bitcoinekasi
BitcoinEkasi

Building a Bitcoin circular economy in a South African township | Partnering with The Surfer Kids | Inspired by Bitcoin Beach.

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bitcoinekasi@blink.sv

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2026-08-29 11:31:10

A light breakfast before the Turtles hit the water for a quick surf🏄‍♂️🌊 it was a bit chilly this morning. But the crew was frothing to get out there 🔥🔥
#tskweekend
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2026-08-28 21:47:10

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2026-08-25 14:33:09

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 🫶🔥 Can’t wait to watch them absolutely rip it up in a few years! 🏄‍♂️🌊
#tsksurftothrive
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2026-08-22 11:50:53

A mellow, fun day at Inners for the crew 🌊 The boys were taking it easy today and enjoying the fun surf and of course ripping🔥 Blessed with beautiful weather here in the Garden Route ☀️🏄‍♂️
#TSKWeekend
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2026-08-21 16:55:18

This is about more than a salary. It’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 don’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. 🧡🇿🇦
#BitcoinEkasi #Bitcoin #Sats #BitcoinEducation
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2026-08-20 15:39:31

Azonwabe flying through an inner pool insider, turning a cold training afternoon into another opportunity to sharpen his skills and level up. 🏄‍♂️🔥💪
#TSKHighPerformance
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2026-08-20 13:25:05

#SPEDN johnshop@blink.sv http://btcmap.org/merchant/27366
Hard work pays off! ⚡️ 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 John’s Shop through the Lightning Network is what this journey is all about—learning, showing up, and experiencing real-world financial freedom firsthand. 🛒🍬
A massive shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to Bitcoin Moon Fund
for sponsoring our organization and making these empowering rewards possible! 🧡🌐
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2026-08-19 16:14:31

📚 Bitcoin Education Weekly Update | 11–14 August 2026
Another productive week at Bitcoin Ekasi! 🇿🇦🧡
🎓 Bitcoin Diploma
• 10 students enrolled, including 2 repeating students
• 31 student attendances recorded
• 15,500 sats distributed as learning rewards ⚡️
📖 Postgraduate Program
• 19 registered students
• Students divided into 2 groups due to limited space
• Final book selections completed, including The Bitcoin Standard, Thank God for Bitcoin, Layered Money and others.
🎉 Last week, on 8 August 2026, we celebrated the graduation of our Diploma students.
🍽️ For some students, it was their first time visiting a restaurant. Even more special, students paid for their meals using Bitcoin through their NFC cards! ₿⚡️
This is what a Bitcoin circular economy looks like in action taking Bitcoin education beyond the classroom and into everyday life.
A huge thank you to the Bitcoin Moon Fund for continuing to support Bitcoin education in Ekasi. 🙏
Building knowledge. Building confidence. Building the Bitcoin circular economy. 🧡₿
#BitcoinEkasi #BitcoinEducation #Bitcoin #CircularEconom
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2026-08-17 15:21:07

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
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TSK Rewards: Earn, Save & Spend Bitcoin 🧡⚡️
At The Surfer Kids, children who achieve 70%+ monthly attendance earn Bitcoin rewards in sats.
They can then choose to save their sats or spend them at local Bitcoin-accepting merchants, including on everyday necessities like groceries.
This gives children practical experience with Bitcoin while rewarding attendance, responsibility and consistency.
Most importantly, the sats can circulate within the local township economy supporting local businesses while teaching children the value of earning, saving and spending Bitcoin.
This is Bitcoin circularity in action. 🟠⚡️
Earn sats. Save sats. Spend sats. Build the circular economy.
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2026-07-25 08:37:06

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.🔥🏄‍♂️🌊
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2026-07-24 09:04:30

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.🌊🫶
Let's go!🏄‍♂️🔥
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2026-07-19 10:29:57

Thank you, J-Bay! 🇿🇦🏄‍♂️
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! 🫶🌊
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2026-07-17 08:43:00

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. 🔥🏄‍♂️
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. 💙🌊
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2026-07-14 15:49:33

A fun morning skate session at the Bitcoin Bowl before heading out for a surf earlier today🛹🏄‍♂️
We're incredibly blessed to live in an environment where we can enjoy all things board riding. Grateful for days like these! 🌊☀️
#TheSurferKids #BitcoinBowl #Skateboarding #Surfing #mosselbaai
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2026-07-07 08:26:25

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 Bitcoin—the future of financial literacy is happening right now in South Africa. 🇿🇦
By making transactions fast, easy, and accessible, Bitcoin is transforming communities and giving everyday entrepreneurs and youth the tools to build a brighter tomorrow.
💳 Fast & Frictionless with The Bolt Card
In the video, you can see the kids making instant, seamless payments using The @nprofile…cyv4 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.
🚀 Proudly Sponsored by @nprofile…9cf0
A massive shoutout and thank you to the @nprofile…9cf0 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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2026-07-05 09:48:38

Inam made his heat this morning and is through to the next round🏄‍♂️🔥 beautiful conditions but still very tricky out there🌊 Fired up for round 2🔥
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2026-07-02 18:18:58

South african Junior Squad high performance training camp went well today. Alot to take away and alot was learnt. Inam did very well and we are super proud of him. Grateful for the opportunity and experience. The O'Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Rippers cntest kicks off on Saturday and we can't wait to watch Inam in action. Thank you for all the support.
#rookierippers #Shanana🏄‍♂️🤙 #SurfStoke #Tsk🏄‍♂️🫶
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2026-06-16 15:03:57

