NEW MERCHANT 🚨 Over the weekend, we on-boarded another merchant, 'Njema Dairy', bringing our total to 9 merchants! We continue with Phase 1 & 2 of building a #Bitcoin Circular Economy in Githurai, Nairobi.🇰🇪 🚀 Before getting started, we handed out “Pay Me With bitcoin” tees to 'Marvelous Barber' Shop & Exotic Cyber 1, who hadn’t received theirs earlier. Merchants are loving the visibility! https://blossom.primal.net/53725964da bccbe99865a40eb7910eb7f36fb5a141fded0ae0ec303622378b2b.jpg We met John, owner of 'Njema Dairy' – selling milk, eggs, and bread. We had a great conversation why #Bitcoin matters, placed #Bitcoin Accepted Here stickers + static QR, and handed him his “Pay Me With Bitcoin” tee zap John some johndairy@blink.sv Njema Dairy is now live on @BTC Map ! Feel free to visit and spend some sats while grabbing your milk and bread. 🥛🍞 https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:13107095660 @Felix Mukungu also chatted with the lady running a Nails Spa next to Njema Dairy – great interest from the community in embracing #Bitcoin! The spark is spreading. ⚡ Huge appreciation to our dedicated team for pushing Bitcoin adoption forward, one merchant at a time. Bitcoin Githurai is building! Visit our website to see the full progress of our Bitcoin Circular Economy journey. https://thecore.africa/programs/community-building

GUEST SPEAKER SESSION 1 We’re excited to host our first guest speaker for Cohort 8 on the topic, Bitcoin & Economics. Special thanks to @Jesse Berger Building @Bitcoin Mentor for joining us to highlight the superiority of Bitcoin over traditional financial instruments. As always, our guest speaker sessions are open to everyone, not just our cohort students. Feel free to join!

What a fantastic final session of Chapter 6, Part 3 of the Bitcoin Diploma! 🚀 @Felix wrapped it up brilliantly, breaking down why #Bitcoin is the best form of money — highlighting its unique properties that set it apart from the traditional banking system. We’re now excited to guide Cohort 7 into the next chapter: How to send and receive bitcoin — bringing theory to practice and unlocking real financial sovereignty

BITCOIN MEETUP #004 WAS A SUCCESS! 🎉 Over the weekend, we hosted our 4th monthly Bitcoin Meetup right in the heart of Nairobi, and what an incredible session it was! The turnout was amazing with 30+ attendees eager to deepen their understanding of #Bitcoin — not just as new money, but as a tool for financial freedom, empowerment, and building resilient communities. These meetups continue to grow, proving that the appetite for Bitcoin knowledge in Kenya🇰🇪 is stronger than ever. Every session connects curious minds, sparks meaningful conversations, and brings more people into the global #Bitcoin movement. A massive thank you to our partners @Blink Wallet and @TrezorAcademy for supporting our mission. Your contribution helps us provide hands-on experiences, wallet setups, and real Bitcoin transactions that make learning both practical and impactful. 🙌 We kicked off with a powerful presentation by @Felix ,covering: ✅The history of money ✅Why Bitcoin was created ✅ How it works ✅How it works as a decentralized alternative to fiat This isn’t just theory — it’s financial empowerment Attendees gained a deeper appreciation for #Bitcoin as more than new money — it's a movement towards transparency, sovereignty & freedom. The energy in the room was 🔥 as people connected history with the WHY behind Bitcoin. Hands-on learning is key! Participants set up Blockstream Green Wallet ,witnessed an on-chain transaction, and watched it confirm live on the blockchain, through @mempool Real experience, real understanding While waiting for confirmation, we introduced @Blink Wallet and explored Lightning Network. Sats were passed around from attendee to attendee in seconds, showcasing bitcoin’s power for fast, low-cost payments. The session also included a Trezor Hardware Wallet demo by Chris from unboxing to generating a seed phrase, securing a PIN, and exploring self-custody 🔐 Hands-on security, hands-on sovereignty. Learning was fun too! Attendees answered quiz questions & won rewards — caps, T-shirts, wristbands, stickers, and even a Trezor Safe 3 Hardware wallet #Bitcoin education + community vibes = unstoppable. Highlight moment: Chris paid for The Core Cap using #bitcoin on a @Bitcoinize POS. This wasn’t just a demo — it was proof of Bitcoin’s role in real commerce in Kenya 🇰🇪. Another highlight: @Felix made a live Bitcoin donation of 1000 sats to @Yes Bitcoin Haiti through @Geyser ,showing how borderless and permissionless #bitcoin truly is. 🌍 Bitcoin connects communities #BitcoinForEveryone Massive appreciation to our team, attendees, and partners for making this possible. Every meetup strengthens Bitcoin adoption in Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪 and beyond. Next one will be bigger! 🚀 Stay updated on upcoming Bitcoin events and the Bitcoin For Everyone initiative via our website: https://thecore.africa Let’s keep building, educating, and onboarding Bitcoin For everyone 🙌

"I came for Bitcoin, I stayed for the family." 🧡 @npub1glnn...8qlx talks about how #BitcoinUnconference002 brought real-world solutions and real connections. Video by: npub160t25qvf0y5qvvpe72g8rfnug9vh4srwlw537nfuavc6u7rnl66shgrpvf #thecore21m #bitcoinforbeginners #bitcoininfo #bitcoincurrency #Bitcoiners The #BitcoinUnconference002 was a great event. Full clip:👇