Btrust is a non-profit organization supporting the Bitcoin open-source ecosystem in the Global Majority. Our purpose is to decentralize Bitcoin software development by enabling more people, in more places, to help build, review and maintain it.
Our approach places Bitcoin open source at the core, surrounded by the people, education and communities that sustain it. Through developer grants, education grants and event grants, we support meaningful contributions, strengthen technical skills and create opportunities for collaboration in regions where pathways into Bitcoin development have historically been limited. In addition, we support work in open-source mining, security and responsible uses of AI that strengthens the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Our journey began in 2021 with a generous 500 BTC donation from Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z. This initial funding has propelled us into action, allowing us to pursue our vision of a more decentralized and resilient Bitcoin ecosystem.
Join us on this journey as we work towards a future where the development of Bitcoin is truly decentralized, open, and collaborative.
Btrust’s Genesis Principles are an immutable set of principles governing its operation and outlining its vision. The principles exist to guide the board and representatives of the trust and to act as an accountability safeguard against bad actors.
Board members take ownership of this vision and act in good faith to protect the interests and integrity of the organization. The specific implementation of these principles is the prerogative of the board and selected representatives.
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Bitcoin will provide a monetary system that enhances financial sovereignty for all. Btrust will support Bitcoin exclusively. In the event of a hard fork it will follow the chain endorsed by the user majority.
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Btrust is headed up by a board of directors who are responsible for overseeing delivery of the organization's mission.
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The day-to-day operations are run by a dedicated team with immense experience in the developer and innovation ecosystem across Africa and beyond. We are committed to bring to life the mission to grow a critical mass of Bitcoin & Lightning open-source developers in the Global South.
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