DADA DEVS

A look at how week one of the DadaHub residency program went down!! On the first day, @MouxDesign asked the room: who are you building for? Not a hypothetical user. A real one. The challenge: design a Bitcoin app for the Chama — a rotating savings system used by women across Africa. But first, talk to them. Participants interviewed real Chama users, mapped their journeys, and documented their fears. Pain points. Trust issues. Workarounds they've built over years. The output wasn't a prototype. It was understanding. Because the best UX in the world fails if you're solving the wrong problem. Research first. Always. #DadaHubResidency #DadaDevs #UXResearch #BuildForAfrica #BitcoinDesign #WomenInTech

Today, we are celebrating the incredible facilitators who led Week 4 of the DadaHub Residency Program, focused on Shipping, Storytelling, and Self-Pitching. This week pushed residents beyond simply building products, into learning how to confidently present their ideas, communicate their value, and position themselves for real opportunities within the Bitcoin and AI ecosystem. Through practical sessions on documentation, product positioning, storytelling, pitching, personal branding, fundraising, and developer visibility, our facilitators helped participants understand that building great products is only part of the journey, people also need to understand the problem you are solving and why it matters. A huge thank you to @wandiology, @studentofbtc, and @marcelorraine for pouring your knowledge, experience, and insights into this residency. Your guidance helped our residents not only ship their projects, but also find their voice as builders. #DadaHub #DadaHubResidency #WomenInTech #Bitcoin #AI #BuildInPublic #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech

Recently I did a UX meet AI workshop with @DadaDevs It was a very fun session, and this is what we did. This is the new way of UX design, and it is called Vibe Design.

Applications that solve real problems are the ones that become powerful products — not the ones built on the assumption that they are needed But how do you know a problem is actually worth building for? And how do you move from an idea to a product people genuinely want to use? These were some of the conversations at yesterday’s UI/UX & AI Pathway session with @MouxDesign. The session focused heavily on UX research using the JTBD (Jobs To Be Done) framework and how AI can support that process when used intentionally. Using the JTBD (Jobs To Be Done) methodology, participants learned how to better understand user motivations, frustrations, and the real reason people would use a product in the first place. One thing that stood out clearly was this: AI is only as useful as the context you give it. The more specific your understanding of your users, their frustrations, motivations, and environment, the more useful the outcome becomes. Through practical exercises and live demonstrations, participants explored how research, prompting, and user feedback through user interviews can shape everything from product flows to MVP decisions and design direction. More than anything, the session reinforced a simple but important idea: The best products are not built from assumptions - they are built from listening. #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #UIUX #EmergingTech

@afribitcoiners Thank you

@DadaDevs WCW🧡🧡

This WCW is dedicated to the African women from the DadaHub Residency who are building and shipping real products with Bitcoin and AI. Through the residency, participants worked on practical solutions across payments, accessibility, usability, and financial inclusion - from Lightning integrations and Bitcoin payment tools to AI-powered applications designed around real user needs. The Bitcoin ecosystem grows stronger when more people participate in shaping it, and it is exciting to see more African women stepping confidently into that role as builders and founders. #DadaHub #WomenInTech #DadaHubResidency #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech #BuildInPublic

Other recognitions and innovative projects presented during the residency included: @TheeNerdd — Ishlu SatsSaver Dorcus Kendi — Miliki, an investment platform Aisha Omar — StoxBit, a platform for buying stocks using Bitcoin Shannon Kioko — Daubit, a micro-saving into Bitcoin solution for Africa Mary Wangui — MatchSats, which uses AI to find your best matches at conferences @Abug_fairy — Proof of Work Reputation (POWR), which uses AI to scan GitHub repositories and match the best candidates for jobs Here at DadaHub, we are keen on creating an environment where African women are not just encouraged to build, but are also supported as they continue turning ideas into real solutions. #DadaHub #DadaHubResidency #DadaDevs #WomenInTech #AfricanTech #BuildForAfrica

One of the most beautiful parts of the DadaHub Residency grand finale was seeing innovative ideas receive real support beyond the classroom. After 4 weeks of learning, building, and collaboration, some of our residents walked away not just with experience and feedback, but with opportunities that will help them continue growing their projects beyond DadaHub. The Builder Award was presented to @salma_adam_KE , who also received a laptop from our founder, @marcelorraine , in recognition of her outstanding commitment and growth throughout the residency. Nelly received a 1-year hosting service award from Revelation Onuche to support the continued development of her project, Chamavault. @aisha_barasa received a 6-month mentorship opportunity from JuaMsitu for her forestry-focused project. Discussions are also underway around possible mentorship and partnership opportunities for Lydia’s project, Tareka, with Afribit Kibra and Ecobit.

The room is filling up with women who are building, creating, leading and betting on themselves unapologetically 🧡 Founders. Developers. Designers. Entrepreneurs. Bitcoiners. Future builders. And honestly? The energy around this anniversary already feels different. - Good music. - Good people. - Bitcoin trivia. - Drinks. - Stories. - Connections. - Merch And a room full of women you’ll probably want in your circle after this. Four years of Bitcoin Dada deserves a proper celebration. One thing about Bitcoin Dada women? We know how to build AND how to celebrate 😌 Click here to secure your spot and be a part of this epoch making event luma.com/yke1b5rn Date: 16th May | 2PM Till Late #Dadat4 #Happyanniversary #bitcoindada

The day ended with certificates, recognition awards, celebrations, and proud moments, but more importantly, it ended with proof that when African women are given the right environment and support, they do not just learn — they build. #DadaHub #WomenInTech #DadaHubResidency #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech #BuildInPublic

One after another, participants pitched their work before invited guests, mentors, Bitcoin and AI community members, potential employers, and our judges: @marcelorraine, King David, Ashley Barrett, and @revelation_rsc.  From AI tools to Bitcoin-focused ideas and user-centered products, the presentations reflected weeks of learning, experimentation, collaboration, and intentional building.

