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BTC Shule x Trezor Academy Hosts Impactful Hands-On Bitcoin Education Workshop in Burundi

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BTC Shule delivered a hands-on Bitcoin workshop in Winteko, Burundi as part of Trezor Academy 2026. Attendees practiced real transactions and learned business integration for greater financial freedom.
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Burundi, March 27, 2026.

In a powerful boost for Bitcoin adoption across East Africa, BTC Shule has successfully delivered a high-impact, practical Bitcoin workshop in Burundi.

As the official host of the Trezor Academy Burundi 2026 program, the organization turned theory into action, equipping participants with hands-on experience in Bitcoin transactions and everyday payments.

BTC Shule delivered a hands-on Bitcoin workshop in Winteko, Burundi as part of Trezor Academy 2026. Attendees practiced real transactions and learned business integration for greater financial freedom.

Hands-On Learning That Builds Confidence and Competence

The session, part of the ongoing Trezor Academy Burundi cohort, focused on practical Bitcoin skills tailored for everyday users and entrepreneurs.

Key activities included:

  • Executing live Bitcoin transactions using mobile wallets.
  • Understanding custodial vs. non-custodial wallets.
  • Integrating Bitcoin payments into small businesses and daily life.
  • Exploring Lightning Network speed and low-cost benefits for real-world use.

Participants left with the confidence to use Bitcoin independently. A critical step toward building a Bitcoin circular economy in Burundi.

BTC Shule delivered a hands-on Bitcoin workshop in Winteko, Burundi as part of Trezor Academy 2026. Attendees practiced real transactions and learned business integration for greater financial freedom.

BTC Shule: Building a Bitcoin-Powered Future in Winteko

Founded by Belyï Nobel Kubwayo, BTC Shule is pioneering a Bitcoin circular economy starting in Winteko and expanding across Burundi.

Inspired by Bitcoin Beach and Bitcoin Ekasi, the initiative combines education, merchant onboarding, and community empowerment. To create financial sovereignty in a region long affected by economic challenges.

BTC Shule offers training in Kirundi and French, operates a physical hub for meetups, and actively works to onboard local businesses to accept Bitcoin.

The partnership with Trezor Academy amplifies this mission by delivering certified, high-quality Bitcoin education. Focused on security, self-custody, and open-source tools.

Why This Matters for Bitcoin Adoption in Africa

Burundi joins a growing list of African nations embracing Bitcoin education at the grassroots level. Hands-on workshops like this one demystify the technology and deliver immediate, tangible benefits. Benefits like faster payments, lower fees, and greater control over personal finances.

BTC Shule’s work demonstrates how targeted education can spark real economic transformation, especially in rural communities.

BTC Shule delivered a hands-on Bitcoin workshop in Winteko, Burundi as part of Trezor Academy 2026. Attendees practiced real transactions and learned business integration for greater financial freedom.

Ready to join the movement?

The Trezor Academy Burundi program is ongoing.  Register for the next cohort and stay connected via the official BTC Shule X account.

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