The South African Bitcoin Ecosystem

South Africa has emerged as a significant player in the global Bitcoin ecosystem, with a vibrant economy and growing tech sector. We take a quick look at unique and thriving innovations shaping the South African Bitcoin community Bitcoin development and growth in South Africa have gained momentum, it has opened new possibilities for financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
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Bitcoin Projects in South Africa

Machankura

This is a Bitcoin firm that enables individuals to send and receive Bitcoin using USSD codes. This enables people without access to the internet to be able to use Bitcoin.

Sparrow Wallet

Sparrow Wallet is a Bitcoin user-friendly wallet that focuses on top-notch security and privacy.

BitcoinOnly

Bitcoin Only is a platform that offers several resources on Bitcoin, including books, podcasts, and a whole lot more.

Bitcoin Vending Africa

Bitcoin Vending Africa PTY, Ltd. is a Digital Distribution company that provides several friction-free bridges between your national currency and digital assets.

Bitcoin for Business

Enjoy the convenience of bank-free transactions any day, any time and from anywhere with immediate final settlement.

Bitcoin Communities in South Africa

Bitcoin Ekasi

Bitcoin Ekasi is a bitcoin circular economy growing in South Africa. This is a non profit organisation driving the use of Bitcoin in townships around Mossel Bay in South Africa.

Bitcoin Zar

A Bitcoin community that is very much vocal against corrupt government officials and their dead monetary policies. They advocate for the use and adoption of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Ubuntu

Bitcoin Ubuntu is a Bitcoin community/Outreach centered in Swellendam, South Africa. They organize fun games and open-air retreats.

Bitcoin Witsand

Bitcoin Witsand is a Bitcoin initiative that shares awareness and insights on hedging against irresponsible monetary policies by the government. They teach people the importance of saving in Bitcoin.

Bitshack

Bitshack, the home of Bitcoin adoption, is focused on education and practical learning. We believe that actual experience is the best teacher. You can be told what Bitcoin is many times.

Bitcoin Business Network

Building a Bitcoin circular economy. Empowering businesses and consumers to join the future of money. Join the future of money and empower your business consumption.

Bitcoin Loxion

Bitcoin Loxion is a circular economy project based in Khayelitsha, focused on building a sustainable Bitcoin-powered community. While they host meetups and various community events, their core mission is to build a Bitcoin circular economy.

Bitcoin Education initiatives in South Africa

Exonumia

Exonumia is an online Bitcoin platform that translates Bitcoin materials into many African languages, making it easy for locals who may not not understand Enflish to be able to still learn about Bitcoin.

SimplB

SimplB has been conducting Bitcoin education and training while assisting Family Offices and Individuals to set up 2/3 MultiSig and Bitcoin security solutions. We’ve orange pilled 1000 people.

Abdeees

Abdeees as the name suggests is a Bitcoin education platform that is based in South Africa. Abdeees is on the mission to teach at least one person from each family in SA about Bitcoin

Tri Bitcoin

Promoting Bitcoin awareness and adoption through this beautiful sport-discipline called triathlon. Racing towards the future: Bitcoin powered Triathlon team. Join us now and involve in the race towards the future!

SowetoBtc

SowetoBtc is a non-profit initiative that aims to provide Bitcoin financial education to underprivileged South African communities. The program also aims to help onboard small to medium businesses into accepting Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Spend Locations in South Africa

PicknPay

PicknPay is an online/offline shopping platform in South Africa where customers can shop and pay using the Lightning network and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Meetups in South Africa

Bitcoin Cape Town

A Bitcoin-only meet-up held in Cape Town, South Africa where Bitcoiners convene to share ideas and insights about Bitcoin.

Johannesburg Meetup

A Bitcoin meet-up held in Johannesburg, aimed at connecting and building a strong network of Bitcoiners.

Adopting BTC Cape Town Conference

An annual Bitcoin Conference held in Cape Town that convenes all Bitcoiners from within and outside Capetown.

BitDevs Johannesburg

An annual Bitcoin Conference held in Cape Town that convenes all Bitcoiners from within and outside Capetown. A community meet-up with socratic style seminars diving into new developments in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Stellenbosch

This is a monthly Bitcoin Meet-up held in Stellenbosch where anyone can connect, learn, and talk about Bitcoin. But Bitcoin at Stellenbosch. Come and learn about Bitcoin!

 

Bitcoin Non-profit Projects in South Africa

Simply Sow

An organisation supporting abandoned and neglected children through Bitcoin. Supporting vulnerable children through faith, hope and love. Dedicated to establishing connections that inspire and support.

Bitcoin WildLife Conservation

Promotes Bitcoin adoption in wildlife and nature conservation, helping projects receive financial support from the Bitcoin community.

Bitcoin Elephant Fund

An organisation looking after elephants orphaned or displaced due to human-elephant conflict, giving them a safe space to rehabilitate.

Media in South Africa

By The Horns

A Bitcoin maximalist podcast, based in South Africa. Your host Ricki, discusses all things Bitcoin from a South African perspective.

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