Lorraine Marcel

About

Lorraine Marcel is a financial activist and Bitcoin advocate spearheading Africa’s fintech revolution. As founder of Bitcoin Dada and its technical arm Dada Devs, she has empowered women across 12 African countries with financial literacy, Bitcoin education, and developer training in Bitcoin and Lightning. Recognized by Forbes and CoinDesk and awarded Most Impactful African Bitcoiner 2024, Lorraine drives hands-on programs, mentorship, and open-source contributions for African women developers, while also partnering with universities and fintechs to expand financial education. A sought-after international speaker and host, she bridges global networks, fosters collaboration, and champions financial empowerment for underrepresented communitie

Speaking Topics

• Building Developer Pipelines in Africa: Insights from Dada Devs and how localized education models can grow female participation in Bitcoin development. • Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption: Lessons from the work we do at Bitcoin Dada to onboardeducateand accelerate bitcoin adoption in Africa. • Cultural and Social Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption: How storytellingcommunityand education can overcome misconceptions and drive meaningful adoption. I’d also love to be part of panels discussing the future of Bitcoin educationinclusion in open-source ecosystemsand Africa’s role in global Bitcoin innovation.

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