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We’re excited to announce that registration for Cohort 3 of the Bitcoin Africa Story Online Bitcoin Diploma is now open! This free program, in collaboration with @MyFirstBitcoin_, offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Bitcoin.

🗓 Program Details:

Duration: 23 sessions over seven weeks

Start Date: Monday, February 10, 2025

What You’ll Learn:

- The history and evolution of money and Bitcoin

- How Bitcoin fosters financial inclusion and economic empowerment

- Practical skills: setting up a wallet, sending and receiving Bitcoin, using Bitcoin for everyday use (via Lightning Network).

- The broader implications of Bitcoin for freedom and sovereignty

👉 Register Here: forms.gle/8EU8v2PnKHJZoM…

Why Join Us?

- Gain insights from expert tutors and inspiring guest speakers.

- Join a community of Bitcoiner across Africa (BAS GRADUATES NETWORK).

- Earn a Certificate of Completion and exciting #Bitcoin rewards.

- Practical ways to get started with Bitcoin (BONUS) and many more.

#Bitcoin is more than just money—it’s a pathway to financial freedom and global connection. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this movement.

If you'd love to support our effort, pls help us amplify the impact by sharing this opportunity with your network and contributing to the adoption of #Bitcoin!

BITCOIN IS FREEDOM.

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Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄!

I call it the 𝟮𝗦, and they are:

=>> 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝘀

=>> 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦

... 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙒𝙃𝙔:

1.) 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙎𝙆𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙎

By stacking skills, you equip yourself with the knowledge and abilities needed to navigate, contribute to, and benefit from the broader Bitcoin space.

This could mean learning about security, programming, marketing, or even educating others.

The more skills you develop, the better positioned you are to leverage Bitcoin’s potential, both personally and professionally.

2.) 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙨

Stacking SATs is essential because it’s the foundation of building wealth in the Bitcoin network.

Satoshis (sats) are the smallest unit of Bitcoin, and by consistently stacking them—whether through purchases, earnings, or investments—you gradually accumulate more Bitcoin over time.

This strategy is powerful because Bitcoin has a fixed supply, which creates scarcity and the potential for long-term value appreciation.

The earlier you start stacking sats, the more you’ll benefit from Bitcoin’s growth as adoption increases and its value rises.

𝗣.𝗦. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

But remember, the more you stack, the more you'll grow—not just financially, but in your understanding of Bitcoin and its potential to change the world.

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚!

#Bitcoin is Empowerment.

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲!🔥

We're winning and making progress...

Moving forward, we'll dedicate more time to creating engaging Bitcoin video content to spread the gospel and raise more awareness about Bitcoin.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲:

https://youtube.com/@bitcoinafricastory

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

"Bitcoin is more than just technology—it’s freedom. Personally, it represents the ability to challenge traditional systems and build something transformative. It’s a tool that connects me with like-minded individuals across the globe, " Martin Mutonga.

At just 21, nostr:npub19vtlpmfzz8yl4g9r7c8u8t2vaqjhjgpjrc36hc2typxnutpnluzs3tx8xe, Martin has been an active participant in Africa's Bitcoin ecosystem, demonstrating relentless determination, effort, and belief in Bitcoin's transformative potential for African economies.

Discovering Bitcoin in 2020 while working at AfricaAI, Although he studied Bitcoin casually at first, his passion ignited in 2024 when he founded Bitcoin Nairobi (nostr:npub1pw778uxwkky3xgq7w3anykdwdw9g46xy8de9mnau0kgwzz375zkq3udv57) on February 10, 2024.

His mission has been to democratize and break down the barriers to Bitcoin education, challenging the gatekeeping he observed in the community.

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Martin's contributions to the Bitcoin space are significant, particularly in education and merchant adoption.

Through Bitcoin Nairobi (nostr:npub1pw778uxwkky3xgq7w3anykdwdw9g46xy8de9mnau0kgwzz375zkq3udv57), he has successfully onboarded seven (7) merchants, promoting Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion.

