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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2026-05-16 06:12:10 UTC

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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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2026-05-12 13:40:16 UTC

#SPEDN uba1@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/21227
From the Bitcoin Diploma classroom to real-world spending.
Using an NFC Card / Bolt Card to make instant Bitcoin payments — fast, simple, and futuristic.
Knowledge turning into action through Bitcoin education📚➡️⚡
Just a tap, a payment, and the circular economy keeps growing.
@nprofile…cyv4
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2026-05-07 12:22:14 UTC

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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2026-05-01 15:12:56 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
Stacking knowledge, then spending sats ⚡
Rewards earned from attending the @nprofile…2hav, now being used in the real world.
Bitcoin circular economy in action 🌍
@nprofile…9cf0
@nprofile…cyv4
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2026-04-24 14:58:07 UTC

🚨 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.
The world needs to see what is happening. https://blossom.primal.net/e28f3543e0489a35ccf1a437f8650e7c97ba2e9f477c6f817c640b7e689b0c23.png

2026-04-23 18:07:08 UTC

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 13:06:23 UTC

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life is a gift, absolutely. grateful every day.

2026-04-22 11:05:32 UTC

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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2026-04-20 11:23:14 UTC

#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
https://blossom.primal.net/6ebbb2ef12ce3e201da5353753504581445f8d3499c08455770bcc227efa4f54.mp4 btcmap.org/merchant/35258

2026-04-17 13:32:37 UTC

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

2026-04-07 18:13:36 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
Cooling off with a cold drink —thanks to Bitcoin, my sats did the work!
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2026-04-03 03:24:13 UTC

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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2026-03-28 18:49:01 UTC

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
After learning about Bitcoin from Ms Sassa, he felt confident and empowered to use it in real life.
He headed to Kwallo’s shop and successfully bought an energy drink using Bitcoin.
https://blossom.primal.net/4ce0935ce2fdde04211c17603658e69ab9ba58915a514995ad100362eaee704d.mp4

2026-03-27 13:08:39 UTC

Our @nprofile…2hav diploma students have officially graduated! 🎓
We celebrated an amazing evening with their parents and friends. Bitcoin education is vital in communities like ours—these students are now equipped to help protect their families from scams.
Big thanks to @nprofile…9cf0 for making this possible 🙌
https://blossom.primal.net/b5b598e8e33595deb91270462b9a6182617c36482f9ad5f1f1752a1f94e88de9.mp4

2026-03-24 15:31:31 UTC

Celebrating Excellence 🎓⚡️
Bitcoin Ekasi Cohort 5 Graduation
📍 T.M. Ndanda Primary School Hall
🗓 Thursday, 26 March 2026
⏰ 18:00
Huge respect to all the students for their hard work and dedication this is what the future of financial education looks like in the Bitcoin era.
@nprofile…9cf0
@nprofile…2hav
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2026-03-23 16:15:12 UTC

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2026-03-22 06:00:46 UTC

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I think so, except, it's missing the sticker...

2026-03-21 15:29:31 UTC

Good morning! 👀😉
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2026-03-20 14:16:08 UTC

#SPDN nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Today our community lead @nprofile…7tsa took the ward councillor to the first shop that’s been accepting Bitcoin since 2021 to make a payment.
If you want a community to believe in Bitcoin, start by engaging its leaders, so they understand and can share that this is real money, just digital.
https://blossom.primal.net/81ca6f5c4e3b39a59e38ee23daf9c0a5eb3908cc4d7965e14102e7026fa44a62.mp4

2026-03-19 04:44:54 UTC

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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.

2026-03-18 14:08:01 UTC

#SPEDN mosselbaygas@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/21590
How cool is this ⚡️
We’re buying gas using Bitcoin. In our circular economy, you can live on Bitcoin, earning, saving, and spending it on almost everything.
https://blossom.primal.net/68ce109854e2c78bff65c084b439e2ee6930c92715a327bb31dbe55d3507445f.mp4

2026-03-16 13:02:20 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
The Bitcoin Diploma students tapped their NFC cards and smiled as their sats arrived instantly. ⚡
In that small moment, they felt the future of money right in their hands. 💳✨
@nprofile…cyv4
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2026-03-15 19:28:53 UTC

It's moments like this that keep us going. If you've ever felt it, you know: nothing else compares.
The Surfer Kids' Phumlisa "Ama" Madiavula - Western Cape U8 Champion!!!
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2026-03-13 18:37:49 UTC

