May 27th, 2025

A commemoration that brings together Bitcoiners across Africa to engage their communities, share knowledge, and promote grassroots adoption.

Unique Opportunities

Objective

The main objective of Africa Bitcoin Day is to reinforce the commitment of Bitcoiners to advancing Bitcoin adoption in Africa and promote a bottom-up economic change. Through this, we aim to raise awareness about Bitcoin’s potential to spur economic growth in Africa, promote small businesses and educate everyday citizens on how to properly and safely adopt Bitcoin.

Expected Outcomes

Increase in Adoption and Use Of Bitcoin In Africa

Africa Bitcoin Day is expected to highlight the benefits of Bitcoin adoption and use across the continent. This would also provide a platform for bitcoiners to share their experiences and success stories. This will also encourage people and businesses to adopt the use of Bitcoin and increase usage and demand in Africa.

Increase in investment and entrepreneurship opportunities for Bitcoin-related ventures in Africa

Africa Bitcoin Day will provide a space for entrepreneurs, investors and startups to showcase their Bitcoin-related products, initiatives and services. This will help draw investment to bitcoin-related ventures and encourage problem-solving in the bitcoin space across Africa. 

Increase in education and awareness of Bitcoin in Africa

We recognise the importance of education and awareness in making Africans accept and use Bitcoin. Through related activities such as workshops, webinars, media interviews and other activities, Africans will be informed about the benefits and risks of using Bitcoin and its potential impact on the African economy. 

Strengthen collaboration and networking among the African Bitcoin ecosystem

Africa Bitcoin Day will provide an opportunity for Bitcoiners across the continent to meet, network, and collaborate. This will help to build a stronger, more vibrant Bitcoin ecosystem in Africa, and foster greater collaboration and cooperation among Bitcoiners across the continent.

Target Audience

The Africa Bitcoin Day will be organized in a decentralized manner by African Bitcoiners from various countries. The event is expected to attract participation from Bitcoiners across the continent and to reach small business owners in the informal sector,  entrepreneurs, civil society, policymakers, startups, students, and anyone interested in the adoption and use of Bitcoin in Africa.

Activities

Meet-ups and networking events

Media engagements and educational campaigns

Workshops, panel discussions, and training sessions

Community outreach programs

Artistic and cultural exhibitions

Sports events and interactive sessions

Online Engagements

Previous Editions

Every year, Bitcoiners from several African countries gather to celebrate Bitcoin and its role in creating a free and united continent.

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FAQ

Africa Bitcoin Day is a day dedicated to the celebration and exploration of Bitcoin in Africa, organized on May 24, 2024. This event aims to bring together Bitcoin enthusiasts across the continent to discuss the future and challenges of local ecosystems, celebrate the successes of Bitcoin in their regions, and plan future projects that will contribute to the adoption of Bitcoin.

Africa Bitcoin Day will facilitate meetings between local Bitcoin enthusiasts to explore together the future and challenges of the Bitcoin ecosystem in their region. The event will also give them the opportunity to evaluate and celebrate the small victories of Bitcoin in their country. This gathering is a unique opportunity to reflect and plan future projects that will help establish Bitcoin as a standard in African countries, thereby paving the way for wider adoption and the integration of Bitcoin into our daily lives.

Various local Bitcoin communities must submit their application to organize a meetup as part of Africa Bitcoin Day. Africa Bitcoin Community will select the communities that are retained to organize these meetings. Applications should highlight how the community plans to meet, celebrate Bitcoin, and reflect on a future project.

The event is excepted to be hosted in every African country. Bitcoiners from any African country has the right to organise an activity to commemorate the day.

Projects developed during Africa Bitcoin Day will be highlighted in Africa Bitcoin Community’s communication.

Various local Bitcoin communities can submit their application to organize any activity as part of the Africa Bitcoin Day. Africa Bitcoin Community will reach out to every organiser to assist them executing their activities. Applications must highlight how the community plans to meet, celebrate Bitcoin, and reflect on a future project.