Adoption Stories
The latest adoption news and Bitcoin adoption stories from across Africa.
Geyser Circular Grants Fund Bitcoin Merchants in Kenya
Geyser's circular grants now fund only small businesses. Here's how Bitcoin merchants in Kenya use the money and pay it forward to the next one.
MoneyBadger Co-Hosts Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027
MoneyBadger joins Bitcoin Ekasi as co-host of Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027, running 26 to 27 February at Workshop17 Watershed in Cape Town.
Inside the Circular Bitcoin Africa Fund (CBAF)
The Circular Bitcoin Africa Fund links about 40 Bitcoin circular economies across Africa, from Afribit Kibera in Nairobi to Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa.
Most Impactful African Bitcoiners 2026: Nominations Open
Nominations for the Most Impactful African Bitcoiners 2026 awards close on 31 October. See the seven categories, how to nominate and who made the 2025 list.
Rurbit Adds IBBM+ as a Bitcoin Off-Ramp in Burundi
Rurbit users in Burundi can now send bitcoin over Lightning to an IBBM+ account and cash out at IBBM+ agents, by USSD on any phone.
Bitcoin Githurai Opens a Physical Education Hub in Nairobi
Bitcoin Githurai, The Core's circular economy in Nairobi, has opened a physical education center in Githurai 45 after a year and a half of online operations.
Sats On The Road: BitKwa's Bitcoin Road Trip in West Africa
BitKwa's Sats On The Road has driven 3,000 km through Benin, Togo and Burkina Faso, setting people up with self-custody wallets and merchants with Lightning payments.
Rurbit: 100 Users in Rural Burundi Are Using Bitcoin Without the Internet
100 people in rural Burundi are sending and receiving Bitcoin on basic phones with no internet. Rurbit uses USSD and the Blink API to put Lightning inside the interface they already know.
Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027: South Africa's Bitcoin Circular Economy Season
Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2027 runs 26 to 27 February, followed by a Garden Route road trip through six Bitcoin circular economies.
Inside Bitcoin Mastermind 2026: A First-Hand Look at Cotonou's Bitcoin Community
I attended Bitcoin Mastermind 2026 in Cotonou, Benin from July 3 to 5, 2026. Here's my honest first-hand recap of the events, the panels, the hackathon, the Ouidah trip, and the launch of the Bitcoin Knowledge Hub.
What Is Bitcoin Mastermind 2026? Benin's Bitcoin Conference
Bitcoin Mastermind 2026 (BMM2026) was Francophone Africa's leading Bitcoin-only conference, held July 3–5 in Cotonou, Benin, with panels and a hackathon.
What Is Entropy in Bitcoin? The Hidden Foundation of Every Seed Phrase
The COLDCARD incident put a little-known concept in the spotlight: entropy. Here is what entropy actually is, why it decides your wallet's security, and why it matters more than your seed phrase itself.
Which COLDCARD Models Are Affected and What to Do Right Now
A firmware flaw is draining Bitcoin from COLDCARD wallets, with losses mapped up to $70M. Here is which models are affected.
Bitlance: The Bitcoin-Native Freelancing Platform Built for the Global Workforce
The way people work has changed. The way they get paid hasn't — until now.
Kenya Just Gave 40 Million People a Bitcoin Address. The Rest of Africa Is Watching.
Tando linked every M-Pesa phone number in Kenya to a Bitcoin Lightning address. No signup. No app. Here is why this matters for Bitcoin adoption across Africa.
4 Things Afribit Kibera Got Right That Most Bitcoin Projects Get Wrong
A closer look at the principles behind one of Africa's most quietly successful Bitcoin circular economies.
Conférence Bitcoin Afrique 2026: Francophone Africa's Bitcoin Moment Has Arrived
The second edition of the Conférence Bitcoin Afrique just wrapped up in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Here is what happened, who showed up, and why this matters for Bitcoin adoption across Francophone Africa.
HRF Awards 1.5 Billion Satoshis to 26 Bitcoin Projects: A Spotlight on African Grantees
The Human Rights Foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund awarded 1.5 billion satoshis to 26 projects in Q1 2026. Here is a detailed look at the African initiatives receiving funding, and why they matter.
Adopting Bitcoin Nairobi 2026: East Africa’s Inaugural Bitcoin Conference
The Adopting Bitcoin Nairobi 2026 is set to make history as the first-ever East African edition of the globally recognized Adopting Bitcoin series. Scheduled for June 24 to 26, 2026, in Nairobi, the conference will bring together key players shaping the future of Bitcoin adoption across the continent.
BitcoinFriendlySA Launches South Africa's First Bitcoin-Only Online Store
A Cape Town-based platform now lets South Africans buy locally produced goods (coffee, rooibos tea, and more) using Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, with zero fiat currency at any stage.
Bitcoin Payments in Africa: Culture, Usability, and the Path to Real Adoption
A panel featuring Danny Knowles, Balogun Malik, and Emmanuel Kufre explores Bitcoin payments in Africa, highlighting culture, localization, usability challenges, CBDCs, and real-world adoption opportunities.
South African Fintech Ozow Launches Cryptocurrency Payments with MoneyBadger
Ozow officially launched cryptocurrency payments on its platform, powered by Bitcoin-focused payments provider MoneyBadger.
The African Agenda for Bitcoin
We need factories, not churches. We have to stop treating Bitcoin like a religion to be preached and start treating it like a tool to be used. ~Femi Longe didn't hold back
Unique Graphic Received his first SATs during BAS 1st Bitcoin Diploma Cohort
I first learned about Bitcoin through the Bitcoin Africa Story (BAS) 1st Bitcoin Diploma Cohort.
The African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit 2026
The African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit 2026 Delivered Real Momentum for Grassroots Builders and projects across Africa in Cape Town
The "Bitika" Case Study
While many global Bitcoin applications are designed for Western capital markets, Bitika and similar projects born out of the Lightning Developers Bootcamps are driving adoption locally.
Farida Nabourema Welcome Address ABC 2025
The welcome address was delivered by Farida Nabourema, the former Executive Director of Africa Bitcoin Conference, and listening to her speak, it was clear that this was not just an opening speech but a call to reflection and responsibility.