Welcome to BitDevs Zaria’s first Socratic Seminar. This session brings together developers, students, and Bitcoin enthusiasts to explore the fundamentals of Bitcoin development through collaborative learning and open technical discussion.

Details

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Format: Technical learning and Socratic Seminar
  • Date: September 26, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Location: BT Hub, GRA Zaria
  • Registration: Register on Luma

Agenda

Introduction to the Community

  • Understand the mission of BitDevs and BitDevs Zaria.
  • Explore the purpose of Socratic Seminars and how they encourage technical discussion.
  • Discover opportunities for developers to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Socratic Seminar: Understanding Bitcoin

  • Explore the fundamentals of Bitcoin and how the network works.
  • Understand decentralization, nodes, and consensus.
  • Learn about Bitcoin transactions and the role of developers in the ecosystem.

Learning resources

  • Mastering Bitcoin — Introduction
  • Mastering Bitcoin — The Bitcoin Network
  • Bitcoin Developer Guide

Open Technical Discussion

  • Share questions, perspectives, and ideas about Bitcoin development.
  • Discuss technical challenges and opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
  • Explore open-source contributions and developer learning opportunities.
  • Suggest topics for future Socratic Seminars.

Events and learning opportunities

  • Africa Bitcoin Conference: December 2–5, 2026, Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Malawi.

House rules

  • Follow the Chatham House Rule.
  • No photos, videos, or recordings without the organizers’ permission.
  • Respect different perspectives and maintain constructive discussions.
  • Keep the space clean.
  • Participate actively and ask questions.

Have a topic for our next seminar? Share your suggestions with the BitDevs Zaria community.