Great ideas don't just need code they need coffee ☕😄.
Today we're tackling one of Africa's biggest financial inclusion challenges:
How do you insure someone who has no payslip, no credit history but has worked ?
Back to building! 🚀
#BuildWithAT#ATCommunityNBO#FollowNerds
We're incredibly proud to see Dada Devs builders making their mark at @btcplusplus Nairobi, contributing to projects tackling some of Bitcoin's most important challenges—from privacy and open-source development to financial access, developer reputation, and funding innovation.
Across the hackathon, Dadas helped build projects that didn't just participate—they stood out.
🏆 Out of 37 competing projects, teams featuring Dada Devs secured multiple awards and top placements:
Sending bitcoin via Ark to a Kenyan phone number. They receive Kenyan shillings via M-PESA.
Instant. 0% routing fees. Powered by @tando_me
52 million Kenyans are now reachable on Ark. Network effect grows circular economy.
Built at @btcplusplus Nairobi 🇰🇪🦒
Applications for Cohort 5 of Dada Devs are officially open! ⚡🧡
Dada Devs is a technical program designed for African women developers who want to learn how to build on Bitcoin.
Whether you're interested in Bitcoin development, the Lightning Network, open-source contribution, or building financial tools that solve real-world problems, this cohort is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience alongside a community of women builders across Africa.
Over the years, our alumni have gone on to contribute to open-source projects, launch startups, secure opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem, and build products serving their communities.
If you've been curious about Bitcoin and wondering where to start, this is your sign.
Apply for Cohort 5 today and take the next step in your builder journey.
Apply Here: https://t.co/jdYCrr8AnU
#DadaDevs #BitcoinDada #WomenInBitcoin #BuildOnBitcoin #WomenInTech #OpenSource
We had the second session of @TrezorAcademy Kenya on how to use #Bitcoin at MMU
We had a special look at custodial wallets and made use of @blinkbtc learnt self custody with @fedibtc and learnt how to use the @Trezor safe 5 hardware wallet!
We also looked at @btcnairobi_conf
Hello @Uber, I’ve just completed a ride and I’m extremely frustrated by the experience. Despite my voucher fully covering the fare, the driver demanded additional cash payment and refused to let me get out of the car until I paid cash.
I felt soooo unsafe.
Mnajua what's crazier? See, a grown up can walk with a pen knife or a pepper spray to at least try and defend themselves incase of any danger. But a kid? Mtoto hata mawe hawezi rusha imsaidie!! Its our responsibility to protect children. We have failed the children of Kenya!!
@StellarEastAfri @koxy_Dev Proud to join the April Builder Launch cohort with 52 builders shipping real products on @Stellar payments, savings, health infra & more.
Big thanks to @StellarEastAfri, @koxy_Dev & @m3av3 for the energy and expertise. See you at the launch on the 23rd! #BuildOnStellar
From conversations to execution.
Ardena’s CEO & CTO just wrapped up the Stellar Builder Launch at Ridge Cabin Resort where 52 builders from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda came together to push real innovation.
We pitched. We connected. We’re building what’s next.