In Nigeria, women face significant barriers, from financial exclusion and censorship to a lack of access to digital identity and secure communication. But what if the very tools to dismantle these obstacles could be placed directly in their hands? We are thrilled to announce Hack4Freedom, our answer to this challenge.
A combined reflection by Sekinah Ibrahim and Abdulmalik Ibrahim Sekinah Ibrahim, Community & Events Manager at Evento As an activist in Nigeria, you learn to live with a certain level of fear. It becomes a constant, low hum in the background of your life. I have felt the sting of
A powerful event is just the beginning. It captures attention, brings people together, and ignites emotion. But the true impact of any gathering is measured by what comes next: how the energy carries forward, how connections evolve, and how ideas take root. That ongoing journey is what we call the
Written by Brianna Honkawa d’Estries, Founder of Evento Last year, I published a piece in Forbes titled “Empowering Human Rights Through Bitcoin and Open Source Software.” It explores how Bitcoin is being used around the world to resist censorship, build financial autonomy, and support human rights. To some, Bitcoin
In a city with no shortage of brainpower, Boston BitDevs has emerged as a standout space for deep, technical Bitcoin dialogue. Founded six years ago by local Bitcoin developers frustrated by the lack of focused meetups, the group filled a critical gap in Boston’s Bitcoin scene with rigor, consistency,
On May 24th, a quiet library in Kaduna transformed into something more: a place where conversations about the future of money unfolded over shared slices of pizza. While Bitcoin Pizza Day is often remembered as the moment someone paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas, in Kaduna, that historic transaction
Gone are the days of awkward conference small talk and name tags that peel off before you finish your first sentence. Today’s most powerful connections are being made across living rooms, co-working patios, and purpose-filled community gatherings. A new generation of creatives, technologists, and organizers is reimagining what it
What does it mean to redefine what’s possible? For the women rising in tech, it means choosing curiosity over fear. Asking questions even when you don’t know all the answers. Building something new—especially when no one expects you to. And showing up in spaces that weren’t
Bitcoin’s been in the mix at Evento for a while now, but we’ve leveled up. The payment flow is now so smooth it feels like magic. From RSVP to paying the host, it’s all about speed, ease, and making sure you can focus on the fun stuff—
The Evento Story The Magic of Meeting People There’s something magical about meeting someone you truly vibe with—the spark that says, “This person gets me.” Maybe it’s a future best friend, a mentor, a romantic partner, or someone who’ll share the perfect inside joke. And while
As the founder of Evento and a TABConf organizer (it's my 4th year!), I've seen firsthand how crucial Bitcoin meetups are to the ecosystem. Our new Bitcoin-themed cover images are a nod to the rich history and vital importance of these gatherings. The Birth of Bitcoin
We're excited to announce a game-changing update to Evento: Bitcoin Lightning Network payment support is now live! This integration marks a significant step forward in making event organization and attendance more accessible and efficient on a global scale. Welcome to a new era of event payments – powered by