Looking back at how we started with just a few Dadas in a humble WhatsApp group, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come. What began as a small community with a big dream has blossomed into a movement that spans 11 countries across Africa! 🇰🇪🇿🇦🇳🇬🇬🇭🇿🇲🇹🇿🇿🇼🇲🇼🇺🇬🇲🇱🇧🇼.
From the
In addition to theoretical classes, we also provide hands-on training to our students. Case in point;
@GridlessCompute
helped demonstrate to our 2022 students, how
#Bitcoin
mining works.
#btcdada
Today will go down in histrory as a testament to the growing global adoption of
#Bitcoin
.
Our first physical
#Bitcoin
meetup in Kampala, Uganda🇺🇬 was ELECTRIFYING! The room buzzed with the shared hope of a better future. We learned, laughed, and forged connections, all fueled
11 th Sept 2022 will always be a historic day for us, as we celebrated the first cohort to complete their training. Out of 20 students, we had 12 receive their certification. The waiting list has been growing since we started.
Expediting
#Bitcoin
adoption is the goal
Exciting news! Applications are now open for our May Educational Program on
#Bitcoin
for
#africanwomen
💪🏽
We're committed to empowering African women through education and unlocking the potential of Bitcoin.
Visit our website or Sign up on this link ⬇️
Today, we had the pleasure of visiting the
@GridlessCompute
Mining Site in Murang'a and witnessed the mining process firsthand.
The Gridless team provided a comprehensive walkthrough of the mining process, and our girls even had the opportunity to interact with a WhatsMiner.
Can't keep calm!!!
@JeffBooth
will be one of our tutors for Cohort 6🙌🏼🙌🏼🫵
I'm super grateful, and we all can't wait!
I'd have to say the Bitcoin community has to be the most supportive and selfless as long as there's POW!!!
Shukran Jeff🫡🫡🫡
We celebrated two HUGE milestones this weekend - our 6th Cohort Graduation & Second Year Annivesary! 58 amazing women from across Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa) graduated from our
#Bitcoin
education course and we're so proud of their dedication!
BREAKING: We're super pumped to have received a grant from the
@HRF
#Bitcoin
Development Fund!
This support by
@HRF
and
@Strike
will accelerate our mission to drive financial freedom and literacy in Africa. Huge thanks for believing in our work!🙏🏾🧡
Grant
#6
:
@btc_dada
, founded by
@marcelorraine
, is on a mission to empower African women with Bitcoin knowledge. Funds will support expansion across Africa, the creation of multilingual educational resources, and promote women-led businesses adopting Bitcoin 💪
To our Dadas, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. You are the heart and soul of our mission to empower African women with the knowledge of
#Bitcoin
.
Without your courage, curiosity, and unwavering support, Bitcoin Dada wouldn't
Join us this Saturday 8 pm EAT as we take a look at why
#Bitcoin
might be the only hope to reconstruct Africa's monetary system.
Guiding us through the discussion are some of the continent's key opinion leaders in the industry including...
ATTENTION BITCOINERS!!
The
@Machankura8333
Launch in Nairobi was an absolute game-changer. Here's a sneak peek of the upcoming blockbuster. Witness Africa's
#Bitcoinadoption
revolution in all its glory. Don't miss out—head to our YouTube channel 4 the full cinematic experience!
Why Bitcoin is important to Women
1. Financial autonomy:
#Bitcoin
enables peer-to-peer transactions which provide women with greater control over their finances & allow them to participate in the global economy without depending on traditional financial institutions.
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Join us this Thursday at 9pm EAT for an exclusive space featuring industry-leading panelists who have pioneered ONRAMPS and OFFRAMPS for
#bitcoin
in Africa
Learn how they're revolutionizing access, adoption, and financial sovereignty across the continent
What an incredible turnout at the Bitcoin meetup in Nigeria! 🙏🏽🧡
The energy was amazing as we came together to discuss women's empowerment and the transformative uses of
#bitcoin
in our community.
A special shoutout to our founder,
@marcelorraine
, for emphasizing the
Different countries have different use cases for
#Bitcoin
- from payments to investments.
Join us this Thursday at 9pm EAT as we take a look at how different
#EastAfrica
Countries use Bitcoin!!
Set your reminder!
Host
@marcelorraine
On Saturday, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our 7th cohort🎉, marking another massive success for us. When we first opened applications for this cohort, we received over 300 submissions. However, due to limited resources, we could only accommodate 150 participants. Out
Persistently building and consistently showing up, even in the face of challenges & doubts, can lead to unexpected opportunities.
