PoW⚡️: Bullish from yesterday’s session! We kicked off Chapter 8 of the #Bitcoin Diploma with an introduction to the Lightning Network—covering how it works, the process of opening/closing channels, and the differences between lightning and on-chain transactions. We also broke down Lightning wallets (custodial vs. self-custodial, open-source vs. closed-source) and explored practical use cases with tools like @Bitrefill, @BTC Map, and @BTCPay Server. The session wrapped up with a lively Q&A packed with great questions. Huge thanks to Tobe for leading and @Scarlette_Tumelo for moderating! We’ll be back on Monday with hands-on exercises, including how to open and use Lightning wallets together with more practical. Can’t wait! #BitcoinAfricaStory #BitcoinEducation cc: @My First Bitcoin

Goal Update: Bitcoin Adoption 📢 We’re excited to share that we’ve reached 17% of our @Geyser goal! 🌍 Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far — your support helps us expand Bitcoin education and drive real adoption 🙏🏽. We still have a long way to go, and every sat counts. 👇🏾 Please contribute or share to support the mission:

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Bitcoin is for everyone → even students are proving it. In our recent program, we brought Bitcoin to a summer school program, and it was worth it. 🎥 Student Reflections from our recent Program: Money, Savings & Bitcoin for Students 🎥 🗣️ “I learned the importance of money, savings, and Bitcoin.” 🗣️ “I learned that Bitcoin goes up and down — that is volatility.” 🗣️ “Nobody can cheat us of our money because of what we’ve been taught today.” This is why grassroots Bitcoin education matters: students are building financial literacy and learning to see money differently. 🌍⚡ We keep building.

Financial Literacy for Students 🌍 This Wednesday, September 3rd, Bitcoin Africa Story will host a pilot program at His Touch School this summer — introducing participating students to the basics of money and Bitcoin as a digital innovation. Why it Matters: ➣ Understanding how money works. ➣ Exploring digital innovations such as Bitcoin. ➣ Building financial literacy for informed choices. This pilot program is the first step in expanding financial literacy programs to more schools. And yes — it’s FREE 🚀 Because knowledge is the best investment students can make in themselves. 🚨Disclaimer: This program is for educational purposes only. cc: @Blink Wallet, @npub1ekqd...q22r, @Zaawaadi, @Destiny, @HRF, @CK

New Series: Alumni Proof-of-Work Spotlight 🔥 At Bitcoin Africa Story, we don’t just teach Bitcoin — we empower and inspire people to put knowledge into action. Our alumni are launching local projects, contributing to Bitcoin initiatives, deepening their own journeys, and doing amazing work across their communities. That’s why we’re introducing BAS Alumni PoW Spotlight (#BASAlumniPoW) 🧵 — a weekly thread highlighting the impact, projects, and stories of our alumni. Follow us and stay tuned for powerful stories from our community!⚡️

PoW Recap⚡ Yesterday’s class was a success as we delve into the origins and evolution of money from the early beginnings. We explored: 🔹 An introduction to the history of money 🔹 Barter system activities and its limitations 🔹 The shift from early forms of money to modern currencies 🔹 The transition from sound to unsound money 🔹 The Bretton Woods system & the Nixon shock All this was unpacked within just one hour — capped off with an engaging Q&A session, brilliantly led by @Scarlette_Tumelo and moderated by @Destiny It was an insightful discussion that deepened our understanding of why Bitcoin matters today. 🚀 Next class continues Monday — don’t miss it! #BullishForBitcoin #ProofOfWork cc: @My First Bitcoin

Yesterday I met with kester, Founder of Bitcoin Pidgin, and Bitcoin Anambra. We had great, insightful Bitcoin discussions. Big plans ahead ⚡

Proof-of-Work Friday 🔥 Money didn’t start with banks or paper. It has a much deeper story. Today, we continue the #BitcoinDiploma journey with Chapter 3: The History of Money, exploring how societies traded, why different forms of money failed, and how this path leads us to Bitcoin. 🪙⚡ Our alumni @Scarlette_Tumelo will guide the session, co-hosted by @Destiny. cc: @My First Bitcoin

PoW: We had an amazing session today discussing “What is Money?” We wrapped up Chapter 2 with lively engagement, thoughtful Q&A, and strong participation. Though @Destiny couldn’t moderate at the start @Scarlette_Tumelo stepped up brilliantly, and Bosun gave an excellent presentation. Onward to a new Chapter, let’s keep learning and building together! cc: @My First Bitcoin

Proof-of-Work Wednesday 🔥 Today, we'll begin Chapter 2 of the #Bitcoin Diploma, where we will delve deep into "What is Money" and explore the definition, functions, and properties of money Our alumni Bosun will lead the session, co-hosted by @Destiny