🌊🏄‍♂️ So stoked to have had some of our groms (ages 7–12) paddle out at one of our local reef breaks for the very first time today!
The waves were small, clean, and absolutely perfect for the little ones to build confidence and gain valuable ocean experience. Each one of them took a small step forward, showed plenty of courage, and embraced the challenge with big smiles and positive attitudes.
We're incredibly proud of every single one of these young surfers. The future is looking bright! 🤙🌊
#GromLife #FutureSurfers #SurfingSouthAfrica #OceanConfidence🤙🏄‍♀️🌊#TSK🫶
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2026-06-12 12:39:14

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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2026-05-28 13:26:34

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
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No Banks. Just Bitcoin. * Sound Money in Action.
Money should be owned by the people, not the banks. ✊⚡️ That’s why we use Bitcoin. It isn't just a tech trend—it is real, unfreezable, global money in action
Thank you Daniel de Necker for the visit.
#Bitcoin #SoundMoney #FinancialFreedom #LightningNetwork #BitcoinEkasi
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2026-05-22 10:46:23

Today, Bitcoin Ekasi proudly celebrates the two pizzas that changed history forever.
In 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world Bitcoin transaction by buying 2 full pizzas with 10,000 BTC. What looked like a simple meal became the beginning of a global financial revolution.
Today, communities like Bitcoin Ekasi continue that story by showing how Bitcoin can support local businesses, feed families, and build stronger communities from the ground up.
From 2 pizzas to a movement changing lives — history continues to be written every day.
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day.
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2026-05-16 06:12:10

The South African National Treasury has proposed Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations that threaten financial freedom and property rights.
While the potential impact on Bitcoin adoption is severe, these regulations are far broader and grant the state sweeping powers over personal assets. Key threats include:
* Forced Liquidation: Granting the state power to compel the sale of not only crypto assets, but also foreign currency, gold, and securities.
* Banning Self-Custody: Making it illegal to hold or transact with your own assets outside of state-approved channels.
* Outlawing Peer-to-Peer Transactions: Effectively destroying circular economies and private commerce.
* Arbitrary Power: Giving the Minister unilateral power to set legal thresholds without parliamentary oversight.
A coordinated effort headed by Bitcoiners is underway to oppose these regulations:
https://propertyrightsdefense.org/
We're a part of this effort, which is spearheaded by organizers from @nprofile…qyek.
The Treasury initially published two different dates - May 18th and June 10th - creating uncertainty about the true cutoff point for public comment.
This was clarified by a recent media statement, published this week, which extended the deadline to 30 June, and, if you read between the lines, also seemed to indicate that public pressure is already working.
These regulations, if passed, will affect many South Africans who hold any form of foreign asset, not just those who use Bitcoin.
Given the profound implications for property rights and financial sovereignty, it is crusial that we keep up the public pressure.
Thanks to @nprofile…fg9w for having us on to talk about it, alongside, Carel, from @nprofile…tx66.
If you can afford to donate and support the effort (for a possible legal fight against the government) please do so.
Otherwise, simply following and spreading awareness of this helps keep up the pressure and maybe force further extension or, best case, a complete withdrawal.
https://propertyrightsdefense.org/
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2026-05-07 12:22:14

We’re kicking off something special 🌊✨
Welcome to our new series: “Meet the Surfer Kids🏄‍♂️" — a weekly drop where you’ll get to know the young surfers in our programme beyond the waves. Each episode features a short interview and a surf clip, showing who they are in and out of the ocean.
For our very first episode, we’re featuring Inam Falteni, who has been part of The Surfer Kids family for the past 4 years 🤙
From early mornings in the water to growing up through the programme, Inam’s journey is one we’re excited to share with you.
Watch, get to know him, and stay tuned for more stories from our crew next week 🌊🏄🏾‍♂️
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2026-05-07 10:56:49

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
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Small purchases, real impact.
Spending sats locally is showing how Bitcoin can work for everyday people, everyday life, and everyday businesses 🌍🧡
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2026-05-07 08:55:27

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
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From learning Bitcoin to living Bitcoin.
Every tap, every purchase, every sat spent is building a real Bitcoin circular economy in the community 🌍
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2026-04-30 11:15:02

A community member visited the thrift shop, turning a few sats into a fresh fit and a proud smile. ♻️⚡
More than just clothes—it’s dignity, style, and real community impact.
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2026-04-29 10:20:55

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
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Tyron from Bitcoin Lagoon bringing Bitcoin energy all the way to the community. ⚡🌊
One visit, one connection, and more real-life Bitcoin moments shared together.
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2026-04-24 14:58:07

