We got sats! Thank you nostr:npub1ghhhgrrlqkekma85tgpy6wauczlt9m4gtdnyqt7a49jx2e3p0hwsrmvnj2 for your support but most importantly for teaching your cohort to students around the world! Your course was instrumental in getting the Yes Bitcoin Haiti project started last year 🌎🤝🌍.
BITCOIN MEETUP #004 WAS A SUCCESS! 🎉
Over the weekend, we hosted our 4th monthly Bitcoin Meetup right in the heart of Nairobi, and what an incredible session it was! The turnout was amazing with 30+ attendees eager to deepen their understanding of #Bitcoin — not just as new money, but as a tool for financial freedom, empowerment, and building resilient communities.
These meetups continue to grow, proving that the appetite for Bitcoin knowledge in Kenya🇰🇪 is stronger than ever. Every session connects curious minds, sparks meaningful conversations, and brings more people into the global #Bitcoin movement.
A massive thank you to our partners nostr:npub13ljnkd633c7maxatymv3y2fqq8vt3qk7j3tt0vytv90eztwgha9qmfcfhw and @TrezorAcademy for supporting our mission. Your contribution helps us provide hands-on experiences, wallet setups, and real Bitcoin transactions that make learning both practical and impactful. 🙌
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We kicked off with a powerful presentation by nostr:npub1hn2tyd9284u5a3h75mkemkfu6nt9y23j685646wwm34dte38c43sx7zppr
,covering:
✅The history of money
✅Why Bitcoin was created
✅ How it works
✅How it works as a decentralized alternative to fiat
This isn’t just theory — it’s financial empowerment
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Attendees gained a deeper appreciation for #Bitcoin as more than new money — it's a movement towards transparency, sovereignty & freedom.
The energy in the room was 🔥 as people connected history with the WHY behind Bitcoin.
Hands-on learning is key!
Participants set up Blockstream Green Wallet ,witnessed an on-chain transaction, and watched it confirm live on the blockchain, through
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Real experience, real understanding
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While waiting for confirmation, we introduced nostr:npub13ljnkd633c7maxatymv3y2fqq8vt3qk7j3tt0vytv90eztwgha9qmfcfhw and explored Lightning Network.
Sats were passed around from attendee to attendee in seconds, showcasing bitcoin’s power for fast, low-cost payments.
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The session also included a Trezor Hardware Wallet demo by
Chris from unboxing to generating a seed phrase, securing a PIN, and exploring self-custody 🔐
Hands-on security, hands-on sovereignty.
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Learning was fun too!
Attendees answered quiz questions & won rewards — caps, T-shirts, wristbands, stickers, and even a Trezor Safe 3 Hardware wallet
#Bitcoin education + community vibes = unstoppable.
Highlight moment: Chris paid for The Core Cap using #bitcoin on a
@Bitcoinize POS. This wasn’t just a demo — it was proof of Bitcoin’s role in real commerce in Kenya 🇰🇪.
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Another highlight:
nostr:npub1hn2tyd9284u5a3h75mkemkfu6nt9y23j685646wwm34dte38c43sx7zppr made a live Bitcoin donation of 1000 sats to
nostr:npub1mjmaggp53xan2435wdse8ts06pzfcjejfex4pxasu67kxs5hqdpsyk7hx8 through nostr:npub1kmwdmhuxvafg05dyap3qmy42jpwztrv9p0uvey3a8803ahlwtmnsnhxqk9 ,showing how borderless and permissionless #bitcoin truly is. 🌍
Bitcoin connects communities
#BitcoinForEveryone
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Massive appreciation to our team, attendees, and partners for making this possible.
Every meetup strengthens Bitcoin adoption in Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪 and beyond. Next one will be bigger! 🚀
Stay updated on upcoming Bitcoin events and the Bitcoin For Everyone initiative via our website:
Let’s keep building, educating, and onboarding
Bitcoin For everyone 🙌
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