🌟 SPONSOR POST🌟 Who is BTrust? @btrustteam is a non-profit organization dedicated to decentralizing the development of Bitcoin software. It focuses on fostering developer talent in the Global South and supporting the free and open-source Bitcoin ecosystem. Learn more about BTrust here: btrust.tech More information about our conference here: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨MC Announcement🚨 Kindly welcome Vania Vega! Proudly Mexican, Jewish Bitcoiner. OG at BitcoinBerlinSV. Official conference website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

We’re live at the African Bitcoin Circular Economies Summit at the main event space, Workshop 17. Livestream link here: https://www.youtube.com/live/L2eSIRnOZBw #abct26

Good morning. 1 day until Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

Good morning. 1 day until Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🎬 LIVESTREAM LINKS🎬 Here are all the links for all the stages plus the African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit. Scan the respective QR code and it'll take you directly to the Youtube feed. Still not too late to buy tickets: pretix.eu/machankura/ABC… Official conference website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Please welcome back Luthando Ndabambi! @LuthandoSABTC began his tenure with The Surfer Kids in May 2019, initially serving as a surf coach. In August 2021, he embarked on his journey into the world of Bitcoin, dedicating himself to understanding Bitcoin and facilitating its adoption within his community. He actively engaged in onboarding local shops in his township to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment. Today, Luthando serves as the Project Community Lead for The Surfer Kids and Bitcoin Ekasi, where he continues driving innovation and community engagement. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

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🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Please welcome Divan. Divan Myburgh is the co-founder of Swoop. He built his career in traditional finance, culminating in leading operations at a leading foreign exchange treasury banking intermediary. He has since drawn on that experience to launch Lightning rails for South African expats who need to bring funds home efficiently. With specialist knowledge in international money transfers and cross-border payments, Divan understands where deals get stuck: Exchange Controls, due process, and compliance. In practice, these are often the difference between a smooth settlement and a stalled transaction. His operational grounding means clients get clear guidance, clean execution, and fewer surprises when moving funds. Divan is passionate about Bitcoin and self-custody and facilitates brokerage rails in addition to international money transfers. Through efficient use of the Lightning Network, Swoop enables expats to repatriate funds to South Africa at superb exchange rates, with extremely fast settlement, clear pricing, and a process that stays compliant and straightforward. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Say hello to Simon! @dzeg5 is a Bitcoin engineer, educator, and open-source contributor focused on mining decentralization. He is a @btrustteam grantee working on Stratum V2, contributing to efforts that strengthen Bitcoin’s mining infrastructure. He is a co-founder of BitDevs Nairobi, a @btrust_builders faculty member, and a Bitcoin educator who has facilitated developer bootcamps in Kenya and beyond. Through his work in the Bitcoin development ecosystem, Simon is actively nurturing the next generation of open-source Bitcoin contributors across Africa. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Please welcome back Jesse Pielke! @jesse_hodl is an energy economist with hands-on experience in power systems, having worked with a small off-grid utility company in Mali, West Africa. This role gave him practical insight into energy generation, infrastructure constraints, and the economic realities of remote power markets. He later transitioned into the Bitcoin mining industry, first as an independent consultant and, in August 2023, as the founder of HashrateUp. Through HashrateUp, Jesse advises clients on energy procurement, hosting solutions, ASIC sourcing, and strategic partnerships. He works with both retail and institutional participants to help them navigate the technical and financial complexities of Bitcoin mining. Jesse also runs a growing YouTube channel focused on interviewing industry experts and creating short, practical content that explains the fundamentals of Bitcoin mining in a simple and accessible way. A core focus of @HashrateUp is helping everyday Bitcoin holders understand how small-scale mining can be practical and economically sensible when approached correctly. To make access to hardware easier, Jesse launched MinerExchange.co.za, an online platform that enables individuals and businesses to purchase ASIC miners at competitive prices. Jesse is a strong advocate for the expansion of Bitcoin mining across Africa, both on-grid and off-grid, and believes mining can play a meaningful role in energy monetization, infrastructure development, and the global decentralization of the Bitcoin network. Website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

Check out the merch stall on conference day. Only one of each colour has been printed except orange. There's even a special Nostr-edition. #abct26

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Riccardo " @fluffypony " Spagni is a pioneer of privacy-preserving technology and one of the crypto industry's most influential voices on financial privacy rights. A founding member of the Monero Core Team, he served as Lead Maintainer from Monero's inception until 2019, helping build what has become the world's leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency. He is the co-founder of Tari Labs, creator of the Tari protocol - a hybrid, programmable PoW blockchain that launched its mainnet in 2025, and aims to bring strong privacy guarantees to on-chain decentralized applications. A Bitcoin advocate since early 2011, Riccardo invented OpenAlias and co-created Yat, and holds 19 patents in blockchain and decentralized identity. He is widely regarded as a deeply technical thinker with an uncompromising stance on the right to personal privacy. Website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Ronnie Mdawida is the Co-Founder of the Afribit Kibera project, where he leads the vision implementation, strategy, and expansion of the Kibera Bitcoin circular economy. With a background in Sociology and Community Development, Ronnie is passionate about leveraging Bitcoin to drive financial sovereignty, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional financial systems. In addition to his work with @AfribitKibera, Ronnie oversees The Ronnie Fund's projects and consults for Spatial Collective, where he focuses on community engagement across East Africa. His approach combines social entrepreneurship with technology to create sustainable employment, expand access to education, and promote financial inclusion. Through the adoption of Bitcoin and the development of Bitcoin circular economies, Ronnie strives to empower underserved communities and support their path to economic self-sufficiency. Website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Retshepile is a Bitcoin social entrepreneur from the West Side of Johannesburg. He is a passionate Bitcoin advocate with a deep commitment to community building at @sisonkeBTC. Through education, dignity, and economic self-determination, he works tirelessly to empower communities — one Satoshi at a time. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

Good morning. 4 days until Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

Good morning. 5 days until Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Please welcome! Destiny Smart is the founder of Bitcoin Africa Story @story_bitcoin a Bitcoin-only organization dedicated to advancing grassroots education and adoption across Africa. As an educator, writer, marketer, and brand strategist, he is committed to making Bitcoin accessible, practical, and relevant for everyday people. With his skills and dedication, @Destinysmart_ has collaborated with and contributed to several grassroots Bitcoin projects and organizations, including Blink Wallet, BitFitness, Bitcoin Kids, and more. He has showcased real-world Bitcoin use cases—ranging from onboarding merchants to running community-led initiatives such as the free 7-week Bitcoin Diploma, storytelling projects, and community-building efforts. His work emphasizes Bitcoin’s role in fostering financial inclusion, resilience, and innovation in underserved communities. Beyond Bitcoin, Destiny explores how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for education, creative communication, adoption, and product development. His mission is to empower communities to embrace Bitcoin as a tool for sovereignty, empowerment, and progress. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Hands together for Everlyn Macharia! Eve joined the @BtcBabies ecosystem as a participating mother in our initial cohort. Now, she is Program Manager at Bitcoin Babies, responsible for curating the curriculum, coordinating guest speakers, and managing daily operations. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

Good morning. 7 days until Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26