Mercy Mbao

making the world a better place
#Bitcoin

[Chamavault @chamavault]

Chama Treasurer Starter Pack 😂

📸 247 screenshots
📒 One overloaded notebook
🔍 Searching WhatsApp for M-PESA
😅 Mild stress every contribution day

Meanwhile:
Who hasn't paid?
When is payout?
We've all been there.

There's a better way 💚
🌐 https://t.co/O1bzWd44TK

#Chama

[Bitcoin DADA @btc_dada]

Spotted: Dadas at the @btcnairobi_conf 🧡

[Susan Githaiga @Su_Githaiga]

So proud to represent @DadaDevs alongside fellow Dadas who crushed the hackathon. Shoutout to the @btcplusplus organizers and @SoapboxTech for sponsoring the hackathon, and my amazing team: @NNakhero @Its_nkathake @mujojojayar 🙌🏽

[Mercy Mbao @junearsenic7]

🎉 Huge congratulations to the devs!

One thing about builders in the @DadaDevs ecosystem? They don’t just stop at the hackathon or demo day. Love seeing them push real, production-ready products that people actually use. Keep building!

[DADA DEVS @DadaDevs]

Last week, members of the Dada Devs community participated in the @btcplusplus hackathon, building solutions across Bitcoin payments, privacy, developer tooling, and funding infrastructure.

Four of the projects they contributed to received awards and others went on to get recognitions and amazing partnerships were formed.

But these wins didn't happen overnight.

They came from learning, experimenting, collaborating, shipping projects, and developing the confidence to solve real-world problems with Bitcoin.

That's what Dada Devs is about.

If you're an African female developer who wants to move beyond theory and start building practical Bitcoin applications, Dada Devs Cohort 5 is your opportunity to do exactly that.

The next hackathon, grant program, open-source project, or startup opportunity could be closer than you think.

The question is: will you be ready when it comes?

Applications for Cohort 5 are now open. 🧡

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/jdYCrr8AnU

#DadaDevs #WomenInBitcoin #BuildOnBitcoin #BitcoinBuilders #OpenSource #WomenInTech

[Africa Bitcoin News📰🌍 @AfriBitcoinNews]

NEW: 🇰🇪 Dada Devs African Women Bitcoin Developers Secure Multiple Awards at bitcoin++ Nairobi 2026 Hackathon.

In a powerful demonstration of growing African excellence in Bitcoin development, teams featuring members of Dada Devs walked away with multiple awards and top placements at the bitcoin++ Nairobi 2026 hackathon.

Read More: https://t.co/L7eU2a4VAV

[meta angel ♃ @wandiology]

A huge thank you to our founder, @marcelorraine for creating this space, @junearsenic7, the entire Dada Devs team, and every member of our community for making this work possible.

Thank you to @niftynei and the @btcplusplus team.

This is another reminder that we're building something much bigger than ourselves.

Here's to more women writing code, shipping sustainable products, contributing to open source, and shaping the future of Bitcoin.

See you at the next one. ⚡🧡

5/5

[DADA DEVS @DadaDevs]

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:

[Bitcoin DADA @btc_dada]

In Nairobi for @btcplusplus or the @btcnairobi_conf?

Drop by Dada Hub (tomorrow) for a casual afternoon of conversations, connection, and community. We'd love to show you around, share what we're building, and meet the people shaping Bitcoin across Africa and beyond.

Light refreshments provided. Good vibes guaranteed.

📍 Dada Hub
🗓 Tuesday 23rd June | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

https://t.co/uegY4BUeAb

Very limited spots so sign up fast⚡️

[Matthew Vuk 🛳️ @matthewvuk2]

Kenya is bitcoin country

[Mercy Mbao @junearsenic7]

@Its_nkathake @Abug_fairy read the docs 😌

#btccpp

[Mercy Mbao @junearsenic7]

@afribitcoiners thank you

[Mercy Mbao @junearsenic7]

@tando_me @Salma_Adam_KE @DadaDevs @btcplusplus 🥳🥳proud of this team

[DADA DEVS @DadaDevs]

@junearsenic7 journey is a reminder that learning Bitcoin development is only the beginning.

From contributing to open-source projects and designing Bitcoin products to mentoring other developers within the ecosystem, she continues to build, contribute, and grow her impact.

If you're an African female developer looking to take your first steps into Bitcoin development, Dada Devs Cohort 5 is now open for applications.

Join a community of women building real products, contributing to open source, and shaping the future of Bitcoin across Africa.

Apply here: https://t.co/jdYCrr8AnU

Know a female developer who should see this? Tag her below or share this post with her.

#DadaDevs #BitcoinDada #WomenInBitcoin #BuildOnBitcoin #OpenSource #WomenInTech

[DADA DEVS @DadaDevs]

We are glad to announce that our team and community members will be fully represented at the @btcplusplus in Nairobi this week 🥳🥳🥳

From peer leads and open-source contributors to software developers and community builders, these are some of the women representing Dada Devs at one of the most respected Bitcoin technical gathering.

As they join conversations, share insights, and connect with builders from around the world this week, they carry with them the spirit of Dada Devs: learning openly, building boldly, and creating space for more women in Bitcoin and open source.

We're proud of how far they've come and even more excited about what's ahead.

