As AI coding tools become more widely used, generating code that looks ready to merge is easier than ever: passing tests, a polished PR description, and a green CI run. But none of those guarantees correctness, and in Bitcoin, where mistakes can have irreversible consequences, that distinction matters.
At btcplusplus (nprofile…nsm2) Nairobi 🇰🇪, our Head of Engineering, Kelvin Isievwore, discussed responsible AI use in Bitcoin open-source development; where it can help contributors, where it falls short, and why understanding and verifying the code you submit remains your responsibility.
Watch the full session: https://youtu.be/sQOCW6hPgeU
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2026-10-21 16:23:10 UTC
Author Public Key
npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapgPublished at
2026-10-21 16:23:10 UTCEvent JSON
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