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We are building a Bitcoin circular economy in a South African township.
Rebecca Hair Salon is one of the local businesses proudly accepting Bitcoin.
btcmap.org/community/bitcoin-ekasi/merchants

2026-03-13 11:46:55 UTC

#SPEDN rebeccasalon@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/21226
Step in, shine bright, and let your hair do the talking, Rebecca Hair Salon – where every style is a masterpiece.
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2026-03-13 08:14:43 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️trebla@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/34059
At the recent The Surfer Kids Surf Series Comp at the Point, we distributed 35 NFC @nprofile…cyv4 to showcase fast and simple Bitcoin payments.
Surfers and spectators could tap a card and pay instantly using the Lightning Network.
Out of the 35 cards handed out, 20 were used for real transactions during the event. For many people, it was their first time spending Bitcoin with a tap.
The system ran on our @nprofile…5kvh operated by Slu and Bongani, keeping payments self-custodial and open source.
This setup let new users experience Bitcoin payments without downloading a wallet or scanning QR codes, making onboarding smooth during a busy event.
A great example of Bitcoin working at a community event.
Set up your own Bolt Card system:
bitcoinekasi.com/nfc/
@nprofile…cyv4 ⚡️
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2026-03-12 14:07:50 UTC

#SPEDN cheru@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/27155
Today a car wash owner paid a grocery shop with Bitcoin.⚡️
No banks.
No fiat conversion.
Just sats moving between merchants.
This is how a Bitcoin circular economy grows.
Bitcoin is money. 🟠
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2026-03-12 05:02:13 UTC

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🙏🏽🧡

2026-03-12 05:00:57 UTC

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

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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2026-03-10 11:13:48 UTC

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Bitcoin Diploma students proudly spent the rewards they earned for attending their weekly classes, using their satoshis to buy goods and experience how Bitcoin works in real life. 💰⚡
@nprofile…cyv4
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2026-03-09 12:50:20 UTC

At the Bitcoin Ekasi Center thrift shop, a shack owner receives her portion of sats and uses them to shop for items she needs, showing how Bitcoin is being used in everyday life.
@nprofile…tzkq
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2026-03-06 14:02:40 UTC

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 UTC

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
💥 ❤️
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2026-03-03 12:37:47 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
Learning Bitcoin. Earning Bitcoin. Spending Bitcoin.
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2026-02-27 15:13:57 UTC

#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/370
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2026-02-27 13:35:09 UTC

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The smile says it all.
😁😎🤩
If you were a lifesaving instructor earning your salary in Bitcoin and competing in triathlon at the highest level, you'd be smiling too.
#nevent1q…y0uq

2026-02-25 16:24:13 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
We don’t just talk Bitcoin. We use it.⚡️
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2026-02-25 16:20:21 UTC

@nprofile…tzkq Check this out 👇
A resident visited our thrift store to buy clothes. 🧡
We don’t charge any sats upfront instead, we send them 500 sats, and they use it to shop in the store. ⚡
If there are sats left in their wallet, they can always come back and spend the rest later.
Bitcoin circular economy in action. 💛🧡⚡
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2026-02-24 20:50:51 UTC

#SPEDN embofoods@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/28447
Using Bitcoin the way it was meant to be used — as money. ⚡️
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2026-02-24 20:45:07 UTC

#SPEDN pizzaexpressmb@blink.sv⚡
btcmap.org/merchant/25143
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 UTC

#SPEDN everestus@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/35258
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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2026-02-23 14:20:18 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
Milk bought at Jabulani Shop No.3 using #Bitcoin over the Lightning Network. 🥛⚡
Find them on BTC Map:
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
Bitcoin is everyday money. 💛
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2026-02-22 19:14:15 UTC

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Yesss!!! @nprofile…a7vv took first place at the Eden Triathlon Championship today!!!
#nevent1q…apwx

2026-02-20 16:24:49 UTC

Another merchant is now live on #SPEDN via everestus@blink.sv 🙌
Check them out on BTC Map:
btcmap.org/merchant/35258
The Bitcoin family keeps growing! ⚡
Use Bitcoin as everyday money💪
https://blossom.primal.net/979e904be51bc9fa1ffa7828f8bc0d60af2f1671dfc7c475657047b04d08854a.mp4

2026-02-20 15:24:02 UTC

#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/370
Keep spending. Keep saving. Building a Bitcoin economy every day 🚀
https://blossom.primal.net/d8d7863cff79ab5578eb40361cc10aacfad6090dcd2f39378685e53680d771d1.mp4

