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BitDevs Addis Ababa Holds Inaugural Meetup in Ethiopia

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BitDevs Addis held its first Socratic Seminar in Addis Ababa, drawing 75 developers. Ethiopia’s new Bitcoin developer community launches at WeVenture Hub.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – April 24, 2026.

In a major step for Bitcoin development across Africa, BitDevs Addis Ababa hosted its inaugural meetup yesterday 23rd April, 2026 at WeVenture Hub. The event brought together 75 developers and Bitcoin enthusiasts for the community’s first-ever Socratic Seminar focused on Bitcoin’s technical ecosystem.

The highly engaging session, led by Yeabsra, sparked lively discussions on the latest advancements in Bitcoin. The attendees left with a clearer technical understanding of Bitcoin and a stronger sense of community.

Why This Bitcoin Meetup in Addis Ababa Matters ?

BitDevs Addis Ababa is building a dedicated local hub where Ethiopian developers can:

  • Connect with like-minded builders
  • Discuss real Bitcoin protocol and ecosystem updates
  • Access resources, programs, and pathways to contribute to open-source Bitcoin development

This inaugural event signals growing momentum for Bitcoin development in Ethiopia and the broader Global South.

Organized in partnership with Btrust, the non-profit dedicated to decentralizing Bitcoin development across Africa. The meetup highlights the rising interest among local talent to actively shape Bitcoin’s future.

Event Highlights

  • 75 participants – developers, researchers, and Bitcoin enthusiasts.
  • First Socratic Seminar format: open, technical, and deeply focused on Bitcoin.
  • Led by Yeabsra with strong engagement from the room.
  • Venue: WeVenture Hub, Airport Road, Addis Ababa.

Organizers KalKassa, Hana Terefe, and Yeabsra were thanked for successfully launching the series.

Join the Growing Bitcoin Developer Community in Ethiopia

If you are a developer in Addis Ababa curious about Bitcoin, BitDevs Addis offers monthly meetups designed for technical growth and collaboration.How to get involved:

Btrust continues to support similar initiatives across Africa, helping locate, educate, and remunerate Bitcoin open-source engineers in the Global South.
BitDevs Addis held its first Socratic Seminar in Addis Ababa, drawing 75 developers. Ethiopia’s new Bitcoin developer community launches at WeVenture Hub.

The Bigger Picture: Decentralizing Bitcoin Development in Africa

This landmark event in Addis Ababa is part of a wider movement. With Bitcoin adoption accelerating across the continent, communities like BitDevs Addis Ababa are ensuring African developers are not just users, but active contributors to Bitcoin’s protocol and ecosystem.

Stay tuned for the next BitDevs Addis Ababa meetup and more updates from the frontlines of Bitcoin innovation in Ethiopia.

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