Bitcoin activity is on the rise in West Africa: Senegal opens Bitique, the first physical Bitcoin exchange and education center. Additionally, a Bitcoin Forum will be held in Dakar in December. Benin is preparing for the first Bitcoin Mastermind conference. This event will create a space for Bitcoin education by bringing together local crypto enthusiasts and entrepreneurs from groups like Izichange, GoesPay, and Flash. Emphasizing that conferences, meetups and shops are important to demonstrate the potential of Bitcoin in West Africa and educate and engage the community, Kassamoto and Nourou provide insight into the region's crypto evolution.