2026-01-31 –, Blink
In this talk, Gareth Grobler, co-founder of Layerz Wallet, builds on effective onboarding strategies like those shared by Santosh Vadivelu - using relatable, everyday analogies to introduce Bitcoin's core properties (scarcity, unbreakable ownership, and lasting value) without buzzwords or immediately framing it as 'money.'
Drawing from real-world experiences in emerging markets, we'll explore practical metaphors - from limited-edition collectables and professional tools to tailored curiosity-sparkers - that make Bitcoin intuitive and exciting for newcomers. Attendees will walk away with actionable storytelling techniques to effectively engage friends, family, and communities, accelerating grassroots adoption across Africa and beyond.
Gareth Grobler is a South African Bitcoin advocate with over a decade in the space. He co-founded one of Africa's earliest cryptocurrency platforms in 2012 and is now building Layerz Wallet - a beginner-friendly self-custodial wallet supporting Lightning, Liquid, Ark, Spark and emerging Bitcoin layers. Passionate about grassroots adoption and intuitive onboarding in emerging markets, Gareth is a husband, father, and dedicated kitesurfer committed to making Bitcoin accessible for everyday users across Africa.