
Bitcoin Nairobi #CodeMondays : Fedimint Fedimint is a new way for communities like Bitcoin Nairobi to hold Bitcoin together using trusted guardians (like local leaders) who run a federated wallet so users get fast, private, and simple digital money called ecash. Built on top of Bitcoin, it’s perfect for local groups who want to onboard people without needing everyone to self-custody right away. 7 Key Advantages: 1. Community custody with trusted guardians 2. Privacy-first using Chaumian ecash 3. Fast, cheap payments (no fees) 4. Simple UX (like M-Pesa) 5. Can work offline or low-bandwidth 6. Perfect for SACCOs, Chamas, or churches 7. Customizable via plugins (e.g., lending, voting) 🔨 How to Build on Fedi: Learn from fedimint.org (dev docs + Rust SDK) Join their Discord community Use Fedi app to join a federation Start small: run a test federation on your laptop (CLI guide) Build plugins for things like education rewards or sats-based access Get involved with projects like Fedi Alpha, Exonumia, or propose your own local use case!