Yesterday Proof of Work – Chapter 8 (Part I)

Topic:Lightning Network: Using Bitcoin in Your Daily Life

Lecture by:Adam Simecka – Founder of Manna Bitcoin Wallet

Yesterday, we had an incredible and impactful session as we officially began Chapter 8 of our Bitcoin Diploma Course. The session was led by none other than Adam Simecka, a Bitcoin educator and the founder of Manna Wallet, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet that supports both on-chain and Lightning Network payments.

The class kicked off with a warm introduction from Adam, who shared his background and passion for Bitcoin. He then dived into the fundamentals of the Lightning Network, explaining how it works and its role in enabling fast, low-cost Bitcoin transactions for everyday use.

Students learned about the different types of Lightning wallets, the difference between self-custodial vs custodial wallets, and the importance of choosing open-source solutions. Adam provided a live demonstration on how to set up the Manna Bitcoin Wallet, where students actively followed along, downloaded the app, and configured their wallets with his guidance.

The session was highly interactive with active participation from students across Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, and South Africa. To keep the energy high, we played fun Bitcoin trivia games where lucky winners were rewarded from 1,000sats to 5,000 sats each!

Adam wrapped up by teaching students how to send and receive Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, using Manna and other Lightning wallets. The hands-on learning and live examples made the session very practical and insightful.

For those who missed this engaging session, the recorded video is available here: