Hack4freedom

Hack4Freedom trains female developers in the Global South to build next-gen open-source freedom software. 2026 Applications are live!

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

And we’re live! #Hack4Freedom has officially kicked off in Lagos. 🧡💐

The room is buzzing with ideas, workshops are in full swing, and the mission is clear: build decentralized solutions for Nigeria. This is what the start of a revolution looks like.

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Day 11 of #Hack4Freedom Lagos with @Arowolokenny01 – Backend Developer, BOSS (Chaincode Labs) alumni.

A practical guide: From Consumer to Contributor.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Open source ≠ just code. Docs, tests, bug reports, translations, design feedback – all count.
🔹 Start with projects you already love. Check labels: good first issue, help wanted, beginner friendly
🔹 Feedback isn't personal. Respond to every comment. Update promptly.
🔹 Then celebrate. Screenshot that merge. Tell someone. Then do it again.

You don't need permission. You don't need perfection. You just need to show up. ⚡🧡

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

And we’re live! #Hack4Freedom has officially kicked off in Lagos. 🧡💐

The room is buzzing with ideas, workshops are in full swing, and the mission is clear: build decentralized solutions for Nigeria. This is what the start of a revolution looks like.

[GloriousGloria #WID💖 @museinvelvet]

@briimhd @hack4_freedom @ibrahim_sekinah @Breez_Tech Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn and build We definitely would put what we've learnt so far to great use

[Sabina @waithiraah]

Had a great time with these incredible ladies! Thank you, @hack4_freedom, for creating the space and giving me the opportunity to share my experience. Wishing them all the best as they continue building and bringing their ideas to life🧡

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

@Ayokomi21 @ibrahim_sekinah @briimhd Proud of you Queen we look forward to seeing the beautiful work you do with your project 🧡💐

[Africa Bitcoin News📰🌍 @AfriBitcoinNews]

NEW: 🇳🇬 Hack4Freedom Lagos 2026 — 13 Groundbreaking Bitcoin Projects Built by Women in Nigeria.

The projects tackle real-world challenges in Nigeria’s informal economy, from financial inclusion and savings circles to payments, education, privacy, security, and counterfeit medicine.

Read More: https://t.co/WP30EKA2LH

[satsie @satsie]

Afghanistan is the only county on earth that bans girls from attending school

That’s why @RoyaMahboob vibe coded Roshan, an app making education accessible to those that need it most

Wonderful example of freedom fighters embracing AI to accelerate their work @OsloFF @HRF

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

@JighereS @ali_anuoluwapo @rosedevgold @evento_so @briimhd Congratulations My Queens 🫅🏾

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Day 10 of #Hack4Freedom Lagos with @nduku_jay – co-founder of @GridlessCompute.

A masterclass on building in uncertainty and why Africa needs its own playbook.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Frontier industries have no roadmap. You build the road while walking.
🔹 The "myth of readiness" – confidence grows through action, not waiting.
🔹 Africa's 54 countries = 54 contexts. No generic imports.

Build local🧡🔥

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Day 10 of #Hack4Freedom Lagos with @wandiology, Head of Operations at @btc_dada.

AI + Bitcoin + African languages = the frontier we need to build.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Only 0.14% of AI training data covers Swahili. English? 46%. This gap makes African language processing expensive and inaccurate.
🔹 Over 2,000 African languages exist. Fewer than 30 have NLP benchmarks. Tokenizers break our words. We lose meaning.
🔹 Bitcoin solutions for Africa (remittances, self-custody) need AI trained on African data – not Western models.

African women aren't waiting for permission. We're building the infrastructure. ⚡🧡

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Day 9 of #Hack4Freedom Lagos with @D_plus__plus – the mastermind behind Bitcoin-powered Mario Kart.

Gamification + Bitcoin = education that actually works.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Mario Kart + Bitcoin = players earn sats while racing. Used in Kaduna, Lagos, Nairobi, Vegas – globally.
🔹 Lightning Addresses enable instant micropayments during gameplay. No new invoices every race.
🔹 Collaboration matters – Dee (engineer) + Brianna (branding) = success. Don't build alone.

Best way to learn Bitcoin? Play. Earn. Trust builds naturally. ⚡🧡

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Day 9 of #Hack4Freedom Lagos with @AnaiseKanimba, The director at @AfriBitInst

Financial freedom isn't abstract. For activists, it's survival.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Activists face frozen accounts, government surveillance, and banking exclusion. Bitcoin is a secure, censorship-resistant alternative.
🔹 FEDI = super app for activists – federated wallets, encrypted group chats, user-friendly recovery. No censorship. No blocking.
🔹 ABI (Africa Bitcoin Institute) fights for favorable Bitcoin legislation across Africa – lower remittance costs, economic development.

Freedom technology isn't a luxury. It's a lifeline. ⚡🧡

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Day 9 of #Hack4Freedom Lagos with @waithiraah – co-founder of @tando_me
A masterclass in building real Bitcoin products for real African users.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Solve real problems first – Bitcoin was interesting but not spendable in Kenya. Tando fixed that.
🔹 Plug into existing rails – MPESA has 40M+ users. Tando integrated Lightning with what Kenyans already trust.
🔹 Hide complexity – Merchants receive Kenyan shillings, not Bitcoin. Users don't need to understand the tech.

Build for your neighbor, not for Silicon Valley. ⚡🧡

[Ashiah Ibrahim @ibrahim_ashiah]

@ibrahim_sekinah @fiiknowmenal @daradev2 @zappr_bitcoin @hack4_freedom @briimhd @SoapboxTech Thank you so much 🫶❤️Your support throughout Hack4Freedom meant a lot to us. We’re so grateful you were there with us ma’am,this win feels extra special ✨🙏

[Ashiah Ibrahim @ibrahim_ashiah]

@briimhd @fiiknowmenal @daradev2 @zappr_bitcoin @hack4_freedom @SoapboxTech Thank you so much 👑❤️ We’re carrying the crown proudly😄 Thank you for believing in us and supporting us through it all ✨

[Hack4freedom @hack4_freedom]

Incredible work. We can't wait to see what you do next!

Keep building @jolah99 ⚡️

[Jolah🧡 @jolah99]

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❤️❤️

[Jolah🧡 @jolah99]

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❤️❤️

[Jolah🧡 @jolah99]

Meanwhile I built 2 projects for @hack4_freedom hackathon Lagos 2026🫣❤️
Most Bitcoin education is backwards.

You watch videos.
You read threads.
You memorize terms.

But you never actually use Bitcoin.

So I built BitPilot 🚀

[Ashiah Ibrahim @ibrahim_ashiah]

@hack4_freedom Thank you so much ❤️We’re truly honored. Grateful to be part of Hack4Freedom and thankful for the opportunity to build,learn,and share our project with such an amazing community ✨🙏

[Ashiah Ibrahim @ibrahim_ashiah]

@Camilla_rhi @fiiknowmenal @daradev2 @zappr_bitcoin @hack4_freedom @briimhd @SoapboxTech Thank you so much🙏,I don’t think I’d ever forget the lessons learnt from your sessions especially whenever I remember the name “Alice” and “Bob”😂❤️❤️

[D.dev @daradev2]

We did it guys🏆✨
Honored to have won Best Nostr Group at Hack4Freedom.
Big thanks to the @hack4_freedom @briimhd @ibrahim_sekinah @evento_so, and everyone who made this experience possible. Grateful for the opportunity and proud of my team @fiiknowmenal @ibrahim_ashiah 🥹❤️