Send and receive Bitcoin across Africa using simple USSD codes with AI-powered assistance. No smartphone or internet required - just dial from any mobile phone and get intelligent help from our MeTTa reasoning engine.
Works on any mobile phone - smartphones, feature phones, or basic phones. No internet or apps required.
Powered by Bitcoin Lightning Network for instant, low-cost transactions anywhere in Africa.
Buy Bitcoin with mobile money, withdraw to mobile money, or buy airtime directly with your Bitcoin balance across Africa.
Your Bitcoin is secured by MeTTa reasoning engine and Lightning Network cryptography.
MeTTa reasoning engine provides intelligent financial guidance, explains Bitcoin concepts, and helps with transactions in natural language.
Available in multiple African languages with AI translation. Making Bitcoin accessible to all Africans with smart language support.
Get started with Bitcoin in just a few simple steps
From any mobile phone, dial *384*3036# to access the Bitcoin Lightning menu.
Select from options like Buy BTC with M-Pesa, Send Bitcoin, Receive payments, or buy airtime.
Follow the prompts to enter amounts and confirm. M-Pesa payments use STK Push for security.
Transactions complete instantly on Lightning Network. Check your balance anytime via USSD.
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Everything you need to know about Bitcoin Lightning USSD
Bitcoin Lightning USSD is a revolutionary service that allows you to send, receive, and manage Bitcoin using simple USSD codes (*384*3036#) from any mobile phone. No smartphone or internet connection required - it works on basic feature phones too. Our MeTTa AI assistant provides intelligent guidance throughout your Bitcoin journey.
Simply dial *384*3036# from any mobile phone to access the Bitcoin Lightning menu. You can start by buying Bitcoin using your local mobile money service like M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, or Airtel Money. The system will guide you through each step with clear instructions and AI assistance.
Absolutely! Your Bitcoin is secured by multiple layers: Lightning Network cryptography, our MeTTa reasoning engine, and secure mobile money protocols. Your private keys are protected and never exposed. All transactions are encrypted and verified through the blockchain network.
You can start with as little as 10 shs (shillings). This low minimum makes Bitcoin accessible to everyone across Africa and perfect for learning how cryptocurrency works without any significant financial risk.
Lightning fast! Transactions complete in under 3 seconds thanks to the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Once you confirm a payment, your Bitcoin balance is updated immediately, and you can send or receive payments right away. This is much faster than traditional banking or even regular Bitcoin transactions.
Yes! You can easily convert your Bitcoin back to your local currency and withdraw to M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, Orange Money, or other supported mobile money services. You can also use your Bitcoin balance to buy airtime, pay bills, or top up mobile money directly through the USSD menu.
The service supports major African languages including English, Swahili, French, Arabic, Hausa, Yoruba, Amharic, Portuguese, and many others. Our MeTTa AI can understand and respond in your preferred language. You can switch between languages in the USSD menu settings or just start typing in your language.
Not at all! That's the revolutionary aspect of USSD technology. It works on any mobile phone - smartphones, feature phones, or even the most basic Nokia phones from 15 years ago. No internet connection, mobile apps, or data plan required. Just dial *384*3036# and start using Bitcoin immediately.