Day 2 of @hack4_freedom Nairobi brought another full day of learning, building and big conversations. ⚡️🇰🇪 The day started with @WhatsHautewithH exploring how developers can think about projects that solve real problems, particularly for women and communities across Africa. Then @wandiology took the devs into the intersection of AI, Bitcoin and community, from using AI tools in Bitcoin development to thinking about how we train technology to understand African languages and local contexts. She also helped the devs set up their AI workspaces and challenged them to think about building solutions that truly work for everyone. The technical side continued with Frankline Omondi, who gave the devs a hands-on introduction to fuzzing Bitcoin Core and getting started with Bitcoin testing. But beyond the sessions, Day 2 was about the room: developers learning from each other, asking questions, experimenting with new tools and thinking more deeply about the kind of technology they can build for their communities. Another day, another room full of builders and Day 3 is already in full swing!🧡 #Hack4Freedom #Hack4FreedomNBO #DadaDevs #BitcoinDevelopment

DAY 1 OF HACK4FREEDOM NBO 🇰🇪 And oh, Dada Devs! 😮‍💨🔥 The turnout. The energy. The talent. UNMATCHED. Day 1 made one thing very clear: skills and talent aren’t the missing gap. The room is. We kicked things off with @briimhd Founder of @hack4_freedom , who took the ladies through why this work matters and why creating more opportunities for builders is critical. Our Founder, @marcelorraine , challenged the room to think beyond simply being consumers of technology. Her message? Build from Africa. Africa doesn’t just need more people using technology. We need more people building it. She encouraged the participants to explore what they can create using open-source protocols like Bitcoin, Lightning, Nostr and eCash and to see themselves not just as participants in the ecosystem, but as builders shaping what comes next. A session that had the room reflecting on why they showed up and what they’re capable of building.. 🧵

We’re excited to announce the Q3 2026 Btrust developer grant recipients. 🚀 Ten Bitcoin open-source developers are receiving support: five starter grant recipients and five long-term open-source cohort members. This quarter also marks an important first: Btrust developer grants are going directly to developers outside Africa. Through our recent expansion of long-term grants across the Global Majority, we’re now supporting developers in Brazil 🇧🇷 and India 🇮🇳. Their work, alongside that of recipients in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Kenya 🇰🇪, spans @bitcoincoreorg, mining ⛏️ infrastructure, Lightning⚡, wallet libraries, and privacy-preserving payments. Meet the recipients and learn about their work:

🎙️ The people building Africa’s Bitcoin movement deserve to be heard! As we prepare to open nominations for the Most Impactful African Bitcoiner Awards 2026, we’re bringing together previous honourees to share their experiences, challenges, lessons and what lies ahead. Join us with: 1. 🇳🇬 Abubakar Nur Khalil (@ihate1999) — CEO, @btrustteam & @RcrsvCapital | Bitcoin Core Contributor. 2. 🇰🇪 Lorraine Marcel (@marcelorraine) — Founder, @btc_dada & @DadaDevs. 3. 🇿🇦 Carel van Wyk (@carelvwyk) — Founder, @MoneyBadgerPay. 4. 🇰🇪 Ronnie Mdawida — Co-founder, @AfribitKibera. 5. 🇳🇬 Prince Ogbonna (@princejoj0) — Founder, @ipayBTCapp. 📅 Date: Friday, 25th September, 2026. 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM UTC. 📍 Platform: X Spaces. Join us to hear their stories and recognise the people contributing to Bitcoin’s growth across the continent. 👉 Set a reminder: nitter.net/i/spaces/1YGNrbpejnNGw… 🚀 Don’t miss this!!!