Satoshi Sister Circle Announces Sovereign Stack Hackathon for African Women in Bitcoin
The Satoshi Sister Circle (SSC) has officially launched its first hackathon, the Sovereign Stack Hackathon, set to begin on October 20, 2026.
The non-profit leadership network is bringing African women together to build practical Bitcoin solutions, strengthen their skills as developers, and contribute to open-source projects.
In an announcement on X, the organization stated: “The Sovereign Stack Hackathon is here! Starting Oct. 20, we’re bringing African women together to build real-world Bitcoin solutions, grow as developers, and contribute to open source“.
Satoshi Sister Circle founder Charlene Fadirepo, a former Federal Reserve regulator, Bitcoin strategist, author, and compliance expert, amplified the announcement, urging participants to “Lock In”.
Building a Stronger Pipeline of Women in Bitcoin
The Sovereign Stack Hackathon aligns with Satoshi Sister Circle’s core mission: creating safe, supportive spaces for African and African diaspora women to pursue careers, leadership roles, and opportunities in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The organization, which describes itself as a non-profit leadership network and community for global Bitcoin women, focuses on mentorship, education, and professional development.
Women remain significantly underrepresented in Bitcoin development and open-source contributions worldwide.
Initiatives like this hackathon aim to address that gap by providing structured opportunities for hands-on building, skill growth, and direct contributions to Bitcoin-related open-source work. Participants will focus on developing real-world solutions that leverage Bitcoin technology.
This event continues SSC’s broader efforts, which have included career accelerator programs (with recent cohorts graduating dozens of participants), workshops, mentorship, and community gatherings across Africa.
What to Expect?
While full program details, application processes, format, and specific project tracks have not yet been publicly detailed beyond the announcement, the focus is clear: practical Bitcoin development, open-source contributions.
And professional growth for African women. Further information is expected through SSC’s official channels.
Interested participants and supporters can follow @SatSisterCircle and @CharFadirepo on X, or visit the organization’s website at satoshisisters.org for updates.
Why It Matters for the Bitcoin Ecosystem?
Bitcoin’s long-term success depends on a diverse range of builders contributing to its development, tools, and real-world applications.
Programs that specifically support underrepresented groups, particularly African women, expand the talent pool and bring fresh perspectives to challenges around financial inclusion, payments, privacy, and infrastructure.
The Sovereign Stack Hackathon represents a concrete step by Satoshi Sister Circle to move beyond education and networking into active building and open-source participation.
As the organization notes, “The future of Bitcoin needs more women building.”