2025-11-17T16:55:48Z https://nostr.now Btrust https://nostr.now/npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg https://image.nostr.build/68877943d622f73183fb3e7c81219dca90bf1ebdafbe035948a780cd2a484501.jpg https://image.nostr.build/68877943d622f73183fb3e7c81219dca90bf1ebdafbe035948a780cd2a484501.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2wcg5jfy0d8tge5ujsayn2gw2leh3xtty07e9dd3tr3ak2jjlk7szyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gascgclxj We’re incredibly proud of what the team at Librería de Satoshi has built, and excited for its next chapter as ISMOS.<br/><br/>Their work aligns closely with our mission to support developers in the Global Majority and create pathways into Bitcoin and open source.<br/><br/>We’re happy to continue supporting the team as they expand access to technical education and mentorship.<br/><br/>Check out ISMOS: ismos.xyz<br/><br/>Are you a teacher or community leader in Bitcoin open source? Explore how you can get involved here: <a href="https://ismos.xyz/en/become-a-teacher/">https://ismos.xyz/en/become-a-teacher/</a><br/><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/nevent1qqsw98qsrg03aa0fmn2x46lafm8afzwgljwxtj8kcf95e5msvra8h2gpydmhxue69uhkummnw3ez6an9wf5kv6t9vsh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet59upzpzed24ekmk6r5ly6veqnf0v2z4fv05az9lds8lrw68yr5du29uveqvzqqqqqqyxdulfe" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…ulfe</a></span> </div> Librería de Satoshi is now ISMOS 🎉<br/><br/>Five years teaching  Technical Bitcoin in Spanish taught us this: language shouldn’t decide who gets to learn, and building Bitcoin well starts with its foundations.<br/><br/>A new name for a bigger mission.<br/><br/>Cryptography, math, software engineering, AI and critical thinking, in more languages and more countries, all built on the foundations Bitcoin taught us.<br/><br/>#estudiaBitcoin<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/1cf500b698a0ce2db9094ab64fb7d5854d2b2718d055675024749d905655cdfb.mp4"></video> </blockquote> 2026-10-30T11:39:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrlfkjn4tcfp50tr9hh0n2kay25pzfcfxzvqwvs4gqsj7ya6afllczyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gas8rrmr3 A developer’s journey into Bitcoin open source often starts with curiosity, a welcoming community, and a willingness to keep learning.<br/><br/>In our latest grantee spotlight, Ansh Sharma shares how <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsd6j6yks9vne0us4ksdp7pqa38ucf94le4per0xnfzh23xrg2njgspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszythwden5te0dehhxarj9ekxzmny9uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0q78m06" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bitshala@iris.to</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…8m06</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsxragcg84yk03d9qt83wucvyv5egaxrrt7kxtvkjhccf94sjrp9esprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuem909ek2u3wve6kuep0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qgewaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8xmn0wf6zuum0vd5kzmp0z78k83" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>summerofbitcoin</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…8k83</span>)</a></span>, and Chaincode Labs’ BOSS program shaped his path to working on Braidpool.<br/><br/>His work supports the crucial goal of decentralizing Bitcoin mining and reducing reliance on a small number of pool operators.<br/><br/>Along the way, he shares lessons from his journey for anyone looking to get started in Bitcoin open source.<br/><br/>Ansh is one of the first developers we’ve supported through the recent expansion of Btrust’s long-term developer grants across the Global Majority.<br/><br/>Learn more about Ansh’s journey here: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/from-first-commit-to-long-term-support-my-bitcoin-open-source-journey">https://blog.btrust.tech/from-first-commit-to-long-term-support-my-bitcoin-open-source-journey</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/7ee59541fecd93e464447ac24314fb612fac35e834eb730424ea5e6ea56d0a2a.jpg"> 2026-10-28T10:07:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0dgf4qa5q40q5wnwgjvwr0r4x7y6a8mt5cseq47d0pwmsgfe99gszyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gaswu9dxp Bitcoin’s code is open to everyone. But access to the code is not the same as an opportunity to contribute.<br/><br/>Technical education, mentorship, supportive communities, and the time and funding to keep building all shape who can participate, and sustain their work.<br/><br/>In our latest article, we explore why decentralizing Bitcoin development takes more than geographic diversity, and how Btrust supports pathways for more people, experiences, and perspectives to help shape the technology.