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why Btrust?

Founded in 2021 with a generous 500 BTC donation from Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z, we believe that decentralization of the people building for and on Bitcoin enhances its resilience, reach, and relevance as a global currency.

BECOME A BTRUST BUILDER?

Want to Kickstart Your Career in Open-Source Bitcoin Development?

Btrust Builders is our program designed to educate existing software developers from Africa about Bitcoin and Lightning development to start them on their journey as open-source Bitcoin contributors. The application is open all year round for mid-to-senior level engineers who are ready for the transition.

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APPLY FOR FUNDING

Get funded to contribute to Free and Open-Source Bitcoin projects.

We have two grant schemes for developers who want to start or continue their contribution efforts to open-source Bitcoin projects.

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APPLY FOR A STARTER GRANT

New to Bitcoin Open-Source Contributions?

This grant supports software developers new to Bitcoin open-source contributions.  It provides full-time funding for six months to help you focus on key projects and prepare a strong proposal for long-term support.

JOIN THE OPEN-SOURCE COHORT

Are you an Experienced Open-Source Contributor?

Working in open source can feel isolating, especially for developers in the Global South facing pay and career uncertainties.

Our Open Source Cohort offers support, allowing you to contribute to Bitcoin projects independently within a supportive team framework.

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BitDevs Across Africa

Our builders run BitDev meetups across four African cities—Nairobi, Lagos, Abuja, and Accra —with support from Btrust in administration, communication, and funding. The goal is to expand these meetups to more African cities, growing the pipeline.

These monthly meetups follow the established BitDevs format and are highly localized. They offer a high-signal environment to deepen understanding of Bitcoin development and communicate opportunities within the technical community.

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