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Introducing the Evento Wallet (Beta)
A couple of weeks ago at Btrust Developer Day in Mauritius, we quietly introduced something we’ve been building for a while: a simple, open source, self custodial bitcoin lightning wallet inside Evento. More than 80 people set up their wallet for the first time, and it was magical to watch how naturally it fit into the flow of an actual event. We were able to zap attendees directly from the guest list of our event, and people used their new lightning addresses to earn sats playing Mario Kart Do
about 1 month ago
🇲🇺 Evento Takes on Mauritius! BTrust Dev Day & ABC Recap
Last week in Mauritius felt like a glimpse of the future we’re building toward - a future where communities gather freely, where technology empowers rather than restricts, and where people around the world connect through play, learning, and purpose. Evento had the honor of running a booth at Btrust Dev Day and the our team attended the Africa Bitcoin Conference - and boy was it a week to remember! The Evento Experience at BTrust Dev Day BTrust Dev Day was the perfect place to share what we’v
about 2 months ago
Announcing Hack4Freedom 2026
Across Africa, women face the greatest barriers to financial access, censorship-resistant communication, and digital autonomy, yet they remain the least represented in building the technologies that aim to solve these problems. Globally, women make up roughly 3% of open-source contributors. In African tech, they represent less than 8% of developers. And although women make up the majority of the unbanked worldwide, they are rarely included in designing the tools meant to protect privacy, enable
2 months ago
How to Send Bitcoin
Sending Bitcoin from your Evento wallet is simple and instant. You can send in two ways: 1. Scan a QR Code If someone shows you a Lightning or Bitcoin QR, just tap Send, Scan QR Code, point your camera at it, and confirm the amount. Lightning sends instantly. On-chain may take longer. 2. Paste a Lightning or Bitcoin Address If someone gives you a Lightning address, invoice or an on-chain address, paste it into the Send screen. We’ll detect the type automatically and guide you through it.
2 months ago
How to Receive Bitcoin
Receiving Bitcoin on Evento is fast, simple, and always in your control. You have two ways to get paid: 1. Share your Lightning Address or QR Code Your Lightning Address (like [email protected]) also has its own QR code. Just open Receive and show it to the person paying you. They can scan it with any Lightning wallet, and the payment will land in your wallet instantly. 2. Request a Specific Amount If you need someone to pay a certain amount: * Tap Receive * Enter the amount in sats or U
2 months ago
On-Chain VS Lightning
Your wallet supports both types of Bitcoin transactions: * Lightning (Layer 2): instant, low-fee payments that are perfect for everyday use. * On-chain (Layer 1): secure, slower transactions that go directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Most of what you’ll do in Evento happens on Lightning, but both options are available when you need them.
2 months ago
Backing Up Your Wallet
When your wallet is created, you’ll be given 12 secret words and a Backup. You can also find both by clicking on the “settings” icon in the top right corner of your wallet. They’re the only way to recover your Bitcoin if your phone is lost, broken, or replaced. Keep them private, write them down, and store them somewhere safe. No one—not Evento, not the wallet provider, not any company—can restore your wallet without those words. So keep them safe! That’s what real ownership means.
2 months ago
Spending Bitcoin Inside Evento
You can spend your Bitcoin right inside the app by clicking on the “spend” button. We’ve partnered with Bitrefill so you can buy gift cards, phone top-ups, and so much more using your sats. This means your Evento wallet isn’t just a place to store value; it’s a tool for real, everyday spending.
2 months ago
Adding Bitcoin to Your Wallet
To add Bitcoin, just buy it using a trusted exchange or wallet outside Evento, then send it to your Lightning Address or QR code. Once it’s in your Evento wallet, you can use it instantly. Click on the “Buy/Sell” button for some region-specific options so you can choose whatever works best where you live.
2 months ago
Zapping on Evento
Zaps are tiny Lightning payments that let you support someone directly. You can zap users on their profiles, in event comment sections, on the guest list, and even on shared photos. Just click on the ⚡ icon, select the amount, and send a tip straight from your Evento wallet! It’s a simple, fun way to show appreciation and help strengthen the communities being built around you. Every zap is value moving instantly from one human to another.
2 months ago
What are "Sats"?
Bitcoin is divided into tiny units called satoshis (sats). 1 bitcoin = 100,000,000 sats. Most Lightning payments happen in sats because it makes Bitcoin feel like everyday money. Small, flexible, and practical. On Evento, you’ll usually send and receive sats when you zap or pay someone.
2 months ago
Your Lightning Address
You’ll receive a Lightning Address like [email protected]. It works just like an email address, but for money: easy to share, easy to remember, and perfect for receiving zaps or payments. People can send you bitcoin instantly using this address, whether they’re on Evento or any Lightning-enabled app in the world.
2 months ago
What is Lightning?
Lightning is a network built on top of Bitcoin that makes payments instant and extremely low-fee. It’s designed for everyday use: small payments, quick transactions, tipping, and sending value back and forth without friction. Inside Evento, Lightning is what makes zaps feel effortless! Fast, simple, and private between you and the other person.
2 months ago
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is global, digital money that anyone in the world can use. There are no banks to apply to, no companies to approve your account, and no borders limiting where you can send it. It’s the only technology that enables you to send money from the US to Japan with a negligible fee and in seconds. It runs on an open network that no government or corporation controls, which means your money can’t be frozen, blocked, or shut down. Your Evento wallet brings this power right into the same place wh
2 months ago
Why Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is money for the internet. It lets anyone, anywhere, send and receive value instantly without banks or middlemen. We built it into Evento because connection should include freedom: to gather, to speak, and to exchange value directly with one another. Bitcoin runs on an open network that no company or government controls. It’s global, secure, and belongs to everyone. To make it fast and easy to use, your Evento wallet runs on the Lightning Network, a layer built on top of Bitcoin that
2 months ago