<br/><br/>Read the full article here: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/why-decentralizing-bitcoin-development-takes-more-than-geographic-diversity">https://blog.btrust.tech/why-decentralizing-bitcoin-development-takes-more-than-geographic-diversity</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/e96e69034f5f10725ceeae8c6c00246c987d6f63eb973f33673a7439cb80ae42.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/7fd045052bdc72512a879a5c9303334bfccc1353b5d72a15e2bde62a89e98a4c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/805da4eac87c456a91e7a855261ce5732543905f68986e6fe28f2ecd53586cb0.jpg"> 2026-10-25T06:58:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstdt4gsu0p0pr9ts5y6mmjh746swkh8se8evqelyqurh0e999326qzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasj384ms 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.<br/><br/>At <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsxhwmaw842y4zzzk580cfke4l5jr6xyh44v3v6pk59dnyzjm2a7vqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43z7qghwaehxw309aek2ctjvd5zumn0wvh8gmmyv9uj7qgnwaehxw309ac82unsd3jhqct89ejhxtcvensm2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>btcplusplus</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…nsm2</span>)</a></span> 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.<br/><br/>Watch the full session: <a href="https://youtu.be/sQOCW6hPgeU">https://youtu.be/sQOCW6hPgeU</a> <br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/0f79ac21936c239ac2351245935e4b53b911640f58cacfe6c099f40dcb432e5b.mp4"></video> 2026-10-21T16:23:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspkl5cddv4fg7ev0rv3mvx6uv07afu202k6u2jx4070r47pdpnmqqzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasp3u00l Over the past two editions, #BtrustDeveloperDay has brought together developers, designers, contributors, and builders from across the Bitcoin ecosystem.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, we won’t be hosting the event this year. We know many of you were looking forward to gathering again, and we’ll miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and build together.<br/><br/>We’re using this time to listen, reflect, and prepare for a bigger next chapter in 2027.<br/><br/>Thank you to everyone who has joined us, contributed, spoken, volunteered, and built alongside the community so far.<br/><br/>We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2027. More details are coming soon. Watch this space.<br/><br/> <img src="https://24242.io/c4a63d6bcbb196081871b17d3a323a876d4767efc2a0abae22359ef6a929e04a.jpg"> 2026-10-15T13:34:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspmq6xwlut76vndn3d6sdnm0spqun2qsq4j3a2eg7un579tpru64qzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gas8w9c56 We are excited to be attending and speaking at <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs0zqyq74avavecxlreqte2ugu5hc7q867qwg386pmeflmd00hdnhqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43z7qgkwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhx6mmnw3ezuur4vghszxrhwden5te0wfjkccte9enx7atww3skjm3wvekj759jeds" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>TABConf</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…jeds</span>)</a></span> 🎉<br/><br/>TABConf is a conference focused on Bitcoin, bringing together developers, researchers, and open-source contributors to share ideas, explore new technologies, and collaborate on building Bitcoin’s future.<br/><br/>Open-source development is at the heart of Bitcoin, and we’re looking forward to contributing to conversations on the tools, people, and communities shaping its ecosystem.<br/><br/>Catch our Head of Engineering, Kelvin Isievwore, and Btrust developer grantee, Itoro Ukpong Oluwasegun, on the main stage today.<br/><br/>🕦 11:30 am - Beyond the FFI Frontier: What It Actually Takes to Expose Rust Bitcoin Across Multiple Languages<br/><br/>Itoro will unpack the engineering challenges of making Rust-based Bitcoin wallet logic accessible across languages like Swift, Kotlin, Python, and Dart, including how developers can use UniFFI to build and distribute cross-platform SDKs<br/><br/>🕛 11:45 am - A New Centre of Gravity: Bitcoin Open Source Development in the Global South<br/><br/>Kelvin will explore how Bitcoin open-source development is becoming more geographically decentralized, with contributors in the Global Majority building communities, organizing conferences, mentoring developers, and becoming maintainers of open-source projects.<br/><br/>We’re looking forward to meeting fellow developers, open-source contributors, and members of the Bitcoin community, exchanging ideas, and exploring opportunities to build together.<br/><br/>See you there!