Using global, permissionless money at a local market #spedn

Merchant⚡

sombo_groceries@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/26250

https://blossom.primal.net/6f6327dd9d459f4f10a0c961960f0b200092315e735d657d7f956f68c78d13ba.mp4

Using electric money at a local restaurant #spedn

Merchant ⚡

mundayamirestaurant@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/24656

https://blossom.primal.net/6a896e7fa27a69d044479225b2c1f6b91a7767c97cb9ec4a411172e7b3e49771.mp4

The future of money is here #spedn

Merchant ⚡

ndiyolovers@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/33017

https://blossom.primal.net/b4cec4355ee45215f218b8c74373ceb325afe4afca7ba585c6a210492cb7dd7d.mp4

Zambia

👀

Today, we spent some time testing the NFC Boltcards and educating merchants who use Bitcoinize POS machines on how the cards work. This is a route with huge potential for giving community members without phones or internet access, and even kids, the ability to save and spend Bitcoin. #spedn

Special thanks to nostr:nprofile1qy3hwumn8ghj7ctvd9jkummn9ekxjcnjv46x2cmgwduhxar9d4eju7re0ghszgrhwden5te0wfjkccte9ej8wcty0f5k2umrd9sk5etyv4hzuurv9uqzq9vxl4t6eqdkv9mmqzrmkrq053jlxzucjk2fezfksdhvtekdzvfj9xjtld for the cards!

https://blossom.primal.net/36e37f9975b8a72dc64d7d1f9328bbb5a695b2b9079c6275a553d5349087e5c9.mp4

Spending sats at local grocery store #spedn

Merchant ⚡

stopshop@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/24768

https://blossom.primal.net/bb188332d797f5655ccf01cab4459d4388ad415aa0a1a64ecf72b58153655914.mp4

Buying vegetables from merchants in the local market. The market has eight Bitcoin merchants located very close to one another, literally side by side. #Spedn

Merchants ⚡⚡

catherinembao@blink.sv

evinatty@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/24925

https://btcmap.org/merchant/24926

https://blossom.primal.net/07d92d2b20ac4574221d88cf3e076854f9a991fb24044c1592678def050cd8a7.mp4

Come and experience Bitcoin in Livingstone, Zambia immediately after nostr:nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2aqpg3mhxue69uhhgvm5wuerwurrd3mhscn6w4axxdfhwenhw6nfwe4kgumyvfskudpkxekk5up5wv6hxumt09crymm2xaek27fh0fskgtnvda3kzmqqyq9um0xqza9d8er4f32uf5g2khn47sh8eute5ka0sd24u925j8ks60l5mul

Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: 30–31 Jan 2026

Victoria Falls Bitcoin Experience 2026 (Zambia): 3–5 Feb 2026

Optional airport pickups: 1–2 Feb

This runs simultaneously with the Bitcoin Ekasi Road Trip.

What’s included:

• Bitcoin merchant tour

• Zambezi white-water rafting

• Victoria Falls tour + Mukuni Village visit

• Zambezi sunset cruise

• Meals at Bitcoin-accepting restaurants

• Bitcoin-accepting accommodations

• Chobe Safari (Botswana side)

See how Bitcoin is slowly making a real difference in Zambia.

Full details and costs 👇

https://za26.adoptingbitcoin.org/experience-victoria-falls

Bookings:

bitcoinvictoriafalls@gmail.com

Or dm us

A big thank you to the conference organizers for making this possible!

A man in our community buying a drink with Bitcoin. It works. It’s just money. #spedn

Merchant ⚡

mundayamirestaurant@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/24656

https://blossom.primal.net/b3f497e52de7f53c6aeeb2a62e3950e422091b0153e8aa31fb190b9e5121734b.mp4

Thank you 🙏

A merchant spending sats at another merchant. This is what Bitcoin is meant to be: money. Earn it, spend it, and save it.

Merchants⚡

dorismweetwa@blink.sv

mrmwanza@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/28304

https://blossom.primal.net/bca575d25f0820875cc65ded4a0589d776fefc926e5de6baf1fd6c8432f4a5d3.mp4

Bitcoin circular economies submit Africa was an extremely high-signal event filled with builders and community leaders. Zero noise, just signal 🔥

Correct merchant lightning address:

stopshop@blink.sv

Much appreciated

In Livingstone, Zambia, while waiting to board a flight, passengers can grab a coffee using Bitcoin at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport.

