Good morning. Time for Day 2 of Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town. It's inevitable that fiat money will be replaced. P.S. how's the fomo and day 1's hangover? #abct26

Good morning. D-day. Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town is live. Those that are not here - officially has FOMO. #abct26

🌟 SPONSOR POST🌟 Who is Fedi? The Community-Powered Bitcoin Superapp: Fedi is your all-in-one privacy-first Bitcoin wallet, combining secure chat, instant money transfers, and customizable mini-apps—all empowered by trusted communities. Send private messages and Bitcoin seamlessly in-chat, protect your data with federated custody, and unlock everyday tools like AI assistants, shopping, and more. Visit them here: fedi.xyz More information about our conference here: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🌟 SPONSOR POST🌟 Who is Blink? In 2020, Galoy founder Nicolas Burtey learned about the efforts in Bitcoin Beach to build a circular Bitcoin economy. He reached out to Mike Peterson and the team to collaborate on a Lightning wallet he was developing. Within months, the "Bitcoin Beach Wallet" was launched, incorporating input from local merchants and individuals. The wallet has since been renamed to @blinkbtc , and the project continues to build and collaborate with communities worldwide. More information on Blink: blink.sv More information about our conference here: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🌟 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

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

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

🚨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

🚨Speaker Announcement🚨 Ellie is the Chair of the Witsand Ratepayers Association and a keen participant in Bitcoin Witsand @BitcoinWitsand , a fantastic Bitcoin circular economy. Ellie and her husband are the owners of Ellie’s on Main, the first restaurant to accept Bitcoin in Witsand, as well as Nella se Winkel , a general dealer and fuel station also accepting Bitcoin in this tiny coastal village. Her journey includes being an investment accountant, MBA alumnus, marketer and homeschooling mom. Currently she commutes to Sandton as Head of Business Development & Stakeholder Relations at Frusina Holdings. She’s passionate about education, human flourishing and community development. Official website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

Good morning. 2 days until Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🌟 SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT🌟 We'd like to welcome @AfricaBitCorp as the official ABCT 2026 afterparty sponsor! Can you guess where it will be held? Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) – Africa's first publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company – is leading the charge for economic sovereignty across the continent. Public. Regulated. Unapologetically Bitcoin. Listed on the JSE (and expanding globally), ABC is boldly stacking Bitcoin as a core reserve asset while powering SME funding, advisory services, and innovative financial solutions built for Africa's unique needs. Backed by Bitcoin. Built for Africa. Check them out here: africabitcoincorporation.com More information about our conference here: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26

🚨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🚨 Say hello to Anna! Anna is the CEO of Hodl Hodl and has nearly a decade of experience building freedom-focused technology. @annahhodl specializes in peer-to-peer and self-custodial approaches to Bitcoin for individual and institutional usage. @hodlhodl offers anonymous, non-custodial P2P exchange and lending services, and has grown into one of the leading global P2P platforms for Bitcoin. Today the company is actively expanding and scaling its user base across Africa. Website: za26.adoptingbitcoin.org #abct26