🚨 The South African government is attempting to OUTLAW FINANCIAL FREEDOM.
🚫 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.
🇿🇦 These aren't just rules for exchanges. They are a direct attack on EVERY South African.
Here’s what they do:
‼️ BAN SELF-CUSTODY: By targeting transactions that touch global network infrastructure, they make self-custody illegal.
‼️ FORCE LIQUIDATION: They grant the state the power to force the sale of Bitcoin to the National Treasury. This is expropriation.
‼️ OUTLAW CIRCULAR ECONOMIES: Peer-to-peer transactions for goods and services will be deemed "black market" activity if they exceed an unspecified threshold.
‼️ GIVE THE STATE ARBITRARY POWER: The Minister can decide the "threshold" for illegality at any time, creating uncertainty for everyone.
✊ 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.
📜 And they're trying to do it WITHOUT A VOTE IN PARLIAMENT.
⏳ 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.
👀 SEE DRAFT HERE:
https://www.treasury.gov.za/public%20comments/CapFlow/Gazette_Publication%20of%20Capital%20Flow%20Management%20Regulations.pdf
👇 SUBMIT YOUR OBJECTION HERE:
https://ag.bitcoinzar.co.za/
🔖 READ THE CRITICAL ANALYSIS:
https://capecrypto.com/south-africa-draft-crypto-regulations-unconstitutional/
📢 SHARE THIS POST.
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2026-04-23 18:07:08

We built something new:
https://powbot.africa
Vibe coded by @nprofile…t56z - this Proof of Work Bot aggregates real Bitcoin usage across African Bitcoin Circular Economies.
The bot checks and indexes public posts on X and Nostr that show actual spending and turns this data into a live dashboard, a comparable dataset.
Sats spent. Frequency. Consistency.
It isn’t perfect. But it makes real-world adoption visible.
If you're building a Bitcoin Circular Economy anywhere in Africa, we would like to include you.
@nprofile…9u6w
Reach out to us:
bitcoinubuntu@gmail.com
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2026-04-22 11:39:33

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
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Everyday purchases made simple using Bitcoin, paying with sats only ⚡
From digital value to real-world essentials, this is how we spend today.
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2026-04-22 11:15:45

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
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Spending sats on real-life purchases, one simple tap at a time ⚡
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2026-04-22 11:05:32

This is the story of Samuel.
In 2018, a 23-year-old from Switzerland arrived at The Surfer Kids as a volunteer.
Most volunteers stayed for a couple of weeks.
Samuel stayed three months.
That alone made him different. But what made him unforgettable was how he showed up — fully present, deeply engaged, connecting with the kids in a way that left a lasting mark.
After those three months he returned home to Switzerland and life moved on.
Or so we thought.
—
Five years later, in April 2023, we received an unusually large donation.
No name.
No explanation.
Just… generosity.
We didn’t know where it came from.
Six months later, in November 2023, we found out.
Samuel had passed away.
At just 28 years old.
Cancer.
In his final wishes he asked that people donate to The Surfer Kids — because of the impact the project had on his life.
People listened.
That donation… was collected at his funeral.
—
Let that sink in.
A young man spends three months volunteering in a small township project…
And five years later, in his final moments, that experience is still so meaningful that he directs people there, one last time.
—
His sister reached out to us to explain everything.
Samuel had returned home after his travels and was diagnosed almost immediately.
He fought.
He went through multiple treatments.
None worked.
He died of cancer at 28.
But even in that, he was thinking about others.
—
His family told us they wanted to visit.
They wanted to see this place that had meant so much to him.
And recently, they finally did.
His parents. His sisters. His extended family.
They came to see, to understand, to connect with the place that shaped part of Samuel’s life.
And it was powerful.
For them. For us.
—
But there’s more to this story.
Samuel had volunteered in 2018 — before Bitcoin Ekasi even existed.
Years later, in 2022, at around the same time Samuel passed away, a German TV crew travelled here and filmed a documentary about Bitcoin Ekasi.
In that documentary, there’s a quick shot of a photo wall.
On that wall — one of the very few volunteer photos — is Samuel.
The filmmakers didn’t know. They just filmed what looked interesting.
But somehow, that exact image made it into the final cut.
Samuel’s parents, sitting in Switzerland, watched that documentary…
…and suddenly saw their son.
—
And when they finally did visit, they didn’t just see a surf program.
They saw a living, breathing community.
They saw kids earning, spending, and saving in sats.
They saw Bitcoin not as speculation — but as a real tool, used daily.
Coming from Switzerland, their perspective on Bitcoin shifted.
Not because of theory.
Because of demonstration.
—
Samuel came for three months, 8 years ago.
He left a mark that lasted beyond his lifetime.
Rest in peace, Samuel.
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2026-04-22 10:42:14

After completing the @nprofile…2hav , many Bitcoin Ekasi students were not ready to stop learning, so we reopened our doors for them to continue their Bitcoin education at a deeper level.
Students now progress through books such as The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous and Inventing Bitcoin by Yan Pritzker . After completing their reading, our teacher Sassa uses ChatGPT to generate a postgraduate-level assessment highlighting how powerful modern learning tools have become.
Students who achieve 80% or higher are rewarded with $50 worth of sats. These rewards are sponsored by the @nprofile…p37u, and we are grateful for their support in making this initiative possible.
So far, out of five students who have continued on this advanced learning path, one has completed The Bitcoin Standard and is now actively involved in our library program. Additional books available in the program include Why Buy Bitcoin by Andy Edstrom and The Internet of Money by Andrea Antonopoulos.
Some students are also beginning to think about life after school, showing growing interest in technology, business, and community-focused work. While many are still exploring their paths, there is early curiosity around Bitcoin-related opportunities especially in education, onboarding, and local adoption work.
There are also potential pathways within Bitcoin-focused organisations working in financial inclusion and grassroots education, such as African Bitcoiners and @nprofile…3uh5, which may align with some of their interests.
To build on this further, we can continue engaging students with questions about what subjects they enjoy most, whether they plan to study further or enter the workforce, and whether they can imagine themselves working in Bitcoin, entrepreneurship, or community development in the future.
@nprofile…p37u
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2026-04-20 11:27:54

