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

Something unprecedented is coming to Nairobi. For the very first time, the Bitcoin Designers Meetup lands on Kenyan soil. This is the beginning of something profound: a dedicated space where UI/UX and product designers come together around one powerful question — what does Bitcoin look like when it's truly designed for people? Brought to life through a collaboration between Dada Devs and @bitdesigners , this meetup is a signal that African designers don't just belong in the Bitcoin conversation, they should be shaping it. Expect raw, honest conversations. Hands-on workshops. The kind of creative collision that only happens when curious, talented people share a room. Because the future of Bitcoin isn't just technical, it's human. And it needs designers who think that way. 📍 Blockchain Centre NBO, Nairobi (@BCentreNBO) 📅 June 16th, 2026 🕙 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Spots are limited. Click the link below or scan the QR code to register and secure yours. Luma Link: luma.com/apv6zbwy Don't just witness history, come and help design it. #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #UIUX #EmergingTech

We're proud to highlight two incredible self-directed projects from our Dada Devs Peer Leads and Developers in the 2026 BOSS Challenge! @Su_Githaiga built a Lightning fee-bumping service that tackles one of the most frustrating pain points in the Lightning Network — stuck commitment transactions. Her tool leverages anchor outputs and CPFP (Child-Pays-For-Parent) to get those transactions confirmed, bringing real utility to everyday Lightning users. GitHub Link: github.com/SusanGithaigaN… @Its_nkathake created Know Your Coin History, a transaction graph explorer that lets you trace the full ancestry of your Bitcoin coins. From recursive UTXO tracing and wallet fingerprinting heuristics to BIP-329 label exports — all running against your own local Bitcoin Core node or Electrum server — it's a powerful tool for privacy-conscious Bitcoiners. GitHub Link: github.com/nkatha23/knowy… Two projects. Two builders. Both solving real problems in the Bitcoin ecosystem. 💡 Give them a follow and check out their work! #BOSS #opensource #dadadevs

When your students understand the assignment 🔥 Thank you @MouxDesign for yesterday’s session. From fintech to healthcare to pet-care platforms, participants came back with thoughtfully designed applications tackling real-life problems — and the most exciting part? Many of the UI/UX flows and screens were built and refined with AI. The session was highly interactive, full of feedback, questions, iteration, and conversations around what makes products not just functional — but usable. Now that we’re approaching the final session, one thing is already clear: people are no longer just thinking about ideas… they’re thinking deeply about users. The UI/UX & AI Pathway has been an incredibly rewarding experience so far. #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #UIUX #EmergingTech

Our team from Bitcoin Dada and Dada Devs will be joining builders and open-source contributors virtually for two weeks of learning, collaboration, and building with Bitcoin at the @hack4_freedom Lagos 2026. They’ll be supporting participants through workshops, technical guidance, project building, and open-source collaboration as they build real solutions and contribute to freedom technology. Come ready to learn, build, collaborate, and ship Don’t miss the Hack4Freedom 2026. @marcelorraine, @wandiology, @Its_nkathake and @WhatsHautewithH #Hack4Freedom #DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanDevelopers #UIUX #EmergingTech

Saturday, the 16th, will be a day to remember. 🧡 We celebrated our fourth year anniversary, graduated Cohort 9 & 10 of Bitcoin Dada and Cohort 3 of @DadaDevs — and without even fully realizing it at the time, we convened 102 women in one room for what is probably the first physical Bitcoin event in Africa attended entirely by women. And that alone is history!! 1/n

One of the biggest challenges in AI adoption across Africa is not just access to technology — it is understanding how to communicate with the technology itself. For many people, AI tools still feel intimidating because interacting with computers has traditionally required technical knowledge, structured logic, or developer-level understanding. Even with modern AI systems that use everyday language, there is still a gap between what humans mean and how machines interpret instructions. This becomes even more complicated in African contexts, where language, culture, local realities, and problem-solving approaches are often underrepresented in global technology systems. These are some of the conversations we explored during the DadaHub Residency Program. Beyond learning AI tools, participants were challenged to think about how African women can build more accessible, localized, and practical solutions using AI and Bitcoin technologies for African realities. Because the future of innovation in Africa should not only be imported. It should also be built by people who understand the context firsthand. If you would love to be part of the next batch of African women building practical solutions with AI and Bitcoin, stay connected with DadaHub and watch out for the next residency announcement. #DadaHub #WomenInTech #AIinAfrica #BitcoinAfrica #AfricanInnovation #WomenInBitcoin #BuildForAfrica

@Imm9cul9t3 @btc_dada Congratulations 👏

It's Grad Day at @btc_dada and @DadaDevs. Bitcoin Dada is 4🥳🥳. #DadaDay #4yrsofdada #BitcoinDada #SatoshiIsFemale

@An_island_girl2 @btc_dada @Imm9cul9t3 Congratulations 👏

I’m a certified Bitcoin Dada 🍾 thanks to @btc_dada @DadaDevs . Congrats to us 🥹 #DadaDay #4yrsofdada #BitcoinDada #satoshisfemale

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