Inside Bitnob’s Code and Chain Meetup in Lagos, developers and innovators gathered to explore the future of Bitcoin and USDT infrastructure across Africa.
Something remarkable happened in Lagos on October 18th, 2025.
At a time when Africa’s developer community is stepping up to shape the future of global finance, Bitnob with full sponsorship from Btrust hosted one of the most inspiring gatherings of Bitcoin builders and innovators on the continent: Code and Chain: The Bitcoin Developers Meetup.
What started as a one-day event quickly became a meeting point for bright ideas, real conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose, to build the infrastructure that powers Bitcoin and USDT use cases across Africa. Developers, startup founders, and Bitcoin enthusiasts from across Africa gathered, not just to listen, but to exchange ideas, share challenges, and learn from each other.
From Code to Chain — Scaling Africa’s Bitcoin Infrastructure
The day kicked off with an insightful session by Nonso Amadi, Software Engineer at Bitnob, who delivered a talk titled “From Code to Chain: Building the Rails for Bitcoin’s Future.”
He walked the audience through Bitcoin’s evolution, from a simple idea about sound money to a technology capable of transforming payments, savings, and business across borders.
Nonso’s key message was simple yet powerful: Africa’s Bitcoin story must be built by Africans, for Africans. Scalability, reliability, and inclusivity are the pillars needed to solve real payment challenges on the continent and developers are at the heart of that transformation.
A Conversation on the Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure
Next came a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Emmanuel Aliyu, featuring Munirat Olayiwola and Tobi Bamidele, both Software Engineers at Bitnob.
The panel, “The Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure: Building for Developers, Businesses, and Communities” explored how education, collaboration, and local talent are key to Africa’s long-term Bitcoin adoption.
They emphasized that for Bitcoin to thrive across the continent, developers must have access to the tools, mentorship, and open resources needed to create meaningful solutions. It was a conversation that reinforced why communities like Bitnob’s Developer Network exist to help builders turn ideas into real impact.
Bitnob API: Powering Cross-Border Payments and Real-World Applications
One of the biggest highlights of the day was the Bitnob API showcase. Attendees got a firsthand look at how businesses and developers can use Bitnob’s API to build products that simplify money movement across Africa.
From automating transactions to powering Bitcoin and USDT integrations, the demo highlighted how Bitnob’s infrastructure allows companies to handle cross-border payments faster, more securely, and with lower fees.
In a region where sending or receiving money across countries can be complicated and expensive, this was more than a tech demo. it was a glimpse into the future of financial inclusion powered by Bitcoin rails.
Building Out Africa’s Developer Ecosystem
Following that momentum, Tobechi Chukwuleta, Software Engineer at Btrust, took the stage with a session titled “Building Out Africa’s Developer Bitcoin Ecosystem.” He shared Btrust’s ongoing mission to support African Bitcoin developers through mentorship, funding, and open-source projects. His talk emphasized that real progress doesn’t come from one company or organization alone, it comes from collaboration across borders, communities, and backgrounds.
The meetup also featured practical showcases from developers working on real Bitcoin projects.
Peter Tyosumn led a session on “Building Bitcoin Wallets with the BDK Toolkit,” offering insights into how developers can create secure wallets optimized for African users.
Rita Anene presented “Nodegaze,” a project focused on enhancing Bitcoin node monitoring and management.
Finally, Jennifer Ezeobi, Software Engineer at Bitnob, closed the event with a session titled “The Future of Bitcoin Privacy: From Taproot to Surveillance-Resistant Protocols.” She explored how privacy is evolving within the Bitcoin ecosystem and why protecting user data is crucial as the network grows. Her session left attendees with one clear message: financial freedom means little without financial privacy.
A Movement, Not Just a Meetup
Throughout the event, the atmosphere was charged with collaboration and curiosity. Developers exchanged ideas, explored potential partnerships, and discussed how Bitcoin can solve real financial challenges unique to Africa. The conversations reinforced a shared understanding that Bitcoin’s story on the continent is social, economic, and deeply transformative.
At Bitnob, building for the future goes beyond products, it’s about empowering people. Through meetups like Code and Chain, bootcamps, and developer grants, Bitnob continues to make it its mission to cultivate communities of builders across Africa who are shaping the next wave of financial innovation.
If you’re a developer ready to learn, collaborate, and build the next big thing, join the Bitnob Developers Community.