After deep reflection and careful consideration, I’ve made a decisive career transition.
I’m stepping away from my role as a Clinical Officer to become a full-time Bitcoin open-source contributor.
This wasn’t a leap taken lightly. It’s the result of sustained and continued study, some hands-on protocol work, and a clear alignment between my values and where I can create the most long-term impact.
Over the past months, I’ve been focused on:
Bitcoin Core fundamentals (RPC, scripts, mempool, pruning, testnet/regtest)
Lightning Network mechanics (commitments, revocations, asymmetry)
Rust for Bitcoin-adjacent development
Open-source collaboration and reproducible systems
I’m now actively seeking opportunities where I can:
Contribute to Bitcoin or Lightning open-source projects
Join an infrastructure, research, or protocol-focused team
Work with mentors who value rigor, humility, and long-term thinking
If you’re building in Bitcoin and looking for someone with deep technical curiosity, discipline from healthcare, and a strong open-source mindset, I’d love to connect.
📩 Open to:
Junior / contributor roles
Fellowships / apprenticeships
Open-source-first teams
Let’s build systems that last.
Tawonga Mgwira, a first-year student at Ekwendeni College Of Health Sciences, is appealing for help to cover her cost of living and semester school fees of 4,755,000 sats.
Tawonga explains that her education is under threat due to financial challenges. These difficulties began after her parents’ separation, which left the full responsibility of funding her studies on her mother—a burden she has been unable to meet.
Despite the situation, Taonga remains committed to completing her nursing and midwifery program. However, the financial obstacles make her academic journey seem impossible. She is now calling upon well-wishers for support.
Tawnga is a 20 - year-old from Lilongwe District.
Those willing to assist can contact her at: @Tawonga
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