impact.
STAGE 3 – Comprehensive Review:
Our team conducted thorough research on every nominee’s efforts, reviewing their contributions and proof of work to finalize the 21-person list. We didn’t TRUST, we VERIFIED!!
Exciting Rewards for Our Awardees:
We’re making sure our Most Impactful African Bitcoiners of 2024 are celebrated in style! Here’s a sneak peek at what each awardee will receive:
Trezor Hardware Bitcoin wallet to secure their sats safely.
Branded shirts and caps from our generous sponsors.
Specially crafted award plaques for the top 3 awardees to honor their outstanding contributions, and more surprises to make this recognition unforgettable!
We’re thrilled to begin unveiling the Most Impactful African Bitcoiners for 2024 Today, counting down from the 21st Most Impactful Bitcoiner and revealing one inspiring Bitcoiner each weekday for the next 5 weeks.
APPRECIATION:
This initiative wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from our sponsor, Trezor Academy.
We deeply appreciate their commitment to fostering Bitcoin growth and innovation across the continent.
Africa Free Routing is excited to offer a 4-day intensive program on Bitcoin Lightning Development, in partnership with Opensats, Tether, and African Bitcoiners.
If you’re a developer in or around Nairobi, this is a golden opportunity to elevate your career in the rapidly evolving Bitcoin space. Throughout the program, you will gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and network with like-minded professionals.
Don’t wait, secure your spot at this exclusive event today! for a little $100 fee.
Limited scholarship is available for worthy applicants. Terms and Conditions apply.
GET REWARDED FOR YOUR VALUABLE FEEDBACK
Our community feedback campaign is in full swing! When you share your feedback with us, and we implement your suggestion, you’ll receive 1,000 satoshis as a thank-you. We appreciate your insights and are excited to enhance our offerings together. Your voice matters, and every suggestion helps us build a better experience for everyone. Keep those suggestions flowing in here!
Attend the Africa Bitcoin Conference 2024 On Scholarship!
If you’re an East African with a passion for Bitcoin, here’s an incredible opportunity for you! The Africa Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nairobi is offering scholarships that give you full access to the event and connect with global experts, expand your network, and participate in exclusive workshops designed for future Bitcoin leaders. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Africa’s premier Bitcoin event! Learn more.
Flights With Bitcoin – A Welcome Development In South Africa!!
Exciting news from South Africa! You can now book your next flight using Bitcoin at PicknPay. Thanks to the Luno app, simply head to the Money Counter and ‘Pay with a QR’ for a seamless travel experience. Bitcoin adoption continues to soar, making everyday purchases more accessible than ever! Read More.
African Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
60 [130.77%🚀]
Total Capacity
1,089,960,159 [25.12%🚀]
Total Channels
245 [-7.90%🔻]
These weekly stats are brought to you by Africa Free Routing, Africa’s fastest and most reliable lightning node network. Visit their site to get connected to the lightning network.
We are actively in search of 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 might be a great fit.
Senior Software Engineer at Breez
If you are a seasoned developer who’s passionate about Bitcoin and the future of peer-to-peer payments? Breez is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you’ll work with a variety of programming languages like Golang, C/C++, Rust, and tech stacks, designing, implementing, testing, and delivering key features across the Breez SDK. Fit for this role? Find out more here
Customer support manager For AQUA wallet
JAN3 is in search for an experienced Customer Support Manager to join their team at AQUA Wallet! As the first point of contact, you’ll play a key role in troubleshooting issues, providing technical assistance, and enhancing user interaction. Beyond user support roles, you’ll work closely with the development team, offering valuable feedback and helping to craft policies and procedures. Check out this role
African Bitcoiners Book Club
Our book club continues again on Friday on our Discord Community. Join us again for the review of chapters 8 and 9 of our read “Digital Gold” by Nathaniel Popper. So far we’ve been gaining insights on the rough paths Bitcoin went through and the individuals who were instrumental to this. Join us again at 6 PM UTC as we continue our review.Bitcoin Watch Party
Tune in on Wednesday for a quick review of an Adopting Bitcoin Conference panel session which discussed an important topic termed “The Goal Of Bitcoin“. As simple as this topic sounds, a lot of people still misunderstand the actual goal of Bitcoin. Please join us at 2 PM UTC so we share these insights together.Bitcoin Loxion Weekly Meetup
If you’re new to Bitcoin, Bitcoin Loxion’s weekly Bitcoin meetup in Khayelitsha Cape Town is a great place to learn. More details.Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Stellenbosch
Join the discussion of all things Bitcoin on the second Thursday of Nov dated 24th at Vendetta’s Pizzeria, Hamman Street, Stellenbosch, Cape Town. More details.Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Cape Town
Join the Cape Town Meetup every first Thursday at Square Café & Wine Bar at the Century City Hotel Urban Square. More details.
Our celebration will culminate with the announcement of the top three honorees at the African Bitcoin Conference on 7th December 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Missed the winners from past years? Check out the past winners from 2022 and 2023.
The next winner could be your favorite Bitcoiner.😊 So, join the conversation on our social channels and toggle on the notification button to know who’s the next on the list. Also, learn more about these exceptional individuals on our website as we unroll.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey in celebrating these remarkable leaders who are transforming Africa’s financial landscape through Bitcoin. 🧡
Your Friends!
African Bitcoiners