@Samara_AG_
donation is a beacon of support for the empowerment of African women. This contribution fuels our mission.
POW
Shukran 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
We're excited to announce that we have donated $10,000 in BTC to Bitcoin DADA (
@btc_dada
), a Kenya-based non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering women in Africa through financial education, with a focus on
#Bitcoin
and its transformative potential.
You can read the full
BOOM! Our classes kicked off with an electrifying session led by the incredible
@femilonge
Program Director
@Btrust_Builders
.
We dove deep into money and
#Africa
, exploring its history, current state, a taste of
#Bitcoin
, decolonizing finance, and the exciting opportunities it
We’re kicking off the week with a HUGE win! 🎉 Our very own Cohort 5 alumna,
@njokiigathoni
just landed an incredible role as
@Bitnob_official
‘s Community Ambassador here in Kenya🇰🇪
We’re absolutely ecstatic for Njoki and incredibly proud of her accomplishment. 🙌 This is
In collaboration with
@Machankura8333
, We recently conducted an orange pilling session at the Family youth centre in Nakuru County, Kenya.
Following the session we asked the youth what aspect of
#Bitcoin
surprised them the most and what impact it could have on them
Feedback 👇🏽
Today, our SECOND class kicked off with a BANG, featuring the renowned Bitcoiner
@JeffBooth
🙌🥳
The girls were introduced to the revolutionary potential of
#Bitcoin
.
This session delved into critical topics like money, economic freedom, and the limitations of the current
At
#BtcDada
we try to resolve 3 issues in the
#Bitcoin
Ecosystem. 1.Reduce gender gap 2.Reduce knowledge barriers for everyday woman 2 enter the space
3.Create safe & inclusive space for African women
That said we welcome African females 18yrs+ to apply on
Beaming with pride as I witness two of our recently graduated students taking the mantle and running with it. Yesterday, they took their newfound knowledge to the airwaves, sharing what they've learnt and why
#Bitcoin
A true testament to the power of education and empowerment.
On Saturday, we had the privilege of witnessing the culmination of months of dedication and hard work as we celebrated the graduation of our 5th cohort.
With 28 remarkable women from 3 African Countries, this graduation represented a diverse and resilient group of individuals
Attention
#Nairobi
#Kenya
BTC enthusiasts!!! 🚨🚀 Get ready for an epic event of all things
#Bitcoin
on March 11th at 2pm!
Join us “Women in Bitcoin" for electrifying session of networking, discussions and insights into the world of
#Bitcoin
.
Venue - Sochati casa kileleshwa
Our introductory class led by our phenomenal CEO
@marcelorraine
just wrapped up, and 100 eager learners are ready to dive deeper🥳!
We shared the exciting curriculum and the impact
#Bitcoin
together with our course will have on their lives.
Their energy is contagious and has
We're buzzing with excitement as our 6th cohort starts in a few hours with over 150 incredible women from Kenya🇰🇪, Uganda🇺🇬, Tanzania🇹🇿, Nigeria🇳🇬, Ghana🇬🇭, Cameroon🇨🇲, South Africa🇿🇦, Malawi🇲🇼, Zambia🇿🇲 and Namibia🇳🇦 !
Their enthusiasm is contagious! All eager to learn,
Join us for an extraordinary celebration at the Graduation Ceremony of
#Bitcoin
Dada's Cohort 5.
Witness the culmination of a transformative journey in decentralized finance education. Our exceptional students have not only mastered the intricacies of Bitcoin & blockchain
🎉 Another one, before we usher in the weekend, help us celebrate our incredible Cohort 3 alumni,
@waithiraah
, the brilliant co-founder of
@tando_me
, a new mobile app that will make it easy for anyone to spend
#bitcoin
anywhere in Kenya, thereby solving the "last-mile problem."
Follow along on our self-care shopping spree at Sarah Nutritives.
The shop is operated by our very own alumni
@smngaii
. We couldn’t be more pleased to see her accepting
#Bitcoin
for her business⚡️🧡.
@Machankura8333
makes it easy to spend sats in Africa !
We finally made it to St Martins Centre in Kibera slums. The energy and cheerfulness of the kids were contagious!
We had an important chat about hygiene and menses, uncovering their experiences—some hesitating to ask for sanitary towels from relatives, resorting to using cloths
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On Saturday, we hosted an exciting in-person workshop on
#Bitcoin
wallets for our amazing Dadas🧡
We kicked things off with a quick recap of last Tuesday’s session led by our founder
@marcelorraine
then dived into the practical world of custodial wallets💳
The girls got
Today, we plunged into the heart of
@BitcoinEkasi
here in Mossel Bay.
