Cotonou Lightning Developer Bootcamp 🇧🇯
Join us in Cotonou for a 5-day hands-on Bitcoin Lightning Developer Bootcamp, designed to equip passionate builders with the skills to innovate and contribute to Africa’s fast-growing Bitcoin ecosystem.
Brought to you by Africa Free Routing, in partnership with Btrust, Tether, and African Bitcoiners.
What to expect?
- Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
- Build real-world Lightning-powered applications.
- Connect with experienced Bitcoin developers.
- Join a vibrant community of builders shaping the future of money in Africa.
Scholarship Application
We believe access to knowledge should never be limited by cost. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, we’re offering a limited number of scholarships for deserving candidates.
Who Can Apply?
- Students
- Developers in training
- Fintech Developers
- Blockchain Developers
- Developers and Tech Enthusiasts
Whether you’re building the next big thing in payments or exploring the world of decentralized technology, this bootcamp is your chance to gain practical skills, connect with industry experts, and be part of shaping the future of finance in Africa.
How to Apply
- Fill out the scholarship application form
- Tell us why you want to attend the bootcamp
- Share how you plan to use the knowledge after the bootcamp.
Bootcamp Highlights
Bitcoin Fundamentals
Hands-On Coding Workshops
Understanding and Building on the Lightning Network
Q&A Sessions with Leading Developers
Exploring Real-World Use Cases
Networking with Like-Minded Professionals and Experts
Raffle draw for free giveaways
Bootcamp Instructors
Vladimir Fomene
Software Developer & Founder, Splice Africa
Vladimir Fomene is a bilingual Cameroonian national with a strong background in software development. He began his career as a backend developer, working with local startups.
Driven by an interest in financial technology, Vladimir transitioned to Bitcoin development through the Qala program, now known as the Btrust Builder Program. After Qala, Vlad became the first Btrust grantee contributing to the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK). As the pioneer Btrust grantee, he made significant contributions to the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK) over approximately two years. Following his impactful work on the BDK, Vladimir founded Splice Africa, a company he currently runs.
In addition to his development work and entrepreneurial pursuits, Vladimir is a co-founder of Bitdevs Nairobi. A community for Bitcoin enthusiasts in Nairobi to connect and discuss the latest advancements in Bitcoin technology.
Olaniran
Software Developer & Open Source Contributor, Plan B Network
Olaniran is a software developer who is interested in, sharing and writing about how computer architectures work.
He is active in Bitcoin technical education through his studies at Btrust and Chaincode Labs, and works with his local Bitdevs community to help foster talent in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Currently an Open Source contributor to the Plan B Network, he writes technical articles to help introduce newcomers Bitcoin tools.
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