<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/1621ce5045dc7f601db99add353761e2f92de0859724356b5b64cfcd61109871.jpg"> 2026-10-12T08:49:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9l9gpthq9qadj3qruuqykkcxke2jupgsyft84aelae44xcl4nd5szyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gas6yj7zf What does it take to build an ecosystem where developers in the Global Majority can do more than participate in Bitcoin, but help shape where it goes next?<br/><br/>In the final episode of season one of Btrust in Focus, Paul Eke sits down with Abubakar Nur Khalil, CEO of Btrust, to talk about the thinking behind Btrust, how the organization has evolved, and what it takes to build the foundations for a stronger Bitcoin ecosystem in the Global Majority.<br/><br/>They discuss the challenges of creating pathways for developers, building a team around a shared mission, and why Btrust sees its role as creating the conditions for others to build.<br/><br/>Abubakar also looks ahead at what Btrust is working towards: a stronger Bitcoin ecosystem where more developers from the Global Majority have the opportunity to build for the world, while Btrust continues to strengthen the foundations that make that possible.<br/><br/>Watch the final episode of Btrust in Focus here: <a href="https://youtu.be/dc6Qpfa0S1A">https://youtu.be/dc6Qpfa0S1A</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub133yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vq7urapg.blossom.band/90029b588b9878a78af632ebb452f8651d1d3b2e0ae8eb39edf44bd14a971ea5.jpg"> 2026-10-09T09:37:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdw5t2d58uedau2a23pzjqaueaaam4aedk0l8rskhnezg0w9tvr5czyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasde0w9k We’re excited to announce the Q3, 2026 Btrust developer grant recipients. 🚀<br/><br/>Ten Bitcoin open-source developers are receiving support this quarter, including five starter grant recipients and five open-source cohort members.<br/><br/>This cohort continues our mission to decentralize Bitcoin open-source development by supporting contributors from the Global Majority working across Bitcoin Core, mining ⛏️ infrastructure, Lightning⚡ tools, wallet libraries, and privacy-preserving payments.<br/><br/>Q3 also marks an important first: Btrust developer grants are going directly to developers outside Africa. Following the recent expansion of our long-term grants, we’re welcoming Leonardo and plebhash from Brazil 🇧🇷, and Ansh from India 🇮🇳.<br/><br/>A defining theme of this cohort is community. Several recipients developed their skills through BitDevs, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsgc8mpvvr9y0qeh896dew894lcal24jsrzpaq0yjjlrujn4jfphgspzdmhxue69uhkummnw3ezu7nzvshxwee0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7dyy9h6" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>vinteum</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…y9h6</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsd6j6yks9vne0us4ksdp7pqa38ucf94le4per0xnfzh23xrg2njgspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszythwden5te0dehhxarj9ekxzmny9uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0q78m06" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bitshala@iris.to</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…8m06</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsg6gcf7gx74c2ls58vl653mlaah68ddk4wrj5gg8kux3walma4zwcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7qghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7lufrz8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Btrust Builders</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…frz8</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs9zmk2ynjnk5krqrxhwzqaj6atmdnf4wex9tnwsqd6ynvzgjk70cqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9mhwden5te0dehhxarj9cerzumpw3ejumn9wshszymhwden5te0v9ehgunpdshxu6twdfsj7kems77" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Africa Free Routing</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…ms77</span>)</a></span> bootcamps, Dada Devs and other learning programs. By supporting these communities, events, and programs, we help developers build their skills and discover emerging talent.<br/><br/>The Btrust starter grant supports software engineers ready to contribute full-time to Bitcoin open source. It provides time, mentorship, and financial support to develop a focus and grow into long-term contributors. The Q3, 2026 starter grantees are Enoch Azariah, Abraham Ujah, Musa Haruna, Nkatha Kaburu, and Solomon Eze.<br/><br/>The Btrust Open-Source Cohort provides long-term funding, mentorship, and peer support to established contributors, helping them sustain development and maintenance work. The Q3, 2026 long-term grantees are Rita Anene, Ifeanyichukwu Amajuoyi, Ansh Sharma, plebhash, and Leonardo.