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🚀 Cypher Tank 2026 — The Bitcoin "Shark Tank" This is Plan ₿ Network's global pitch series for builders in Bitcoin and freedom-tech. Think real negotiations, live pitching, and $100K prizes — but 100% focused on Bitcoin values instead of VC hype. Here’s the full breakdown: 1. What is Cypher Tank? CypherTank is a Bitcoin-focused pitch series launched by the Plan ₿ Network. Goal: highlight innovative builders, explore bold ideas, and bring the global Bitcoin community directly into the conversation. It blends live pitching + founder storytelling + community discussion, all framed around Bitcoin culture. Plan ₿ calls it: "give Bitcoin founders not only capital, but a global stage" 2. The Prize - 3 winners* will receive $100,000 each* in incubation, acceleration, or relocation services — matches what you shared - Total prize pool is $850,000+. That includes: - $100K for each of the 3 main winners - A $200,000 grant for the winning nonprofit from the Plan ₿ Foundation, with potential additional grants from judges So it’s open to both for-profit startups AND nonprofit projects building on Bitcoin 3. What they’re looking for Projects should focus on: - Individual freedom & privacy— core cypherpunk values: cryptography to ensure privacy and individual freedom - Decentralization & resilience — no single point of failure, censorship-resistant - Sustainability & execution — can you actually ship it - Market feasibility — real users, real problem - Impact within the Plan ₿ ecosystem — Plan ₿ Network advances Bitcoin adoption through education, investment, and community initiatives, including the Plan ₿ Hub in Lugano Think: privacy tools, Lightning apps, mining decentralization, self-custody, freedom-tech infra — anything that pushes Bitcoin forward without relying on centralized intermediaries 4. Key Dates & Timeline - Applications open: Now. Deadline is September 25, 2026 - Semifinals: Previously recorded in Oct 2025 at http://PoW.Space. For 2026, expect similar structure leading up to finale. - Episodes published: January 2027 . Episode 1 for the 2026 season is scheduled to debut January 31, 2026 during Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador, with more episodes rolling through February - Final / Winners announced*: *Lugano, Switzerland. Winners are formally recognized during Plan ₿’s anniversary celebrations in Lugano on March 3 5. The Judges Panel Heavy hitters from Bitcoin VC and founder world: - Paolo Ardoino— Tether / Plan ₿ VC Fund - Adam Back — Blockstream - Matt Odell — Ten31, OpenSats - Preston Pysh — Ego Death - Oleg Mikhalsky — Fulgur Ventures / Plan ₿ VC Fund & Foundation - others like Allen Farrington, Mike Jarmuz, Eric Yakes, Brad Mills 6. Why Lugano? Plan ₿ Network is on a mission to transform Lugano, Switzerland into a Bitcoin haven. The city declared Bitcoin legal tender alongside the Swiss franc and hosts the annual Plan ₿ Forum. The finale being in Lugano puts winners on a high-profile platform 7. How to Apply Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgi6Gisl7NxBVNUZKBq6NRjywzw1oyKfgZDtSkSjzrimIYBg/viewform Open to both for-profit startups and nonprofit projects building on Bitcoin 8. The vibe: "Shark Tank x Bitcoin Maximalism" The 2026 version is designed as an episodic, TV-style experience with live pitches, real-time judge evaluations, and unfiltered negotiations. It’s described as Shark Tank intersecting with Bitcoin maximalism — eschewing fiat and focusing on unadulterated Bitcoin innovation Bottom line : If you’re building anything that protects privacy, pushes decentralization, or makes Bitcoin more usable, this is the stage to pitch it. You get capital, mentorship, and exposure to the core Bitcoin ecosystem + Plan ₿ investors.

Hello 👋 Everyone! Hello 👋 Tanzania 🇹🇿 Hello 👋 Dar es Salaam! GREAT NEWS FOR TANZANIA DEVELOPERS! 🇹🇿 We are officially excited to announce that https://freerouting.africa* will be hosting a 5-Day Intensive Bootcamp* right here in Tanzania! 📅 DATES From: 21st September to 25th September 2026 Join us for 5 full days of learning, building, collaborating, and exploring Bitcoin & Lightning Development. 📍 LOCATION Sahara Ventures, Dar es Salaam City 💡 WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE This is NOT a regular talk. This is a hands-on bootcamp .Here’s what you’ll gain: 1. Bitcoin Fundamentals Understand how Bitcoin works from the ground up: Blockchain, transactions, wallets, fees, and why it matters for Africa. 2. Lightning Network Development Learn to build on Lightning the fast, low-cost payment network on top of Bitcoin. The technology that will transform payments in Africa. 3. Hands-On Coding Workshops No theory only. Bring your laptop and write real code. From zero to opening your first Lightning channel. 4. Real-World Application Building Build a complete project you can actually launch. Examples: A store that accepts Bitcoin, a money transfer app, or a game that pays in satoshis. 5. Open-Source Collaboration Learn how to contribute to global Bitcoin open-source projects. Push your code to GitHub and work with developers worldwide. 6. Networking with Fellow Builders Meet other developers from Dar es Salaam and beyond. Build connections, find collaborators, and learn directly from Bitcoin experts. 📌 IMPORTANT NOTE Please make sure you come with your laptop. You’ll need it for all the coding workshops and project building. 👨‍💻 WHO SHOULD JOIN? Any developer in Tanzania who is ready to take their Bitcoin development skills to the next level. No prior Bitcoin experience needed — just basic programming skills and the willingness to learn. 🤝 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD Do you know a developer in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam? Share this opportunity with them. Sharing is Winning 🥇 Note: This group is ONLY for updates about the 5-Day Bootcamp 📌 Stay tuned for registration details and more info are coming ., join our whatsaap group for more updates and link for registration 👉https://chat.whatsapp.com/HdqgrPA1h81Kh3ZElbU28K?s=cl&p=a&ilr=0 Let’s build the future of money in Africa. See you in Dar! ⚡

Hello 👋 Guys If you're in here and yet you have not registered for the Bootcamp make sure you register so as you can reserve your seat 💺. No one will be allowed to join for the bootcamp if you have not registered 📌 Link for reserve your seat 👉🏿https://freerouting.africa/dar-lightning-developer-bootcamp#register NOTE 📌 NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE 5 DAY BOOTCAMP IF YOU HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED 📌. After you have registered please send me a text whatsaap wa.me/255676834366 so as I can add you to our whatsaap group for more updates. Sharing is 🥇 @⁨all⁩

🚨 DAR ES SALAAM, WE’RE COMING! 🇹🇿 Africa Free Routing is bringing the Lightning Developer Bootcamp to Dar es Salaam for 5 days of hands on learning, coding, building and connecting with other Bitcoin and Lightning developers. 📅 Sept 21st to 25th, 2026 📍 Sahara Ventures HQ, Victoria 🎟️ Apply: https://freerouting.africa/dar-lightning-developer-bootcamp#register If you’re a developer looking to build with Bitcoin and Lightning, this is for you. Come build the future of payments in Africa.

Secure your seat today 👉https://freerouting.africa/dar-lightning-developer-bootcamp#register Join our whatsaap group for more updates 👉https://chat.whatsapp.com/I25hOtsPXirB06Hfy8aLl7?s=cl&p=a&ilr=0 Sharing is winning 🥇