Witnessing the vibrant
#Bitcoin
circular economy firsthand was mind-blowing! From the local shops accepting Bitcoin to township walls adorned with Bitcoin company logos, it's clear a financial revolution is
The Bitnob event in Uganda was a resounding success, with over 100 attendees learning about digital payments across Africa and
#Bitcoin
.
The session was interactive with lively discussions, productive Q&A and networking sessions.
This was thanks to the incredible efforts of
Still buzzing from our CEO's powerful keynote on
#Bitcoin
&
#African
women
@AdoptingBTCcpt
She exposed the silent struggle of African women against financial abuse & exclusion, but also unveiled Bitcoin's potential to be their silent revolution.
Bitcoin's transformative
🥁This August, we bring you an extraordinary lineup of speakers, industry innovators geared up to Launch
@Machankura8333
,in Nairobi KENYA the ussd service bridging the finance and tech divide.
Bringing you the Catalyst himself
@440UrPp
,
@OKIN_17
@herrytheeagle
@noelynesumba
....
Yesterday, we had the privilege of educating the brilliant students from Egerton University.
The engaging session led by
@marcelorraine
,our founder,delved into the intricacies of Bitcoin. We covered a range of topics,including the evolution of money,the fundamentals of
#Bitcoin
..
Thanks to everyone who made the
#Bitcoin
meet up a success! The speakers were amazing, the networking top-notch and we explored all aspects of this revolutionary technology!
Next we go BIGGER & BETTER✊🏼
The future is decentralised!!!
#nairobibitcoinmeetup
The Africa
#Bitcoin
Day and
#Btc
dada celebrations were an extraordinary triumph, demonstrating the immense potential of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network in Africa.
The event brought together a multitude of attendees who were thirsty for knowledge and eager to engage....
On Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting Africa
#Bitcoin
Day here in Nairobi, Kenya🇰🇪 and it was a resounding success!👏🏾
We dove deep into all things
#Bitcoin
in Africa 🌍 with engaging discussions led by fantastic panelists
@AfroBitcoinOrg
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Guided by our unwavering passion for spreading knowledge about Bitcoin, over the weekend, we gathered a group of eager young minds already acquainted with blockchain technology but seeking to dive deeper into the world of
#Bitcoin
. Witnessing the enthusiasm and curiosity of
This coming Tuesday, we're thrilled to host a Career Day featuring amazing Bitcoiners
@ihate1999
@noelynesumba
@herrytheeagle
@studentofbtc
🧡
They'll be inspiring our girls about exciting careers in the
#Bitcoin
space, exploring the available opportunities, and sharing tips on
The system limits us, but Bitcoin offers a neutral solution.
@bernard_parah
urges everyone to:
📌Accept
#Bitcoin
payments
📌Get paid in Bitcoin
📌Advocate for Bitcoin adoption
📌Start Bitcoin businesses
📌Integrate Bitcoin into daily life
Are you ready to champion
#Bitcoin
for
Led by our inspiring CEO,
@marcelorraine
, we gathered some of our
#Bitcoin
Dadas yesterday for a heartening reflection on 2023 and an energizing vision for 2024. From personal growth journeys to crafting vision boards, the conversations overflowed with uplifting connection.
Our CEO
@marcelorraine
was privileged to join the
@coldhardmoney
crew for a powerful conversation on Money in
#Africa
for their upcoming documentary.
#Bitcoin
was a key focus, and the discussion highlighted Bitcoin Dada’s journey & the vital role African women play in driving
Words cannot express the depth of gratitude that I feel for your unwavering support in our mission to empower and onboard African women through
#Bitcoin
education.
Your grant is not just a donation, but a symbol of hope and a lifeline for many marginalized women who have been
Grant
#12
: $10,000 to Lorraine Marcel (
@marcelorraine
) for Bitcoin DADA (
@btc_dada
), a women-centric organization with contributors based in Kenya and beyond that educates African women in the Bitcoin space 🇰🇪
Had an awesome
#bitcoin
mining class today with
@jesse_hodl
founder of
@HashrateUp
He broke down everything from proof-of-work and hashes to mining pools in a clear and engaging way for the girls👌🏽
But the learning didn't stop there! This time around, Jesse went above and beyond
The first ever Dada's to cross borders to be part of their graduation ceremony 🥹🙌🏼🫶🏽👩🏾🎓👩🏾🎓👩🏾🎓
Karibuni 🇰🇪 Kenya, and we can't wait to meet you. Team Uganda set ❣️
Let's show them some love⚡️
🚀 Just wrapped up an amazing
#Bitcoin
education journey at
@btc_dada
We're the 1st 3 students from UG 🇺🇬 & we need support to make it to the Grad👩🏽🎓 in Nairobi on 18th Nov which will be unforgettable
Please Donate to us on
@geyserfund
We're absolutely ecstatic to celebrate
@Angella_Jude
, one of our alumnus from cohort 5, and her game-changing initiative,
@schoolOfSatoshi
👏🥳
School of Satoshi is a Bitcoin education project designed to shatter the knowledge gap and language barrier that's holding back
It's that time of the year again! Are you an African woman curious about
#Bitcoin
? Well, here's an opportunity for you to unlock a world of financial empowerment! Our
#Bitcoin
Education Program is back for February intake.
