2025-05-26T11:45:16Z https://nostr.now Abubakar https://nostr.now/npub1sn0q3zptdcm8qh8ktyhwtrnr9htwpykav8qnryhusr9mcr9ustxqe4tr2x https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqygsv0utzjegwtutu723s5sdmaf55cvk884eaw9mgnw4ddly3j8szyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcafuueu From Coldcard to Liquid, I cover the recent stream of bitcoin hacks, the role of accountability and why users still flock to exchanges and ETFs.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/10/21/what-500m-in-bitcoin-hacks-teach-us-about-the-future-of-self-custody/">https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/10/21/what-500m-in-bitcoin-hacks-teach-us-about-the-future-of-self-custody/</a> 2026-10-23T17:45:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspznu8gsjltzwh6nj5rs4jqzmys294nvtc08vsszvpdq7um7zkd2qzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvctpjle3 Btrust Dev Con 2027 &gt; Btrust Dev Day<br/><br/>More soon.<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="/nevent1qqspkl5cddv4fg7ev0rv3mvx6uv07afu202k6u2jx4070r47pdpnmqqfvn59p" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…n59p</a></span> </div> 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"> </blockquote> 2026-10-16T00:43:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs22rankqz0f4cgazve58hz3eehzuetyz3dwu82gdg6jc8cgf24vxgzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcc2qe9j Global Majority FTW 🌍🤝🇧🇷🇮🇳<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="/nevent1qqsp56z507vth4d0kcllulw77303splepkkfsdjm7h0wp3maycyt9mc8dyl7k" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…yl7k</a></span> </div> 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"> </blockquote> 2026-09-17T19:21:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswtphagm5tfvl8s25dgz88jy40yl98zvna60znmc7s8hqp623h22gzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcz5fr6k Running Buzz 🐝 2026-07-23T14:27:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf977y8fz65u65ml6krled6rdnxa4lrvmtxr74zed2s6d0jr0y3sqzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcm336q6 Pumped for what comes next at the Node NBO 🍳🔥<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="/nevent1qqst8nvy2cv82nschyphger87hc5jdaaxlxvz36x5fj8kd7thfrylpqdk4h29" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…4h29</a></span> </div> 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"> </blockquote> 2026-05-18T17:06:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg93qmfj29mkvkv653qpqjqlqqm263hegqf86jedu9ew6p9zp6xqqzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcx7xgda <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/abe8773929acdd74c56bce39fe5aabfaf178e63b970908ee1d1acc8e5ee56061.jpg"> <br/><br/>It&#39;s been 3 months and 15 days since the sudden passing of my dear friend Hadiya Masieh (<span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqmj8963nhg2vvge3qr8n0nd8nd5hfv7atk42w7ddg7z23l4r8n9sq2leq76" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>hadiya</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…eq76</span>)</a></span>)—who was like a sister to me.<br/><br/>She was a true beacon of hope who brought a seraphic warmth and positivity to everyone she touched, showing us what a healthier world could look like.<br/><br/>Though it’s still incredibly difficult to process her absence, her mission to uplift communities through financial freedom and Bitcoin lives on.<br/><br/>I’m so grateful to her incredible team at <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnrd9ax6ctj9ehx2aqpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqzp4my9u5uk48qsa0nvs35h093jdghethktu2rwra84echtslxylr3gxv6as" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnrd9ax6ctj9ehx2aqpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqzp4my9u5uk48qsa0nvs35h093jdghethktu2rwra84echtslxylr3gxv6as</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…v6as</span>)</a></span> for keeping her vision alive. If her work inspired you, please consider supporting them here: <a href="http://groundswellproject.org/donate/">http://groundswellproject.org/donate/</a><br/><br/>She always saw the best in people and every situation. Her impact on my life and countless others is impossible to quantify.<br/><br/>Thank you for everything, Hadiya. You will always be in our hearts and prayers 🩶<br/> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/c4db108200d2d298edf4c236c8882ba1c1f6b5d945ae38ee0947ab0351877701.jpg"> 2026-05-07T23:07:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfgm0tc9czv6khesylt30z2ldtmdsqgh38hzp46ez93uqrgsd2ecgzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcewetp7 Welcome our Btrust Q1 2026 grantees, our largest group yet 🎉<br/><br/>Congratulations to these10 rockstars!