Lusaka Lightning Developer Bootcamp 🇿🇲

Join us in Lusaka 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, Opensats and African Bitcoiners.

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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

Simon Njeru

Software Developer and Co-Founder, BitDevs Nairobi.

Simon is a software engineer with experience building on the Bitcoin and Lightning networks, and has contributed to open-source Bitcoin projects, including Stratum V2.

As a co-founder of BitDevs Nairobi, he helps lead a growing community of developers by organizing meetups focused on Bitcoin and Lightning.

In addition to his technical contributions, Simon is also a dedicated Bitcoin educator, sharing his expertise with others and helping to foster the next generation of developers in the ecosystem. He has led the Lightning Developer Bootcamp twice in Nairobi.