After empowering more than 1,300 African women with Bitcoin and blockchain education, renowned Web3 advocate and founder of Bitcoin Dada, Loraine Marcel is taking the next bold step in closing the gender innovation gap with the launch of Dada Hub — Africa’s first women-only, women-led innovators hub designed to help female builders co-create, collaborate, and launch transformative technologies.
Marcel, the founder of Bitcoin Dada, has spent years championing financial inclusion and technological empowerment for women across Africa. Her groundbreaking work has been featured by Forbes, positioning her as one of the continent’s most influential voices in the Web3 movement.
Through Bitcoin Dada, Marcel built a community that demystifies bitcoin and blockchain for women, creating pathways into the digital economy. The initiative has already trained over 1,300 women across Africa, equipping them with practical knowledge to participate in emerging financial systems.
But Marcel didn’t stop there.
Recognizing the need for deeper technical participation, she launched Dada Devs, a developer pathway that has trained over 150 female developers, many of whom now work in global technology companies and Web3 startups.
Now, the launch of Dada Hub marks a new chapter.
Unlike traditional tech hubs, Dada Hub is designed as a collaborative innovation ecosystem where women can ideate, prototype, and scale groundbreaking solutions together.
“Women across Africa are not just ready to participate in innovation — they are ready to lead it,” said Marcel. “Dada Hub is about creating a space where women innovators can build boldly, experiment freely, and collaborate without the barriers that have historically excluded them.”
The hub will serve as a launchpad for female innovators, offering:
- Innovation labs for emerging technologies
- Founder and builder residencies
- Technical training and mentorship
- Community-driven co-creation programs
- Access to global networks and opportunities
By bringing together women builders, developers, founders, and technologists under one ecosystem, Dada Hub aims to catalyze a new wave of African female innovators shaping the future of technology.
“Bitcoin Dada proved that women are eager to learn about transformative technologies,” Marcel added. “Dada Hub is where they now come to build the future.”
The launch signals a significant milestone in Africa’s growing innovation ecosystem, positioning women not just as participants but as architects of the continent’s technological future.
About Loraine Marcel
Lorraine Marcel is a financial activist and Bitcoin advocate advancing Africa’s role in the global digital economy. She is the founder of Bitcoin Dada and Dada Devs, initiatives that equip women across more than 13 African countries with financial literacy, Bitcoin education, and technical training in Bitcoin and Lightning development. Through these platforms, she is helping cultivate a new generation of African innovators contributing to open-source infrastructure.
Recognized by Forbes and CoinDesk and named the Most Impactful African Bitcoiner in 2024, Lorraine works at the intersection of financial innovation, technology, and economic empowerment. She is also the visionary behind Dada Hub, Africa’s first female-led Bitcoin and open-source development space, and is a frequent international speaker advocating for Africa as a builder of sovereign financial infrastructure.
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This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. References to Bitcoin, blockchain, or other digital assets are not intended as endorsements or recommendations to buy, sell, or hold any cryptocurrency. Readers are advised to conduct their own independent research and consult with qualified financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
Bitcoin Dada, Dada Devs, and Dada Hub do not provide investment services, and participation in their programs is strictly for educational and innovation purposes.