We’re excited to announce our first Bitcoin Open Source Bootcamp! 🚀 The bootcamp officially kicks off today with our inaugural cohort selected from the recently completed Builders pathways: BOSS, Mastering Bitcoin and Bitcoin CLI cohorts. The Open Source Bootcamp is a 4-week intensive program designed to upskill developers and guide them toward making meaningful contributions to open-source Bitcoin projects. This cohort will spend the next month: • Setting up their Bitcoin development environments • Learning to navigate and review Bitcoin Core • Exploring real-world Bitcoin open-source projects • Making their first meaningful contributions to the ecosystem Participants will also receive weekly mentorship, feedback from experienced faculty, and guidance on preparing proposals for the @Btrust Starter Grant, which supports promising new contributors in continuing their open-source journey. The goal is to grow a diverse, capable pipeline of Bitcoin open-source developers committed to building long-term.

The first cohorts of the 2025 Btrust Builders Pathways have officially graduated. 🎉🎓 Over the past two months, developers from across Africa took part in Mastering Bitcoin and Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line. These programs were designed to build foundational Bitcoin knowledge and technical skills for open-source contribution. We’ve captured the highlights, cohort insights, and what’s next in our full recap. You can read it here:

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Q1 2025 Builders Pathways Graduation

The first cohorts of the Builders Pathways have officially completed their programs. Over the past two months, developers from across Africa partic...

Applications are now open for the next round of Builders Pathways starting in June. This round includes Rust for Bitcoiners and Language Clubs. The two programs are built to support developers at different stages of their Bitcoin journey. Apply for the June cohorts here:

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We’re excited to announce the first-ever BitDevs meetup in Kano 🇳🇬, happening this Saturday. 📍 Location: Enovate Lab 📅 Date: Saturday, 19th April 2025 🕐 Time: 1pm - 3pm WAT 🔗 RSVP here:

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Socratic Seminar #1 Agenda 01:00pm Welcoming Address 01:10pm How I got into Bitcoin 01:50pm Bitcoin 101 02:30pm Bitcoin Developer Opportunities Loc...

Come connect, learn, and build with like-minded individuals.

Do you want to contribute to Bitcoin open-source projects, but you're not sure where to start? The BOSS (Bitcoin Open Source Software) pathway is a 3-month immersive program that helps developers make real contributions to Bitcoin projects. 🚀 It’s not just a learning program. It’s a launchpad into the world of open-source Bitcoin development. This pathway includes: ✅ Deep technical learning. You get to work on real Bitcoin open-source challenges. ✅ Mentorship from Bitcoin developers. Get professional feedback and guidance. ✅ Exposure to real-world Bitcoin development workflows. ✅ A structured approach to making meaningful contributions to Bitcoin Core & related projects. This program is rigorous and hands-on. It’s designed for developers with programming experience, but there are no strict prerequisites, just a passion for Bitcoin and a willingness to learn. The 2025 BOSS cohort is already in session, and applications for the next intake will open in late 2025 for the 2026 cohort. If you’re serious about getting involved in Bitcoin open-source development, this is your chance to make an impact. Who Should Apply? 🔹 Developers with at least one year of programming experience. 🔹 Anyone excited about a challenge and ready to work on real Bitcoin projects. 🔹 Those willing to dedicate at least 10+ hours per week to deep technical learning. This isn’t a beginner’s program, but if you’re ready to take your skills to the next level, BOSS will get you there. Learn more about the program and join our community here:

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📢 Applications for the 2026 cohort open in late 2025. Join the waitlist today and be the first to know when applications go live;

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Btrust Builders: Application

An engineering programme designed to train experienced developers in the Global South to contribute to open-source Bitcoin & Lightning development