What does it look like when African women are given the environment, support, and opportunity to build? Saturday marked the grand finale of the DadaHub Residency Program with Pitch Day, a session where participants presented the products and solutions they had spent the last four weeks building. Unlike our regular learning sessions, this one carried a different kind of energy. The Dadas were no longer just learning concepts or exploring ideas. They were confidently presenting real projects, sharing their thought processes, and demonstrating solutions grounded in African realities.

There is definitely a huge difference between knowledge and application. Over time, many African women have built valuable tech skills, but very few are able to apply those skills within the right opportunities and environments that both reward their value and support their growth. This is one of the gaps we are intentionally working to fill with DadaHub, especially for women building within the blockchain ecosystem. We loved the energy you brought to one of our sessions at the DadaHub Residency, Ashley Barrett, and we look forward to having you with us again #DadaHub #WomenInTech #DadaHubResidency #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech #BuildInPublic

@BitcoinIkorodu @AfriBitcoinNews @btc_dada You can say that again, thank you so much

@AfriBitcoinNews @btc_dada @DadaDevs This is a strong example of what real Bitcoin education looks like ⚡️ 10 cohorts and 1,500+ women across 13 countries shows it’s no longer just awareness — it’s actual capacity building and real-world impact. “Proof of Work” in action, not just theory 🌍

NEW: ⚡️Bitcoin Dada’s Four-Year Journey to Pan-African Sovereignty. With 10 cohorts completed and over 1,500 women educated across 13 countries, Bitcoin Dada has moved beyond simple literacy. It is now a critical engine for “Proof of Work”. Read More: bitcoinnews.africa/bitcoin-dadas-…

One of the most practical parts of the workshop was reviewing a participant’s product live from a first-time user perspective and discussing how tools like Claude can help refine user experience through faster iteration and feedback loops. The discussions also touched on something that is becoming increasingly important: designing products within Global South contexts. Language, familiarity, and clarity play a major role in how users across our markets experience Bitcoin applications. Over the next four weeks, participants will continue exploring Bitcoin-focused UX, user testing, AI-assisted design improvements, and product thinking with the goal of building products people can actually navigate, trust, and use comfortably. The future of bitcoin products will not only depend on good code but also on the design. Follow along as we go deeper! #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #UIUX #EmergingTech

A few weeks ago, we put out a call for female developers and designers interested in the UI/UX & AI Pathway. Over 90 applications came in and 60 participants were accepted into the programme. Last night, the first session officially kicked off with participants joining from Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and India. What stood out immediately was how many of the women in the room are already building real applications around Bitcoin and are now trying to better understand usability, trust, onboarding, and product adoption. The session was led by @MouxDesign , who opened the discussion with a simple but important question: “What would you do when you first land on an application?” That conversation led into a deeper breakdown of how users interact with products long before they read documentation or understand the underlying technology. From product flow and copywriting to icons, navigation, and clarity, the session explored how small UX decisions shape whether people trust and continue using a product.

Bitcoin is being built right now. The people writing the code, running the nodes, integrating Lightning into real products are the ones deciding how money actually works for people across the continent. That includes building for how people here actually live: mobile-first, sometimes low bandwidth, sending value across borders in ways that need to work, not just technically function. Open-source contributions, protocol work, application-layer development cannot happen without people who understand the context they're building for - Africa's context. Our realities. The question was never whether Bitcoin grows. It is growing. The question is whether the systems being built reflect your experience or someone else's assumptions about it. Your perspective belongs in the code! #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech #BuildInPublic #AI

What we are building with DadaHub goes beyond creating a space for learning. It’s about creating an environment where skills meet real opportunities, and where that work can translate into meaningful impact across the continent and beyond. It was great to hear this reflected by Leah Kibandi Our goal is clear: moving from observation to participation, and from participation to building systems and tools that matter. And through DadaHub, we’re seeing that happen in real time! #DadaHub #WomenInTech #DadaHubResidency #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech #BuildInPublic

@btc_dada @marcelorraine Happy anniversary @btc_dada

10 cohorts and over 1,500 women later, this is more than just a program, it is an unfolding story! Bitcoin Dada started from a simple but important observation made by our founder, @marcelorraine Many African women were curious about Bitcoin, but there were very few spaces where they could learn in a way that felt clear, practical, and welcoming. The information available often felt too technical or disconnected from their everyday realities. This led to the decision to create a space specifically for women. A space where learning could happen without pressure, where questions were encouraged, and where understanding Bitcoin was the priority. From the first cohort to where we are today, that focus has remained the same. Women come in with curiosity, and over time, build confidence and clarity in how Bitcoin works and how it can be used in real life. What started as a small initiative has grown into a community of women across Africa who are learning, engaging, and finding their place in the Bitcoin ecosystem. As we mark 4 years of Bitcoin Dada, we are reminded that this journey is still ongoing. There is still more to learn, more women to reach, and more work to be done. And we are just getting started. #BitcoinDada #WomenInBitcoin #AfricaWomen #FinancialFreedom.

Final call. If you’ve been thinking about joining the UI/UX & AI pathway, this is your moment. Learn how to build products people actually use. Open to female developers & designers across Africa & the Global South Limited slots left Apply now: forms.gle/a6vE3Ncp7PFW9P… #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #AfricanInnovation #EmergingTech #BuildInPublic #AI