BITCOIN Pizza Day Celebration in Abuja: A Personal Perspective

Bitcoin Pizza Day Celebration in Abuja: A Personal Perspective

Today, Abuja hosted an exciting Pizza Day celebration, an event that brought together cryptocurrency enthusiasts from across the city. The event required prior registration, and up until last night, I wasn't sure if I could attend. Thankfully, my friend Fred assured me it wasn't too late to register, even with less than 24 hours to go. I quickly completed the registration before heading to bed.

On the day of the event, I wrapped up my tasks early but still had some last-minute business to handle. Consequently, I arrived at the venue around 4:20 PM, well after the event's 3 PM start time. Contrary to my expectation of a typically delayed "African time" start, the hall was already buzzing with over 100 attendees.

Upon arrival, the first step was to complete a manual registration with pen and paper—a surprising choice given the tech-forward theme of the event. Next, attendees scanned barcodes to download the Brave browser, a touch I found quite interesting.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser

The crowd was vibrant, predominantly young adults ranging from around 21 to 43 years old, all passionate about cryptocurrency. When I entered, a lively music game was underway. Participants were selected to guess the titles and artists of songs played briefly by the DJ. The enthusiastic responses and the energy in the room were palpable. The winner of this entertaining game received a cash prize.

The highlight of the event was a series of insightful talks. A lead speaker delved into current trends in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, addressing both global perspectives and specific issues in Nigeria, including regulatory challenges posed by the Nigerian government.

Around 5 PM, a young rapper energized the crowd with a spontaneous performance, rapping sixteen bars for a "crypto girl" seated in front of him. Although not widely known, his performance was well-received, demonstrating the community's supportive spirit.

This celebration was part of a broader initiative happening in over 15 cities. Attendees were encouraged to engage on Twitter, using specific hashtags to amplify the event's reach and potentially win prizes.

One of the speakers, a young lady, provided an engaging overview of Pizza Day and its significance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on the cryptocurrency ecosystem, featuring two speakers and a moderator. They covered various aspects of cryptocurrency, including the role of crypto wallets and the significance of peer-to-peer transactions. They also highlighted the features of the Brave browser, which integrates a cryptocurrency wallet.

The president of the event delivered the final speech, emphasizing the historical context of Pizza Day, which commemorates a milestone in cryptocurrency history. He noted that the celebration was taking place in over 15 countries, reinforcing the global nature of the event.

The formal proceedings concluded with refreshments, primarily pizza and carbonated drinks, symbolically marking Pizza Day. Although the official end was around 6 PM, many attendees lingered to network, exchange contacts, and discuss cryptocurrency from various perspectives.

In summary, the Pizza Day celebration in Abuja was a vibrant and engaging event that brought together a community of crypto enthusiasts. Despite arriving late, I found the event well-organized, informative, and a great opportunity for networking and learning more about the dynamic world of cryptocurrency.