<br/><br/>Learn more about the recipients and their work: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/announcing-q3-2026-btrust-developer-grant-recipients">https://blog.btrust.tech/announcing-q3-2026-btrust-developer-grant-recipients</a><br/><br/>Applications for Btrust developer grants are open year-round, with new grantees announced quarterly. If you’re looking to contribute to Bitcoin open source, we encourage you to apply.<br/><br/>Explore Btrust developer grants here: <a href="https://btrust.tech/grants/developer">https://btrust.tech/grants/developer</a> <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/5782e6c5bed3dfaba9d9ac071aba2d8a2cf5b79beb371bfb2f4ea7b25d04cd7c.jpg"> 2026-09-23T17:22:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdxma4an2xn3tumsreqtjm6jxxrz5hzhy8s093rl0pdud4h4m67nczyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasq4ac4a We’re excited to support the Nairobi 🇰🇪 edition of Hack4Freedom, happening from September 22nd to October 5th.<br/><br/>The two-week program will bring together women interested in Bitcoin development for hands-on learning, building, and connecting with developers and mentors from the ecosystem.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs9qf833x5k0wc89g8pd883n7yv79trjrj26va2dvzgghj97cd0e7qppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kytcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wvh8xmmrd9skctcdjrvf5" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Sharon Murugi</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…rvf5</span>)</a></span>, Frankline Omondi, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqspd4x5dye0n7h83udmmurmvx7ndf3dcxxxhrv8vz7qekv9l6xx80cpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kytcprpmhxue69uhkg6tjv43hgmmj0yh8jctzw5hx6ef0xhu8pd" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Sy</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…u8pd</span>)</a></span>, Sharon Nkatha and Brandon Odiwuor will also be joining the program and contributing to the sessions over the two weeks.<br/><br/>Huge thanks to Sekinah Ibrahim, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqswmf5ytnpzdxl2zrcpqaz2672qnt9hz2wedptaf0ceuqnkjc5e9yspr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39e3x7mr59ehkyum9wfmx2u30qyd8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjetj9enxjct5dfskvtnrdakj7qg4waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t09u0pkqrx" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>theoriginalbhd</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…kqrx</span>)</a></span>, Dada Devs, and everyone involved in making this happen and helping grow the pipeline of female Bitcoin open-source developers. 🧡<br/><br/>If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us. Register here: <a href="https://app.evento.so/e/evt_thLRxQBL9AarUmp3?from=manage">https://app.evento.so/e/evt_thLRxQBL9AarUmp3?from=manage</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/c40ca6c960a7dad29db0f3359e66719787a9c002b8795a403947cf4197c0b9bc.jpg"> 2026-09-17T08:50:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp56z507vth4d0kcllulw77303splepkkfsdjm7h0wp3maycyt9mczyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasr6jjwt Btrust’s long-term developer grant program is expanding beyond Africa, starting with Brazil 🇧🇷 and India 🇮🇳.<br/><br/>We’re excited to welcome three new developer grantees: plebhash, Leonardo L., and Ansh Sharma.<br/><br/>This expansion is being carried out in partnership with <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsgc8mpvvr9y0qeh896dew894lcal24jsrzpaq0yjjlrujn4jfphgspzdmhxue69uhkummnw3ezu7nzvshxwee0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7dyy9h6" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>vinteum</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…y9h6</span>)</a></span> in Brazil and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsd6j6yks9vne0us4ksdp7pqa38ucf94le4per0xnfzh23xrg2njgspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszythwden5te0dehhxarj9ekxzmny9uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0q78m06" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bitshala@iris.to</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…8m06</span>)</a></span> in India, two organizations that have supported the developers’ growth and connected them to local Bitcoin communities.