The universe tested me with loss, storms, and pain — but instead of stopping, it reminded me why my mission to build Bitcoin Cash in Mozambique matters more than ever.

The universe speaks to us in many different ways, and through them it tries to explain many things with just a few blows — some of luck, others of misfortune. Yet human beings are so confused that we either fail to understand or simply refuse to listen to what it is trying to tell us. I am one of those people too, because many times it speaks to me, but I do not have the wisdom to listen, and I keep wanting to live like a wandering soul drifting through the world.

Last year the universe spoke to me, and together we had success. It gave me a gift with a purpose: to make more people aware of BCH and use it to make payments without having to reach into central wallets or pockets. I was excited about the idea — and I still am, because of the work that already exists.

a). 1st BCH Meetup| Matola Photos (more on my X account)

But this same universe has clear ways of communicating, and it tested me right at the beginning of 2026. Along with the new year came the physical loss of my uncles. Both passed away one after the other, almost as if one was saying to the other, “you are not leaving without me.” Discouragement took hold of me.

As if that were not enough, the sky opened and persistent rains fell over Maputo and Matola, flooding everything and destroying whatever stood in their path. The days were filled with grief and pain as people lost everything or nearly everything, and many families are still living in temporary shelters. I was fortunate, however — I still live under my own roof. Even before the floods, I managed to organize a gathering — the first one where we spoke about BCH and how it could change my life and the lives of everyone willing to learn about it.

It was explosive. People who had never heard about cryptocurrency before were thirsty to learn. A second gathering was scheduled. After holding the first one on December 20, we held another on February 21. Once again it was a huge success. Many young people joined, we talked a lot, and I taught everything I know — yet it still was not enough, because time was short and it was almost impossible for them to digest everything at once.

b). 2nd BCH Meetup | Matola Photos (more on my X account)