#SPEDN everestus@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/35258
Bitcoin rewards spent in real life by Bitcoin Diploma students ⚡💳.
Using Bolt Card for instant NFC payments, they’re turning learning into action.
@nprofile…p37u
@nprofile…43ce
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2026-04-20 11:23:14

2026-04-17 13:32:37

We’ve reached the limit of onboarding through explanation alone.
The people who respond to theory - monetary policy, sovereignty, inflation - they're already here. That wave is done.
The next wave will not be onboarded through words.
They'll be onboarded through demonstration.
A simple purchase.
Milk at a corner store.
Everyday transactions.
That’s what makes Bitcoin real.
And when Bitcoin does something fiat can’t - that’s when it clicks.
Education still matters, it is crucially important - but it follows demonstration, not the other way around.
And this is why circular economies matter.
They are live proof:
Earn in sats.
Spend in sats.
Repeat.
Nothing demystifies Bitcoin faster than using it.
And that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re building simple, real-world demonstrations:
👉Daily #SPEDN videos - real transactions, not staged.
👉Kids earning sats through rewards programs.
👉A thrift store priced entirely in sats.
👉An old-school arcade machine - scan, tap, pay with sats, play.
No theory. No abstraction.
Just Bitcoin, working.
Stop explaining Bitcoin.
Start showing it.
https://blossom.primal.net/40fd6772e995650614ef9f6ed75c4314bbcda84307863c8480e0fc0b32d799c3.mp4

2026-04-17 11:07:19

#SPEDN embofoods@blink.sv
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Spending small amounts of Bitcoin, supporting local shops.
Fat cakes, cold drinks, real everyday moments. https://blossom.primal.net/f0039c4d7fd877e2af312772c6d7977a4051609c4f0c210901ba7af6c0c7a79b.mp4

2026-04-13 13:15:12

#SPEDN tesh@blink.sv
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Spend bitcoin sats in a local shop and experience real-world use of digital money in your community.
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2026-04-03 03:24:13

Awesome first day in Port Alfred 🌊🏄‍♂️
Spent the day surfing and training with @avuyileamampondo — always a challenge when the lineup is packed! From the hungry groms to the WQS guys, everyone’s chasing waves and putting in the work.
Our groms are absolutely frothing and full of energy 🔥 Excitement is high as we kick off Day 1 of the competition. Let’s go!
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2026-03-31 14:39:37

SA Champs done!!
The @nprofile…5cx8 finished 14th overall and 2nd in his age group, with the fastest run in the Standard Men’s race!!
#nevent1q…354n

2026-03-31 14:24:29

A community member visited the Bitcoin Ekasi Center to learn more about Bitcoin as a digital currency, gaining a clear understanding of how it works and how it differs from normal currency.
He learned that Bitcoin is decentralized, borderless, and gives him full control over his money without relying on banks.
https://blossom.primal.net/a52c17b46ff761071896f2a4aa48199d71c304c2c982c728f7404bb6734ec5dc.mp4

2026-03-19 04:44:54

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That truly sucks, say what you want, but putting that much effort into something and having it rug pulled from underneath you, crazy.

2026-03-12 05:02:13

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🙏🏽🧡

2026-03-12 05:00:57

Good morning!
Hamba ngothando, always ♥️
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2026-03-10 11:25:36

UPDATE:
New Ekasi Support Center
As previously announced, we originally planned to begin construction in early 2026. Unfortunately, however, there's been a delay.
During the final stages of the land transfer, it became clear that the municipal boundary lines didn’t match the reality on the ground - part of the property overlapped with a public road. The municipality now needs to complete a subdivision and consolidation.
This means construction will likely only begin in early 2027.
The delay is frustrating, especially since we flagged the issue early in the process. But the process ensures that the project proceeds on a solid legal footing. We don't want to own part of a public road.
The good news: our agreement with the municipality remains unchanged, including the 90% discounted land purchase price.
The project continues moving forward.
We’re building the center in phases. Phase 0 - 1 will deliver the core Ekasi Center: classrooms, offices, meetup space, thrift shop and reception.
Future phases will add accommodation for fellowships and interns, a larger event space, workshops & a maker space, and recycling initiatives.
Architectural plans are complete — and all architect fees have been paid in Bitcoin. The renders below detail all 4 phases of construction.
It is unfortunate that the project is delayed. But, if you've ever visited us, you'll know that this particular location is well worth the wait.
We'll keep posting updates as we progress.
For information, and to make a donation, please visit:
http://support.bitcoinekasi.com
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2026-03-06 14:02:40

A shack with a message.
Through our community project with @nprofile…lzev, residents take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean and attend monthly Bitcoin education at the Bitcoin Ekasi Center.
In return, they receive Bitcoin.
This painted shack represents fairness, opportunity, and hope for the future.
Meet Yonela, sharing how this project is helping her and the community.
https://blossom.primal.net/cfdfa48280e9554501a35e95442593c9c892fa284501b3f001c049c78a6505a9.mp4