🔥 <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="/nevent1qqsv23leeh899nm6eaqqdf7ccxad8xqemhee3yw9t83rq9mzms0nxeqa2vckp" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…vckp</a></span> </div> 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'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"> </blockquote> 2026-04-01T20:03:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs88wn32gdkhs4r6pk92f89mkd0jv4r7j6362whzj02v3u0r05nl2czyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcveyyuk Eid Mubarak 💚 2026-03-20T16:10:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs94e878flavhulm2w42a6x20mkgheajvp5llvkujrwhagj2x39dyczyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcgtz8z4 Ramadan Kareem, May Allāh accept our Ibādah this holy month 💚 2026-02-18T13:27:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyfwalqavghm6e8dlhn04gz2kdcykj6dhppgdg5t5sc6xcncpmsqgzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc2sqags Btrust Builders cooking in 2026 🔥<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="/nevent1qqsf8uqn5lz3z0qlexp4c3040krqy9m3e9qd2cjpuf7h2uv8pvrtwzqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgy7ns95" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…ns95</a></span> </div> Bitcoin’s open‑source ecosystem only thrives when contributors are supported not just to learn, but to stay, grow, and lead.<br/><br/>In 2026, we’re evolving Btrust Builders into a scaled, high‑quality contributor pipeline designed for long‑term impact. This year’s program builds directly on the insights from our 2025 Builders experience, with clearer structure, stronger systems, and a deeper commitment to sustained open‑source contribution.<br/><br/>The 2026 Builders journey is designed as one continuous path. Developers enter through open applications or via the BOSS challenge, move through structured learning pathways, accelerate through a selective Open Source Fellowship, and progress toward grants, long‑term contribution, and ecosystem roles.<br/><br/>What makes Builders 2026 different is our focus on durable outcomes. We care about retention as much as graduation. We care about whether developers are still contributing six to twelve months later. And we care deeply about creating a program that is sustainable for both participants and faculty.<br/><br/>This year includes multiple entry points, clearly defined pathways, an always‑on Resource Hub, a ten‑week Open Source Fellowship, and a calendar that creates a steady rhythm of learning, contribution, and outcomes throughout the year.<br/><br/>If you’re a developer interested in contributing to Bitcoin open‑source, or someone exploring what that journey looks like, we invite you to learn more.<br/><br/>Read the full blog to understand the 2026 program design, explore the Builders Pathways, check out the 2026 program calendar and apply to join this year’s cohorts: <a href="https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-2026-btrust-builders-program/">https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-2026-btrust-builders-program/</a> <br/><br/>If you’re not ready to apply yet, the Builders Resource Hub (<a href="https://pathways.btrust.tech/resource-hub">https://pathways.btrust.tech/resource-hub</a>) is always available and designed to help you start learning and making your first contributions.<br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/621b9964615f8068d5176502ed555a8ef61c460e3521c84255254a339b5add0a.jpg"> </blockquote> 2026-02-16T17:33:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs07pfv9xfg0rppy5amcpcnl4s6ce7kamlx2ml2ku27g04865xrlkgzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc3aq64u Always value your boundaries above any comfort that could come from its violation. 2026-02-10T14:03:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxdh6am0246lwyeq0zkmmffkz072d9ualgjn93kd7l6n6qp5ygxxqzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcu2p7al Hell yeah! 🇳🇬🔥🔥<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/75ceac34e845ee71216bc5561d9b77cd7059f6ef4af618bd419b7579c239e07e.jpg"> 2026-01-17T18:35:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8g3ylw0q95akgrhqp8mr85zs4p72l67shpcn24shl5tp77gzxr0qzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcs9k0hj Huge congratulations to the winners 🔥<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="/nevent1qqs8xye3khgl3efmjnvwvu3tj3gvgp38jvsuevx7gss2dvm87yw4wdqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhg46gm2s" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…gm2s</a></span> </div> It’s time to build.