● Date and Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 Pm
● Location: Gitega Study Space, Gitega, Burundi
● Organized by: Bitdevs Gitega
● Registration link: https://clooza.com/events/CASHU
The 9th Socratic Seminar of BitDevs Gitega focused on the exploitation and integration of a Burundian Franc (BIF) API to enable interoperability between local currency systems and Bitcoin. Building on the February session, which emphasized Cashu integration in local solutions, March marked a significant step toward bridging fiat and Bitcoin ecosystems for practical use in Burundi. The session was centered on a technical exploration of how a BIF API can be leveraged to support on-ramp (BIF to Bitcoin) and off-ramp (Bitcoin to BIF) processes. This represents a critical layer in enabling real-world usability of Bitcoin, allowing users to seamlessly move between digital and local currency systems.
During the session, participants explored:
• The structure and functionality of a BIF API in financial integrations
• The process of converting BIF into Bitcoin through on-ramp mechanisms
• The reverse process of converting Bitcoin into BIF via off-ramp systems
• Synchronization of exchange rates and transaction validation between systems
• Integration of BIF APIs into locally built applications
The session included conceptual simulations of transaction flows, demonstrating how users can interact with systems that connect Bitcoin wallets with local currency services. Developers analyzed how such systems could operate efficiently within Burundi’s infrastructure constraints, while maintaining usability and reliability. The topic generated strong engagement, particularly around how these integrations could unlock liquidity, accessibility, and real adoption of Bitcoin in local communities. Discussions became highly technical, with participants examining system architecture, API reliability, user experience design, and security considerations. The seminar maintained its collaborative structure, with active technical exchanges and concrete ideas proposed for implementation within ongoing BitDevs Gitega projects.
• Welcome & Recap of February Session
• Technical Exploration: BIF API Integration
• On-Ramp & Off-Ramp Process Design
• Simulation of BIF ↔ Bitcoin Transactions
• Discussion on Practical Implementation Challenges
• Q&A and Open Technical Exchange
• Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Bu Tech
Digne Marie Grace Irakoze
Elvis Irambona
Ezako Juste Ariel
BWITONZI Kevin
NCUTI Leandre
Niyondiko Joffre
Nsabiyumva Nice Stella
Ndayisenga Dahl
Ndikumana Idris
Hagerimana Jean de Dieu
Egide MANIRAKIZA
Masango Alain Blaise
Mugisha Klein De Guy
Munyeshaka Onesphose
Mandela Kasumba Fanuel
Belyï Nobel KUBWAYO
Reine Delicia INGABIRE
RUKUNDO jovial
Abdul-Aziz Usman
Advaxe NDAYISENGA
Rukundo Geulchome
• The seminar expanded from Cashu-based experimentation to integration with fiat systems through BIF APIs.
• Developers gained practical understanding of designing on-ramp and off-ramp mechanisms.
• Participants recognized the importance of connecting Bitcoin to local currency for real adoption.
• The concept of interoperability between Bitcoin and traditional financial systems became clearer.
• Technical discussions showed increasing maturity, focusing on real-world deployment challenges.
• Engagement and collaboration among developers remain strong.
• Encourage developers to prototype on-ramp and off-ramp solutions using BIF API simulations
• Identify local partners or agents for liquidity and real-world testing
• Document integration challenges and technical insights
• Explore combining BIF API systems with existing tools like Cashu for resilience
• Continue deepening technical discussions on financial interoperability and system security
• Prepare for pilot implementations in real local use cases