Cotonou Lightning Developer Bootcamp

About the Bootcamp

The Accra Lightning Developer Bootcamp brought together 38+ developers from across Cotonou for five days of immersive learning, collaboration, and hands-on development. Participants explored Bitcoin fundamentals, ran their first Lightning nodes, built simple applications, and connected with global mentors shaping the future of Bitcoin.

38+

Developers Trained

40+

Hours

5

Projects

90%

Completion Rate

Bootcamp Participants

Meet the talented developers from our Bitcoin bootcamps

GBLETO Gérard

GBLETO Gérard

Developer

JavaScript HTML/CSS
GOSSOU Eunice

GOSSOU Eunice

Developer

JavaScript C HTML/CSS
Gildas HOUEDANOU

Gildas HOUEDANOU

Developer

PHP JavaScript C
Oronce Sossou

Oronce Sossou

Developer

Python
Darryl NOUMONVI

Darryl NOUMONVI

Developer

JavaScript C HTML/CSS
Stella GBAGUIDI

Stella GBAGUIDI

Developer

JavaScript C HTML/CSS
Moktar VODOUNNON

Moktar VODOUNNON

Developer

JavaScript C HTML/CSS
Aina Régis

Aina Régis

Developer

JavaScript Typescript C
Immaculé KONOU

Immaculé KONOU

Developer

JavaScript HTML/CSS Other
Angelina KOFFI

Angelina KOFFI

Developer

PHP JAVA JavaScript
Ariane AGBOTON

Ariane AGBOTON

Developer

Python
LOKO Bénoît

LOKO Bénoît

Developer

PHP HTML/CSS Python
Divin SEHLIN

Divin SEHLIN

Developer

JavaScript C Python
Jabdelle HOUGBE

Jabdelle HOUGBE

Developer

HTML/CSS
GOSSOU Estelle

GOSSOU Estelle

Developer

C HTML/CSS
Divine AZANMASSO

Divine AZANMASSO

Developer

C HTML/CSS
PHILIPPE Abiola

PHILIPPE Abiola

Developer

C
Brayane FANOU

Brayane FANOU

Developer

JAVA C HTML/CSS
Farid ADOI

Farid ADOI

Developer

JavaScript Typescript HTML/CSS
Yacoubou Abdoul-Mantynou

Yacoubou Abdoul-Mantynou

Developer

JavaScript C HTML/CSS
Dorian ENIANLOKO

Dorian ENIANLOKO

Developer

PHP HTML/CSS
Prosper DEGUE

Prosper DEGUE

Developer

JavaScript HTML/CSS
Moktar VODOUNNON

Moktar VODOUNNON

Student

JavaScript React HTML
EDAYE DOKOUI

EDAYE DOKOUI

Développeur front-End

Java Script React Js
Roph PAD

Roph PAD

Software Engineer

I am a software Engineer with experience in web FullStack Development.

Python TypeScript React
Enock HOUNKPATIN

Enock HOUNKPATIN

Designer UX/UI

React js PHP
Geoffroy Acakpo

Geoffroy Acakpo

Bitcoin Student and...

I'm Bitcoin Student. I am a Bitcoin Student, I learn, read, write and code about Bitcoin.

HTML CSS JAVASCRIPT
Ariel Carmen AHOGNISSE

Ariel Carmen AHOGNISSE

Backend and Mobile...

Mobile developer passionate about innovative technologies, I build intuitive, user-centered applications. I am a blockchain enthusiast and especially passionate about the impact of blockchain in critical sectors such as healthcare. I'm always learning and always building.

Python Flutter LN
ONI Uriel

ONI Uriel

Backend and blockchain...

JavaScript Solidity Rust
Jean Jaures DJANGUEDE

Jean Jaures DJANGUEDE

Étudiant

Je suis développeur junior

Codage
KANGBODE Nounagnon

KANGBODE Nounagnon

Participant

Je suis develllopeur fullstack Laravel React, programmeur JAVA, C++. ÉTUDIANTS EN Internet et Multimédia.

React JavaScript PHP
AGONMA DAVY

AGONMA DAVY

Software Engineer

I'm Brother Dave, a software Engineer and AI Enthusiast. With my passion to technology and my determination I like to work on innovative projects. Also I'm storyteller, and Web Redactor. Part time, I do searchings about Blockchain and crypto monnaie

Python CI/CD Laravel NextJS NodeJS Java Spring boot
HOUESSOU Geneviève

HOUESSOU Geneviève

Fullstack developer &...

I’m Geneviève Espérance HOUESSOU, a full-stack developer based in Abomey-Calavi, Benin. I’m passionate about technology, Bitcoin, and blockchain innovation. I work mainly with PHP, Laravel, React, and Python to build modern web and mobile applications. I’m also exploring the Bitcoin Lightning Network, using tools like Rust and Polar to experiment with decentralized solutions. I'm constantly learning and seeking to create impactful digital products that solve real-world problems.

Javascript React Rust
LABITE

LABITE

Web developer

JavaScrip Vue LN
Jean-Eudes S. M. CODO

Jean-Eudes S. M. CODO

AI Developer

I am a passionate student of artificial intelligence, with a strong interest in real-world applications of AI such as machine learning, constraint programming, robotics, self-driving cars, computer vision, and natural language processing. My approach is both theoretical and practical: I develop AI algorithms from scratch and design intelligent embedded systems (ESP32, Raspberry Pi). I am also interested in decentralized technologies such as the Lightning Network, which I integrate into projects focused on security, traceability, and digital trust. Curious, rigorous, and autonomous, I enjoy building projects from start to finish, from code to system architecture, while maintaining a focus on user impact.

Python machine learning constraint programming
Fernand

Fernand

Participant

Futur expert en cybersécurité & développement blockchain Première année de Licence Systèmes Informatiques et Logiciels Passionné par les architectures réseaux, la programmation et la sécurité informatique, je m’initie aux fondamentaux du développement C, JavaScript et des systèmes d’exploitation Linux, Windows Server. Auto-formation en développement logiciel & bitcoin Curieux des technologies de la blockchain, j’explore le fonctionnement de Bitcoin, celui des smart contracts ainsi que la cryptographie. Projets en cours: scripts Python de base, analyse de transactions BTC, initiateur à Solidity. Apprenti Hackeur Éthique Novice en cybersécurité Kali Linux,Metasploit. Entrainement en ligne via TryHackMe, hack The Box pour voir les failles courantes: SQLi, XSS, etc.

Html Css JavaScript
BAWA Abdou Rachad

BAWA Abdou Rachad

Web developer

Laravel (php) node.js (javascript) LNBits

Projects

Innovative projects built by our bootcamp participants

Sponsors

The great organizations made this bootcamp possible

Partner

Btrust

Btrust supports open-source Bitcoin development and empowers builders across the Global South

Sponsors

African Bitcoiners

African Bitcoiners is Bitcoin community helping to onboard new African users and guide them safely on their Bitcoin journey from earning sats to self custody.

Tether

Tether is the leading stablecoin provider, offering a bridge between traditional currencies and the digital economy through USDT.

Opensats logo
Opensats

Orange is a B2B SaaS company revolutionizing cross-border payments for financial institutions using Lightning. 

Contributors

Bitcoin Flash

BitcoinFlash makes it easy to spend Bitcoin instantly across West Africa. Using the Lightning Network, it lets you pay for everyday services like airtime.

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