<br/><br/>Two months ago, we asked developers to bring bitcoin to open-source apps. They delivered.<br/><br/></time2build> was not a hackathon or a bounty. It was a challenge with one simple goal: put bitcoin into open-source apps people already use.<br/><br/>This was a global effort. We couldn't have done this without the support of 50+ developer communities, our partners, and our judges:<br/><br/>Partners: Tether , Lightspark, Fulgur Ventures, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyv8wue69uhnzwpc9ccnzdewxg6zuv3nx5argwp58qqnyamnwvaz7tmvde3xjarn9eekzar0wd5xjumfvahxzmpwvdhk6tmwdaehgunjv4kxz7f02y69ynn2v4ehxqpqawnu9vg352863e7tqlc6urlw7jgdf8vf00tmr76uuhflp4nnn68s35x23h" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>planbnetwork</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…x23h</span>)</a></span> , DraperU, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qythwumn8ghj7ct5d3shxtnwdaehgu3wd3skuep0qyxhwumn8ghj7cnjvghxjme0qqswen6sdv8chdl605h78vqvp48jxhx84hlkx8nt9luyczcv744u5ncvrgcsu" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>pleblab</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…gcsu</span>)</a></span>, and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyt8wue69uhkummnw3ezuer9d3hhgett9e6xktcpremhxue69uhkgetk9ehx7um5wfcxcctevaex7atwvshxxmmd9uqzpdkumh0cve6jslg6f6rzpkf24yzuykxc2zlcejfr6wwlrm07uhh878n2y8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>geyser</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…n2y8</span>)</a></span>.<br/><br/>Judges: <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsgfhsg3q4kudnstnm9jth93e3jm4hqjtwkrsf3jt7gpjaupj7g9nq6arlph" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Abubakar</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…rlph</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyvhwumn8ghj7ctyw4k8gt338pcxcatn9eek7cmfv9kqz9nhwden5te0v96xcctn9ehx7um5wghxcctwvsqzpmc4r3arsr6q5awh69yn4s68kemh48vmt7s250xak3lu0ratdx5tz27l4q" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>giacomozucco</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…7l4q</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqs05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sgew2ua" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Jeff Booth</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…w2ua</span>)</a></span>, Kevin Hurley, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqqkfnmpuz692azr8c5phn0930x2v92xyqvwgr6ve8znaa3qd6c3hq8xwdq9" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>k00b</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…wdq9</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qythwumn8ghj7etrd35hqum99ec82c30wfjkccteqy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqpqe0z776cpe0gllgktjk54fuzv8pdfxmq6smsmh8xd7t8s7n474n9s46upw4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>niftynei</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…upw4</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8xetdd9ek7mpwv3jhvtcqyryngphdstprzqvu78vkwqygfl0d78matge05d5tzzexpnrfrr62zjtkjyr" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Roy</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…kjyr</span>)</a></span>, and Subash.<br/><br/>Finally, to the builders: thank you.<br/><br/>You brought bitcoin to open-source apps and proved what's possible.<br/><br/>Without further ado, let's meet your </time2build> 2025 winners: <a href="https://blog.breez.technology/time2build-meet-the-2025-winners-1d8b11501ad9">https://blog.breez.technology/time2build-meet-the-2025-winners-1d8b11501ad9</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/5337086fdd146f2d71110d5aec497d0448f613044ce86af383e3b2f71444ac69.jpg"> </blockquote> 2026-01-15T19:36:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspddea00m8kf0pqvranvx09pmdxm30nn408hzd6pqzzvv29f7m7eczyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvckr83hc In my last post for 2025 in Forbes Digital Assets, here are the top 16 conferences to mark in your calendar for 2026, across 5 continents and 14 countries, with something in there for everyone 🔥📌<br/><br/>🇰🇪🇦🇹🇩🇪🇿🇦🇺🇸🇳🇴🇨🇿🇨🇭🇧🇷🇫🇮🇦🇪🇭🇰🇳🇱🇨🇦<br/><br/><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/12/31/top-16-bitcoin-conferences-to-attend-in-2026-from-around-the-world/">https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/12/31/top-16-bitcoin-conferences-to-attend-in-2026-from-around-the-world/</a> 