2026-02-20 10:15:19 UTC

Final surf yesterday for our juniors before today's competition!
The O’Neill Cold Water Junior Classic kicks-off this morning. The countries top Junior Surfers from U12-U18 will be competing over 3 days to crown a Champion.
https://blossom.primal.net/de2335fb7fe2865a9951e4efdbad4a39d37960779a5d0a1c89e7b138c1b05a39.mp4
Livestream is here:
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://www.youtube.com/live/9eVBB49ws-c

2026-02-19 15:18:36 UTC

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

2026-02-19 14:21:30 UTC

#SPEDN keneth1@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/33531
Life is better when you’re living on Bitcoin. ⚡
https://blossom.primal.net/bc06ee2bde29579fd74ab469a9a29e3fae083b5347d833beb787884c65aa3524.mp4

2026-02-19 14:10:01 UTC

Our daily programme for the @nprofile…2hav Diploma classes is going strong! 🎓
We’re proud to have 5 students graduating at the end of March 2026, with 6 new students starting in April 2026.
The new group joined us after our Valentine’s Day event at T.M. Ndanda Primary School 💛
Bitcoin education begins with kids, empowering them to understand Bitcoin, educate their parents, and protect their families from scams.
https://blossom.primal.net/c1b012fd29c7d61eb3dc61e2b1ba301cf794945d8bdc49db619edb6389475b89.mp4

2026-02-19 11:44:18 UTC

Our juniors are headed to Cape Town for the O'neill Coldwater Classic!
Super curious to how we kick-off for 2026. Got a big year ahead of us!!
We've never been closer to a breakthrough result.
https://blossom.primal.net/58f8a4009f5973dc68dbab8633c53fa1addbd2841f536328bb374bc0a900b946.jpg
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2026-02-18 13:52:59 UTC

#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Spending sats in the community 🧡⚡️
Real money. Real people. Real circular economy.
https://blossom.primal.net/538a37162dd1a278e904b4f6d3cd2b801c0311dc125ef15a8daf8da36b8fbd5a.mp4

2026-02-17 15:17:30 UTC

#SPEDN beta1@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/24971
Everyday life, powered by Bitcoin.🚀
https://blossom.primal.net/e10c89cb34fb2d7b72c73f0be0962f84cd0e5c44af0e3af99bb723e8b5cf12e5.mp4

2026-02-17 15:09:21 UTC

#SPEDN cheru@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/27155
We use Bitcoin as everyday money. This is what we do. ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/8dd84ad5f0e3345b1bcf17299d1214ccfedb8b1d56a9688bca509df840ff16f1.mp4

2026-02-17 08:25:16 UTC

Spare a thought for our friends in Mozambique.
Cyclone Gezani has wreaked havoc and Tofo was particularly hard hit.
@nprofile…sj3s does not currently have electricity or internet access, but, with assistance from @nprofile…8jem they've set up a channel for donations through a local coconut-oil producing factory near Tofo.
The BoaGente factory was recently on-boarded to accept Bitcoin as payment, they have generators and therefore back-up power.
The factory workers are all Tofo residents and while no-one wants to see disaster hit, this may be an opportunity to see the power of building Bitcoin Circular Economies in action!
If you wanna help you can send sats here:
marieboagente@blink.sv
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2026-02-16 11:36:46 UTC

Super fun surf for our grommets this weekend!
https://blossom.primal.net/89cdbe29c4ab8fa2533091f3527b52ecdc7b29cc7e02e1863851b82ea6811984.mov

2026-02-16 11:33:52 UTC

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What's the significance of 8911?

2026-02-16 11:33:20 UTC

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What's the significance of 8911?

2026-02-15 07:25:20 UTC

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

2026-02-14 12:46:30 UTC

Valentine’s Day at T.M. Ndanda Primary School was more than hearts and chocolates ❤️⚡️
We surprised winners with 8,900 sats on Bitcoin NFC cards and invited them to join the @nprofile…2hav program at the Bitcoin Ekasi Center.
Curiosity followed them home kids and parents alike. 🚀
https://blossom.primal.net/8808ca9a96f4b119321a5faef473fde194b46f0ecebef83cd760c5ae26b55daf.mp4

2026-02-14 09:45:49 UTC

Kudu Bull in the streets 🧡⚡️ spreading Bitcoin adoption!
https://blossom.primal.net/c12983dcd8fee339032f7648c7f7266ad8e3b63835874f08f9d07da3d671aca9.jpg

