Introducing the 2026 Btrust Builders Program
Building a scalable, high‑quality pipeline for Bitcoin open‑source contributors
Introducing the 2026 Btrust Builders Program
Building a scalable, high‑quality pipeline for Bitcoin open‑source contributors
Why Rust Is Becoming Essential in Bitcoin
Written by Jamal Errakibi This article is a written version of my talk “Why Rust Is Becoming Essential in Bitcoin,” which I gave during the 2025 Btrust Developer Day. If you prefer watching instead of reading, you can watch the talk linked here. Rust has been voted the most loved
Strengthening Africa’s Bitcoin Developer Pipeline: Reflections from 2025
In 2025, hundreds of developers across Africa took their first steps into Bitcoin’s open‑source ecosystem, learning how it works, how to contribute to it, and how to build sustainable careers around it. The Btrust Builders program was designed to move developers from curiosity, to capability, to contribution. This
Introducing the BitDevs Playbook
A practical guide for building and sustaining Bitcoin-only technical communities across the Global South.
Introducing the Second Round of 2025 Btrust Event Grant Recipients
Global, December 31, 2025 - At Btrust, we know that growing the Bitcoin open-source developer ecosystem starts with creating gateways; spaces where curious builders can connect, learn, experiment, and ultimately take their first steps toward meaningful contribution. These gateways often take the form of events: technical meetups, grassroots workshops, hackathons,
Celebrating Duncan Dean’s Journey with Btrust
At Btrust, we’ve been fortunate to support developers whose work strengthens the foundations of Bitcoin. Today, we celebrate the journey of Duncan Dean, who joined us as a long-term grantee in April 2024 and whose time with us concluded in August 2025. His contributions extended well beyond code. Over
Announcing Q4, 2025 Btrust Developer Grant Recipients
Africa, December 12, 2025 — We’re excited to recognize six outstanding Bitcoin open-source developers awarded Btrust grants, including four starter grant recipients and two open-source cohort members. Starter Grants The Btrust Starter Grant provides support for software engineers ready to contribute full-time to open-source Bitcoin development. It allows recipients to
Btrust Builders & Chaincode Labs Partner Again for the 2026 BOSS Challenge
Applications are ongoing for the 2026 ₿OSS (Bitcoin Open-Source Software) Challenge, kicking off January 12, 2026.
From Night Time Coder to Full-Time Bitcoin Builder: My Journey Through Btrust and the BOSS Program
Written by Rita Anene For over three years, I've worked as a software developer, building features and solving problems in the familiar rhythm of a 9-to-5 job. But something was missing. I wanted to work on technology that wasn't just functional, but foundational, something that could
Btrust Announces Abubakar Nur Khalil as New CEO
Leadership transitions mark important moments in any organization’s journey, and today, we’re excited to share one of our own. In July, we put out a call for a Chief Executive Officer. After receiving multiple strong applications and going through a long, thoughtful, and rigorous selection process, we’re
Introducing the Btrust Pull Partnership: Opening the Global Stage for Bitcoin Developers from the Global South
In the world of Bitcoin development, talent is everywhere. Yet, for many developers in the Global South, especially across Africa, reaching the highest levels of contribution isn’t just about skill or dedication—it’s about access. Opportunities to meet global collaborators, speak at conferences, and work alongside seasoned peers
Announcing Q3, 2025 Btrust Developer Grant Recipients
Africa, October 14, 2025 — We’re excited to recognize six outstanding Bitcoin open-source developers awarded Btrust grants, including four starter grant recipients and two open-source cohort members. The four starter grant recipients are all graduates of the 2025 Btrust Builders pathways. The program offers structured tracks that cover everything from