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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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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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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Bitcoin development requires more than just blockchain knowledge. You need strong coding skills to contribute effectively to open-source projects. That’s why we’re introducing Language Clubs, a self-paced program designed to help developers sharpen their programming skills in Bitcoin-relevant languages. This Pathway Covers: ✅ Hands-on learning in key programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and C++. ✅ A structured peer-learning environment; no formal curriculum, just developer-driven learning. ✅ Real-world exercises & projects to improve coding ability. ✅ A supportive community of learners helping each other grow. This pathway does not operate as a traditional coding bootcamp. Instead, Builders acts as a coordinator, grouping developers by their target programming language and guiding them through existing resources and projects. The first cohort of Language Clubs is launching soon, and we’re looking for developers who want to level up their coding skills for Bitcoin development. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced developer refining your skills, this pathway is for you. Who should join? 🔹 Developers who want to improve their coding skills in languages essential for Bitcoin development. 🔹 Programmers looking for structured peer-learning & real-world coding experience. 🔹 Anyone who wants to write better code and contribute to Bitcoin open-source projects. 📢 Want to be part of the first cohort? Join the waitlist here:

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Rust has become a crucial language in Bitcoin development, offering security, memory safety, and high performance. Whether you want to contribute to Bitcoin Core, BDK, LDK, or other Rust-based Bitcoin projects, mastering Rust is essential. That’s why we’re launching Rust for Bitcoiners, a 4-6 week intensive track designed to help developers gain practical experience with Rust and apply it to Bitcoin development. This pathway covers: ✅ Fundamentals of Rust programming; ownership, borrowing, memory safety. ✅ How Rust is used in Bitcoin development; exploring projects like BDK & LDK. ✅ Building Bitcoin-related projects using Rust. ✅ Best practices for writing secure, efficient Rust code for Bitcoin applications. This isn’t just a Rust bootcamp. It’s a focused track for developers who want to apply Rust to real Bitcoin use cases. We’re launching the first-ever Rust for Bitcoiners cohort soon, bringing together developers eager to master Rust for Bitcoin development. Participants will: 🔹 Work in structured peer-learning groups. 🔹 Engage in hands-on exercises & Rust-based Bitcoin projects. 🔹 Get mentorship from experienced Rust developers. Who should apply? 🔹 Intermediate to advanced developers who want to write Bitcoin software in Rust. 🔹 Programmers looking to contribute to open-source Bitcoin Rust projects. 🔹 Developers eager to build secure and efficient Bitcoin applications. Want to be part of the first cohort? The waitlist is now open:

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Understanding Bitcoin theoretically is great, but nothing beats practical experience. That’s why we created the Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line pathway. It is a 7-week intensive track designed to help developers interact directly with Bitcoin Core using the command-line interface (CLI). Participants in this pathway gain real-world experience by working with actual Bitcoin transactions, nodes, and scripting tools. This pathway covers: ✅ How to run a Bitcoin full node and contribute to the network. ✅ Hands-on practice with Bitcoin Core CLI commands (bitcoin-cli). ✅ Learning how to analyze transactions, UTXOs, and scripting concepts. ✅ Real-world exercises & problem-solving scenarios. The program follows a peer-learning format, where developers work in structured study groups to solve challenges, practice Bitcoin CLI commands, and engage in discussions to reinforce their understanding. The first Bitcoin CLI cohort started March 17, 2025, with 68 developers enrolled. Among participants, 80.9% are male, while 19.1% are female. Nigeria 🇳🇬 has the largest representation, with 36 developers, followed by Kenya 🇰🇪 with 15, Benin 🇧🇯 with 3, and Ghana 🇬🇭 with 2. If you're ready to get hands-on with Bitcoin Core, join the waitlist today. 📢 Apply here:

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Over the next couple of days, we'll go over each of the five pathways and give an overview of what each entails. First up is Mastering Bitcoin. Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency, it’s an entire technological movement. To build on Bitcoin, you need a deep understanding of its foundations, and that’s exactly what the Mastering Bitcoin pathway offers. This 8-week structured learning track is designed for developers, designers, and Bitcoin enthusiasts who want a comprehensive study of Bitcoin’s inner workings. Using Mastering Bitcoin (3rd Edition) by Andreas Antonopoulos as our primary resource, participants work in peer-learning study groups to discuss Bitcoin concepts and engage in hands-on learning. This Pathway Covers: ✅ How Bitcoin works; from cryptographic keys to network architecture. ✅ The mechanics behind wallets, transactions, and mining. ✅ Bitcoin scripting & programming concepts to deepen your technical knowledge. ✅ Decentralization & security. Participants attend weekly discussion calls, prepare presentations based on Socratic discussion questions, and engage in partner discussions. Our first cohort is ongoing. It kicked off on March 10th, 2025. The cohort launched with 96 developers enrolled, making it our largest cohort yet. The group is diverse, with developers joining from different parts of Africa. Among participants, 80.2% are male (77 participants) and 19.8% are female (19 participants). The majority hail from West Africa (62.5%), followed by East Africa (29.2%), with smaller groups from Southern Africa (2.1%), Central Africa (1%), and the Indian Ocean region (1%). Nigeria has the largest representation, with 55 developers enrolled, followed by Kenya with 18 participants, Tanzania with 4, and smaller groups from Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, and Malawi. The most active city is Lagos, Nigeria, with 28 developers, followed by Nairobi, Kenya, with 16. Join the waitlist and start your Bitcoin learning journey. 📢 Apply for the next cohort here:

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