This program is specifically designed for African
Yesterday, we ignited a spark at Africa International University! Engaging young minds in an interactive session on how
#Bitcoin
can empower their financial future.
Through interactive discussions, we explored how
#Bitcoin
can unlock opportunities for entrepreneurship, financial
Thrilled to address Kenya Leadership Forum by
@ASFL_Kenya
at Africa International University!
Exploring "Building Sustainable Development for Kenyan Youths: Opportunities and Challenges," with a focus on how youths can leverage
#Bitcoin
for empowerment.
#YouthDevelopment
All roads lead to the Sarit Expo Centre, Maai Room, on the 10th of August – you don't want to miss this😉! We're bringing you an electrifying lineup: thought-provoking discussions on
#Bitcoin
and the current state of the economy 📈, jaw-dropping announcements 🎉, thrilling
I didn't know, I was this skilled until I started going down the
#Bitcoin
Rabbit hole.
Proud to announce that the Bitcoin DADA website is live and was created by yours truly. f***n super proud!
Never done web design in my entire life!
@dada_bitcoin
Kampala's women wowed us! Our financial literacy class was a smash hit, sparking curiosity and a thirst for
#Bitcoin
knowledge.
Their shared struggles and desire for financial freedom fueled our mission to spread the word.
We're thrilled to welcome them to our 6th cohort, and
Exciting news🥳!! Sochati Casa, a familiar place to those who've attended our events, is now accepting
#Bitcoin
payments through
@Bitnob_official
💚⚡️
Onboarding them wasn't without its challenges – the owner, while an amazing host, still prefers traditional payment methods.
3. One of our students received a
@Coinkite
Wallet from
@MasterGuantai
as a gift.
(Her Guardian mother was in cohort 2 and now she's in cohort 3)
Her reaction, when it clicked that this was an example of the cold storage she had learnt about. Priceles
The excitement contagious!
Our hearts overflow with gratitude and yearning as we leave Uganda.
Witnessing the women we empowered ignite their financial spark through
#Bitcoin
, now proud members of our growing community, leaves us hungry for more. In unity lies power, and an empowered community equipped
We were just winding up tonight's class when we saw this....
#BITCOIN
#DADA
IN
#Bitcoinmiami2023
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Kenyan in me just has to add “Wapi Nduru!!!😂
Women supporting women!! Greatful
@djvalerieblove
and all the other amazing women In bitcoin
We’re beyond excited to announce the graduation of our 7th cohort🎉, and we want you to be part of the celebration🎓. To accommodate our students unable to attend the main graduation ceremony on August 10th (more details coming soon), we will be hosting a virtual graduation on X
Happy 1st anniversary to
#Bitcoin
DADA organization! It's been an incredible journey filled with growth, success, and impactful work.
Thanks to all our supporters and students for making this possible Here's to many more years of making a difference! 🚀
#anniversary
#milestone
We’ve just kicked off the film screening of “Dare to Dream: A story from El Salvador”
Excited to dive into the story behind El Salvador’s
#Bitcoin
circular economy.
@bitcoin_films
Is
#Bitcoin
the missing weapon in
#Kenya
's fight for change?
Join our X Space event TONIGHT at 9 PM EAT for a mind-blowing discussion on how Bitcoin could revolutionize Kenya's economic landscape! We've got incredible speakers ready to drop knowledge bombs and lead a
Kenyans are taking a stand against the Financial Bill 2024 and its suffocating tax hikes! This grassroots movement is a powerful example of people rejecting the ever-tightening grip of the state on their wallets.
As
#Bitcoin
believers, we wholeheartedly support this fight. A
Bitnob’s CEO
@bernard_parah
just dropped gems for students on starting a business in the 21st century! 3 key takeaways:
1️⃣ Create value to make money.
2️⃣ Use your skills & resources to get what you want.
