Btrust Builders

Btrust Builders

Engineering Services

Training the next generation of open-source Bitcoin and Lightning developers from Africa

About us

Btrust Builders is a comprehensive engineering programme designed to train the next generation of open-source Bitcoin and Lightning developers in Africa.

Website
https://www.btrust.tech/builders
Industry
Engineering Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Lagos
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2021
Specialties
Bitcoin, Lightning, Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin Development, and Open-Source Development

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Employees at Btrust Builders

Updates

  • We’re excited to announce our 4th #BtrustBuilders Cohort, in collaboration with Chaincode Labs! 🚀 This 3-month program is your gateway to building a career in Bitcoin Open-Source Software (₿OSS). Whether you’re just starting out or looking to transition into Bitcoin and Lightning development, this program offers mentorship, resources, and support to take your skills to the next level. 🏗️ What’s in Store? • Hands-on Training: Learn by doing, from building a wallet to exploring P2P, mining, and the Lightning Network. • Mentorship: Work alongside experienced Bitcoin contributors who understand your journey. • Proof of Work: Create and contribute to ₿OSS projects, meet maintainers, and plan your next steps. 📅 Key Dates: • Application Deadline: December 27th, 2024 • Program Start: Week of January 13th, 2025 💻 Who Should Apply? If you’re passionate about Bitcoin, ready to commit 10+ hours of prep each week, and eager to learn, this is for you! This opportunity is free and fully remote. Don’t miss your chance to join the next generation of ₿OSS contributors. Get more details and apply for the cohort here: https://bit.ly/2025BOSS #OpenSourceDevelopment #boss

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  • Btrust Builders reposted this

    Btrust 2024 in Review 🚀 From training the first female African Bitcoin Core contributor to hosting the first Btrust Developer Day, and expanding our Btrust Builders Program, 2024 was a landmark year in decentralizing Bitcoin open-source development in the Global South. Some 2024 highlights include: • Supported Bitcoin training programs in the Global South, including Btrust Builders in Africa, Bitcoin 4 Open Source (B4OS) in LATAM, and Bitshala in India • Supported 11 developers via grants, including the first long-term African Bitcoin Core contributors • Hosted BitDevs meetups in 5 cities across 3 African countries • Hosted our first Developer Day with 250+ attendees 2024 was incredible, and we’re excited for 2025. Read the full recap to see how we're building a global, inclusive Bitcoin ecosystem. 🔗 Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dVyzGUU7

    Btrust 2024 In Review

    Btrust 2024 In Review

    blog.btrust.tech

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    View profile for Horace Akpan, graphic

    Senior Software Engineer @ALATPAY | C# | .NET | RUST | Bitcoin Developer

    I recently got into the Bitcoin Open Source Cohort 2025  🚀. It’s been extremely exhilarating diving into the intricacies of this digital money beyond just the surface. I’m excited about the progress I’ll be making and the impact this journey will bring to the ecosystem. Many thanks to Chaincode Labs and Btrust Builders for the opportunity.

  • Ever heard of Bitcoin Core’s double reservation bug? A small bug in Bitcoin Core’s block-building algorithm is causing big inefficiencies for mining pools. Could fixing it change the game for miners? In this must-read article, Abubakar Sadiq Ismail dives into: • How mining pools are losing block weight. • What the fix means for fairness and efficiency. • Surprising stats on major mining pools like f2pool and Ocean.xyz. Curious about how this impacts Bitcoin? 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dGXQxSie 🔔 Subscribe to the Btrust blog https://blog.btrust.tech/ to get the latest articles.

    • Pie chart showing an estimation of hashrate distribution among the largest mining pools from 2022 to 2024.
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    View profile for Abdias AFOUDA, graphic

    Back-end Software Eng. ( NestJs - Docker - NATS - Rust) | Front (ReactJS - NextJS) | ERP ODOO & Python . Bitcoin & Fintech Enthusiasts

    Je rejoins le Bitcoin Open Source Software Program 2025 de Chaincode Labs. ⚡ Au bout de deux semaines de test et d'attente , je suis heureux de pouvoir rejoindre cette cohorte pour améliorer mes connaissances sur les mécanismes du protocole #Bitcoin et pouvoir contribuer activement aux projets et fonctionnalités de ce domaine Ce n'était pas gagné d'avance mais ma persévérance a fini par payer. 👏 Aujourd'hui nous sommes à la fin de la semaine de préparation, le scavenger-Hunt avec Bash. Un vrai challenge qui m'a fait comprendre les bases de Bitcoin. J'ai dû : 🐞 Debugger pendant des heures 🧐 🧑🏫 Maîtriser les commandes système propres à #Bitcoin ⚡ 👨💻 Implémenter des fonctionnalités complexes ✔️ Valider chaque script une par une avec l'autograder ( la machine qui évalue nos codes) Au bout de cette semaine , j'ai pu implémenter de façon plus technique les fonctionnalités dont j'avais une certaine compréhension théorique. Je suis très enthousiaste à ce propos 😁 . Mon test de prépa étant validé ✅ , je passe à la suite. Prêt à plonger dans le grand bain ! Accrochez vous, je vous y amène 🏊♂️ . Un remerciement particulier à Alphonse Mehounme pour l'accompagnement durant tout le processus et la disponibilité pour répondre à mes différentes questions sur le programme.

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    View profile for Jemimah Nagasha, graphic

    Civil Engineer | Software Developer | Sustainable Menstrual Health Advocate

    2024 Highlight: Africa Bitcoin Conference I'm grateful to have attended the Africa Bitcoin Conference, which exceeded my expectations in every way. The event offered invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and a glimpse into the future of Bitcoin in Africa. Special thanks to Btrust Builders for making this experience possible. #ABC24

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  • 📢 Final Reminder: Applications for the January 2025 Btrust Builders ₿OSS Cohort close today. If you haven't applied yet, please take some time to submit your application before the deadline. Find more details and apply here: https://bit.ly/2025BOSS

  • Btrust Builders reposted this

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS [DEADLINE: DECEMBER 27 2024] | Apply for The Btrust Builders’ 2025 ₿OSS Cohort By the end of the cohort, participants will not only have improved technical competencies but will also be positioned to pursue funded, #sustainable careers in open-source #Bitcoin development, with grants and support from Btrust and other organizations. See details and application link here : https://lnkd.in/dEHNyNjB 

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