🚀 Bitshala: Programming Bitcoin (PB) Cohort - Season 1 ⚡

📅 Starts 22th May 2026 | 9‑Weeks | Fridays, 8:00 PM IST (2:30 PM UTC)

📘 Based on Programming Bitcoin book by Jimmy Song

Overview: Advanced hands-on Bitcoin Core development using bitcoin-cli, local regtest node. Covers cryptography, scripting, transactions; build Python tools for protocol-level intuition.

👉 Format: Self-study + weekly live sessions, discussions, Q&A, Assignments

Takeaways:
⚡ Master Bitcoin scripting, consensus, ECC, signatures
⚡ Build/run regtest nodes; create custom scripts/transactions
⚡ Prep for Bitcoin FOSS innovation
⚡ Certificate on completion
⚡ Potential fellowship opportunities

✅ Prerequisites: Technically proficient developers/engineers with Bitcoin basics (e.g., Mastering Bitcoin) and Python proficiency; command-line/Unix helpful.

📌 Applications are open: https://bitshala.org/cohorts/pb/#register

After applying, check your email to join the Discord and get started.