Chanda Chewe

Bit2Kwacha · CTO

Chanda Chewe is a Zambian software developer, Bitcoin builder, open-source contributor, and Btrust Scholar passionate about advancing Bitcoin adoption across Africa.

He is the builder of Bit2Kwacha, an Android application designed to make Bitcoin more accessible in Africa by enabling users to buy Bitcoin using mobile money and payment cards, sell Bitcoin for local currency, and purchase mobile airtime using Bitcoin. Through Bit2Kwacha, Chanda is focused on creating practical and accessible ways for Africans to use Bitcoin in their everyday lives.

Chanda is also an active contributor to Bitcoin open-source projects, including RoboSats and Polar, and has explored Bitcoin and Lightning infrastructure through hands-on development. As a Btrust Scholar, he continues to deepen his technical knowledge and contribute to the broader Bitcoin open-source ecosystem.

His work sits at the intersection of Bitcoin, open source, and African financial technology, with a focus on building practical tools that can help accelerate Bitcoin adoption across the continent.