2025-12-31T22:03:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy9tcy4l0p5q520qw3w7jz0dy26auy4sdtml93hd0w8dtcnpnunegzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc8dxzcu I want to say a huge thank you to <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsgydql3q4ka27d9wnlrmus4tvkrnc8ftc4h8h5fgyln54gl0a7dgspp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpxdmhxue69uhkuamr9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshkz7tkdfkx26tvd4urqctvxa4ryur3wsergut9vsch5dmp8pese6nj96" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>jack</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…nj96</span>)</a></span> for starting this historic initiative. Thank you to everyone who has helped us along the way, the team, mentors, and community.<br/><br/>The Global Majority will lead Bitcoin development and ensure we all continue to have freedom money 🫂❤️ <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="/nevent1qqsgr8h3s4j50k2jc6j0emc4r0clkd8948ay6egu39frfe5d5gtwq5spzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgq3q33yvyku5munsddczjqwz4w6aspwz93z22jmlzgw8xur7qu0368vqxpqqqqqqzxv0a3j" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…0a3j</a></span> </div> 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. </blockquote> 2025-11-03T22:53:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszed9dm5a0l4u7r36uq4zmvxnfarrrsqlzrk5k4theel5fg6n8ssqzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvck2l830 It is much easier to focus on what you don&#39;t have than to cherish what you do.<br/><br/>Shift your gaze. True strength lies in celebrating what you have; use that to fuel your focus and build from there. 2025-11-03T15:40:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfqpysntketd9rr6rcvrx52w3pc2d4kf2rl8wslkz0v6f2xtwwwjszyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc8nyyx8 If your principles are conditional, then you never had them in the first place. <br/><br/> 2025-11-01T18:15:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfwhgwx93l52np8gy3fenttstmy3x3mmp4jctsdeztg9c6zktjpvqzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcf7cvdn The Clipse LET GOD SORT EM OUT is Album of the Year 🔥<br/><br/><a href="https://tidal.com/album/447060804">https://tidal.com/album/447060804</a> 2025-10-31T17:21:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs26jy0jrdh3v6fgqllykfqpzqdjrs5glxl3xfp6cwugwtqj6qpw5gzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc8p9hgw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst5alk5q5fvt23xqv35fnl7k9c5uxmhj45pqgnpcgneh4fjplg44spr9mhxue69uhkuurjdau8jtntwf5hxarpwpekktnvwcdpn8v7'>nevent1q…n8v7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Naija 🔥 <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/4ce5120983d1cbfcd727b269df3e58326698d2200fed9459a1dfb70acd668a3b.png"> 2025-08-22T23:08:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg2qsk2fvesr0tkv9h8l5ftye4jwmqh632n7r888pxuwfg9y0eg5gzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcvw27yg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswzkessqpzz6wzd7ccyuty85dmtrf5undsn76weduqzu5jp8m7khcpndmhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0y5erqamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd3skuep0y5erqffjxpshvct5v9ez2v3swaehxw309ahx7um5wgh8w6twv5hj2v3sy5erqctkv96xzu39xgc8wumn8ghj7ur4wfcxcetjv4kxz7fwvdhk6te9xgc8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7ffjxpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctv9urvu00u'>nevent1q…u00u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Huge congratulations Ella, you&#39;ll kill it there! Keep crushing it!! 🧡🔥 <br/><br/> 2025-08-04T13:39:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspxe6uk2e60gkp8pw64nhg6q59wylvcxpqy8q0sk9mggr3ams6xxqzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvctparr5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstnpnja2t5wrmnm94nl96xwwk9wucc25fmyhv03q6j0jeclgc02xcppamhxue69uhkztnwdaejumr0dsttx0ze'>nevent1q…x0ze</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💯 <br/><br/> 2025-07-18T01:06:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8jwksxxsaw8te5zzmlmxu2e27rgkdywu8cr6uj20cykezg4jpa7qzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvceg3msj Round 2 🔥🙌<br/><br/><a href="https://tidal.com/browse/track/448742085?u">https://tidal.com/browse/track/448742085?u</a> <br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/f6a2e5b15f4337fa99728a2a9a0f8e07a9f776b056c57d0f0d28af0d86b87305.jpg"> 