Bitcoin’s open‑source ecosystem only thrives when contributors are supported not just to learn, but to stay, grow, and lead. 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. Check out the article to learn more: nitter.net/btrust_builders/status…

We’ll be running a Bitcoin LARP session at BitDevs Abuja this Saturday ⚡️ LARP is a hands-on Bitcoin game where you step into the role of a Bitcoin network participant. You’ll build transactions, connect to peers, mine blocks, and learn how Bitcoin works by playing the network

Day 4 in Dar es Salaam! 🇹🇿⚡ Yesterday, we took things a step further and started putting everything we’ve learned into practice. We showed the developers how to build on Lightning, working with APIs and exploring how they can bring Lightning payments into real world applications. Our instructor, @Extheo also went deep into open source contribution and @btrust_builders pathways. From finding projects to contribute to, understanding a codebase, making changes, and submitting contributions, the goal was to show that building in Bitcoin is not just about starting something new. There is also a huge opportunity to contribute to the projects already powering the ecosystem. It was a packed day with lots of building, questions, and hands on work. One more day to go! ⚡🚀 We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners, @HRF , @btrustteam , @Tether_Africa, @planb_network , @afribitcoiners, and @BitcoinSafariTZ

What does it take to build a pathway for developers to find their place in Bitcoin open source? In the latest episode of Btrust in Focus, @proofofpaul sits down with @StephTitcombe, Head of Program & Operations at Btrust, to discuss the evolution of Btrust Builders and what it takes to support developers as they enter, grow and contribute to the Bitcoin ecosystem. They talk about the lessons that have shaped the program, the communities and projects that have grown around it, and the role of mentorship in creating a cycle where developers eventually become mentors and leaders themselves. Stephanie also shares what comes next for @btrust_builders, from expanding its technical pathways and supporting local communities to creating more opportunities for developers to build together. Watch the full episode here👉 piped.video/mfiMVJeT-Rg?si=5ozS…

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NEW: 🏦 Btrust Awards Q3 2026 Bitcoin Developer Grants to 10 Open-Source Contributors Across Africa and Global South. Ten engineers will receive support this quarter: five through starter grants and five through long-term open-source cohort grants. For the first time, Btrust developer grants are going directly to contributors outside Africa. 🇧🇷🇮🇳🇳🇬🇰🇪 Read More: bitcoinnews.africa/btrust-aw…

Finding an open-source project to contribute to is easy, but choosing one where you can learn, contribute, and keep going takes a little more thought. Bitcoin’s open-source ecosystem spans protocol development, Lightning, wallets, mining, privacy, ecash, developer tools, infrastructure, testing, documentation, and more. With so many directions to explore, your first project can shape how you experience open-source development. In our latest article, we break down what to look for before you commit, how to assess your interests and skills, understand a project before touching the code, read its community, choose a contribution you can finish, and ask better questions when you get stuck. If you're figuring out where to make your first contribution, start here 👉 nitter.net/btrust_builders/status…

Day 3 in Dar es Salaam! 🇹🇿 Today, we got deep into Bitcoin transactions. The developers learned how transactions work under the hood and got hands on with constructing raw Bitcoin transactions. In the afternoon, we moved into Lightning ⚡ We covered the fundamentals of the Lightning Network and then got our hands dirty with @lightningpolar, setting up nodes and experimenting with a local Lightning network. It was a packed day, but the developers were right there with us, asking questions and getting their hands dirty. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners, @HRF , @btrustteam , @Tether_Africa , @planb_network , @afribitcoiners , and @BitcoinSafariTZ , for supporting this bootcamp and helping make this opportunity possible for developers in Tanzania. 🙏🏾 Three days down, two more to go.

Catch @rukundo__ and me at BitDevs this Saturday. We'll be talking about how @UseKesh is bringing bitcoin to the streets.

Hey 👋🏾 Join us for our monthly Socratic seminar. 🗓️ 25th September 2026 🕜 5:00pm - 6:30pm 📍 Africa's Talking Kampala 🔗 RSVP: clooza.com/events/BITDEVSKLA… Hope to see you there🚀

BitDevs Cotonou revient ce samedi ! Cette fois, on plonge dans l’univers de Nostr & Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) 🧑‍💻 Au programme : 
🔹 Comprendre Nostr, les relays, événements & clés
🔹 Découvrir NWC
🔹 Connecter une application à un wallet Bitcoin/Lightning

Day 2 at #Hack4FreedomNairobi_2026 🇰🇪⚡ We're learning, building & asking one question: what real problem can Freedom Tech solve? @btrustteam @DadaDevs @Hack4_Freedom @soapboxTech @evento_so #Hack4FreedomXDadaDevs #FreedomTech #OpenSource

Congratulations to these rockstars and our new friends 🇧🇷🇮🇳🔥

Rita is phenomenal technical mentor for Hack4freedom Lagos and helping to build the next generation of women builders in bitcoin Congratulations @Camilla_rhi ✨🧡

Reminder!! Our upcoming event is still on we have exciting lineup ahead, come learn mining and get to know more about the intrinsics of bitshoka and mujina. We also have product demo from Kesh Labs on building on bitcoin&lightning ⚡️. See you soon..RSVP luma.com/nj2wcjjj

Our first time introducing Fedimint to the BitDevs Mauritius community. 🇲🇺⚡️ Excited to explore federated systems, understand how Fedimint works, and discover its potential within the community Let’s see how far it goes

Sharon is a dedicated technical mentor for both Hack4freedom Lagos and Nairobi respectively Congratulations @nkatha_kk this is truly deserved ✨🧡

Day 1 of Hack4Freedom Nairobi ✨🧡 A day of connection, learning & new possibilities. Workshops, shared experiences, and real conversations among women building, learning, and claiming their space in tech. Huge thanks to @DadaDevs, @btrustteam, @evento_so, and @SoapboxTech for believing in the Hack4Freedom — and in bringing more women closer to open technologies and the Bitcoin ecosystem. #hack4freedom #Hack4FreedomNairobi_2026

🎙️Bitcoin Talks with @bala_1116🎙️ What does it take to go from Bitcoin investor to open-source contributor and hardware builder? Our latest episode follows Bala’s journey into Bitcoin development, from @bitshala_org cohorts and transaction introspection to building open-source libraries and hardware at @BitashaIndia. We talk about: - Learning Bitcoin by building and doing, not just studying theory - UTXO coin selection and open-source Rust libraries - Transaction introspection, covenants, and scripting limits - Vaults, timelocks, and better self-custody - Building miners, SeedSigners and steel seed plates in India - Fuzz testing and contributing to Bitcoin infrastructure - Protocol ossification and the future of Bitcoin development Key Timestamps: 00:42 | Bala’s background and entry into Bitcoin 03:42 | From investor to protocol developer 05:32 | Bitshala cohorts and group learning 10:23 | Onboarding through hands-on Lightning 14:56 | Building a Rust UTXO coin selection library 20:24 | Transaction introspection, covenants & scripting 24:39 | Vaults, timelocks & self-custody 29:56 | Fuzz testing Utreexo 32:21 | Building Bitcoin hardware in India 34:57 | SeedSigners & manual dice entropy 41:40 | Mentorship, developer support & meetups 46:42 | Advice for young Bitcoin builders 51:08 | Protocol ossification & future evolution Whether you’re a developer, builder, or simply curious about how Bitcoin gets built, this conversation is worth your time. 🎬 Watch the full episode: 👇