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A couple of weeks ago at Btrust Developer Day in Mauritius, we quietly introduced something we’ve been building for a while: a simple, open source, self custodial bitcoin lightning wallet inside Evento. More than 80 people set up their wallet for the first time, and it was magical to
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Last week in Mauritius felt like a glimpse of the future we’re building toward - a future where communities gather freely, where technology empowers rather than restricts, and where people around the world connect through play, learning, and purpose. Evento had the honor of running a booth at Btrust
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Across Africa, women face the greatest barriers to financial access, censorship-resistant communication, and digital autonomy, yet they remain the least represented in building the technologies that aim to solve these problems. Globally, women make up roughly 3% of open-source contributors. In African tech, they represent less than 8% of developers.
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Sending Bitcoin from your Evento wallet is simple and instant. You can send in two ways: 1. Scan a QR Code If someone shows you a Lightning or Bitcoin QR, just tap Send, Scan QR Code, point your camera at it, and confirm the amount. Lightning sends instantly. On-chain may
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Receiving Bitcoin on Evento is fast, simple, and always in your control. You have two ways to get paid: 1. Share your Lightning Address or QR Code Your Lightning Address (like you@evento.cash) also has its own QR code. Just open Receive and show it to the person paying
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Your wallet supports both types of Bitcoin transactions: * Lightning (Layer 2): instant, low-fee payments that are perfect for everyday use. * On-chain (Layer 1): secure, slower transactions that go directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Most of what you’ll do in Evento happens on Lightning, but both options are available when
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When your wallet is created, you’ll be given 12 secret words and a Backup. You can also find both by clicking on the “settings” icon in the top right corner of your wallet. They’re the only way to recover your Bitcoin if your phone is lost, broken, or
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You can spend your Bitcoin right inside the app by clicking on the “spend” button. We’ve partnered with Bitrefill so you can buy gift cards, phone top-ups, and so much more using your sats. This means your Evento wallet isn’t just a place to store value; it’s
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To add Bitcoin, just buy it using a trusted exchange or wallet outside Evento, then send it to your Lightning Address or QR code. Once it’s in your Evento wallet, you can use it instantly. Click on the “Buy/Sell” button for some region-specific options so you can choose
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Zaps are tiny Lightning payments that let you support someone directly. You can zap users on their profiles, in event comment sections, on the guest list, and even on shared photos. Just click on the ⚡ icon, select the amount, and send a tip straight from your Evento wallet! It’s
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Bitcoin is divided into tiny units called satoshis (sats). 1 bitcoin = 100,000,000 sats. Most Lightning payments happen in sats because it makes Bitcoin feel like everyday money. Small, flexible, and practical. On Evento, you’ll usually send and receive sats when you zap or pay someone.
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You’ll receive a Lightning Address like you@evento.cash. It works just like an email address, but for money: easy to share, easy to remember, and perfect for receiving zaps or payments. People can send you bitcoin instantly using this address, whether they’re on Evento or any Lightning-enabled