<br/><br/>Read the full announcement: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/expanding-btrusts-long-term-developer-grants-across-the-global-majority">https://blog.btrust.tech/expanding-btrusts-long-term-developer-grants-across-the-global-majority</a><br/><br/>Experienced Bitcoin open-source developers across the Global Majority can now apply for the Btrust long-term developer grant here: <a href="https://btrust.homerun.co/open-source-cohort/en">https://btrust.homerun.co/open-source-cohort/en</a> <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/dd0cc31e4d724ac268407cd32720fb5325d0e67cbce07a5108d6608a7488db51.jpg"> 2026-09-16T14:46:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszppqtdlfs83sch72dt24rngqt8cfq9gaxv8w65zf5plfq7d9qu3gzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasph2fgn What happens when learning Bitcoin stops being just about understanding the technology and starts becoming about building something with it?<br/><br/>In the latest episode of Btrust in Focus, Paul Eke sits with Fidel Otieno, founder of <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsqu8q8egnszhkfn6t9ngg6u3gskeks9frqcc0pdxc82cr0rwvunlqpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9mhwden5te0wfjkccte9ehx7um5wghxyctwvshs7dlw7d" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bitika</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…lw7d</span>)</a></span>, to talk about his path into Bitcoin development and the experiences that shaped his approach to building.<br/><br/>They discuss the challenges of learning Bitcoin as a developer, the programmes and communities that helped Fidel deepen his technical understanding, and how those experiences eventually led to Bitika, a platform making it easier for people in Kenya 🇰🇪 to access Bitcoin through M-Pesa and Lightning⚡.<br/><br/>The conversation also explores Fidel&#39;s vision for building useful Bitcoin products in Africa and his advice to developers who have ideas but are still waiting for the right moment to act on them.<br/><br/>Watch the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/tFpmZEe0xpc?si=y0yYbBSrTSHkrh3P">https://youtu.be/tFpmZEe0xpc?si=y0yYbBSrTSHkrh3P</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/0cb9380a7f17ec55801a6f6978b8e5bbd1cbcb8a6cb20988573220a7eafdfcb7.jpg"> 2026-09-11T10:04:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsttwmzhudkquerrm0kaf0clzrp3vpk8aazql4t8eeg6sy9uzfdraczyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasflkv93 Open-source Bitcoin development requires something most engineers can&#39;t easily give it: sustained, uninterrupted time.<br/><br/>For many developers, contributing to Bitcoin infrastructure has to compete with the job that pays the bills. Reading unfamiliar codebases, working through reviews, staying with a problem across multiple iterations, all of that takes a kind of focus that is hard to find in the margins of a full-time job, and this is why funding exists. <br/><br/>In 2025, Btrust awarded more than $2 million in grants, with 39.7% going directly to developers working on open-source Bitcoin infrastructure. Across the year, 18 grantees contributed to 15 open-source projects, collectively merging 222 pull requests and making 475 code reviews across the Bitcoin stack.<br/><br/>However, funding is only useful if developers know how to access it. That means understanding what kinds of work can be supported, what funders are actually evaluating when they read an application, and which program fits where you are right now in your contribution journey.<br/><br/>We put together a practical guide that answers all of it. It covers what Bitcoin open-source funding looks like, the difference between grants, fellowships, cohorts and project funding, what to have ready before you apply, what makes an application stand out, and where to start if you are still building your contribution record.<br/><br/>If you have been thinking about making the transition from part-time contributor to full-time open-source developer, this is where to start.<br/><br/>Read the full guide here: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/how-bitcoin-developers-can-get-funding-for-open-source-work">https://blog.btrust.tech/how-bitcoin-developers-can-get-funding-for-open-source-work</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/4af969c8bc22a85e85c74f7a303e05dda72750fe6a86c1f7355024514f56a2ff.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/952fdb665b6cde7794d3b28642e61a8598ab329ca4d0167b4b7b21a021e9a046.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/bd710081d9ea4a777c63a284b9adaba93cafb8e63aebeb82084d3e20b46b0835.jpg"> 2026-09-09T09:54:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswkfyvple4dftcff2njk5c6qxcsq2536zufgad2v7463288muclgqzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasydkf0j For many developers, the first step into Bitcoin open source is often a meetup, workshop, hackathon, conference talk, or technical session.<br/><br/>These events create entry points for curious developers, connect new builders with mentors and peers, and give contributors a platform to share their work and find collaborators.<br/><br/>We’re excited to announce the first batch of 2026 Btrust event grant recipients. 