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Training the next generation of open-source Bitcoin and Lightning developers from Africa
1 day to go! 🚨 Thinking about a career in Bitcoin open-source development? The BOSS Challenge by Chaincode Labs is designed to help developers take their first steps into the Bitcoin open-source ecosystem. Alumni from previous cohorts have gone on to build funded careers in open-source development. Applications close tomorrow, and you have until January 12 to complete the preliminary challenge (Saving Satoshi). Apply to join the 2026 cohort here:
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“The ₿OSS program was intense, fast‑paced, and fun. It changed my life.” Chuks Meet Chuks, a software engineer from Lagos 🇳🇬, one of the outstanding 2025 ₿OSS alumni whose journey embodies what the program is all about: growth, contribution, and impact. With over eight years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems, Chuks joined the BOSS Challenge eager to expand his understanding of Bitcoin and Lightning Network development. The program helped him dive deep into open‑source collaboration, system architecture, and critical protocol work, areas that now define his career. Since graduating, Chuks has contributed extensively to key Bitcoin and Lightning open‑source projects, including Lightning Dev Kit (LDK), LDK‑Node, and SimLN, where his improvements have strengthened code reliability, testing infrastructure, and payment protocols. He’s also building PeepsWire, a Lightning‑powered video calling application showcasing how Bitcoin can drive real‑world innovation. Today, Chuks continues to work full‑time in the ecosystem through the @Btrust starter grant, accelerating his work on BIP 353 integration (Human‑Readable payment addresses) and improving simulation tools that help developers test and advance the Lightning Network. Chuks’ journey started with the ₿OSS program, and now continues through funded open‑source work that’s shaping the future of Bitcoin engineering. Ready to begin your open‑source journey? Applications for the 2026 ₿OSS Challenge, by Chaincode Labs, are open. This structured, hands‑on program helps new developers take their first steps into Bitcoin open‑source, gain mentorship, and build a path toward sustainable, funded careers, just like Chuks did. 🗓️ Applications close: December 31st, 2025 🗓️ Program starts: Week of January 12th, 2026 📝 Apply for the 2026 cohort:
Chaincode Labs
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Btrust Builders & Chaincode Labs Partner Again for the 2026 BOSS Challenge
Applications are ongoing for the 2026 â‚żOSS (Bitcoin Open-Source Software) Challenge, kicking off January 12, 2026.
A week after the @Africa Bitcoin Conference, we’re still feeling the excitement. 🙌🎉 This year was especially meaningful as we were recognized as the African Bitcoin Project of the Year, a huge honor we're grateful to the @African Bitcoiners team for. Some of our community members also hosted workshops, we connected with builders from across the world, and the sessions throughout the conference were incredibly insightful. The conversations opened up fresh perspectives and sparked exciting ideas. We’re grateful to @Btrust for the chance to be part of it, and we’re already looking forward to the next one. Till then, we keep building 🚀 #ABC25 #ABC2025
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We're super excited to announce the graduates of our first-ever Rust for Bitcoiners and Language Clubs cohorts. 🥳🎉 These talented developers from over 15 countries dedicated themselves to acquiring the core skills needed for open-source Bitcoin projects. We've captured all the highlights, insights from the cohorts, and what's next in our full recap, which you can read here:
Btrust Blog
Q2 2025 Btrust Builders Pathways Graduation
We are excited to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Btrust Builders’ Q2 Pathways. This was an initiative designed to equip developer...
 If you're interested in joining upcoming cohorts, keep an eye out on our Discord and application page for details:
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Kickstart Your Bitcoin Developer Career
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