2025-07-17T23:48:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfcqvgt476jy5k35sshj0x7mspjnrm5jnhjxpz9g6f8rkrlwkgmwgzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvchmkfv5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz32t0pp6qwnu52hxzne3xprkryzukgptdfp276tdagelhuq59plspzemhxue69uhky6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skc6rll2u'>nevent1q…ll2u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💙 <br/><br/> 2025-07-16T23:55:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2n4g2nyegde4wn9a4mq6zkl69nthrcdxa8ukjva4v9gt3rrp6aggzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcf64aa4 “It is better by assenting to truth to conquer opinion, than by assenting to opinion to be conquered by truth.”<br/><br/>— Epictetus 2025-05-14T17:55:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw780c7938gcn2r5fxejy57a9287qqzlkn386khjckw2fj8qnv4pgzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvct95qes Users don&#39;t care about Y, therefore we should reduce the focus on Y—or discard it entirely—shouldn&#39;t be a rule builders follow under the guise of pragmatism.<br/><br/>Users may not care now, but the point of it all is to protect them &amp; do things better. 2024-09-10T17:15:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfqlcav7p920q085zmwz50p9rrfy0x33jukhgnj9qq0g4pekzjcpczyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcqdnsls Running Obscura VPN<br/><br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/KXFd.png"> 2024-08-31T13:20:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsddnu0ckzsslmzfe5z6n236dcdsp5d9rfp82j8c4la62wuh76xregzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc27kz8e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdv37c6g9l9a489xv76yqhxmlcenlakkxwvc0gjv7uamu4ma0vzwcppamhxue69uhkztnwdaejumr0dsnzuzf4'>nevent1q…uzf4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It was great to finally connect Khush! Looking forward to all the great work ahead 🙏🏾 2024-08-29T20:28:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw3ck9a27fjmtgcj623d3vnkveh3qcc5qzmzarje2at8np0n66s5qzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc0xj99c Here is my talk, &#34;A Bitcoinized Africa,&#34; from last week&#39;s <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1yul83qxn35u607er3m7039t6rddj06qezfagfqlfw4qk5z5slrfqu8ncdu" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>hodlhodl</span> (<span class="italic">npub1yul…ncdu</span>)</a></span> Baltic Honeybadger &#39;24 conference #BH2024<br/><br/>This year, I decided to give a more concise presentation, based on a lot of feedback and requests, on why Africa will continue to play a significant role in Bitcoin&#39;s overall development and future success. <br/><br/>Share this presentation with anyone curious about &#34;what material benefits Bitcoin brings to humanity&#34; or &#34;what Africa&#39;s role is in the future of Bitcoin.&#34;<br/><br/>&#34;Africa will not only continue to show what Bitcoin can do but, more importantly, it is going to show what we can do with Bitcoin&#34; 🔥<br/><br/>Full video 🎥 (15 mins)<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://v.nostr.build/23YW9Ad3A0SIP223.mp4"></video> 2024-08-28T10:45:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxykyeufyd2m4ph4vzgpvgxzjlqmnp7lmf6m8zlyzv8x77acqfj9qzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcz0fm7u I am honored and immensely appreciative of the trust placed in me to lead Btrust.<br/><br/>Looking forward to all the great work ahead 💪🏾🔥<br/><br/><a href="https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/jay-z-and-jack-dorsey-backed-bitcoin-non-profit-trust-appoints-bitcoin-core-developer-as-interim-ceo">https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/jay-z-and-jack-dorsey-backed-bitcoin-non-profit-trust-appoints-bitcoin-core-developer-as-interim-ceo</a> 2024-08-08T22:06:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0nu9mlzg38lzp807qc8p5xt4lx7vwtcvrht8e0r729xueq07vd9czyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcjrv6gj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2ceypzvmsn2wdr864k5v769hfkrhkfcl8fyn2vsw32kgf6shch7spz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wcdyydy6'>nevent1q…ydy6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sure, happy to send you an invite. Check DMs. 2024-07-24T22:37:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdgd3lhx9amuxqgex83edynrzwzawjres9qt60zkdazdkg89kqs6qzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvc7ymeey Regarding the recent Proton Wallet, I respect their conscious effort to be transparent and open about the tradeoffs / threat model (especially in their recent blog posts; see below).