𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 "Bitcoin is more than just technology—it’s freedom. Personally, it represents the ability to challenge traditional systems and build something transformative. It’s a tool that connects me with like-minded individuals across the globe, " Martin Mutonga. At just 21, @npub19vtl...x8xe, Martin has been an active participant in Africa's Bitcoin ecosystem, demonstrating relentless determination, effort, and belief in Bitcoin's transformative potential for African economies. Discovering Bitcoin in 2020 while working at AfricaAI, Although he studied Bitcoin casually at first, his passion ignited in 2024 when he founded Bitcoin Nairobi (@Bitcoin Nairobi) on February 10, 2024. His mission has been to democratize and break down the barriers to Bitcoin education, challenging the gatekeeping he observed in the community. 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Martin's contributions to the Bitcoin space are significant, particularly in education and merchant adoption. Through Bitcoin Nairobi (@Bitcoin Nairobi), he has successfully onboarded seven (7) merchants, promoting Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion. “Seeing young people learn about Bitcoin despite the challenges is my greatest reward,” he says His most notable project, Bitcoin School Kenya (bitcoinschoolke.com), has since 2024 educated over 150 students, despite personal financial sacrifices. Martin vision extends beyond education as he worked with initiatives like @Afribit Kibera, TrezorAcademy, @The Core - Bitcoin Education, @Tando.me, and Bitsacco, all aimed at enhancing Bitcoin's adoption and understanding in Kenya. 𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 “If we collaborate more, we can save on operational costs and leverage our diverse skills,” he explains. Martin advocates for collaboration among African Bitcoiners, seeing it as crucial for leveraging collective skills and reducing operational costs. His involvement with projects like @Afribit Kibera and TrezorAcademy reflects his commitment to this vision. He emphasizes the importance of unity in what can often be a competitive environment. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 @npub19vtl...x8xe has faced numerous challenges, including financial constraints and scaling issues. However, his dream of nation-state Bitcoin adoption fuels his drive. He encourages continuous learning and starting small for those contributing to Bitcoin projects in Africa. 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 Martin’s journey is far from over, and he’s calling on the global Bitcoin community to join his mission. His current focus is scaling Bitcoin adoption with a focus on expanding Bitcoin education in Kenya. He welcomes support and collaboration from anyone inspired by his work, which you can reach out to him through the following channels: 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗥: npub1pw778uxwkky3xgq7w3anykdwdw9g46xy8de9mnau0kgwzz375zkq3udv57 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣: +25737684314 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟: martin@btcnairobi.com In his commitment to decentralization, Martin has left traditional social media platforms and now engages exclusively through NOSTR: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗿:

Martin Mutonga

| Founder of Bitcoin Nairobi & Bitcoin School Kenya | Bitcoin Merchant | Servant of the Lord |

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 Martin Mutonga’s story exemplifies the power of vision, education, and community in the Bitcoin space. His work not only educates but also empowers individuals, laying the groundwork for a decentralized economic His journey is an example of "𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸" — building, teaching, collaborating and inspiring others to join the Bitcoin revolution.

Good Day, Fam! Compliments of the Season! An exciting new year has begun, and BAS (Bitcoin Africa Story) is thrilled to announce the start of our next amazing journey—COHORT 3! This year, we’re stepping up our game by using Google Classroom to ensure all our students are fully engaged and receive top-notch Bitcoin education. Spread the word! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell another friend—this cohort starts very soon, and registration is ONGOING! Here’s the link to register: forms.gle/8EU8v2PnKHJZoM… 🗓️ Cohort Start Date: February 10th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5 PM WAT We can’t wait to get started! Please REPOST for more visibility. Together, let’s empower more people with Bitcoin! 💪 #Bitcoin is Empowerment

In my latest piece for the @Blink Wallet blog, I explored the transformative role of #Bitcoin education in Africa, focusing on how grassroots Bitcoin initiatives are driving financial inclusion, empowering communities, their common challenges, and more 👇 📖

Bitcoin Education in Africa

In this article, we will briefly explore initiatives propelling grassroots Bitcoin adoption across Africa, their impact, and the challenges they fa...

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𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 Meet nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42ga passionate Nigerian from Anambra State, currently based in South Africa. His journey into Bitcoin is both inspiring and transformative. Born with a natural skepticism toward traditional banking systems, Blaise’s turning point came during his service year in Ekiti State, where a friend introduced him to trading and, ultimately, Bitcoin. 𝙃𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙, "𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥." 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻—not just as a currency but as a revolutionary alternative to the flawed systems he had grown up with. His first steps involved trading Bitcoin through gift cards using platforms like Paxful. Soon, Blaise became a vendor, helping local users exchange Bitcoin and gift cards, igniting his passion for a decentralized future. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗘 For Blaise, the real awakening came when he attended the @Adopting Bitcoin Capetown Conference. It wasn’t just about trading anymore—it was about freedom, decentralization, and security. Bitcoin was more than money; it was sovereignty. With guidance from mentors like Jabulani Jakes of amongst all and hours of self-study—listening to podcasts from @jack mallers, @Michael Saylor and more, watching videos, and reading resources—Blaise dove headfirst into the rabbit hole. He embraced self-custody, ensuring his Bitcoin wasn’t at the mercy of any third party. "𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯," 𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿; he’s a doer, he recently collaborated with us on our Cohort 2, and he's looking forward to contributing more to Bitcoin adoption. Below are some of his works: = 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: He started a WhatsApp group dedicated to onboarding precoiners, teaching them the fundamentals of Bitcoin. = 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Blaise is planning a Football x Bitcoin initiative, combining health, fitness, and Bitcoin education to spread the message in unique ways. Also, nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42gaims to deeply explore the personal training space, focusing on helping Bitcoiners enhance their health and fitness. He is committed to collaborating with more Bitcoiners and initiatives to drive adoption further. = 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: One of Blaise’s proudest inspirations is the @BitcoinEkasi project in South Africa. He dreams of replicating its circular economy model in Tarkwa Bay, Nigeria, where education, discipline, and passion-building go hand in hand with Bitcoin adoption. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗦 Building in the Bitcoin space hasn’t been without its hurdles. Blaise highlights the difficulty of helping people truly grasp Bitcoin’s potential. Yet, he is undeterred. => 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮? Focusing on the psychological aspect of orange-pilling—helping individuals shift their mindset to embrace this revolutionary technology. For Blaise, Bitcoin is deeply personal. It’s freedom. It’s empowerment. It’s motivation. He sees it as a tool that can reduce poverty, combat hyperinflation, and lower crime rates in African economies over the next decade. 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗚 nostr:npub1v8lrnvsxkj3gkyygx5ru97tceljlycnm0r88k4wyafa8devd9m4qgsz42genvisions a Nigeria where communities like Tarkwa Bay thrive with circular economies built on Bitcoin. He dreams of a future where Bitcoin empowers individuals, educates the youth, and fosters innovation in health, fitness, and beyond. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of Bitcoin and the unyielding spirit of those who dare to dream. Blaise is always eager to contribute to Bitcoin adoption in any way possible. In the coming year, he plans to delve into the personal training space for Bitcoiners, showcasing more Proof-of-Work through fitness and Bitcoin education! 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, follow his new project account on X @bit_fitnes21000 and his personal account @Bitcoin for sports and fitness #𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