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Building a Bitcoin circular economy in a South African township | Partnering with The Surfer Kids | Inspired by Bitcoin Beach.
There's a Global Bitcoin Circular Economies Summit happening in El Salvador in November 2026!! Organized by Bitcoin Beach, this is the first Bitcoin Conference in El Zonte, ground zero for this movement. Join us there and support the effort to make Bitcoin every day money. ๐Ÿ“… November 19โ€“20 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Limited spots: ๐Ÿ‘‰ @npub1l00k...nypq image
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bitcoinekasi 2 days ago
#SPEDN beta1@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/24971 Empowering the next generation with real-world financial literacy! ๐Ÿ’กโšก These students participate in the Bitcoin Ekasi initiative to learn how digital money works and take control of their financial future. By attending weekly Bitcoin Diploma classes at the center, they gain hands-on knowledge and earn sats every week for their dedicationโ€”which they can tap and spend immediately at local shops using their @npub1mayq...hl50 ! ๐Ÿ›’โšก From the classroom to everyday life, they are building financial literacy and embracing the future of money. A huge thank you to Bitcoin Moon Fund and @bolt_card for supporting financial education and making seamless Bitcoin payments possible! ๐Ÿ™Œโšก
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bitcoinekasi 1 week ago
#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/3108 From the classroom to the local shop! See how students are spending sats using their @npub1mayq...hl50 powered by Bitcoin Ekasi to buy snacks seamlessly at Jabulani Shop No. 3. Huge gratitude to Bitcoin Moon Fund for supporting this mission and empowering our community! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿงก #SpendingSats
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
A light breakfast before the Turtles hit the water for a quick surf๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ it was a bit chilly this morning. But the crew was frothing to get out there ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ #tskweekend image
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bitcoinekasi 3 weeks ago
The Surfer Kids Sharks High Performance Team has been working incredibly hard over the past couple of monthsโ€”honing their skills, pushing each other, and putting in the work as they prepare for the ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South African Junior Championships as part of the Eden Surf Riders Junior Team. ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ Weโ€™re incredibly proud of these groms and everything theyโ€™ve achieved so far! Watch the full edit on our YouTube Page๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ : #tskhighperformance
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bitcoinekasi 0 months ago
5 days a week, these groms make their way from the township to the beach. So much commitment, dedication and stoke from this young crew ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ”ฅ Canโ€™t wait to watch them absolutely rip it up in a few years! ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ #tsksurftothrive
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
A mellow, fun day at Inners for the crew ๐ŸŒŠ The boys were taking it easy today and enjoying the fun surf and of course ripping๐Ÿ”ฅ Blessed with beautiful weather here in the Garden Route โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ #TSKWeekend
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
This is about more than a salary. Itโ€™s about planting a seed for the future. Our The Surfer Kids assistant coaches and Bitcoin Ekasi teaching assistants are still in high school. They are not permanent employees they are young people getting an opportunity to work part-time, earn an income, and learn valuable life skills. Their salaries are denominated in sats (satoshis). Instead of simply receiving a rand amount, their pay is calculated and paid in sats. Why do we do this? Because we want them to experience Bitcoin, not just learn about it. We want them to understand what it means to earn, save, and think long-term. If they choose to save some of the sats they earn today, what could those sats mean for them in 5 or 10 years? We donโ€™t know what the future price of Bitcoin will be. But we can give young people the opportunity to start saving today and learn the value of thinking about tomorrow. One sat at a time. One lesson at a time. One future at a time. ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #BitcoinEkasi #Bitcoin #Sats #BitcoinEducation
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
Community Focus Supporting local business and circular economies! ๐ŸŒโšก๏ธ Visited the Thrift Store todayโ€”great clothes, awesome prices, and 100% Bitcoin accepted. ๐Ÿ›๏ธโšก๏ธ
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
#SPEDN johnshop@blink.sv Hard work pays off! โšก๏ธ Cohort 6 has officially started, and our students just received their very first weekly attendance rewards for achieving a full 100% attendance rate in their class program this past week! Seeing the big smiles as they spent their Bitcoin at Johnโ€™s Shop through the Lightning Network is what this journey is all aboutโ€”learning, showing up, and experiencing real-world financial freedom firsthand. ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿฌ A massive shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to Bitcoin Moon Fund for sponsoring our organization and making these empowering rewards possible! ๐Ÿงก๐ŸŒ
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bitcoinekasi 1 month ago
The Surfer Kids were in action this past weekend at the Eden Junior Trials, at Vic-Bay and what a day it was! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ With fun waves on offer all day, our surfers gave it everything they had, putting the hard work from training into practice. We're incredibly proud of every surfer who paddled out, showed courage, supported one another, and represented The Surfer Kids with pride. A huge thank you to Eden Surf Riders Association and organisers for the day. #TheSurferKids #EdenJuniorTrials #JuniorSurfing
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
Fun day in Victoria Bay watching The Surfer Kids compete at the local Junior Trials. First of two events to select a district team, to compete at the South African Junior Champs in September. The kids surfed well, we should get a decent number of kids in the team for Jeffreys Bay!
