2026-01-31 –, Blink
How do you help developers move from hearing about Bitcoin projects to actually building with them? This workshop shares our experiences working with the Fedimint Web SDK across African developer communities, starting with partnerships like Africa Free Routing and Dada Devs, then expanding to BitDevs meetups across the continent.
We'll share what we've learned about bridging the gap between Bitcoin discussions and hands-on development. We'll explore the "build in 30 minutes" approach using the Fedimint Web SDK, an attempt to make contribution more accessible, and discuss partnership models we've been experimenting with across Nigerian, Kenyan, and other African communities.
This is an open conversation about making Bitcoin development more approachable, with practical examples from our work.
- Brief overview of our journey working with African developer communities
- Quick demonstration of the Fedimint Web SDK (showing how accessible it can be)
- Discussion of partnership models: lessons from Africa Free Routing, Dada Devs, and BitDevs communities
- Interactive conversation about implementing similar programs in different contexts.
The format is interactive and designed for both developers and community organizers and attendees will gain technical insight into the Fedimint Web SDK.
Wanjiru Mariru works at the intersection of open-source Bitcoin development, developer education, and community building. She works closely with the Fedimint project and is actively involved in exploring how the Fedimint Web SDK can be used as an accessible entry point for developers across different backgrounds.
Her work focuses on designing practical, hands-on learning experiences that help developers move from initial curiosity about Bitcoin technologies to real participation in open-source projects.
Wanjiru is passionate about open collaboration, knowledge sharing, and growing sustainable Bitcoin developer communities in Africa. She believes that approachable entry points help strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and invite more people to contribute meaningfully.