Welcome to BitDevs Zaria’s second Socratic Seminar.

This session explores the concept of Proof of Work, the tools and skills needed for Bitcoin development, and recent learning and ecosystem updates from the community.

Details

  • Date: October 31, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 WAT
  • Location: BT Hub, GRA Zaria
  • Sponsor: Btrust

Agenda

1. Introduction

  • Welcome and opening remarks.
  • Overview of the seminar theme and objectives.

2. Understanding the concept of Proof of Work

  • Introduction to Proof of Work (PoW).
  • How Proof of Work operates in the Bitcoin network.
  • The role of miners in securing the Bitcoin blockchain.
  • Understanding mining difficulty, block hashes, and nonces.
  • How Proof of Work prevents double-spending and protects network integrity.
  • Open discussion and questions.

3. Tools and skills needed for Bitcoin development

  • Introduction to Bitcoin development.
  • Essential technical skills for Bitcoin developers.
  • Programming languages used in Bitcoin development.
  • Exploring Bitcoin Core and other development tools.
  • Understanding Bitcoin nodes, wallets, APIs, and developer documentation.
  • Version control, testing, and contributing to open-source projects.

4. Community spotlight

Bitcoin / AI Track — Bitshala BOSS Challenge Winner

  • Spotlight on the Bitcoin and AI track winner of the Bitshala BOSS Challenge.
  • Project overview, achievements, and key lessons learned.

Community peer-learning updates

  • Recap and presentations from each community peer-learning team.
  • Progress updates, lessons learned, and challenges encountered.
  • Insights and next steps for collaborative learning.

5. Events and ecosystem updates

DeFest Kaduna Bitcoin Hackathon

  • Recap of the DeFest Kaduna Bitcoin Hackathon.
  • Key highlights, projects, and lessons from participants.

Bitshala BOSS Winter Summit

  • Updates and key takeaways from the Bitshala BOSS Winter Summit.

Plan ₿ Forum Lugano

  • Key discussions and developments from the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano.

6. Open discussion and closing

  • Questions and answers.
  • Community contributions and feedback.
  • Suggestions for future Socratic Seminar topics.
  • Closing remarks and networking.

House rules

  • Respect everyone’s contributions and encourage constructive discussions.
  • Follow the Chatham House Rule where applicable.
  • Ask questions, share ideas, and engage actively.
  • Respect different perspectives and maintain a welcoming environment.
  • Keep the venue clean and tidy.
  • Stay connected with the BitDevs Zaria community for future meetups and learning opportunities.