“Seeing young people learn about Bitcoin despite the challenges is my greatest reward,” he says

His most notable project, Bitcoin School Kenya (bitcoinschoolke.com), has since 2024 educated over 150 students, despite personal financial sacrifices.

Martin vision extends beyond education as he worked with initiatives like nostr:npub1djkgnrt4y05htqk7cxztnvqwcuyd3tea0jrxr8z9e6jx0zashskqkq9fhz, TrezorAcademy, nostr:npub1ghhhgrrlqkekma85tgpy6wauczlt9m4gtdnyqt7a49jx2e3p0hwsrmvnj2, nostr:npub1tand04svfdhrt7lhg6687fh0y2xvxfpr9nkkj27rqfrxfpeklldsp48sax, and Bitsacco, all aimed at enhancing Bitcoin's adoption and understanding in Kenya.

𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

“If we collaborate more, we can save on operational costs and leverage our diverse skills,” he explains.

Martin advocates for collaboration among African Bitcoiners, seeing it as crucial for leveraging collective skills and reducing operational costs.

His involvement with projects like nostr:npub1djkgnrt4y05htqk7cxztnvqwcuyd3tea0jrxr8z9e6jx0zashskqkq9fhz and TrezorAcademy reflects his commitment to this vision. He emphasizes the importance of unity in what can often be a competitive environment.

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦

nostr:npub19vtlpmfzz8yl4g9r7c8u8t2vaqjhjgpjrc36hc2typxnutpnluzs3tx8xe has faced numerous challenges, including financial constraints and scaling issues.

However, his dream of nation-state Bitcoin adoption fuels his drive. He encourages continuous learning and starting small for those contributing to Bitcoin projects in Africa.

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

Martin’s journey is far from over, and he’s calling on the global Bitcoin community to join his mission. His current focus is scaling Bitcoin adoption with a focus on expanding Bitcoin education in Kenya.

He welcomes support and collaboration from anyone inspired by his work, which you can reach out to him through the following channels:

𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗥: npub1pw778uxwkky3xgq7w3anykdwdw9g46xy8de9mnau0kgwzz375zkq3udv57

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣: +25737684314

𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟: martin@btcnairobi.com

In his commitment to decentralization, Martin has left traditional social media platforms and now engages exclusively through NOSTR:

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗿: https://primal.net/p/npub19vtlpmfzz8yl4g9r7c8u8t2vaqjhjgpjrc36hc2typxnutpnluzs3tx8xe

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

Martin Mutonga’s story exemplifies the power of vision, education, and community in the Bitcoin space.

His work not only educates but also empowers individuals, laying the groundwork for a decentralized economic

His journey is an example of "𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸" — building, teaching, collaborating and inspiring others to join the Bitcoin revolution.

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Gm! ☕️

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

Good Morning 🙏🏻

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Tando.me

New version of Tando is now in app stores - version 1.1.9 - please upgrade at your earliest convenience!

What's new?

🔶Payment Confirmation screen improvements including:

🔸Show date & time of transaction (s/o nostr:nprofile1qqs00g34z2p0ccwlrwyajvjawfcm5h4pcvner4tmx66qc8hxt9t3mwcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9mhwden5te0wfjkccte9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshsz9nhwden5te0wfjkccte9ekk7um5wgh8qatz9ugqfczh for this request)

🔸Fix a time zone bug when copying payment info to clipboard.

🔸A new Orange-Pill graphic to better communicate to merchants that bitcoin was the method of payment (s/o nostr:nprofile1qqsvuad6ug6fspx25h6dazhg7a6mk4vpxh6py3qance03rjzymzazegpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsz9thwden5te0v4jx2m3wdehhxarj9ekxzmnyy7u3rp for this brilliant idea!). It's another “Proof of Spend” touch-point as nostr:nprofile1qqsztyptzz555j2t50ldfy7jzj8z2zzegma30erw7zcq9p9wfacrf4qppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0h4vqfk likes to call it.

