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🌟 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

🚨MC Announcement🚨 Please welcome Paul Eke! @proofofpaul , popularly known as The Black Eke, is a dynamic Master of Ceremonies whose presence transforms every event into an experience. With a commanding vibe, effortless charisma, and magnetic stage energy, he has become one of the most sought-after MCs across conferences, concerts, and cultural festivals. The Black Eke seamlessly balances professionalism with personality—bringing precision to corporate events and pure energy to creative gatherings. Whether he’s hosting a high-profile Bitcoin conference, leading a panel of innovators, or hyping up a youthful crowd, his delivery is always sharp, engaging, and memorable. Beyond the microphone, Paul is also a magician and performer, adding a touch of showmanship that keeps audiences not just entertained, but captivated. His mix of humor, rhythm, and storytelling ensures that every event he hosts flows with perfect timing and unforgettable moments. With years of experience commanding stages across Africa’s tech, media, and creative scenes, The Black Eke is more than an MC — he’s the heartbeat of any event he anchors. Official conference website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

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SATELLITE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT The official ABCT 2026 Afterparty will be held at Wiggle! Thanks @AfricaBitCorp for sponsoring! #abct26

🌟 SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT🌟 Thanks @HashrateUp! Curious about Bitcoin mining, energy, and real-world deployment? HashrateUP will be at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference Cape Town this year. Come find the HashrateUp stand and chat mining! hashrateup.com More information about our conference here: 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

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🚨 Kindly welcome Judy Imasuen! Judy manages the Bitcoin Development Fund operations at the Human Rights Foundation @HRF . She works behind the scenes to support projects that improve Bitcoin’s accessibility, security, and impact across different communities. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Russell Lamberti is Executive Director and Chief Economist at Sakeliga, an independent, non-profit business organisation in South Africa. He leads economic strategy and policy analysis, advancing the group’s mission to restore economic order at scale amid harmful economic policies and state failure. He also heads Sakeliga’s premium funder relations and contributes to various executive functions. Russell is a UCT School of Economics graduate with over 20 years of experience advising fund managers, professional investors, and corporate boards. He previously held economist and macro-strategy roles at Econometrix, ETM Analytics, and as founder of ETM Macro Advisors. He co-authored When Money Destroys Nations in 2014, a book about Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation and economic collapse. He lives in the Cape Winelands. Official website:

Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026 - Bitcoin conference for real-world adoption in Southern Africa.

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Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town

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Good morning. Bitcoin setting higher-lows. Change your perspective or else you'll just be a pruney Bitcoin-denier. #abct26

Things to do in Cape Town. Two Oceans Aquarium The Two Oceans Aquarium is a popular marine life attraction in Cape Town that features over 8,000 animals from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It includes interactive exhibits like touch pools, a kelp forest, and a shark tunnel, as well as conservation and educational programs. Secure your conference tickets now:

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🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Dr John Endres holds an MBA and a PhD in commerce and economics from a leading German business school, as well as a Master’s degree in translation studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. John has extensive work experience in business, policy research and project management. He is the CEO of the IRR and the director of the Centre for Risk Analysis. The IRR is a public policy think tank established in 1929 to promote human rights in South Africa. The Centre for Risk Analysis was established in 2010 and advises on global and South African political, economic, social, and policy risk. John has authored a book on change management in cities and presents the CRA’s ‘Risk Alert’ – a written and audio note – every Monday morning at 7am.

Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026 - Bitcoin conference for real-world adoption in Southern Africa.

The boots-on-the-ground Bitcoin conference for real-world adoption in Southern Africa.

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