Btrust Builders
@btrust_builders
Training the next generation of open-source Bitcoin and Lightning developers from Africa
Bitcoin open-source development needs more skilled developers, and we’re making it easier than ever to learn, build, and contribute. We’ve created 5 free, structured learning tracks, covering everything from Bitcoin fundamentals to hands-on open-source contributions. 🧵 Here's…

VLS is not a wallet. It’s not a SaaS. It’s not one-click Lightning. It’s an open source Rust library and reference implementation for people building secure, non-custodial infra. If you just want a wallet UI, this ain’t it. If you want to build👇 vls.tech/docs/v0.13/Ove…
1/ Yesterday was a great time at @BitDevsAbuja. We explored some proposals in Bitcoin that are extremely important to implement soon. One major one we focused on was BIP360. The session was led by @TuedonTuoyo So what is BIP360 and why does it matter? ⬇️
⚙️ Bitshala’s Programming Bitcoin Cohort Most say they understand Bitcoin. Very few can code it from scratch. We’re changing that. 🧱 Dive into the protocol 🔐 Build your own tools 🧠 Develop real Bitcoin intuition 8 weeks. Python → Protocol. Scripts, wallets, transactions —…
1️⃣A first session with @mehounme and @Loicbtc about @bitshala_org and @btrust_builders programs. 🎓📚
@Mark_Kamau launching the bitcoin design series at BitDevs Nairobi. Designers can now feel at home🏡 ⚡️
Are you a designer? UI/UX professional or enthusiast? Join us for this month's bitdevs meetup and get to learn from industry experts on how to go about bitcoin.design and how to apply your skills in this new series... Save the 🗓 26th...
@ouagawalton from @GridlessCompute giving a technical indepth into Bitcoin mining operations....
Happy New week!! We welcome you to this month's bitdevs meetup, lots of exciting things going down from Bitcoin.design to in depth look into mining by @GridlessCompute . Come learn, interact, and share knowledge around Bitcoin tech... RSVP 🔗 lu.ma/yx9b5il0
1️⃣ The final day kicks off with a 🔥 fireside chat: @giacomozucco x @ihate1999 Abubakar is a hybrid talent: a Bitcoin Core dev and founder of Recursive Capital. Giacomo asks: – How he allocates capital – What makes a project VC-worthy – Advice for Bitcoin founders
🎓 Day 6 kicks off at Plan ₿ Summer School The grand finale! A full day ahead with fire chats, final lessons, the graduation ceremony… and the legendary boat trip across Lake Lugano 🛥️ .. and closing party Follow this thread for the closing highlights 👇
We have started.... @ANaiyoma covering Fingerprinting Bitcoin Core Nodes..
Good morning Nairobi 😃!! Our day is finally here.... Let's settle in early, we start at 10 am sharp.....see you soon 🫡⚡️
I wrote a hands-on guide for newbies on how to contribute to Bitcoin OSS. It contains many tips and tricks to A) find something to do and B) survive the first code review without crying (or using `git merge`). Check it out! 🤓 danielabrozzoni.com/posts/contribu…
Earlier today Daniela Brozzoni (@danielabrozzoni) and Naiyoma (@ANaiyoma) joined Murch and @bitschmidty to discuss Newsletter #360: - Fingerprinting Bitcoin Core nodes - Descriptors and BIP380 - Questions from the bitcoin stack exchange about blocking knots nodes, OP_CAT,…
We are excited to announce the official launch of the #BtrustDeveloperDay 2025 website. 🚀 This will be your go-to resource for everything related to the upcoming event. The website provides comprehensive details on what to expect, offering all event and speaker updates, and…
A new phase for our Socratic Seminars! Join us for our first-ever local demo session featuring builds by the community after last month’s live demo by @bitcoinplebdev using MutinyNet + @voltage_cloud. 💥 Free entry | 🍿 Snacks & drinks Sponsored by @walletofsatoshi
like @spiralbtc has done, we're giving grants to developers who work on goose open source to make it the best self-sovereign development tool out there.
🚀The goose grant program is now open! We're funding $100K grants to accelerate open source agentic AI Looking for innovative ideas in: 🎥 Multi-modal interactions 🤖Agent autonomy 🔃Self-improving systems 🏠Real-world automation ❓Other novel ideas block.github.io/goose/grants
@btrustteam SuperStars 🌟💪🏽
🔥 Speaker Announcement 🔥 We’re excited to welcome incredible open-source contributors @sadeeq_ismaela and @TChileta to the stage at #BH2025! 🦡 🔥 Abubakar Sadiq Ismail is Bitcoin Core Contributor, supported by Btrust. Abubakar works full-time on improving Bitcoin Core’s fee…
At #BtrustDeveloperDay 2025, we’re diving deep into real-world problems with practical solutions, from protocol-level Bitcoin development to tools that empower local communities. This is where builders thrive. Register. Let’s Build. 👨🏿💻 #ABC2025 #BuildLocallyContributeGlobally
We're excited to announce our partnership with the @AfroBitcoinOrg to bring the #BtrustDeveloperDay back for 2025. 🚀 The event will take place on December 2nd at the Trianon Convention Centre, Mauritius 🇲🇺, serving as the official developer-focused kickoff for #ABC2025. Expect…
🚨The Hack4Freedom Hackathon is now happening from September 20th to October 4th! Why the new dates? We're making this event more epic with an incredible lineup of speakers & mentors. All registered hackers, your spots are safe! 🏆 $2000 in BTC Prizes 👉 Apply:…
Locked in for this!! With what Btrust devs and alumni have been cooking... I'm too hyped for this 🔥🔥🔥 h/t @useclooza for the seamless registration exp
We're excited to announce our partnership with the @AfroBitcoinOrg to bring the #BtrustDeveloperDay back for 2025. 🚀 The event will take place on December 2nd at the Trianon Convention Centre, Mauritius 🇲🇺, serving as the official developer-focused kickoff for #ABC2025. Expect…
This year's Btrust dev day is going to be incredible! Register now 💪🔥
We're excited to announce our partnership with the @AfroBitcoinOrg to bring the #BtrustDeveloperDay back for 2025. 🚀 The event will take place on December 2nd at the Trianon Convention Centre, Mauritius 🇲🇺, serving as the official developer-focused kickoff for #ABC2025. Expect…
We're excited to announce our partnership with the @AfroBitcoinOrg to bring the #BtrustDeveloperDay back for 2025. 🚀 The event will take place on December 2nd at the Trianon Convention Centre, Mauritius 🇲🇺, serving as the official developer-focused kickoff for #ABC2025. Expect…