2026-03-04 10:02:27

Whenever our coaches have a bit of time, they’re out there shredding with the kids and showing them how it's done!
😎🔥
This is Lukhangele, he's been with our surf programme for 10 years.
👇 👇
From riding foamies to sharing his experience with new recruits, Lukhangele is now a full-time coach at The Surfer Kids, earning his entire salary in Bitcoin only.
🌊🏄🏾‍♂️
This is proof of work
💥 ❤️
https://blossom.primal.net/f1f05971527f0666a2bcf10da7174a1a1b415e5ecd29a4dd5a23cea9407fed5e.mp4

2026-02-27 15:13:57

#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/370
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2026-02-24 20:50:51

#SPEDN embofoods@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/28447
Using Bitcoin the way it was meant to be used — as money. ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/07451d7bc4114c39a511f8db3af6c049f7bfe4dd2de18ff7090381fa4bd695b5.mp4

2026-02-24 20:45:07

#SPEDN pizzaexpressmb@blink.sv⚡
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Paid with Bitcoin via the Lightning Network using Blink.🍕
Real-world Bitcoin payments in action.
https://blossom.primal.net/620c5a3dd3b8c8ad4dfaa0c1ad838ada764fb9e6906f2d21a3aa6e279e774685.mp4

2026-02-23 14:28:29

#SPEDN everestus@blink.sv
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Kids earning and spending their weekly sats for attending @MyFirstBitcoin_ Diploma classes at the Bitcoin Ekasi Center ⚡🎓
Learn. Earn. Spend. Repeat.
@nprofile…cyv4
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2026-02-19 15:18:36

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If feels kinda weird saying GM if it's already evening, but hey, good morning anyway!

2026-02-17 15:17:30

#SPEDN beta1@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/24971
Everyday life, powered by Bitcoin.🚀
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2026-02-15 07:25:20

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I don't think I've ever seen anyone cook themselves as much as Pam Bondi did in that hearing.

2026-02-09 14:51:05

Spending weekly rewards earned from attending Bitcoin Diploma classes ⚡️
#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
@bolt_card
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2026-02-05 14:23:01

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Bitcoin is changing lives in our community, One transaction at a time. ⚡
https://blossom.primal.net/14e771127c5424643c0d062d62bab4df3cdf03303b6fa467e13e801e1eccff67.mp4

2026-02-05 13:58:41

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
In our community, Bitcoin isn’t just an investment — it’s money. ⚡
https://blossom.primal.net/1b111215809cc02bb46559a7bd6ee862ab2dc9c52ac52cd6cb93506d2cabf3ac.mp4

2026-02-05 13:50:17

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Bitcoin is everyday money in our community. 🧡
Painted shack owners are spending their monthly sats making a real difference in daily life, especially for those who are currently unemployed.
https://blossom.primal.net/dfcf30fe030bb1ce54e125a15c7c1eab9605f6a1e463c808a627b08e83d6a212.mp4

2026-02-05 08:21:10

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@nprofile…5mul 🔥 ❤️‍🔥

2026-02-04 14:13:11

Today, some painted shack owners joined Bitcoin Education at our Bitcoin Ekasi Center while receiving their monthly payments.
The goal: teach them about Bitcoin and share our vision for the community. 🙌
https://blossom.primal.net/26f0c29f721ad133d1a3489603815f44c5375a354ab9e733e3f504da2e0b15e9.mp4

2026-02-01 18:29:25

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Yeah, because killing people is a fantastic way to solve problems. Look at the wonderful world we've created.

2026-01-31 18:04:36

At @nprofile…qyek the African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit brings together Bitcoin circular economies from across the continent showcasing real work, real adoption, and real impact on the ground. 🌍⚡️
@nprofile…plaz
@BitcoinLoxion
@BitcoinFamba
@btcshule
@bitcoingithurai
@nprofile…y3lg
@nprofile…xkee
@nprofile…sj3s
@BitJracademy
@nprofile…s72j
@nprofile…np6l
@nprofile…tcpg
@nprofile…wp27
@nprofile…2kpj
@BitcoinKaroo
@nprofile…g5x0
@BitEduhub
@nprofile…24yz
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2026-01-29 05:25:56

Good morning!
We're kicking things off today at @nprofile…qyek with the African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit!!
See you here!
#AfricaBCESummit
Anyone with a valid conference ticket welcome to join!
👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://pretix.eu/machankura/ABCPT26/
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2026-01-29 03:17:58

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Slight correction, @nprofile…3srw was the first person to get on a plane and visit Bitcoin Ekasi, in May 2022.