🔸Improve layout to organize the information better.

🔸Increase clarity of the successful status of payment

(s/o to the @bitcoin.design event at the ABC Conference for connecting us with a local designer to work on these improvements!)

🔶Redesign Transaction History to use cards (instead of a table) adding more information at a quick glance.

🔶Fix QR scanner bug

🔶Fix phone number input bug

🔶Add support for the newer phone number formats starting with 01

🔶Improved app performance monitoring

🔶Further improve payment reliability

🔶Server improvements & optimizations

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

🔥🔥🔥

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

Good Day, Fam! Compliments of the Season!

An exciting new year has begun, and BAS (Bitcoin Africa Story) is thrilled to announce the start of our next amazing journey—COHORT 3!

This year, we’re stepping up our game by using Google Classroom to ensure all our students are fully engaged and receive top-notch Bitcoin education.

Spread the word!

Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell another friend—this cohort starts very soon, and registration is ONGOING!

Here’s the link to register:

forms.gle/8EU8v2PnKHJZoM…

🗓️ Cohort Start Date: February 10th, 2025

⏰ Time: 5 PM WAT

We can’t wait to get started!

Please REPOST for more visibility.

Together, let’s empower more people with Bitcoin! 💪

#Bitcoin is Empowerment

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

In my latest piece for the nostr:npub13ljnkd633c7maxatymv3y2fqq8vt3qk7j3tt0vytv90eztwgha9qmfcfhw blog, I explored the transformative role of #Bitcoin education in Africa, focusing on how grassroots Bitcoin initiatives are driving financial inclusion, empowering communities, their common challenges, and more 👇

📖https://www.blink.sv/blog/bitcoin-education-in-africa

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Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

🚨NEW: A video tutorial on nostr:npub13ljnkd633c7maxatymv3y2fqq8vt3qk7j3tt0vytv90eztwgha9qmfcfhw inspired by our Cohort 2 students.

🎦 Watch here:

https://youtu.be/jEmaaGvVEyE?si=8j-mELf2V2WY5sX_

Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel and sharing to help increase visibility. Unfortunately, we encountered issues sharing the full video directly on Nostr.

Do you have any suggestions for resolving this?

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Destiny

Meet **BLAISE**[primal.net/p/npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42g], a passionate Nigerian from Anambra State, currently based in South Africa. His journey into Bitcoin is both inspiring and transformative. Born with a natural skepticism toward traditional banking systems, Blaise’s turning point came during his service year in Ekiti State, where a friend introduced him to trading and, ultimately, Bitcoin.

**He said,** *"I recall the frustration of having money in a traditional bank but being unable to access it due to system failures. As a student, this left me stranded."*

Then, he discovered Bitcoin—not just as a currency but as a revolutionary alternative to the flawed systems he had grown up with.

His first steps involved trading Bitcoin through gift cards using platforms like Paxful. Soon, Blaise became a vendor, helping local users exchange Bitcoin and gift cards, igniting his passion for a decentralized future.

### **THE SPARK THAT IGNITED THE FLAME**

For Blaise, the real awakening came when he attended the Adopting Bitcoin Capetown Conference in South Africa. It wasn’t just about trading anymore—it was about freedom, decentralization, and security. Bitcoin was more than money; it was sovereignty.

**With guidance** from mentors like jabulani jakes of moloBTC amongst all and hours of self-study—listening to podcasts from @jack mallers, @Michael Saylor and more, watching videos, and reading resources—Blaise dove headfirst into the rabbit hole.

