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.
- J. Reside, Cotonou, Benin.
- 24th-28th June, 2025
38+
Developers Trained
40+
Hours
5
Projects
90%
Completion Rate
Bootcamp Participants
Meet the talented developers from our Bitcoin bootcamps
GBLETO Gérard
Developer
GOSSOU Eunice
Developer
Gildas HOUEDANOU
Developer
Oronce Sossou
Developer
Darryl NOUMONVI
Developer
Stella GBAGUIDI
Developer
Moktar VODOUNNON
Developer
Aina Régis
Developer
Immaculé KONOU
Developer
Angelina KOFFI
Developer
Ariane AGBOTON
Developer
LOKO Bénoît
Developer
Divin SEHLIN
Developer
Jabdelle HOUGBE
Developer
GOSSOU Estelle
Developer
Divine AZANMASSO
Developer
PHILIPPE Abiola
Developer
Brayane FANOU
Developer
Farid ADOI
Developer
Yacoubou Abdoul-Mantynou
Developer
Dorian ENIANLOKO
Developer
Prosper DEGUE
Developer
Roph PAD
Software Engineer
I am a software Engineer with experience in web FullStack Development.
Geoffroy Acakpo
Bitcoin Student and...
I'm Bitcoin Student. I am a Bitcoin Student, I learn, read, write and code about Bitcoin.
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.
Jean Jaures DJANGUEDE
Étudiant
Je suis développeur junior
KANGBODE Nounagnon
Participant
Je suis develllopeur fullstack Laravel React, programmeur JAVA, C++. ÉTUDIANTS EN Internet et Multimédia.
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
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.
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.
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.
Projects
Innovative projects built by our bootcamp participants
Sponsors
The great organizations made this bootcamp possible
Partner

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

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

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