Odinga_Val🦋

Software developer|Blockchain developer

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

@btc_dada @pullosdev @megasley @Kimutai_v Thank you!

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

A small contribution, but a big milestone for me. 🌱

This is the beginning of my open-source journey, and I'm grateful to have made another contribution to Pull.

Code, docs, fixes, clarity - it all counts.

More to come. 🫡

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

@HildaGilbora @pullosdev @megasley @Kimutai_v Thank you, Hilda.

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

@junearsenic7 @pullosdev @megasley @Kimutai_v I appreciate it!😊

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

Pleasure!

[Pull @pullosdev]

Second open source contribution to Pull.

Huge thanks to @Odinga_Val for helping keep the codebase clean and up to date.

Reminder: Your first contribution doesn’t always have to be code.

Docs, fixes, clarity. It all moves the mission forward.

[Victor Kimutai @Kimutai_v]

Stumbled upon Pull, saw a quick win, and shipped it. 🤡🔥

[African Bitcoiners ⚡ @afribitcoiners]

📚 Readers' Friday Book Club Recap:

This week, we explored Chapter 7: The Real Cost of Big Blocks from Hijacking Bitcoin by Roger Ver and Steve Patterson (@steveinpursuit), revisiting one of Bitcoin's most influential scaling debates.

Key takeaways from today's discussion:
🔸 Scaling is a trade-off. Every design decision affects decentralization, security, and usability.

🔸 Technology evolves. The chapter argues that storage and bandwidth costs continue to decline, making larger blocks more feasible over time.

🔸 Node accessibility matters. A key question remains: who should be able to run a full node, and what level of hardware should that require?

🔸 Ideas shape Bitcoin. The Blocksize Wars weren't just about megabytes, they reflected different visions for Bitcoin's future.

🔸 History still matters. Understanding these debates helps us better evaluate today's discussions around scaling, Lightning, and Bitcoin's long-term evolution.

Whether you agreed with every argument or challenged them, the conversation reminded us why reading different perspectives makes us better Bitcoiners.

📖 Missed this session? Join us next Friday as we continue reading, asking better questions, and learning together.

See you at the next Readers' Friday Book Club! ⚡🧡

[Megasley⚡ @megasley]

It’s my birthday today! 🎉

Grateful for another year of building Bitcoin in Africa.

If you’re feeling generous, my birthday cake also accepts Bitcoin.

[Paul @proofofpaul]

Next up: @btcnairobi_conf!
@HodlHodl was a proud sponsor, we had our booth and hosted a workshop teaching participants about the platform. Lots of fun, lots of giveaways alongside @firstworldpeace @just_jayboi
Was also privileged to host this one alongside amazing MCs @OKIN_17 and @Minae_WamweruRB, their energy remains impeccable! 🙌
Special shout-out to @annahhodl @rkirubi @Nyaaaaaaals @BrindonMwiine

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

First time joining Readers' Friday book club, and I just loved how open-minded the discussions were.

It got me thinking..
If Bitcoin could only optimize two of these three:
▪︎Scalability ▪︎security, ▪︎decentralization

which would you sacrifice, and why?

[African Bitcoiners ⚡ @afribitcoiners]

📚Another great edition of Readers' Friday Book Club is in the books!

This week, we explored Chapter 5: The Blocksize Limit from Hijacking Bitcoin by Roger Ver and Steve Patterson (@steveinpursuit), unpacking one of the most pivotal debates in Bitcoin's history.

👇 Key takeaways:
• The blocksize debate was about much more than transaction capacity, it reflected competing visions for Bitcoin's future.

• Decentralization, security, and scalability require careful trade-offs.

• The Lightning Network emerged as a scaling solution that preserves Bitcoin's decentralized nature while enabling faster, cheaper payments.

• Understanding Bitcoin's history helps us better appreciate the design decisions that continue to shape the protocol today.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the discussion, shared thoughtful perspectives, and asked insightful questions.🧡

See you at the next Readers' Friday Book Club as we continue learning, questioning, and growing together. 🧡

[₿itBiashara @BitBiashara]

Building on Bitcoin feels different when there's a real human layer actively using the technology.

The human connection, interaction, and energy we witnessed during Day 3 of @btcnairobi_conf in Kibera were proof enough that adoption is happening. People from different backgrounds, communities, and parts of the world came together to learn, share, and experience what Bitcoin can look like when it is rooted in people.

Watching these connections unfold was both beautiful and inspiring. For Bitcoin, this is a win. 💛

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

@Mr_chen5694 @AfribitKibera @TrezorAcademy @AfriBitcoinNews @bitcoinarusha @BitcoinEkasi @bitdesigners @bitdevsgtga @btcnairobi @fedibtc @EasySats_ @Bitbiasharakids @sats_tagga Exactly, and it's very true.
Thank you!!

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

Niko na sats, and I'm certified 🎵💃

Bitcoin circular economy is growing, and the financial system is very inclusive. Round of applause to @AfribitKibera and the @TrezorAcademy

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

@mpumwiredith @btcnairobi_conf @AfribitKibera Paid in sats⚡️👌

[Loresho_Hodler ⚡️ @rkirubi]

Strengthening the African Bitcoin bonds from Kenya to Nigeria. The absolute cherry on top of what has been an amazing @btcnairobi_conf week. All of Bitcoin wish the very best to @okjodom and his beautiful wife @mary_imasuen

Congratulations to you both and your families ♥️

[Odinga_Val🦋 @missOdinga]

Africa is changing the narrative, and we are owning our story.
At @btcnairobi_conf

[Gorilla Sats 🦍⚡️ @GorillaSats]

🧡 Day 3!

Welcome to the #BitcoinNairobiConference extension.

Today we're exploring the Bitcoin Circular Economy and how local communities can build, trade, and thrive with Bitcoin. ⚡🌍

#BNC #GorillaSats

[Bitcoin Nairobi Conference @btcnairobi_conf]

In the circular economy visit,people were able to buy and interact with merchants using Bitcoin.

#bitcoinconference
#bitcoincommunity
#bitcoinnairobiconference #kiberacirculareconomy

[Bitcoin Nairobi Conference @btcnairobi_conf]

Kibera Circular economy visit is underway🔥🔥

[Bitcoin Ekasi @BitcoinEkasi]

Behind every successful Bitcoin community are people willing to dedicate years of effort to education and adoption.

This tour is designed to introduce you to those people.

The builders.

The educators.

The entrepreneurs.

The people creating change.

Pan African Bitcoin Tour: 26 August - 3 September 2026

Ground transport, guides, meals and activities as per itinerary & 8 nights accommodation included:

5.6M sats (0.056 BTC)

Info & Details:
https://t.co/5tiESkhb1I

Bookings: [email protected]

#BitcoinBuilders #BitcoinAfrica #BTC #GorillaSats #BitcoinCommunity #OrangePill