Trezor, the leading hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider, continues its global advocacy for Bitcoin (BTC $41,513) education with the inauguration of a pioneering educational program in Africa.

The Trezor Academy was formally unveiled during the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Accra, Ghana, sponsored by Trezor, as confirmed by the company to Cointelegraph.

This academy stands as an educational platform singularly dedicated to disseminating Bitcoin awareness across Africa. Initially introduced as a pilot initiative in 2023, the program’s primary objective is to organize localized meetups led by proficient Bitcoin experts, facilitating an accessible avenue for individuals in the region to explore the vast potential of Bitcoin firsthand.

Trezor’s blog highlighted the successful piloting of the Trezor Academy across Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Burundi, and Kenya. Throughout the upcoming year, the company aims to expand its academies to over ten additional African countries, intending to educate and empower numerous local educators, thereby exponentially increasing Bitcoin knowledge dissemination.

Speaking on the matter, Matej Zak, CEO of Trezor, emphasized the heightened relevance of Bitcoin adoption in Africa. Zak underscored its multifaceted benefits, particularly in aiding local initiatives such as payment frameworks, microfinancing, and savings mechanisms.

As an integral part of Trezor’s educational endeavor on the continent, the company is also sponsoring the Bitcoineta project. This Bitcoin-themed vehicle, originally launched in 2018 by non-profits Bitcoin Argentina and Bitcoin Americana, is dedicated to amplifying Bitcoin awareness in West African nations, notably Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.

Aligned with Ghana’s Bitcoin education initiative, Bitcoin Cowries, the Bitcoineta-branded Land Rover will embark on a tour across the Economic Community of West African States, engaging rural communities and schools to deliver the Bitcoin message.

The African Bitcoineta road trip commenced on December 1, with Trezor committing to sharing the vehicle’s journey through the official Bitcoineta X account (previously Twitter). Progress will be documented through video blogs and various media channels to ensure widespread outreach.

Trezor acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Bitcoin community in enabling the Trezor Academy. A notable contribution of 21 euros from each sale of Trezor’s limited-edition Bitcoin-exclusive Trezor Safe 3 hardware wallet, launched in October 2023, significantly facilitated the realization of this educational initiative.