July 2—30, 2026 was a milestone month for Bitcoin Ekasi: the project moved from discussing its Fedimint deployment on podcasts to demonstrating it working across international borders, earned a Forbes international print edition feature, welcomed new partner to Painted Shack initiative, and joined a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin road trip across South Africa. Here are the top highlights from the month.
Cross-Border Fedimint Transaction Demonstrated!
Bitcoin Ekasi demonstrated a live cross-border transaction to Bitcoin Githurai in Kenya, using a wallet connected to its own Fedimint federation running on Start9 devices in South Africa — proof that community custody is now working in production across borders. → Source
Fedimint Deployment Featured on Stephan Livera Podcast and Citadel Dispatch!
Bitcoin Ekasi’s production Fedimint deployment — a live 7-guardian federation on Start9 with zero fees, eCash, and daily Bitcoin payments — was discussed in depth on the Stephan Livera Podcast (SLP752) and Citadel Dispatch, bringing the project to a global Bitcoin audience. → Source
Forbes International Print Edition Feature!
A Forbes Africa write-up on grassroots Bitcoin adoption in South Africa was featured in Forbes’ international print edition and published online — putting Bitcoin Ekasi’s community-driven circular economy model in front of a global readership. → Source
Aqua & JAN3 Joins the Painted Shack Initiative!
Bitcoin Ekasi welcomed Aqua & JAN3 as new partner in its Painted Shack initiative — supporting local families, Bitcoin education, and the circular economy through partner contributions that grow the community’s foundation. → Source
Bitcoin Ekasi Joins TRIBE OF 21 Road Trip!
Bitcoin Ekasi announced its inclusion in the TRIBE OF 21 road trip — a 10-day, 1,500 km journey through six Bitcoin circular economies in South Africa (18—27 November 2026), organised by Unravel Surf Travel as the country’s first Bitcoin Tour Operator. → Source
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