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Africa’s Bitcoin revolution is thriving, with communities and projects driving innovation and financial empowerment across the continent. To celebrate this dynamic ecosystem, please take the Great African Bitcoin Survey and all Bitcoin only projects that participate will be featured in the African Bitcoin Ecosystem Infographic! Take the survey to get your project listed and showcase your impact to the world.
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Are you driving a Bitcoin-only project—whether it’s a meetup, wallet, educational program, node, or something entirely unique? We want your story to shine in our upcoming African Bitcoin Ecosystem Infographic, a powerful visual celebrating the diversity and impact of Bitcoin initiatives across Africa.
By completing the Great African Bitcoin Survey, you’ll put your project on the map, highlighting its role in advancing financial sovereignty and innovation. This infographic will serve as a vital resource for developers, investors, educators, and policymakers, offering a clear snapshot of Africa’s thriving Bitcoin ecosystem and sparking new opportunities for collaboration.
Your input ensures your project is represented accurately and gains visibility among a global audience eager to support Africa’s Bitcoin movement.
To share your project’s story, please complete the survey.
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TANDO: Turning Bitcoin from a ‘HODL’ Asset into a Currency in Kenya
Tando is a groundbreaking mobile application in Kenya that enables users to spend Bitcoin directly through M-Pesa, the country’s predominant mobile money platform, with zero transaction fees by leveraging the Lightning Network. Read More.
Ethiopia is mining Bitcoin with hydro power from its Grand Renaissance Dam
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Join Our Team!
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.Video Content Creator (Bitcoin, Privacy, Sovereignty)
Foundation, a company building tools to empower Bitcoiners and privacy advocates, is hiring a freelance content creator to produce bold, engaging video and visual content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts, LinkedIn carousels) that educates and inspires.- Full Stack Developer for Bitcoin Blockchain-Based Game App
BlockBetters is hiring a Freelance Full Stack Developer for their blockchain-based game app with a completed UI, focusing on integrating real-time blockchain data. Responsibilities include API integration, casino-style game mechanics, debugging, and GitHub collaboration, requiring expertise in the tech stack, blockchain APIs, and wallet security. Apply with your GitHub link and experience details, with payment in Bitcoin determined case-by-case.
Bitcoin Presenter
A remote, contract-based Bitcoin Presenter role is open for a one-time project with lifetime Bitcoin payouts. The position seeks a passionate Bitcoin educator with experience in creating educational video content, a valid Saylor Academy Bitcoin course certificate, a track record as a presenter or lecturer, expertise in Bitcoin and Austrian economics, and native English fluency. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic candidates.
African Bitcoiners Book Club
Join us this Friday at 6 PM UTC on Discord as we dive into Chapter 5 of “When Money Destroys Nations” by Philip Haslam. Together, we’ll unpack how hyperinflation devastates economies and what it teaches us about the future of money.Bitcoin Watch Party
This Wednesday at 2 PM UTC, we’re hosting a special watch party and you’re invited! We’ll be watching “Bitcoin: Beyond The Bubble Is This the End of Traditional Banking? | Full Free Documentary” by The File. This documentary explores how Bitcoin and decentralized finance are challenging the foundations of traditional banking.Bitcoin Plett: Weekly Bitcoin Meetups in Plettenberg Bay
Happening every Tuesday in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, Bitcoin Plett is where local Bitcoiners meet, connect, and share ideas. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or already orange-pilled, it’s the perfect place to find community. Follow @BitcoinPlett on X for the latest updates!Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 — See You in Mauritius!
We’re headed to paradise! The Africa Bitcoin Conference is back this time in Mauritius for 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.Africa Bitcoin Day Announced for May 27 Across the Continent 🌍
Africa Bitcoin Day will kick off on May 27, 2025, with local Bitcoin events across cities like Nairobi, Lagos, Cape Town, and more. Organized by the Africa Bitcoin Conference team, it’s a continent-wide call for Bitcoin adoption. Stay tuned for how you can get involved!Bitcoin Loxion: Weekly Bitcoin Vibes in Khayelitsha
Every Thursday at 6PM, something special happens in Khayelitsha. Bitcoin Loxion brings people together — to share ideas, talk freedom, and grow a grassroots Bitcoin community, one conversation at a time. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or deep in the game, this space is for you
Be part of showcasing Africa’s Bitcoin revolution! By participating in the Great African Bitcoin Survey, you’re helping us create an Africa Bitcoin Ecosystem infographic that captures the energy, creativity, and impact of Bitcoiners across the continent. Let’s tell the world how Africa is leading the charge for financial freedom.
Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing Bitcoin in Africa.
Keep Building,
African Bitcoiners