Community Stories
The latest community news and Bitcoin adoption stories from across Africa.
Btrust Skips 2026 Developer Day, Teases Btrust Dev Con 2027
Btrust has called off its 2026 Developer Day to prepare for “a bigger next chapter in 2027,” and CEO Abubakar Nur Khalil is already calling it Btrust Dev Con.
Bitcoin Educators Academy Holds Its First African Edition in Lusaka
AmityAge brought its Bitcoin Educators Academy to Africa for the first time in Lusaka, Zambia, with Bitcoin Zambia as partner and HRF funding all 20 seats.
Bitcoin Runner Takes On Cape Town's Nelson Mandela Marathon
BitFitness founder Blaise Peter runs his first half marathon at Cape Town's Nelson Mandela Marathon on 18 October, raising sats on Geyser.
Orphans of Uganda: A School Fees Campaign Paid in Sats
Orphans of Uganda in Bugiri cares for 77 children and accepts Bitcoin via Lightning. 26 students need $5,700 in school fees. Founded 2009.
Dakar Bitcoin Days IV: West Africa's Bitcoin-Only Forum Returns to Senegal
The fourth edition of Dakar Bitcoin Days runs 27-28 November 2026 in Dakar. Bitcoin-only, three languages, 13 speakers, and tickets are cheaper if you pay in sats.
Nakamoto Hope Center: BTC Shule's Bitcoin Village, Burundi
BTC Shule is nearly done building the Nakamoto Hope Center in Winteko, Burundi, a rural hub for tech, digital skills, and Bitcoin, backed by a village circular economy where people even pay offline.
How Bitcoin Is Transforming Communities in South Africa: The Story of Tumelo Hika
Discover how Tumelo Hika is using Bitcoin education, merchant adoption, and grassroots leadership to build stronger communities and a Bitcoin circular economy in South Africa.
Bitcoin Ikorodu: Building a Bitcoin Circular Economy in Nigeria
Discover how Bitcoin Ikorodu is empowering merchants, strengthening local savings, and creating a Bitcoin circular economy in Lagos, Nigeria.
Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026 Heads to Blantyre, Malawi
The Africa Bitcoin Conference 2026 returns for its 5th edition in Blantyre, Malawi, December 2–5. Join Africa's premier Bitcoin event for talks on financial inclusion, grassroots adoption, and economic sovereignty.
Bitcoin Unconference 03: Empowering Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption in East Africa – Nairobi, April 2026
Discover the Bitcoin Unconference 03 on April 4, 2026, in Nairobi. This free event showcases grassroots Bitcoin projects from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, focusing on education, self-custody, and financial sovereignty. Register now for networking and innovation in East Africa's Bitcoin community.
BitFitness Challenge 3: 21-Day Workout & Earn 21,000 Sats
BitFitness Challenge 3 combines daily workouts with Bitcoin rewards. Complete 21 days of simple exercises, earn 21,000 sats. Free to join, starting Feb 9, 2026.
A Quiet Start to Naija Bitcoin Conference 2025
I attended with the Bitcoin Africa Story team, led by Destiny Smart, alongside other passionate Bitcoiners. The Naija Bitcoin Pre-Conference 2025 wasn’t loud or crowded, and that was the beauty of it.
Keynote Highlight ABC25: Abubakar Nur Khalil, CEO, Btrust
In his keynote, Abubakar Nur Khalil, CEO of Btrust, spoke clearly about the organization’s purpose, priorities, and long-term vision for Bitcoin’s future.
Volunteers at the Core: Bitcoin Africa Story Recognizes Community-Led Impact
At Bitcoin Africa Story, volunteerism is a core pillar of our organizational culture.
The Builders Movement
At the Africa Bitcoin Conference, Megasley, the General Manager of Africa Free Routing, a Bitcoin Lightning company, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the "Builders Movement."