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
Boys are stoked to be taking part in the Eden Surf Riders Association Junior Trials. The waves are firing here at Vic-Bay. Best of luck to everyone.๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
Big day tomorrow! We've got 10 surfers heading to Vic Bay on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, for the Eden Juniors Trials, competing and representing TSK with everything they've got. So proud of these kids.๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซถ Let's go!๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
Thank you, J-Bay! ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ What an incredible week filled with amazing waves, great memories, and plenty of progression in the water. Our training camp was a huge success, and we're proud of how hard everyone worked. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Until next time, J-Bay! ๐Ÿซถ๐ŸŒŠ image
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
A few of our Surfer Kids are currently in Jeffreys Bay for a week-long training camp, making the most of the world-class waves at Lower Point. The early mornings have been filled with surfing, coaching, and plenty of hard work. The boys have been ripping over the past few days, pushing themselves and improving with every session. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ With the Eden Surf Riders Junior Trials just a few weeks away, we're excited to see all their hard work put to the test. Those who earn selection will go on to represent Eden at the South African Junior Championships right here at Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay, later this year. We're proud of their dedication and can't wait to see what they achieve. ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒŠ
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
A logo on a shack wall is just the beginning. ๐Ÿ โšก Behind every painted logo is a real person, a real family, and a real story. Today we welcome @npub1ajlr...zx3q & Jan3 as partners in the Bitcoin Ekasi Painted Shack initiative. This partnership is about more than branding; it is about creating meaningful connections, supporting families, and strengthening our local Bitcoin circular economy. Through this initiative, shack owners participate in Bitcoin education, take responsibility for their surroundings, and receive ongoing support from partner contributions. Watch the video below to meet the family behind the @npub1ajlr...zx3q & Jan3 painted shack and see the real impact of this partnership. Thank you Aqua & Jan3 for believing in the vision and becoming part of the Bitcoin Ekasi story. #BitcoinEkasi #Bitcoin #CircularEconomy
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bitcoinekasi 2 months ago
Check out these incredible kids from Bitcoin Ekasi learning how to navigate the digital economy firsthand! From picking out their favorite snacks at Jabulani Shop no. 3 to confidently paying using Bitcoinโ€”the future of financial literacy is happening right now in South Africa. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ By making transactions fast, easy, and accessible, Bitcoin is transforming communities and giving everyday entrepreneurs and youth the tools to build a brighter tomorrow. ๐Ÿ’ณ Fast & Frictionless with The Bolt Card In the video, you can see the kids making instant, seamless payments using The @npub1mayq...hl50 Powered by the Lightning Network, it works just like a traditional tap-to-pay debit card but without the heavy transaction fees or the need for a legacy bank account. It is a massive game-changer for bringing unbanked communities into the digital age. ๐Ÿš€ Proudly Sponsored by @npub1w5x2...fjqf A massive shoutout and thank you to the @npub1w5x2...fjqf for sponsoring the organization and helping scale this ecosystem. Their incredible support makes it possible to keep onboarding local vendors, expanding financial education, and proving that a real-world Bitcoin circular economy works at a grassroots level!
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bitcoinekasi 3 months ago
BIG NEWS!! Inam Falteni, long time participant in our Surf Program, was selected for the South African Junior Squad. The team will compete in the Junior World Surfing Games later this year. He was selected as a non-travelling reserve, meaning he will be part of squad training, but won't attend the tournament unless another team member can't make it. This is a major validation of the hard work we've put into developing the competitve side of our surf program.
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bitcoinekasi 5 months ago
๐Ÿšจ The South African government is attempting to OUTLAW FINANCIAL FREEDOM. ๐Ÿšซ Under the guise of "capital flow management," new draft regulations will effectively destroy self-custody and Bitcoin's promise of financial inclusion in our country. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ These aren't just rules for exchanges. They are a direct attack on EVERY South African. Hereโ€™s what they do: โ€ผ๏ธ BAN SELF-CUSTODY: By targeting transactions that touch global network infrastructure, they make self-custody illegal. โ€ผ๏ธ FORCE LIQUIDATION: They grant the state the power to force the sale of Bitcoin to the National Treasury. This is expropriation. โ€ผ๏ธ OUTLAW CIRCULAR ECONOMIES: Peer-to-peer transactions for goods and services will be deemed "black market" activity if they exceed an unspecified threshold. โ€ผ๏ธ GIVE THE STATE ARBITRARY POWER: The Minister can decide the "threshold" for illegality at any time, creating uncertainty for everyone. โœŠ This is a war on open, permissionless money. It's a war on the unbanked. It's a war on your right to control your own wealth. ๐Ÿ“œ And they're trying to do it WITHOUT A VOTE IN PARLIAMENT. โณ The deadline for public objection is either May 18 or June 10, depending on which government source is consulted. We have no time to waste. ๐Ÿ‘€ SEE DRAFT HERE: https://www.treasury.gov.za/public%20comments/CapFlow/Gazette_Publication%20of%20Capital%20Flow%20Management%20Regulations.pdf ๐Ÿ‘‡ SUBMIT YOUR OBJECTION HERE: https://ag.bitcoinzar.co.za/ ๐Ÿ”– READ THE CRITICAL ANALYSIS: ๐Ÿ“ข SHARE THIS POST. The world needs to see what is happening. image
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