<br/><br/>I just tested out the wallet, great work.<br/><br/>Though not perfect ATM, they seem to be on a good path so far in building a Bitcoin-only wallet to simplify sending and receiving Bitcoin for their 100 million Proton users.<br/><br/>Presently, they appear to use the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK; see below) as a dependency, with coinjoin and the Lightning Dev Kit (LDK) on their radar. Hopefully, we will see silent payments integrated down the line, too.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, as a Proton user, I look forward to seeing how the Proton Wallet evolves 🔥<br/><br/>- - -<br/><br/>More Reading 📌<br/><br/>- Initial announcement: <a href="https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-launch">https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-launch</a><br/>- The wallet&#39;s security model: <a href="https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-security-model">https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-security-model</a><br/>- Github repo: <a href="https://github.com/ProtonWallet/andromeda">https://github.com/ProtonWallet/andromeda</a><br/>- Potential future dependencies: <a href="https://github.com/ProtonWallet/andromeda/commit/211dc5a86f20455cdba99e0a51a37a61ef70577c">https://github.com/ProtonWallet/andromeda/commit/211dc5a86f20455cdba99e0a51a37a61ef70577c</a> 2024-07-24T19:57:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv3rnl5prslxr2napnw2v6jlek0pm0sk0aesf9vdljjj6ka74wy5gzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvczhch5z The African Bitcoin ecosystem will ONLY move forward when we have more builders and value creators than talkers and value extractors. 2024-06-27T22:10:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq7n8x7q9q74sa2dycxvmvhagmlzentgpvkhe628rpfwrannhdzjczyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcga9huk In my latest piece for Forbes Crypto, I highlight the whirlwind of events following the controversial finance bill, the protests and its success, the resilience of the youth and their view of Bitcoin&#39;s role in Kenya&#39;s future 🇰🇪 ❤️<br/><br/>Noelyne Sumba, a stellar Kenyan Bitcoiner and Machakura team member, put it best, &#34;Many young Kenyans see Bitcoin as a way to escape the restrictive monetary policies imposed by international financial institutions, which have contributed to the country&#39;s economic challenges. Integrating Bitcoin into the financial system could reduce reliance on foreign debt and offer a way out from oppressive government policies that hinder economic and individual growth.&#34;<br/><br/>Very proud of—and inspired by—the resilience shown by fellow Kenyan Bitcoiners and the youth on the ground in fighting against this bill and winning.<br/><br/>Here&#39;s to amplifying the voices of those we&#39;ve lost over the last week and those who continue to fight 🕊<br/><br/><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/26/kenyan-youth-embrace-bitcoin-amid-deadly-protests-over-finance-bill/">https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/26/kenyan-youth-embrace-bitcoin-amid-deadly-protests-over-finance-bill/</a> 2024-06-26T22:44:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrzge8gwr3nwywkwmctxc627lhqnq9k9ppun2wnj2wl38pcvvn58gzyzzduzyg9dhrvuzu7evjaevwvvkadcyjm4suzvvjljqvh0qvhjpvcvg96wa We are hiring a Chief Executive Officer for Btrust 🔥<br/><br/>Btrust is a non-profit organization established to decentralize the development of free and open-source Bitcoin software. Initially focused on Africa, our mission is to locate, educate, and remunerate developers in the global south to contribute to the Bitcoin protocol and its associated technology stack.<br/><br/>Although no prior Bitcoin experience is necessary, we’re seeking a leader who shares our enthusiasm for Bitcoin’s potential and values and the importance of a decentralized contributor community collaborating to shape the future of global money.<br/><br/>If this sounds like you, go ahead and apply here:<br/><br/><a href="https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bitcoin-talent-co/450f0be8-d8ad-49a7-aef1-797686beaa00">https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bitcoin-talent-co/450f0be8-d8ad-49a7-aef1-797686beaa00</a> 2024-01-11T16:34:49Z