2026-02-12 17:14:29 UTC

#SPEDN embofoods@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/28447
Spending sats. Saving sats. That’s how adoption happens 🌍
https://blossom.primal.net/5af4e9d77c2af6cfa3816357e2a2f54fb99c8e8badd9d9fd73cc772d8b7b6f55.mp4

2026-02-12 14:05:03 UTC

#SPEDN @johnshop@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/27366
Use it daily. Save for tomorrow. Bitcoin at work ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/acad8636ff39b7f9cdb249e1374d3683e7c8e257e5a3608c6655e50c225794b2.mp4

2026-02-12 11:41:37 UTC

Azo and Inam, back to back at their favourite local wave❤️🏄🏾‍♂️🌊
https://blossom.primal.net/aa9711621210ce0937fe3f8415eff8ea8fd16e832acfb26e2e002caeb69c64c7.mov

2026-02-12 10:11:09 UTC

Main stage recordings from @nprofile…5mul are live!
Machankura Stage | Day 1
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN2-dhqIYoj-Wei9AGwlH__C2_T72REbt&si=lkMADvU6axwFFwiF
Machankura Stage | Day 2
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN2-dhqIYoj-wEXWYK6kJa7GyAdJKwUUl&si=YehX_V0NR9SpZ-ac

2026-02-11 19:04:26 UTC

#SPEDN goodmorning@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/370
Bitcoin in action: earned, saved, and spent ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/4e2bb4aad3bd0d9798d6d9c40b68ce27d739ea07c66e1b139af7cde90f967dd3.mp4

2026-02-11 19:02:01 UTC

#SPEDN uba1@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/21227
Bitcoin isn’t just for holding, we spend it every day ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/c0e4c5beadaabee6622146c01b2cd242b8d841d4be279eeaea9bbab90b77b7d4.mp4

2026-02-11 16:20:58 UTC

#SPEDN rahim@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/372
A child’s haircut paid with sats ⚡️
This is Bitcoin Ekasi creating real impact in the community.
https://blossom.primal.net/15c31c0f9ffb6859eb3519b6d6d191e3c5c4f41b82a0b4ab1cc654a583a1a0a9.mp4

2026-02-11 16:07:16 UTC

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having fun is the immediate aim. teaching them that they can do anything they want, is our long term goal.
and for some kids, not all of them, but few of them, being successful competitively is the goal they choose.
We don't choose for them. As long as they keep showing up, they're welcome to keep showing up.
The only requirement for membership is a commitment to keep surfing.

2026-02-11 10:39:57 UTC

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"You also have to remember at the time the small blockers were the rag tag band of outsiders, which is why it’s funny now when u hear people talk about it in conspiracy terms like a takeover of bitcoin. All of the corporate/legal/financial power was on the big block side."
This is important to emphasize. I think this has largely been forgotten, or not well understood by newer people.

2026-02-11 10:35:29 UTC

As a kid, wanting to become pro, I remember my coaches always telling me:
"Surfing good waves is fun. But surfing good waves does not teach you to surf bad waves. While surfing bad waves teaches you to surf good waves really well."
I don't know if that's true, because I never came close to turning pro.
But, ripping in small crappy waves is always going to matter for those that wanna go next level, especially if it's competitively.
https://blossom.primal.net/9a110dd0e5e0b4739087eb0dc0c346bfbaed92ea5f6aaaeefa7cab51a7788e69.mov

2026-02-10 15:12:43 UTC

#SPEDN kwapharm@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/18980
Bitcoin is everyday money in our community.
https://blossom.primal.net/b5818716006cbc34fa24f16482f364711401266207305eb78685a2c00fb3db7f.mp4

2026-02-10 14:15:11 UTC

#SPEDN cbscafe@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/17327
Lunch paid with Bitcoin using the Lightning Network.
https://blossom.primal.net/abd531744458fc017c8489c8c22e1a971c50e4135fe8774501a1dd25191d6d98.mp4

2026-02-09 14:51:05 UTC

Spending weekly rewards earned from attending Bitcoin Diploma classes ⚡️
#SPEDN nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
@bolt_card
https://blossom.primal.net/15578e91f800e91d6b99661e37433fec8b866c9e0c3d5f6e082e8a1d09ccf00e.mp4

2026-02-09 14:20:08 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
After receiving their monthly payments, painted shack owners headed to Jabulani Shop to spend their sats. This is what the world needs to see Bitcoin used as money in our community.
https://blossom.primal.net/e902351dc90404c1ae5d59830360040c0f9a79a7ff2de132ba4f32647b024f6e.mp4