3️⃣ Be confident & just START!
The future belongs to those who create,
We’re also celebrating our second year anniversary ⚡️🥳!!
It’s been 2 incredible years. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. We appreciate you all🧡
#btcdada
#cohort6grads
Get ready for an electrifying experience at Sochati Casa(Kileleshwa) on February 17th from 3PM to 6PM!!
Join us & the
@Bitnob_official
team for the most anticipated event in Kenya this month🥳🇰🇪
Here's what's in store:
* Meet the Bitnob team: Get to know the faces behind the
Our Woman Crush Wednesday goes to the incredible
@DecentraSuze
🧡
Susie’s a
#Bitcoin
journalist with a creative mind and an analytical edge. Her multifaceted career and expertise fuel her passion for educating the world about
#Bitcoin
.
It doesn't end there, though. She’s also
We're buzzing with excitement as our 6th cohort starts in a few hours with over 150 incredible women from Kenya🇰🇪, Uganda🇺🇬, Tanzania🇹🇿, Nigeria🇳🇬, Ghana🇬🇭, Cameroon🇨🇲, South Africa🇿🇦, Malawi🇲🇼, Zambia🇿🇲 and Namibia🇳🇦 !
Their enthusiasm is contagious! All eager to learn,
Celebrating a year of success! On September 11th 2022, we marked the incredible milestone of our first cohort's graduation 🎓, laying the strong foundation for excellence and achievement. Here's to many more years of growth and success!
#HappyBitcoinDADADAY
!!⚡️
11 th Sept 2022 will always be a historic day for us, as we celebrated the first cohort to complete their training. Out of 20 students, we had 12 receive their certification. The waiting list has been growing since we started.
Expediting
#Bitcoin
adoption is the goal
Still riding the waves of celebration! What a sweet moment this was🎉 Once again, a huge congratulations to our Dadas for this incredible milestone💪 But the excitement doesn't stop here, we have so much more to share with you on our YouTube channel🎥
Dive into the insightful
Join us on the 23rd of June as we take a look at why women are underrepresented in the Bitcoin ecosystem as well as Tech space in general. Will Education help bridge the gap? Find out this coming Thursday with JULIANA MWANGI as our GUEST SPEAKER.🧡⚡⚡🥁
#Bitcoin
#womenintech
This weekend, we threw a graduation meetup in Uganda 🇺🇬 for a group of incredible women – our Ugandan
#Bitcoin
Dadas!
These brilliant ladies not only aced our course, but they were also the most active and curious participants. Their dedication truly deserved a celebration!
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Introducing our WCW for today
@Nuraelb
, CEO
@blinkbtc
, an essential everyday Bitcoin wallet, and the co-organizer
@AdoptingBTC
, a Lightning Summit in Elsavador. Noor stands as a remarkable advocate for
#Bitcoin
enthusiasts in both El Salvador and the Middle East, tirelessly....
Hosting the
@Machankura8333
launch in Kenya was truly an honor. Huge thanks to
@440UrPp
for providing this opportunity.
The event led to valuable networking and collaborations, and I can only look forward to what the future holds.
🧵tweet/photostorm
OMG!!!! Just hard to share. My former student made this...Thank you
@Minae_WamweruRB
You were an amazing student and are still very active in the growth of
#Bitcoin
DADA. Shukran mama!!!!
#btcdada
@1
Ready to shake things up? Our all-female panel is here to challenge the status quo and explore the transformative potential of
#Bitcoin
for social justice. Let's make the world a better place, one block at a time!
#WomenInBitcoin
#BitcoinRevolution
At Bitcoin Dada, mentorship is the glue that holds everything together. Today, we were excited to host a 2-hour power-packed session on Personal Branding with the phenomenal
@efenigson
❤️. She guided us through the essentials: building a strong brand identity, mastering content
There’s no second best😎⚡️
@saylor
Didn't catch our graduation in person? No worries—we've got you covered✨🎉
Enjoy these snippets as we gear up to release the full video🎬 SUBSCRIBE here in the meantime 😉 When it comes to making an impact, you know
With the chilling wind of femicide sweeping across Kenya, we can't help but feel the suffocating weight of fear, the raw sting of injustice, and the gnawing question: how long?
This femicide pandemic isn't a string of isolated tragedies; it's a brutal symptom of a society
We just found out that people in Lagos put pepper in everything except water 😩🥵
Anyway, we just came from checking out the venue for tomorrow’s event. We’re excited to meet the local
#bitcoin
community. Bring a friend along, and get ready to learn and network.
🗓️ Day: