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I have spent the last few years helping developers learn Bitcoin and Lightning through bootcamps across Africa with @FreeRoutingAf. One thing kept standing out. Many developers want to contribute to open source, but don’t know where to start. The gap isn’t talent. It’s finding the right project, understanding the codebase, making that first contribution, and staying consistent. So I started building Pull. Pull helps developers become open source builders through structured roadmaps, real projects, contribution tracking, project submissions, peer reviews, and a public builder profile. It started as a @btcplusplus Nairobi hackathon project that we didn’t finish in time. But the idea stuck. Over the past few weekends, I’ve continued building it, and today I’m excited to finally share it. Become an Open Source Builder. pullos.dev Follow @pullos for updates and progress.

Happy Birthday my Shayla! @Ladyyyy_lo 🧡

Happy Birthday Megastar! 🧡

BTCPay Server 2.4 is out! 🔎Global search bar and navigation 👛Multisig wallet setup 🔑Passkey authentication 🌐Translation system & language packs 🛒@Jumpseller @LightspeedHQ integrations ↩️Easy Bitcoin implementation switch 💛OpenPatreon plugin And moooore! 🧵👇

@jolah99 @hack4_freedom @evento_so @briimhd @ibrahim_sekinah @btrustteam Congratulations Jolade! You did so well ❤️

It was an emotional moment for me yesterday as I won 🏆 1st place at @hack4_freedom. This hackathon unlocked a new version of me I never knew existed. Huge thanks to the organizers @evento_so @briimhd @ibrahim_sekinah sponsors @btrustteam mentors, judges, and co hackers❤️❤️

@proofofpaul @hodlhodl Congratulations Paul!

@Camilla_rhi broke down how lightning payment to me like a 5yrs old child🥹❤️ @EMbits explained building products in bitcoin ecosystem @MouxDesign walked us through the most awesome AI powered UX workshop session @WitDeJesse Made us understand building SDK like magic(Superb).

D2 & D3 of participating in @hack4_freedom. I learnt about payments and channels, design principles, AI, Nostr and User research. Thanks to the tutors @EMbits @mkay_fain @andreneves @MouxDesign & others. Also, guess who's learning Bitcoin thru the command line🤭 #hack4freedom

🧑‍💻@nagasha_'s path into Bitcoin open source is anything but ordinary. She began her career as a civil engineer, explored technology on the side, and followed her curiosity into a completely new world. That curiosity led her to @BitDevsKLA 🇺🇬, the @btrust_builders program, and eventually to a full-time role contributing to @lightningpolar. In our latest grantee spotlight, Jemimah shares how the journey unfolded, what she learned along the way, and why Bitcoin has room for people from many different backgrounds. If you have ever wondered how people make the jump into Bitcoin open source, this is one story you will want to read. Check out the blog here: blog.btrust.tech/how-curiosity-…

I'm honored to have been part of this. Can't wait to see what these builders ship! @hack4_freedom

Day 5. Final Day of the Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Kampala ⚡️🇺🇬 We wrapped things up the best way possible. By building. The final day was dedicated to a mini hackathon, with 7 groups working on different ideas built on top of everything they had learned over the past few days. You could feel the shift immediately. Each group presented what they built, how they approached the problem, and the challenges they faced along the way. It wasn’t just about the final product, it was about the thinking behind it. One moment that stood out. A solo female developer went head to head with full teams and came out second, just a few points behind the winner. That tells you everything you need to know about the level of talent in the room. In the end, sats were awarded to both the winning team and the runner up, a small but meaningful reward for the work put in over the week. Shout out to @GorillaSats and @BitDevsKLA for contributing to the sats prize. But beyond the prizes, the real win was clear. Developers who came in curious are leaving as builders. Thanks to @BrindonMwiine and team, the bootcamp also led to the creation of the first Bitcoin Club at Makerere University, Kampala. That’s a huge win. Huge thanks to our instructor, @dzeg5, for leading from the front and making sure no one was left behind. Shout out to the team, @EMbits, @megasley, @BrindonMwiine, @afansabila, and @NowarugabaG for putting everything together and making this bootcamp a success. And to our sponsors, thank you for backing something that actually builds capacity and grows the ecosystem: @HRF @OpenSats @Tether_Africa @planb_network @afribitcoiners @GorillaSats @BitDevsKLA Next stop: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

You want Bitcoin to win? Then you have to be able to spend it. It really is that simple.