Cafe Au Lait ☕️

https://blossom.primal.net/6503226e544f17a7fff4f30e91e0e11d97dd0cf0a1a7f88972bc590aeb1b15b4.mov

Spending sats at StopShop #spedn

Merchant⚡: stopshp@blink.sv

https://btcmap.org/merchant/24768

https://blossom.primal.net/7a51f7285933f4cc42dc24b7256bf5db210024f613fd6fc85976cc1a476d5833.mp4

Getting some drinks with Bitcoin in Livingstone, Zambia #spedn

Merchant ⚡: mundayamirestaurant@blink.sv

Location: https://btcmap.org/merchant/24656

https://blossom.primal.net/88540ddb23987ce559bfa2aaac1389626fc9209716e1e37f94146231b7fa8c91.mp4

Buying groceries at the local market using Bitcoin #spedn

Tip merchant ⚡: dorismweetwa@blink.sv

Location: https://btcmap.org/merchant/25607

https://blossom.primal.net/d899f89d1516394748f53d3b51a831cd52845fb0ef83612e447d402bc3dec162.mp4

Spending bitcoin in Livingstone Zambia #spedn

Tip the merchant: jobesafoodcenter@blink.sv

Location: https://btcmap.org/merchant/25604

https://blossom.primal.net/b2e3e32cb5f991e9c4b958453a590a53ff83d55442ab1c7db7adb7fe0ce23988.mp4

Spending sats at local kiosk #spedn

Tip the merchant ⚡

campkiosk@blink.sv

Location: https://btcmap.org/merchant/30777

https://blossom.primal.net/f55fc842f633c794ed60cba330af74035f4aa690a26774c31154fe02911d26ca.mp4

Bitcoin accepted here ❤️

You can live on Bitcoin in Livingstone Zambia #spedn

https://blossom.primal.net/92a1b570c03c2135c5cb314e421ab6ae30b5680e9c81c6fb6534c1119fd402d1.mp4

12th cohort of nostr:npub17cyatz6z2dzcw6xehtcm9z45m76lde5smxdmyasvs00r4pqv863qrs4ml3 kicks off in Livingstone, Zambia.

Nothing stops this train of freedom 🥳

Spending sats at Jollyboys Backpackers. #spedn

Location: https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:5372182251

https://blossom.primal.net/08398a175fa08d122200030650b8a586a846a31c8796f0faa6a90e6898fdfa9b.mp4

Spending sats at the local market. #spedn

https://blossom.primal.net/45edde006254adc8efb6f6a56776539956ffe093ccb10c1ece97d512963e26b6.mp4

Buying goods using peer-to-peer electronic cash. #Spedn

https://blossom.primal.net/99872c026637d865210d83b521d59e4e6d4f71b95691f2a64a554130417b808f.mp4

The owner of this vibrant kiosk is a graduate of nostr:nprofile1qydhwumn8ghj7ctvd3jhxmewdpskyvmnd9685etw9ejx2tcpr9mhxue69uhkc6t8dp6xu6twvaex2mrp0yhxxmmd9uqzpasf6k95y569sa5dnwh3k29tfha47mnfpkvmkfmqeq7782zqc04zymnmvt and is now accepting payments in Bitcoin. Education in action!

Send him a tip: vifaanPK@blink.svhttps://blossom.primal.net/f15de6f04413fe28c4607888b14a63b849adb6786250d079a12455ab8d666959.mp4

11 students of nostr:nprofile1qqs0vzw43dp9x3v8drvm4udj326dld0ku6gdnxajwcxg8h36ssxragspzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0qydhwumn8ghj7ctvd3jhxmewdpskyvmnd9685etw9ejx2tck6p3a8 just graduated in Mukuni Village 🥳

“Bitcoin is for everyone”

A new merchant is using nostr:nprofile1qythwumn8ghj7ct5d3shxtnwdaehgu3wd3skuep0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcqyzdjkg74lzn3z2grcnwxqzc2jtzrz7gcln70h54l2kn43ude5nlv5nduu29 (Bitcoin without internet). We used the

nostr:nprofile1qqsglefmxagcu0d7nw4jdkgj9ysqrk9cst0fg44hkz9kzhu39hyt7jsh9lfqf to make the payment.

Frictionless global money. #Spednhttps://blossom.primal.net/b37db7c466826322510cd46906c94afea59461c0775c6f78df3ead0cf938c5ed.mp4

Bitcoin is slowly becoming normal in Livingstone, Zambia. Merchants are accepting it and learning more every day!

Buy women's clothing with Bitcoin.https://blossom.primal.net/7ab91da238c611593d2afe48db03e9a9556146ef79e9456e5343c66b038cba7a.mp4