I don't know about you, but I firmly believe that if we want Bitcoin to succeed as money, more of us need to start spending it. Not occasionally. Not when we feel like it, but consistently over time.

That's why I'm laying down a challenge.

I'm Nick Darlington, a South African Bitcoiner and the founder of BitcoinFriendlySA.

I'm looking for 100 committed South Africans (the Founding 100) who are ready to lead the way and put their money where their mouth is.

I'm calling it Proof of Spend: a movement committed to using Bitcoin as the tjommie-to-tjommie digital cash it was meant to be.

This movement is for those who want to play their part in creating a South Africa where Bitcoin is widely used as money. One where paying in Bitcoin is the rule rather than the exception.

So, here's the deal:

To be one of the Founding 100, you commit to spending at least R250 (including shipping) in sats via Lightning on the BitcoinFriendlySA store for 12 months straight. No rands, no conversions, just sats.

What you're a part of:

Are you in?

There will only ever be 100 Founding Members. Once Spot #100 is claimed, the door to this specific adoption story closes. Claim your Founding Member spot below and help build an undeniable adoption story.