Btrust 2025 Year in Review
A recap of Btrust’s 2025 milestones in decentralizing Bitcoin open‑source development across Africa and the Global South.
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Silent Payments: A Case Study of Frigate for Ephemeral Client Key Scanning
Written by Sonkeng Maldini Bitcoin is constantly evolving, and one of the recent developments attracting attention is Silent Payments. In this post, we provide a simplified, high‑level explanation of how Silent Payments work, their advantages over existing approaches, and how they can be used in practice. We will also
Q1, 2026 Btrust Developer Grant Announcement
Africa, April 1, 2026 — We're excited to announce our largest Btrust developer grant cohort to date. Ten outstanding Bitcoin open-source developers have been awarded grants, comprising six starter grant recipients and four open-source cohort members, including two renewals and two promotions from starter to long-term grants. This cohort
BIP326: Anti-Fee-Sniping as a Privacy Primitive for Taproot Wallets
Written by Abiodun Awoyemi Table of Contents 1. Introduction to BIP326 2. Locktime Fundamentals: nLockTime vs nSequence 3. Fee Sniping: The Threat That Locktime Solves 4. How LockTime Defends Against Fee Sniping 5. The Taproot Connection: How MAST works 6. HTLC vs PTLC: Why Off-Chain Protocols Leak 7. The Privacy
2025 Btrust Developer Grantee Impact
At its core, Bitcoin is sustained by people; developers who review code, fix bugs, debate tradeoffs, and quietly maintain the software that powers a global monetary network. In 2025, Btrust’s support of open source development efforts were guided by a belief that when developers from Africa and the Global
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
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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.
Btrust Grantee Spotlight
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
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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
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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
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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
Btrust Grantee Spotlight
My Path to Full-Time Bitcoin Open-Source Development
Written by Itoro Ukpong This story details my transition from an enterprise software engineer to a full-time Bitcoin open-source developer. It covers my journey through blockchain exploration, the Btrust programs, and the key steps that enabled me to secure a grant for open-source work, offering insights for others interested in
Celebrating Our Faculty: The Heart of Btrust Builders
Behind every successful Btrust Builders cohort is a team of dedicated faculty members who go above and beyond to shape the learning journey. This year, our faculty were a monumental part of our courses, from developing the curriculum to walking side by side with participants through our various pathways. What
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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 developers with the core skills needed to contribute to open-source Bitcoin projects. The quarter’s programs placed a strong emphasis on technical depth, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Developers
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E-Cash for Commerce: How Cashu Empowers Merchants via Bitcoin
E-Cash for Commerce: How Cashu empowers merchants via Bitcoin
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Announcing the 2025 Btrust Developer Day in Mauritius
We are excited to share that Btrust is once again partnering with the Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) to present the 2025 Btrust Developer Day. This year’s event will take place on December 2, 2025, at the Trianon Convention Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius, and will serve as the official
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Btrust Partners with the Open Source Community Africa to Sponsor OSCAFEST 2025
Lagos, Nigeria – 17th July 2025 We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA) to sponsor the 4th edition of the Open Source Community Africa Festival (OSCAFEST). This partnership represents our shared commitment to fostering development, innovation, and inclusion in open-source ecosystems. About
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Celebrating Our First Open Source Bootcamp
A few months ago, our team started discussing a common challenge: While many Builders Pathways graduates had the technical skills, stepping into the world of Bitcoin open source seemed intimidating. We realized firsthand knowledge wasn’t always enough; real contribution often felt out of reach for those new to open-source