Bitnob Brings Code & Chain Developer Event to Dakar with $5,000 Hackathon Prize
Bitnob, the payment infrastructure company building on Bitcoin and stablecoin rails, has announced that its developer-focused event Code & Chain is coming to Dakar, Senegal.The two-day gathering will take place on October 17–18, 2026, at the Orange Digital Center in Dakar. It aims to bring together developers, builders, innovators, and Bitcoin enthusiasts for hands-on learning, project building, networking, and competition.
Event Highlights
According to the official announcement and event poster:
- Practical insights into building on Bitnob’s infrastructure
- Opportunities to showcase real projects
- Networking with fellow engineers, innovators, and Bitcoin enthusiasts
- Games and refreshments
- A $5,000 hackathon prize pool
The event runs from 9:00 AM on October 17 to 12:00 PM on October 18. It is supported by grant partner Btrust and ecosystem partners including Orange Digital Center and GDG Dakar.Registration is open at: www.code-chain-dakar.vercel.app
Expanding Across Africa
Code & Chain previously launched successfully in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2025, where it focused on equipping African developers with tools to build real-world Bitcoin and Lightning Network solutions, including payments, remittances, and API integrations. Bitnob has stated its intention to expand the series to multiple African cities as part of a broader effort to grow a strong local developer ecosystem around Bitcoin and open finance.