Go represent, Go learn, Go build. Go Dadas.
@marcelorraine
@wandiology
@junearsenic7
@KalukiTiiime
@Salma_Adam_KE
Mary Gathoni
Susan Githaiga
@NNakhero
Eunice livingproof
@Its_nkathake
Jane Rose Wambugu
adhiambo
Lucy Kamau

#DadaDevs #BTCplusplus #WomenInBitcoin #OpenSource #Build4Africa #BitcoinDevelopers

[Mercy Mbao @junearsenic7]

@mtemang76495 happy birthday Thandi🎉

[Lorraine Marcel @marcelorraine]

Coming to Nairobi for @btcplusplus 🇰🇪⚡

Excited to welcome builders, developers, entrepreneurs, and Bitcoiners from around the world to Kenya.

If you're still looking for accommodation, Archers Suites offers a comfortable and convenient stay in one of Nairobi's most accessible locations.

📍 Riara Road, next to Junction Mall
🛏 Fully Furnished 1-Bedroom Apartment
🏊 Swimming Pool
💪 Fully Equipped Gym
📶 Reliable High-Speed Wi-Fi
🚗 Secure Parking

Perfect for attendees looking for a quiet space to relax, work, and recharge after a full day of talks, workshops, and networking.

💰 Rate: $55 per night

And because you're in Kenya for BTC++, why not experience Bitcoin the local way?

You can pay in Bitcoin, and if you're curious about Bitcoin payments in Kenya, this is also an opportunity to experience how @tando_me works by seamlessly settling your stay in Kenyan Shillings using Bitcoin.

Interested? Fill out the booking inquiry form below and we'll get back to you with availability, booking details, and the exact location.

🔗 https://t.co/guFy3BvPPU

See you in Nairobi! 🇰🇪⚡

[African Bitcoiners ⚡ @afribitcoiners]

📚Readers' Friday Book Club!

Join us today at 6 PM UTC on Discord as we begin our journey through the book Hijacking Bitcoin by Roger Ver and Steve Patterson (@steveinpursuit).

We'll be covering: Introduction

📖 Part 1: An Ingenious Design, Altered Vision.

Expect thought-provoking discussions, fresh perspectives, and plenty of questions as we explore one of the most debated books in Bitcoin.

Bring your curiosity, your contrarian takes, and your questions!

Join the conversation: https://t.co/M1HMb0EFWX

See you there!⚡

[Bitcoin DADA @btc_dada]

Learning doesn’t always have to happen behind a screen, in a classroom, or through endless slides.

Sometimes, the best way to understand Bitcoin is to become the network itself.

Last Saturday at the DadaHub, our Dadas stepped into the Bitcoin protocol through a Live Action Role Play (LARP) session led by our founder, @marcelorraine, in collaboration with @base58school and @niftynei.

And what started as a learning exercise quickly became something much bigger.

There were moments of intense concentration as teams raced to verify transactions, protect the network, and outsmart each other. There were moments of fierce competition too. At one point, the room felt less like a workshop and more like a championship final. Nobody wanted to lose.

(Although rumours suggest the real motivation may have been avoiding a certain karaoke performance after the session. 😭)

But that’s the magic of experiences like these.

People arrived to learn Bitcoin. They left understanding it.

Not because they memorised definitions, but because they experienced the protocol in action.

The laughter was constant. The debates were loud. The strategy sessions were serious. And somewhere between acting as nodes, miners, and wallets, abstract concepts suddenly became real.

And because Bitcoin is ultimately about people, not just technology, we ended the day sharing something equally important: our stories.

From our tribal showcase, where Dadas introduced each other to the beauty and uniqueness of their cultures, to a karaoke session that proved enthusiasm is far more important than vocal talent, the day reminded us that community is built in moments like these.

Moments where strangers become friends.

Where learning becomes memorable.

Where women interested in Bitcoin realise they are part of something bigger than themselves.

This is what Bitcoin Dada has always been about.

Not just education.

Belonging.

Here’s a short recap of how the day went down. 💛

And if you missed this one... let's just say you’ll want to be at the next LARP session.

Photos coming soon, so stick around.

#BitcoinDada #WomenInBitcoin #BitcoinEducation #AfricaBitcoin #BitcoinCommunity #LARP #BASE58

[bitcoin++ @btcplusplus]

JUST IN 🦒: Wandia Mugo (@wandiology) of Dada Devs to speak at bitcoin++ Nairobi, open source edtion this coming June 17-19, 2026

~~"Beyond the Barrier: Female African Developers Reimagining Bitcoin Innovation"~~

Join us 👉 https://t.co/T2Wna1QZUU

[Bitcoin DADA @btc_dada]

Yesterday’s session answered one question many beginners usually have: “How do I actually store Bitcoin?”

The session was all about Bitcoin wallets, facilitated by celebrity Bitcoin educator @BTCsessions, and the class was highly interactive with lots of room for questions and practical learning.

The session broke down one of the most important concepts in Bitcoin ownership: your wallet doesn’t exactly “hold” your Bitcoin, it holds the keys that give you access to your Bitcoin on the global ledger.

Participants also learned about seed phrases and why they are so important when backing up a wallet. One major lesson from the class? If someone has access to your seed phrase, they basically have access to your funds too 👀