Hello Bitcoiner,
We are incredibly proud to invite you to what we believe will be one of our most inspiring X Spaces yet: Bitcoin in Africa: Success Stories and Future Visions.
This is your front-row seat to hear directly about remarkable strides, and challenges from the pioneers on the ground. You will be listening to real-world success stories from the front lines of Bitcoin adoption across the continent.
Mark your calendars and set your alarms for:
Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.
Time: 6:00 PM UTC
Platform: African Bitcoiners official X page.
UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS ⚡
Upcoming X Space: Bitcoin in Africa!🔥
Nominations for Most Impactful African Bitcoiners, 2025.
Lightning Bootcamp Uyo, Nigeria.
African Bitcoin News
Lightning Network Stat
African Bitcoin Jobs
African Bitcoin Events
We are bringing together a panel of amazing speakers, leading voices, on-the-ground builders, and key innovators to share their unique insights.
We will celebrate the wins, discuss the challenges, and then look ahead to the future visions for Bitcoin in Africa.
Your Call to Action:
This is a conversation for the entire community. Here’s how you can get involved:
Set a Reminder: Click the link below to go directly to the X Space and set a reminder. This is the best way to ensure you get a notification when we go live. Set a Reminder on X
Add to Calendar: Manually add this to your Google, Outlook, or phone calendar right now so your schedule is blocked off.
3. Prepare Your Questions: Think about what you want to ask our speakers and come prepared with your questions.
Remember to Spread the Word. Forward this email to as many friends that need to hear this. Share the link on your social media. Let’s make this our biggest X Space ever!!!
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of incredible growth, innovation, and perseverance across the continent. From grassroots meetups to groundbreaking projects, the African Bitcoin ecosystem has never been more vibrant.
Now it’s time to celebrate the people and projects leading the charge.
We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are NOW OPEN for the Most Impactful African Bitcoiners 2025 Awards (MIAB ’25)!
This is your chance to spotlight the builders, educators, developers, and advocates who made 2025 unforgettable for Bitcoin in Africa.
MIAB 2025 Categories:
21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiners
Most Impactful Project of the Year
Circular Economy of the Year
Bitcoin Miner of the Year
We’re pleased to announce that the next edition of the Lightning Developer Bootcamp will take place in the vibrant city of Uyo, Nigeria, from November 4th to 8th, 2025.
Get ready for a hands-on journey of learning, building, and collaboration as we empower the next wave of African Bitcoin and Lightning developers.
Over five intensive days, participants will:
Learn and master the fundamentals of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network from industry experts.
Build real-world Lightning applications using Core Lightning, Polar, and LND.
Gain hands-on experience with Bitcoin testnets and terminal commands.
Contribute meaningfully to open-source Bitcoin projects.
Plan ₿ Launches CypherTank: Bitcoin-Only Pitch Series with $850,000+ in Prizes
Plan ₿ Network and the Plan ₿ VC Fund have announced CypherTank, a first-of-its-kind, Bitcoin-only pitch series that films real founder–investor negotiations, combines them with judge panel scoring, and distributes the episodes globally.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has declared its firm intention to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual assets. The move positions Ghana at the forefront of African nations seeking to harness the potential of digital assets.
Retailers adopt digital payments in South Africa
South Africans are gradually embracing Bitcoin as a practical form of digital money, marking the country’s integration into the global digital assets shift. With over 700,000 merchants expected to accept Bitcoin by the end of 2025.
African Lightning Network Weekly Stats
Active Nodes
60 [ 0% ]
Total Capacity ️ 1, 245, 291, 762 [
– 0.14 %]
Total Channels
234 [ 0.04% ]
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.
- Join Our Graduate Program!
Are you a young, passionate Bitcoiner from Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Ghana? This is your chance to launch your career in Bitcoin and make a real impact.
We’re looking for driven individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and help shape Africa’s Bitcoin future. If that sounds like you — or someone you know — 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. Business Development Representative
Simple Mining is looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) who’s ready to take initiative, drive conversations, and connect with the next generation of Bitcoin miners and investors. You’ll be the front line of Simple Mining’s growth, reaching out to individuals and institutions who want to enter or expand in the Bitcoin mining space.Community Manager – Volunteer
The Bitcoin Museum is seeking a remote community manager who will bring energy, creativity and a true Bitcoin Maximalist spirit to our communication and outreach. As community manager volunteer, you will design and write creative content for our social media platforms, always adapting it to Bitcoin culture and to the constraints of each network. You will also create the necessary visuals, from images to short videos, to support engagement.Data Engineer
As a Data Engineer at Swan, you will take a leading role in designing, building, and scaling our core data infrastructure. This is a high-impact position with significant ownership, giving you the autonomy to influence our technical architecture, define best practices, and create a robust data platform that directly accelerates Swan’s growth.
African Bitcoiners Book Club
Join us this Friday at 6 PM UTC on Discord as we dive into Nik Bhatia’s essential book, “Layered Money.” We will explore the fascinating history of monetary systems and discover the true origins of monetary layering, a concept crucial to understanding Bitcoin’s role today.BitDevs Lagos
Bitdevs Lagos is a community of Bitcoin developers working together to foster innovation and collaboration in Nigeria. Join their meetup every Last Saturday of the month by 15:00 WAT, Lagos, Nigeria.Lightning Developer Bootcamp – Uyo, Nigeria
Join us in Uyo for a 5-day hands-on Bitcoin Lightning Developer Bootcamp, designed to equip passionate builders with the skills to innovate and contribute to Africa’s fast-growing Bitcoin ecosystem. The event details are as follows: 11th – 15th November, 2025 from 10am – 4pm WAT daily at Cafe One, 162 Oron road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.- Bitcoin Watch Party
Join us this Wednesday at 2 PM UTC for a special Bitcoin Watch Party! We’re coming together to watch, learn, and chat about one of the most powerful stories in Bitcoin. Grab your snacks, bring your thoughts, and let’s vibe together. Don’t miss it! - Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 — See You in Mauritius!
We’re headed to paradise! The Africa Bitcoin Conference is returning to Mauritius in 2025. After an unforgettable 2024 event, expect even bigger speakers, tech launches, and real conversations that are shaping Bitcoin’s future in Africa. See you there! Learn More.
If you’re passionate about the future of Bitcoin in Africa, you don’t just want to be here, you need to be. Bring your questions, bring your curiosity, and bring your energy.
Click here to set your reminder and join the conversation!!!
Your Friends,
African Bitcoiners