He embraced self-custody, ensuring his Bitcoin wasn’t at the mercy of any third party. *"I never want to store my value in Naira again,"* **he says.**

### **Proof-of-Work: BLAISE’S CONTRIBUTIONS**

**Blaise is not just a believer;** he’s a doer, he recently collaborated with us on our Cohort 2, and he's looking forward to contributing more to Bitcoin adoption. Below are some of his works:

**= Community Building:** He started a WhatsApp group dedicated to onboarding precoiners, teaching them the fundamentals of Bitcoin.

**= Future Projects:** Blaise is planning a Football x Bitcoin initiative, combining health, fitness, and Bitcoin education to spread the message in unique ways.

Also, Blaise aims to deeply explore the personal training space, focusing on helping Bitcoiners enhance their health and fitness. He is committed to collaborating with more Bitcoiners and initiatives to drive adoption further.

**= Inspired by Impact:** One of Blaise’s proudest inspirations is the @BitcoinEkasi project in South Africa. He dreams of replicating its circular economy model in Tarkwa Bay, Nigeria, where education, discipline, and passion-building go hand in hand with Bitcoin adoption.

### **CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS**

Building in the Bitcoin space hasn’t been without its hurdles. Blaise highlights the difficulty of helping people truly grasp Bitcoin’s potential. Yet, he is undeterred.

=> ***His strategy?***

**Focusing on the psychological aspect of orange-pilling**—helping individuals shift their mindset to embrace this revolutionary technology.

For Blaise, Bitcoin is deeply personal. It’s freedom. It’s empowerment. It’s motivation. He sees it as a tool that can reduce poverty, combat hyperinflation, and lower crime rates in African economies over the next decade.

### **BLAISE DREAMING BIG**

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**BLAISE envisions a Nigeria where communities like Tarkwa Bay thrive with circular economies built on Bitcoin.** He dreams of a future where Bitcoin empowers individuals, educates the youth, and fosters innovation in health, fitness, and beyond.

***His journey is a testament to the transformative power of Bitcoin and the unyielding spirit of those who dare to dream.***

**Blaise is always eager to contribute to Bitcoin adoption in any way possible.** In the coming year, he plans to delve into the personal training space for Bitcoiners, showcasing more Proof-of-Work through fitness and Bitcoin education!

**To get in touch and stay updated on his progress, follow his new project account on X** [BITFITNESS](https://x.com/bit_fitnes21000) and his personal account [BLAISE](https://x.com/BlaisePeter6).

Check out our story post for **BLAISE** on[Twitter](https://x.com/story_bitcoin/status/1872889703675867503)

**#Bitcoin is FITNESS**

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

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**This is not just the first or the second time; it's the third time I'm on Nostr.**

![image]()

Like everyone new to Nostr who isn’t 100% knowledgeable on how decentralised protocols works like Jack, Alex, or other great minds in this space, **we have, one way or another, lost our first private key (Nsec).**

**_Well, funny enough, i lost mine_**

I started with the Amethyst Nostr client, but unfortunately, I lost my private keys.

Then I moved to Primal, where I lost my private keys again. However, this time it’s not going to be the same story!

**I’ve learned from my lessons.**__

**_We all make mistakes, but it’s time to learn from them!_**

I look forward to delving into the decentralized world of Nostr, and this time I’m going to take this freedom tech more seriously!

**_I’m excited to grow and connect with great minds here._**

Don't forget to give me a follow to support my journey here.

**Thank you for reading!**

**_PS: I'm Currently Using Yakihonne client..._**

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

Nostr is FREEDSOM

Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Meet nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42ga passionate Nigerian from Anambra State, currently based in South Africa. His journey into Bitcoin is both inspiring and transformative. Born with a natural skepticism toward traditional banking systems, Blaise’s turning point came during his service year in Ekiti State, where a friend introduced him to trading and, ultimately, Bitcoin.

𝙃𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙, "𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥."

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻—not just as a currency but as a revolutionary alternative to the flawed systems he had grown up with.