2026-01-28 17:06:36

Bitcoin Churches, Bitcoin Factories, and Bitcoin Circular Economies.
There’s a valid concern in the African Bitcoin space voiced by @nprofile…5yjq at the recent Africa Bitcoin Conference:
Too many people are building Bitcoin churches, not enough people are building Bitcoin factories.
https://www.youtube.com/live/iXAyxlGcSPo?si=mWZ7jhPnzLX_CdpP&t=2743
In the same vein, there’s a growing suspicion that Bitcoin Circular Economies (BCEs) aren’t factories because it’s not immediately obvious how they scale. Therefore some conclude that BCEs are churches.
Let’s define some terms:
BITCOIN CHURCHES are projects that only preach adoption. Install a wallet, send sats, make one transaction, and walk away. Job done. It looks good on camera, but nothing changes on the ground. It's adoption theatre, as described by @nprofile…exa7 .
BITCOIN FACTORIES, by contrast, scale adoption. They build the tools, infrastructure, businesses and networks that make Bitcoin usable for millions.
South Africa offers two excellent examples:
@nprofile…5m3a integrated Bitcoin payments into existing merchant POS systems, enabling Lightning payments at 700 000 locations nationwide.
@nprofile…uu29 built a Bitcoin financial services provider that works on non-internet-connected feature phones.
So where do BITCOIN CIRCULAR ECONOMIES (BCEs) fit in?
In his recent talk at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Mauritius, our project founder, Hermann, outlined what BCEs are and why they matter.
https://www.youtube.com/live/nyL9tYp1rnA?si=1LWc70pnZZWuSzia&t=784
Hermann agrees with Femi: we need more factories. We don’t need churches where there’s only talk and no action. And we do need a million different ways for Africans to earn, spend, and save Bitcoin. And that’s precisely why we need BCEs.
FIRST: BECAUSE BCES INSPIRE FACTORY BUILDERS.
MoneyBadger CEO Carel van Wyk is a South African Bitcoin OG. He co-founded Luno (Africa’s oldest operational Bitcoin exchange) and built an on-chain Bitcoin payments solution in 2017. It failed. He subsequently lost interest in Bitcoin as a payment network.
That changed with the Lightning Network and Bitcoin Ekasi. Seeing people actually use Bitcoin in everyday life reignited his drive to build the factory we needed.
Carel (and part of his team) visited Bitcoin Ekasi and personally painted the MoneyBadger logo. Of nearly 50 murals we’ve done he’s the only company CEO to have painted one himself.
That’s not marketing. That’s a real connection. That’s real inspiration turning into action.
Similarly, Kgothatso Ngako, Founder & Catalyst at Machankura, was the first person to get on a plane and visit Bitcoin Ekasi in June 2022, only weeks after Machankura went live. Bitcoin Ekasi provided a real community in which to test features and functionality.
Yes, BCEs today don’t scale adoption to hundreds of thousands, or millions. They’re not factories. At least not yet.
But they are places where factory builders come to be inspired. And, somewhat ironically, one could call that a church.
SECOND: BCEs WILL EVOLVE.
We MUST understand: a BCE is the network of businesses and individuals who use Bitcoin in that community, it is NOT the project that initiated the network.
Today, BCEs are necessarily project-led, and hyper-local, because that’s what works. And many of them are funded through donations that power the flow of sats into their local community. And that’s totally fine, as a start.
But this will change with time. BCE builders must think bigger. And not in terms of numbers. BCE builders should NOT try to onboard and educate 5,000 merchants using existing tools. That would be inefficient and a waste of time.
What this means is the following:
BCEs can (and should) become factories themselves, even if they’re small ones. They should not remain forever completely dependent on outside funding. Instead they should innovate ways for people to earn, spend, and save in Bitcoin.
BCEs should themselves aspire to build tools that can scale Bitcoin. If BCEs can inspire factory builders (like Carel and Kgothatso) then BCEs can also produce factory builders. Even if they don’t meet that high bar, that’s OK, as long as they’re building.
The key question for BCE builders should NOT be:
“How do I raise more funding and get more donations?”
The key questions should be:
“While I’m fundraising and sourcing donations, what am I doing to build for sustainability?”
“Can I innovate new ways for people to earn, spend and save in Bitcoin?”
“Where can I partner with other BCEs and what can I learn from them?”
Ultimately, YOU, the BCE builder that initiated this project that sustains the early stages of the BCE in your community, should be building for sustainability.
You should be building a BCE that benefits from, but is ultimately not entirely dependent on your input.
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2026-01-27 19:39:55

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Let’s keep spending Bitcoin as real money ⚡️
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2026-01-26 10:20:26

#SPEDN ⚡nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
At Kwallo’s Shop, you can buy bread and other everyday goods and pay with bitcoin. Simple, fast, and local—real adoption happening in the community.
https://blossom.primal.net/273d8d4b9ec12709cd159ca5506c26d8597ad61440ac8bdb7e4d041bb25dbcca.mp4

2026-01-22 13:58:17

#SPEDN ⚡️ zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
From the community, for the community, Bitcoin is being used as money ⚡️🇿🇦
https://blossom.primal.net/a11a8852a8b0900459599ebc044e51c25102a37a892d64e688ee3849910fb9c1.mp4

2026-01-22 10:51:36

The Surfer Kids' Air-Reverse Challenge Update:
No successful attempts yet, but kids continue pushing the limits... Video below is from yesterday, Inam & Sbu.
How it works:
Every surfer (from our program) that lands their first successful air-reverse (with video evidence) earns 21k sats for their effort!!! Offer stands for the first 21 surfers only. (We have over 50 kids active in the program, so this will ignite a healthy competitive drive!)
We'll keep posting video updates!!
Feel free to reach out if you wanna help sponsor this initiative! Contact form on our website: https://bitcoinekasi.com/contact/
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2026-01-20 15:19:24

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
We can’t stop using Bitcoin as money. We’re building a real Bitcoin circular economy in a South African township. ₿🇿🇦
https://blossom.primal.net/c1b70f24bd39fedc1f1ced06011cd2a9809fb78d898d420e540532746b07ebda.mp4

2026-01-17 17:16:06

#SPEDN⚡️ beta1@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/24971
This is what making Bitcoin everyday money looks like Sugar bought at a local shop proudly accepting Bitcoin.
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2026-01-16 20:46:40

Most people think resistance looks loud. It doesn’t 🤫
Systems don’t collapse because people fight them. They collapse because people stop needing them.
Using Bitcoin day to day isn’t a protest or rebellion, it’s opting out of a rigged game while living your life.
No permission needed to save 💰
No permission needed to trade 🔁
No permission needed to coordinate 🌍
One Bitcoin coffee means nothing ☕️ Thousands doing it quietly makes control fragile. Real change doesn’t overthrow power, it makes it irrelevant🧱➡️🌱
______________
The above was shared by the founders of @nprofile…plaz in their local WhatsApp group.