2026-02-06 15:40:49 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Real people. Real economy. Powered by Bitcoin.
https://blossom.primal.net/67c12f5865195bb607598ae0dd3635e1429b2fed69254bd47c3f39fe1a36fb45.mp4

2026-02-06 14:59:44 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
Bitcoin is money in our community. Simple. Powerful.
https://blossom.primal.net/f0ff46d62ab390f0b97ce2ba8095da67c8b9bf435799481f4b285eb157a6c24d.mp4

2026-02-05 14:23:01 UTC

#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 14:05:23 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Where we live, Bitcoin is real money, used every day.
https://blossom.primal.net/e0670090d9bb2424d7676a730404036521bbe82ebc90d71ed8e1f3fdb5aa5869.mp4

2026-02-05 13:58:41 UTC

#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 UTC

#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 UTC

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@nprofile…5mul 🔥 ❤️‍🔥

2026-02-04 15:44:14 UTC

#SPEDN zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
Let’s keep spending sats, Real money, real impact ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/64d1a6e1f109ed736fb566f1e8799af3b743d57b2f824420d4c047d6c3c62099.mp4

2026-02-04 15:32:41 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
From sats to sweets 🍭⚡️
A lollipop paid with Bitcoin via the Lightning Network.
https://blossom.primal.net/6ef78fc528ff78b728098de10b5e1aa7dc4999b9476bda36af7b5e250f560577.mp4

2026-02-04 14:13:11 UTC

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

2026-02-03 15:15:25 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Let’s keep spending Bitcoin as real money.
https://blossom.primal.net/3439d9087b335cb9b41562fd712ebcff0dc8d9122c90f882ca9566520d54f092.mp4

2026-02-01 18:29:25 UTC

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

2026-02-01 18:15:01 UTC

Did you know?
There's a pumping reef-break right in front of our township?
And some of our older kids shred that place when the swell picks up!!
https://blossom.primal.net/a1a3fe3e94898732b479b9768d54b12b1dce5118551d0b1649120506c96a1db4.mov

2026-02-01 17:09:16 UTC

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LFG🔥🌍🧡

2026-02-01 17:07:10 UTC

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@nprofile…2kpj built a cool dashboard, not exhaustive off course, but still great overview of what we’re up to.
https://bitcoinubuntu.github.io/powbot-stats/

2026-01-31 18:04:36 UTC

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
https://blossom.primal.net/72df7d475613bd6bf7f5c2b9abea4ad4274fd8813865fec9730d5a55ba5758d8.mp4

2026-01-29 05:25:56 UTC

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 UTC

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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 17:14:09 UTC

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the YouTube links aren't working properly.
Try these:
https://www.youtube.com/live/iXAyxlGcSPo?si=bdTA8zHfF8fbI3x9
Start at: 45min 40seconds
https://www.youtube.com/live/nyL9tYp1rnA?si=oLWDd4Z1H7z1qj5v
Start at: 13min

2026-01-28 17:06:36 UTC

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.
https://blossom.primal.net/e0bd4b823ded3fb74aabe80bf094731a7b28f1eb3a15295d5933754dd66bee7b.jpg

2026-01-27 20:23:08 UTC

We’ve arrived in Cape Town 🇿🇦 for @nprofile…qyek
The Bitcoin Ekasi team is traveling and spending sats only, no fiat involved ⚡️
Big thanks to @nprofile…tx66 and @nprofile…ff00🙌
https://blossom.primal.net/bf0b1f9091770e0f7e283b50cd522578111dbc4c1e792d837007308f2b16787f.mp4

2026-01-27 19:39:55 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Let’s keep spending Bitcoin as real money ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/22f4cb2a9c4a87965972e665c0f9862a25bbc0e1bed88e96e5ef5c22c209121c.mp4

2026-01-27 19:36:51 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ nosihle@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/58
Bitcoin isn’t just savings.
It’s money. Let’s keep spending it ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/f0fe7bcb627195f135429a979a3148734da399b307857393b821ff14e1c00cee.mp4

2026-01-27 19:35:03 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ zinyoka@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/3108
The day is coming when everyone in our community will use Bitcoin as everyday money ⚡️
https://blossom.primal.net/b81c6adb7812093fbcada1a752c3063029690ec86ae82bb60ec9200d0e95113d.mp4

2026-01-27 19:31:12 UTC

#SPEDN ⚡️ rahim@blink.sv
btcmap.org/merchant/372
Sats stay local ⚡️
We’re spending Bitcoin in our community.
https://blossom.primal.net/4660f680c42ff66ba533c3be3d850c6a8026e28fe983730fc68a7cad0a80d613.mp4