🚀<br/><br/>This round, we are supporting eight events:<br/>• <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsqhnducqt545lyw4x9t3x3p267wh6zul830xjm47p42hs42jg76rgpz4mhxue69uhkzmn5d9c8y6tdv9kzumn9wshsz9thwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjme0qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9ucsx2xj" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>AdoptingBitcoinCapeTown</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…x2xj</span>)</a></span> 2026<br/>• <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs9zmk2ynjnk5krqrxhwzqaj6atmdnf4wex9tnwsqd6ynvzgjk70cqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9mhwden5te0dehhxarj9cerzumpw3ejumn9wshszymhwden5te0v9ehgunpdshxu6twdfsj7kems77" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Africa Free Routing</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…ms77</span>)</a></span> Lightning Developer Bootcamps<br/>• <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsxhwmaw842y4zzzk580cfke4l5jr6xyh44v3v6pk59dnyzjm2a7vqpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7qgkwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxg6t5w3hjuur4vghszymhwden5te0wp6hyurvv4cxzeewv4ej7du6ve7" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>btcplusplus</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…6ve7</span>)</a></span> Nairobi &amp; Seoul 2026<br/>• Code &amp; Chain Senegal by Bitnob<br/>• The Genesis Workshop by OSGuild<br/>• Dakar Bitcoin Days IV<br/>• DevFest Kaduna 2026<br/><br/>Learn more about the recipients here: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-first-batch-of-2026-btrust-event-grants">https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-first-batch-of-2026-btrust-event-grants</a> <br/><br/>Btrust event grants are open to events, conferences, bootcamps, workshops, hackathons, and technical gatherings growing the Bitcoin open-source ecosystem.<br/><br/>Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://www.btrust.tech/grants/event">https://www.btrust.tech/grants/event</a> <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/be3a93064cf894daa13bba4a18c49ce50a0fdb83f749003aaa93ab14b5b021d9.jpg"> 2026-07-22T14:40:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst8nvy2cv82nschyphger87hc5jdaaxlxvz36x5fj8kd7thfrylpqzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasnekwt3 This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending the soft launch of Node NBO.🎉<br/><br/>The space brings together people working across AI, energy and freedom technology under one roof, creating room for new ideas and collaborations to emerge.<br/><br/>Our CEO, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsgfhsg3q4kudnstnm9jth93e3jm4hqjtwkrsf3jt7gpjaupj7g9nqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9mhwden5te0wfjkccte9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7xfslzm" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Abubakar</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…slzm</span>)</a></span>, joined the launch and shared a few thoughts on the opportunity ahead.<br/><br/>Huge congratulations to the Node NBO team for bringing this vision to life.<br/><br/>We’re super excited to be one of the tenants and to have a home in Kenya 🇰🇪.<br/><br/>More details about our space coming soon.<br/><br/>Learn more about Node NBO here: <a href="https://nodenbo.com/index.html">https://nodenbo.com/index.html</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/03822f9e10d1c504dc8bc9283c2564c59bbf8fb88a1c154cb327ea0e8fbe716c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/c2be2cbefd079f4bf06c3c9f87a795a43cfac7f8d55da0c42b38bfb29893c253.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/a9c87c596a4c5846ec3a1dd9c952299ac7bc8a67e01a2a36036008a3c65c0433.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/8c05fc44061554d7a62130e90c1d22c3cecca7a55fbfccbf3274a6501833814c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/08d3ad85b4ffce337a3a7491811c5e727a64711e474d0e951d7f0e74f2764d9e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/81caa3e36b1667204d861ef9a7192b0a5d6edcdef4db21dd990df6901110373f.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/b0afb079d0aa6ed0e3e08f95b3f6c3c2e3d9912098322dce03dd9ac16f45ac23.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/a6f476c2be3fee4b44a01f347b5baa5525a580ce3a54da026c996590953bb4a4.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/c9a787f9ea9da7365768402b9e37afedf8418b820d120442bc876d6c2e24c0e0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/f4dd749801b87b2f50727e84527bf54d0383e367cf719333cb31713b0a5aa66b.jpg"> 2026-05-18T16:40:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv23leeh899nm6eaqqdf7ccxad8xqemhee3yw9t83rq9mzms0nxeqzyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gasry87u8 We’re excited to announce the Q1 Btrust Developer Grant recipients, our largest cohort to date. 