2026-01-15 12:19:28

Watch the Painted Shack owners shopping at our Bitcoin Ekasi Thrift Shop 🧡
They don’t cash out their sats to fiat they use Bitcoin as money.
This is Bitcoin education in action: paying with Bitcoin at local spaza shops that accept it. That’s exactly what we teach.
We also encourage them to spread the word and invite others, even those without painted shacks, to visit our thrift shop. We’re Bitcoin-only.
We’ll keep building Bitcoin education in our community. ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/3aa69cbbb2efa61a420ec19ce17eaa622c4dbba9093e84d12506fad3f50c18b7.mp4

2026-01-15 10:53:55

Welcome to Nostr @nprofile…5cx8 !!!
Akhona is a triathlete and Lifesaving Instructor at The Surfer Kids, he's an integral part of the Bitcoin Ekasi team. And he's now on Nostr!
2026 gonna be a huge year for his triathlon career!
He's a massive inspiration for all the kids in our program!
Follow his progress!!
👇 👇 👇
#nevent1q…f5xv

2026-01-14 11:13:25

Bitcoin is everyday money in our community. 🧡
Andries, Head Coach, at The Surfer Kids did shopping for the kids at Jabulani Shop, paid entirely with Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. ⚡️
We’ll keep showing the world what Bitcoin can do at the grassroots level.
Paycode: zinyoka@blink.sv
Location: https://btcmap.org/merchant/3108
#SPEDN
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2026-01-07 06:43:28

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This is super cool!!
Who made the tunes? Was that @nprofile…26we ?

2025-12-12 14:17:41

Watch 👀
A young woman spending some of her saved sats at the Bitcoin Ekasi Thrift Shop.
This is a reflection of the growing strength of the local Bitcoin circular economy, where locals keep value circulating, empowering the community and showing real, everyday Bitcoin adoption in action.
https://blossom.primal.net/ac243961c52963741f61bb3fa58b7b906fd247694dca105a45519696ab0fb607.mp4

2025-12-11 05:07:23

Good morning.
Spending sats is a gateway to saving Bitcoin.
Stablecoins are financial surveillance and exploitation tools.
That's all. Thanks!
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2025-12-10 06:46:09

Students in the @nprofile…2hav Diploma program at Ekasi Center receive weekly rewards for consistent attendance and active participation.
These rewards recognize student dedication and encourage responsibility and discipline.
It also promotes real-world Bitcoin use by circulating sats, which helps students gain confidence, learn financial responsibility.
https://blossom.primal.net/ae73f4cc3086b2962e78939cafa15c1af05d00d923e8778ab582dea7d976fb87.mp4

2025-12-08 03:06:23

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AI music

2025-12-08 03:05:21

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Last 4 to 5 posts got us almost 10k sats in zaps, most of which we zap to projects who do similar things. I think we're doing OK.

2025-12-08 02:59:52

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🫡🧡

2025-12-08 02:59:24

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Who's virtue signalling? Most of the stuff we post is simply to inform and share with people on here what we're doing.

2025-12-08 02:57:51

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Probably here.

2025-12-08 02:56:57

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This is true. Feels more real when it happens.

2025-12-07 18:56:34

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🫡🤩🧡

2025-12-07 18:55:58

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Nada. Zip. Zero. Buggerall.

2025-12-07 18:39:53

We have more followers on Nostr than on X but we get significantly more interactions on X; likes, reposts and comments, though I'm sure a lot of those are bots. Anyway, just figured that's kinda interesting.

2025-12-06 03:31:08

At our thrift store, community members 'buy' donated clothes using Bitcoin, but nothing is priced higher than 200 sats, and nothing is pricedin fiat.
This is how Bitcoin wins: by helping people understand it, through practical application. Once they experience it, they see that Bitcoin is money.
And we’re already seeing the shift…
Because people are asking how they can start saving in Bitcoin. 🧡₿
https://blossom.primal.net/916b734747173c1f3df58aa66e0c0e802a79a8d86d521c5a14fd0cd8aa03f47b.mp4

2025-12-06 03:27:12

11 year old Avethandwa Mosikare surfed his first SA Junior Champs this year and made it to round 3 before being eliminated from competition.
Ave also won the u12 Division at The Western Cape Grommet Games earlier this year, a development level event focused on grooming the next generation of South African Juniors!
He enjoys being in the ocean and has fallen deeply in love with surfing.
Looking forward to seeing what this grom will be doing in the next couple of years!!
🌊🏄🏾‍♂️🌅
https://blossom.primal.net/17779f8b683a67d4a664eb28026ef32f0da1f3293a224ad86465c612e1db5261.mp4