His first steps involved trading Bitcoin through gift cards using platforms like Paxful. Soon, Blaise became a vendor, helping local users exchange Bitcoin and gift cards, igniting his passion for a decentralized future.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗘

For Blaise, the real awakening came when he attended the nostr:npub1ad0ptuzte83alpkpqqctvewlaqj5zq23c83m82xw8apg4t6zlyns6xng2c Capetown Conference. It wasn’t just about trading anymore—it was about freedom, decentralization, and security. Bitcoin was more than money; it was sovereignty.

With guidance from mentors like Jabulani Jakes of amongst all and hours of self-study—listening to podcasts from nostr:npub1cn4t4cd78nm900qc2hhqte5aa8c9njm6qkfzw95tszufwcwtcnsq7g3vle, nostr:npub15dqlghlewk84wz3pkqqvzl2w2w36f97g89ljds8x6c094nlu02vqjllm5m and more, watching videos, and reading resources—Blaise dove headfirst into the rabbit hole.

He embraced self-custody, ensuring his Bitcoin wasn’t at the mercy of any third party. "𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯," 𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿; he’s a doer, he recently collaborated with us on our Cohort 2, and he's looking forward to contributing more to Bitcoin adoption. Below are some of his works:

= 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: He started a WhatsApp group dedicated to onboarding precoiners, teaching them the fundamentals of Bitcoin.

= 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Blaise is planning a Football x Bitcoin initiative, combining health, fitness, and Bitcoin education to spread the message in unique ways.

Also, nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42gaims to deeply explore the personal training space, focusing on helping Bitcoiners enhance their health and fitness. He is committed to collaborating with more Bitcoiners and initiatives to drive adoption further.

= 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: One of Blaise’s proudest inspirations is the nostr:npub1zkr064avsxmxzaasppamps86ge0npwvft9yu3ymgxmk9umx3xyeq9sk6ec project in South Africa. He dreams of replicating its circular economy model in Tarkwa Bay, Nigeria, where education, discipline, and passion-building go hand in hand with Bitcoin adoption.

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗦

Building in the Bitcoin space hasn’t been without its hurdles. Blaise highlights the difficulty of helping people truly grasp Bitcoin’s potential. Yet, he is undeterred.

=> 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮?

Focusing on the psychological aspect of orange-pilling—helping individuals shift their mindset to embrace this revolutionary technology.

For Blaise, Bitcoin is deeply personal. It’s freedom. It’s empowerment. It’s motivation. He sees it as a tool that can reduce poverty, combat hyperinflation, and lower crime rates in African economies over the next decade.

𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗚

nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42genvisions a Nigeria where communities like Tarkwa Bay thrive with circular economies built on Bitcoin. He dreams of a future where Bitcoin empowers individuals, educates the youth, and fosters innovation in health, fitness, and beyond.

His journey is a testament to the transformative power of Bitcoin and the unyielding spirit of those who dare to dream.

Blaise is always eager to contribute to Bitcoin adoption in any way possible. In the coming year, he plans to delve into the personal training space for Bitcoiners, showcasing more Proof-of-Work through fitness and Bitcoin education!

𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, follow his new project account on X @bit_fitnes21000 and his personal account nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42g

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paul keating

This keeps me up as well.

For now this place feels like a refuge. Away from people playing the game to get attention, as the algos serve you up something to spike your dopamine or piss you off.

So I wonder how the game changes here. People literally paying you to get attention? That sounds like a step in the right direction.

I wonder how creators’ minds change about how they make content.

I wonder how consumers minds change and if the feeling of not having wasted time after using Nostr scales to millions of users.

Will attention spans lengthen or when short form vertical endless scrolling comes, will we just fall back into the old traps.

Also what’s fascinating is that Bitcoiners are bootstrapping this network. Many Bitcoiners who I meet are simply fantastic, fascinating people. And they are the ones who will reap the rewards of joining early. Does Bitcoin culture permeate the entire network?

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Bitcoin Africa Story 1y ago

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