🚀<br/><br/>Ten Bitcoin open-source developers have been awarded grants, including six starter grant recipients and four open-source cohort members, including two renewals and two promotions from starter to long-term grants.<br/><br/>This cohort also marks a couple of important firsts: support for Cashu 🥜 development and the introduction of a dedicated research role within the open-source cohort. This builds on our work across the stack, from core protocol development to wallets, privacy tools, and user-facing applications.<br/><br/>The Btrust starter grant provides support for software engineers ready to contribute full-time to open-source Bitcoin development. It allows recipients to explore areas of interest, identify a focus for long-term contributions, and engage deeply with the global Bitcoin developer community with relevant support via mentorship and without financial constraints.<br/><br/>Q1, 2026 starter grantees are:<br/>• Michael Ariwaodo working on Cashu<br/>• Frankline Omondi working on Bitcoin Core and bip353‑rs<br/>• John Osezele working on Bitcoin Dev Kit and Rust Payjoin<br/>• Victor Chabunda working on rust‑payjoin and UniFFI‑Dart<br/>• Muhammad Shehu working on Payjoin Dev Kit and Bitcoin Dev Kit<br/>• Sonkeng Maldini working on Bitcoin Dev Kit and Bitcoin Core<br/><br/>The Btrust Open-Source Cohort offers long-term support to established Bitcoin open-source contributors, promoting a collaborative environment for sustained development.<br/><br/>Members receive funding paid monthly in bitcoin, mentorship, and peer support to deepen their work on critical Bitcoin open-source projects. The cohort model aims to build a resilient, inclusive developer ecosystem, enabling contributors from the Global Majority to make meaningful, lasting impacts on Bitcoin&#39;s open-source ecosystem.<br/><br/>Q1, 2026 long-term grantees are:<br/>• Chuks Agbakuru working on Lightning Dev Kit<br/>• Peter Tyonum working on Bitcoin Dev Kit<br/>• Enigbe Ochekliye working on Lightning Dev Kit with a focus on research<br/>• Tobechi Chukwuleta working on BTCPay Server <br/><br/>Learn more about the recipients and what they’re working on in the blog: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/q1-2026-btrust-developer-grant-announcement">https://blog.btrust.tech/q1-2026-btrust-developer-grant-announcement</a><br/><br/>Applications for Btrust developer grants are open year-round, with new grantees announced quarterly.<br/><br/>If you’re a developer looking to contribute to Bitcoin open source projects, we encourage you to apply.<br/><br/>Learn more about Btrust developer grants here: <a href="https://www.btrust.tech/grants/developer">https://www.btrust.tech/grants/developer</a> <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/1e038f167cb231e5db5bda5e4630434cd7ecaef2abd90d3dc55c1f3efa24d13d.jpg"> 2026-04-01T15:23:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgr8h3s4j50k2jc6j0emc4r0clkd8948ay6egu39frfe5d5gtwq5szyzxy3sjmjn0jwp4hq2gpc24mtkq9cgkyff2t0ufpcums0cr378gas9cn3ca In July, we put out a call for a Chief Executive Officer, and after a long, thoughtful, and rigorous selection process, we’re excited to share that <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsgfhsg3q4kudnstnm9jth93e3jm4hqjtwkrsf3jt7gpjaupj7g9nqpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtctvc8ug" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Abubakar</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…c8ug</span>)</a></span> has been appointed as the new CEO of Btrust.<br/><br/>Abubakar will be stepping down from his position on the Board to take on this full-time role, where he will report directly to the Btrust Board.<br/><br/>His appointment marks an important new chapter for Btrust as we continue our mission to strengthen and support open-source development across Africa and beyond.<br/><br/>This is a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal by a subsequent board for one additional three-year period.<br/><br/>Read more about the appointment, as featured on <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsrr4r2zhmj6twysjmr0ht3rt009wlcxn0ruqeuq0aluwejnku3ctgpzamhxue69uhkummnw3ezumn0dahx2uewvdhk6tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtcpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuetwvdkxzan9vshx7un89uqnt7q9" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bitcoinmagazinebtc</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…t7q9</span>)</a></span>: <a href="https://bitcoinmagazine.com/builders/btrust-names-abubakar-nur-khalil-ceo">https://bitcoinmagazine.com/builders/btrust-names-abubakar-nur-khalil-ceo</a> <br/><br/>Join us in congratulating Abubakar on this new role and in looking forward to what’s ahead for us. 2025-11-03T19:20:35Z