2025-12-03 17:39:42

The Painted Shacks owners continue to visit our Bitcoin Ekasi Center to learn more about Bitcoin.
As part of their agreement, they are responsible for keeping the areas around their shacks clean and attending at least one Bitcoin education session each month in order to qualify for their monthly sats payout.
https://blossom.primal.net/f92d5f6ccf6bc0dd30838d8cb7e078f80977df1d68cc1af8b02cc28fda459867.mp4

2025-11-27 15:44:39

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😂 😂

2025-11-27 09:42:16

Seeing students on-board people is one of the coolest things there is to see in Bitcoin!
We're teaching the teachers, who share their knowledge and help create real empowerment in our community.
https://blossom.primal.net/f79b47c21e43aefcd7cc4a33499c45eba5a87fab6e8ac018d4a10c4db6fe79b0.mp4

2025-11-27 09:38:51

🌼 A Visit to the Bitcoin Ekasi Thrift Shop 🌼
Moments like this show the purpose of the thrift shop — giving our young people access, confidence, and affordable choices right here in Joe Slovo.
https://blossom.primal.net/13b6f628a1881f77bf610cdade1744348af277089827ac0d1a08a01d6ca73b57.mp4

2025-11-26 15:35:05

Stoked to announce that Trezor Academy is onboard as a sponsor for the @nprofile…5mul 2026 Road-Trip!
After attending the Trezor launch event for their new Safe 7, in Oct, we returned to Cape Town... with several hundred Trezor Model T devices!
We're not saying why, not jut yet anyway, but stay tuned and follow @nprofile…5mul for updates. We'll soon announce the fate of the two pink bags and its contents!
Don't hesitate, join us for the Trezor Academy Road-Trip!!!
👇👇👇
https://za26.adoptingbitcoin.org/road-trip https://blossom.primal.net/fa3a4c96ac3ee146eb1d4ff01b128233fdbb09faad6de40e7dc2db8ef96cc065.mp4

2025-11-26 12:33:05

CBAF is a loose cooperative of Bitcoin Circular Economy (BCE) projects from across Africa.
Facilitated by @nprofile…5a5d, supported by Bitcoin Beach and @nprofile…s336, we're working to help make Bitcoin everyday money in Africa.
One of the initiatives we're working on is a collection of PoW video recordings made by the projects we support.
Thus far, we've collected:
976 recorded video transactions
9 months
8 countries
Ghana 🇬🇭 South Africa 🇿🇦 Uganda 🇺🇬 Zambia 🇿🇲 Kenya 🇰🇪 Nigeria 🇳🇬 Burundi 🇧🇮 Mozambique 🇲🇿
Full list of ALL 976 video-recorded transactions:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Ugl6hUP3fkaVK1NvWv4A7oXyLQXi0M5n565cJLVr7g/edit?gid=1117767456#gid=1117767456
If you're attending @nprofile…4hj2 (DEC 2025) or @nprofile…qyek (JAN 2026) we'll be discussing African BCE projects in great detail there!
Highlight reel below by @nprofile…y3fj
#SPEDN
bitcoinekasi.com/cbaf
https://blossom.primal.net/04ab5b957cfdd40dd2f173b0888ce0b99417128f3d012dbfeb5d47f64abc0e8f.mp4

2025-11-26 11:23:03

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"It starts monitoring swimmers and soon after establishes limits under the threat of heavy fines."
where do lifeguards do this? i've never encountered that.
i'm not a fan of government funded lifeguards, would prefer if they allowed us the freedom to just operate as we would, but i am a fan of placing lifeguards on the beach to prevent drownings.
"Everyone should take of himself. If someone is not ready for those waters, he should swim with someone who is, or do not take the risk at all. "
sure, in an ideal world that would be the say things worked.
but we're light-years away from that world.

2025-11-25 18:52:22

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🤗 🧡

2025-11-25 18:50:39

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they're not on nostr, you know kids, they all only do instagram & tiktok, but you can zap them here:
lukhangele@blink.sv
soja@blink.sv
mbasa@blink.sv
yes, we have a Fedi community, very useful for us!

2025-11-25 14:21:43

This afternoon, two young children aged 12 and 14 found themselves caught in a strong rip current, here at Diaz Beach.
With lifeguards not yet on duty for the festive season, there was no one on the beach to assist them.
Fortunately, our three senior coaches (Sandiso Ntosho, Mbasa Yabo and Lukhangele Tabata, pictured below) spotted the children from our HQ. They reacted immediately, made their way to the beach, and within minutes managed to bring both children safely back to shore.
All our coaches are qualified lifeguards, and when our program is not running, we continue to keep a close eye on the beach to help prevent drownings and ensure its a safe environment.
This is one of many MANY incidents we’ve responded to over the years.
The local government only stations lifeguards on select beaches and only during peak season, about 2 months out of the year. The other 10 months, countless people get in trouble, and other than our surf program, there's generally no one else there to help.
All our surf coaches are fully qualified lifeguards and over the years we've battled with local government to contribute towards having lifeguards formally stationed here full-time. But thanks to bureaucracy, that hasn't happened.
In the meantime, we'll keep saving lives.
It's not about recognition, it's about doing the right thing.
These young men are unsung heroes.
https://blossom.primal.net/9c0d74904e5a9ff1b51c06ba192db2dc96bf1dced04dbd729b1cb6a19f8f6bbb.jpg