🚨Shocking Truth About African Currencies! Check out this eye-opening infographic showing the loss of purchasing power due to inflation (2015-2025) vs. Bitcoin’s insane rise! Sudanese Pound & Zimbabwean Dollar: >99.9% GONE! Nigerian Naira: -68% Egyptian Pound: -62% Bitcoin: +26,000% Inflation is eating away at your money, while Bitcoin soars! Curious how your local currency stacks up? Check out the Bitcoin Inflation Simulator below and see for yourself!👇

@_ontheblocc @afribitcoiners underpromise and over deliver.

🎉 We’re still riding the high of our 3rd birthday, and this one’s all about us celebrating us! 💥 None of this would be possible without the wild heart and hustle of the legends behind African Bitcoiners: @afriqualia – our fearless founder, the spark that lit the fire. @IamWhiteSarah – our glue and guide, keeping us clear, accountable, and charging ahead. @EMbits – our tech lead, always building with brains and heart @megasley – the purpose-driven GM steering Africa Free Routing forward @_Satoshee design magician bringing all our visons to life. @Ladyyyy_lo backend grad laying down solid foundations. @n_vviey – frontend grad bringing smooth, intuitive experiences to life. 💛 To this powerhouse team: your work matters, your impact shows, and we’re grateful for every single bit (pun intended 😉). Here’s to 3 epic years, and the bold future we’re building together

Celebrating all the exceptional women in the African Bitcoin space that inspire me. @marcelorraine, @Farida_N , @Ladyyyy_lo @StephTitcombe, @ @waithiraah, @EMbits, @n_vviey, @noelynesumba, @mary_imasuen, @CharFadirepo, and @nduku_jay. Thank you all for just being!

@IamWhiteSarah @marcelorraine @Farida_N @Ladyyyy_lo @StephTitcombe @waithiraah @n_vviey @noelynesumba @mary_imasuen @CharFadirepo @nduku_jay Thank you to the best manager ❤️Happy International Women's day to you ✨

"Bitcoin Just Got Killed By Quantum Computing" ... at least that's what the doomers are currently saying. Here's why: Google just unveiled Willow, a quantum supercomputer with 105 qubits and improved error correction. It’s a groundbreaking leap in computing power, but does this mean Bitcoin’s encryption is about to crumble? 🚫 Short Answer: No. 🔒 Bitcoin's Encryption at a Glance: 1️⃣ ECDSA 256 (Signatures): - Vulnerable to Shor’s Algorithm. - Cracking it would require millions of qubits. Willow’s 105? Not even close. 2️⃣ SHA-256 (Mining): - Could be impacted by Grover’s Algorithm. - Needs millions of qubits just to halve its security. Again, no real threat here. 💡 What Does This Mean? Bitcoin’s cryptography remains secure—for now. However, quantum advancements like Willow are a wake-up call. While the tech isn’t ready to challenge Bitcoin yet, it highlights the importance of quantum-resistant upgrades. The industry has time to prepare, but innovation must keep pace. Quantum computing is a game-changer, but it’s not the master key to break Bitcoin—at least not today. The race is on to future-proof cryptography before quantum computers scale further. Conclusion: Bitcoin's cryptography remains safe (and can be upgraded anyway if there would emerge a real threat).

When I graduated from @thecore21m Bitcoin Diploma 2nd Cohort, I asked, so what do I do with the knowledge of Bitcoin that I have now? I was told, "Find your niche, something you do and you are good at, then apply Bitcoin into it."

Kenyan Lorraine Marcel (@marcelorraine) is our Most Impactful African Bitcoiner of 2024! Through @btc_dada and @DadaDevs she empowers leaders like @waithiraah, @LindaKariu54810, @noelynesumba and many others, creating a ripple effect which is changing Africa forever. More👇