Every App has one screen that makes you sigh.
What’s the worst designed part of any Bitcoin app you’ve used?
1. Onboarding/Setup
2. Sending and receiving
3. Fees and confirmations
4. Backup and recovery
Vote, then tell us which app and which screen in the replies
🎙️ FROM THE FOUNDER’S DESK | EPISODE 7
Meet @JosefTetek, Bitcoin educator, author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State, and @TrezorAcademy Lead.🇨🇿
Through @Trezor’s @TrezorAcademy, Josef helps expand free, in-person Bitcoin education across Africa and the Global South.
The initiative supports local educators who understand their communities and can teach Bitcoin in a practical, relevant way.
The goal is about helping people understand self-custody, save and transact with Bitcoin, and build communities where it can be used as everyday money.
In Episode 7, we discuss:
→ Josef’s journey into Bitcoin education and the ideas behind his book.
→ How @TrezorAcademy equips local educators to drive community-led adoption.
→ Why Bitcoin serves as both a savings tool and a means of payment across Africa.
→ How Bitcoin enables cross-border transfers when traditional financial channels fall short.
→ What it takes to build sustainable Bitcoin circular economies where people earn and spend sats locally.
→ The challenges of educating communities, building trust, and getting educational resources into local hands.
→ How many projects like @Machankura8333 and @tando_me are building around Africa’s mobile and payment realities.
→ The future of African Bitcoin businesses and Josef’s advice to the next generation of builders.
🚀From local classrooms to circular economies, discover why Bitcoin adoption should be measured by real-world use.
🎥 Read the full article and watch Episode 7 of From the Founder’s Desk: https://t.co/X3AC8rFQ2k
Most people don't quit Bitcoin because it's too complicated. They quit because their first 10 minutes in a wallet felt confusing, risky, or both.
I looked at where beginners get stuck and found 3 friction points that keep showing up. None of them are about the technology. They're about how the wallet talks to a new person.
Swipe through. If you're building a product, this is for you. If you're a beginner, it'll help you know what to watch for 👇
We are thrilled to announce EM @EMbits as one of the speakers at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Blantyre, Malawi.
EM is a software developer and Head of Tech at African Bitcoiners, where she leads its technical infrastructure and contributes to Bitcoin-focused products and initiatives. She is passionate about using technology to make Bitcoin more accessible and useful across Africa.
Don’t miss any of her session at ABC2026.
Get 20% off your ABC2026 tickets and secure your pass today.
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#ABC2026 #Malawi #Blantyre #Africa
📉 Growth is not always upwards!
Africa’s Bitcoin ecosystem now has 180 verified projects across 23 countries. That is down from 189 projects in Q3, a 4.8% decrease after our latest directory review.
But a smaller number does not necessarily mean less growth.🚨
As part of our regular review, 11 projects were removed because they were no longer active, no longer met our Bitcoin-only criteria, or had unresolved technical issues.
At the same time, 2 new verified projects were vetted and added, bringing the total to 180 projects.
The goal is not simply to keep adding projects to the map, it is to maintain an accurate, up-to-date directory of active Bitcoin-only initiatives across Africa.
If your project is already listed, claim it and keep your information up to date.
If you’re building Bitcoin in Africa and are not on the map yet, submit your project for review.
A special thank you to the builders, communities and organisations continuing to drive Bitcoin adoption across Africa. 🧡
Check out the Live African Bitcoin Directory, discover the builders, and share it with more builders across the continent.
🔗 https://t.co/9w0hfMmUX9
🎙️ FROM THE FOUNDER’S DESK | EPISODE 6
🇿🇦 Kgothatso Ngako (@440UrPp) is building Bitcoin for people often left out by technology.
From creating @Machankura8333, which enables Bitcoin and Lightning payments through USSD, to building @ExonumiaAfrica to make Bitcoin literature accessible in African languages, his work tackles two practical barriers: access and language.
In Episode 6, we sit down with Kgothatso to discuss:
→ His journey from exploring crypto to building with Bitcoin.
→ How Machankura brings Bitcoin to feature phones.
→ Making Bitcoin education accessible in African languages.
→ The realities of building and maintaining Bitcoin infrastructure.
→ Self-custody, security and everyday Bitcoin use.
→ Why African founders must build for local realities.
→ His advice to the next generation of African builders.
🎥 Read the full article and watch Episode 6 of From the Founder’s Desk to hear how Kgothatso is making Bitcoin more accessible across Africa.
🔗 Read and Watch: https://t.co/mJINtWKjP3
⚡ Happening now at @BCentreNBO Nairobi!
Our inaugural Bitcoin Design Meetup, in Nairobi in collaboration with @DadaDevs, has brought together 50+ designers, creatives, and Bitcoin builders ,with panels, talks, and workshops led by ecosystem thought leaders, all exploring one question: what role does design play in accelerating Bitcoin adoption?
Stay tuned for more updates!
#BitcoinDesign #Bitcoin #OpenSource
🚨 Flash est désormais disponible au Burkina Faso 🇧🇫
Après le Bénin, le Togo et la Côte d’Ivoire, nos frères et sœurs burkinabè peuvent maintenant acheter et vendre du Bitcoin à partir de 100 FCFA. ⚡
Ney Yibéogo, Ouaga !
La terre des Hommes intègres mérite une monnaie intègre.
Nairobi designers 🇰🇪, this is your final call. The doors are closing. ⚡
If you’ve been waiting to register for the Bitcoin Designers Meetup, this is your absolute last chance to lock in a seat.
This isn't a passive networking mixer, it's a hands-on environment built for designers ready to step into open-source.
📍 @BCentreNBO, Nairobi
📅 Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EAT
👇 Final registrations here:
🔗 https://t.co/vIcwHHa00P
🤯 Fun Fact Thursday!
Did you know?
In Bitcoin’s early days, one of the first real-world items you could buy with Bitcoin was alpaca wool socks from Grass Hill Alpacas.
With almost no merchants accepting Bitcoin at the time, this simple purchase became a symbol of real adoption, and a bit of a legend in the community.
From socks to a global monetary network.⚡