@Btrust
Non-profit organization decentralizing #Bitcoin development in Africa and the Global South
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Btrust is hiring! 🚀
We’re looking for a Communications Associate to support the planning, creation, and execution of communications and marketing initiatives that amplify Btrust’s mission and showcase the impact of our work across the Global South.
This is a full-time, remote role focused on content coordination, campaign support, community engagement, and storytelling around Bitcoin open-source development.
If you’re proficient in communications, digital marketing, and building in the Bitcoin ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you.
📅 Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Learn more about the role and apply here: https://btrust.homerun.co/communications-associate/en
We’re looking for a Communications Associate to support the planning, creation, and execution of communications and marketing initiatives that amplify Btrust’s mission and showcase the impact of our work across the Global South.
This is a full-time, remote role focused on content coordination, campaign support, community engagement, and storytelling around Bitcoin open-source development.
If you’re proficient in communications, digital marketing, and building in the Bitcoin ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you.
📅 Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Learn more about the role and apply here: https://btrust.homerun.co/communications-associate/en
Btrust is hiring! 🚀
We’re looking for a Programs & Operations Officer to help execute and scale Btrust’s programs, grants, and community infrastructure across the Global South.
This is a full-time, remote role at the center of our work supporting Bitcoin developers, grassroots communities, and open-source education initiatives.
If you’re a strong operator who enjoys coordinating programs, improving systems, and delivering impact in a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.
📅 Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Learn more about the role and apply here: https://btrust.homerun.co/programs-operations-officer/en
We’re looking for a Programs & Operations Officer to help execute and scale Btrust’s programs, grants, and community infrastructure across the Global South.
This is a full-time, remote role at the center of our work supporting Bitcoin developers, grassroots communities, and open-source education initiatives.
If you’re a strong operator who enjoys coordinating programs, improving systems, and delivering impact in a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.
📅 Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Learn more about the role and apply here: https://btrust.homerun.co/programs-operations-officer/en
A big thank you to the @nprofile1q... team for featuring us in this week's edition of the Financial Freedom Report. 🧡
Read the full report and subscribe here: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=c5e3037cd362a8e29147b750c&id=77ebdedf87
We've been working on the BitDevs Playbook for a while, so it's incredibly rewarding to finally see it out in the world.
The playbook is live and fully open-source, and you're welcome to give your feedback and contribute to it. You can access the playbook here: https://github.com/btrustteam/the-bitdevs-playbook
Learn more about why developed it and what it aims to support: https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-bitdevs-playbook/
Read the full report and subscribe here: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=c5e3037cd362a8e29147b750c&id=77ebdedf87
We've been working on the BitDevs Playbook for a while, so it's incredibly rewarding to finally see it out in the world.
The playbook is live and fully open-source, and you're welcome to give your feedback and contribute to it. You can access the playbook here: https://github.com/btrustteam/the-bitdevs-playbook
Learn more about why developed it and what it aims to support: https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-bitdevs-playbook/
We’re excited to be back at the @nprofile1q... Conference for the third year in a row and proud to return as a sponsor. 🚀
@nprofile1q... and @nprofile1q... will be on-ground speaking at the conference and sharing more about the work we’ve been doing at Btrust.
We’re looking forward to reconnecting with the community, meeting new builders, and continuing the conversation around building a more sustainable and decentralized future for Bitcoin.
See you soon!
#abct26
@nprofile1q... and @nprofile1q... will be on-ground speaking at the conference and sharing more about the work we’ve been doing at Btrust.
We’re looking forward to reconnecting with the community, meeting new builders, and continuing the conversation around building a more sustainable and decentralized future for Bitcoin.
See you soon!
#abct26
Over the past few years, BitDevs communities across Africa have been building technical spaces rooted in learning, openness, and collaboration. Today, we’re sharing the guide that brings those lessons together.
The BitDevs Playbook v0.1.0 is the first public release of a practical, open‑source guide for building and sustaining Bitcoin‑only technical communities across the Global South.
Grounded in real experience from BitDevs communities across Africa, it explains what BitDevs is, why the model works, and how to start, run, and sustain high‑quality technical meetups with shared standards around learning, privacy, neutrality, and non‑commercial focus.
In the accompanying blog, we reflect on why BitDevs matters, how the model creates space for open discussion and open‑source contribution, and how communities across Africa have grown beyond monthly meetups into hubs of ongoing learning and collaboration: https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-bitdevs-playbook/
Many of these communities, supported by organizations like Btrust and @nprofile1q..., have helped members access advanced programs such as Chaincode Labs’ BOSS program and the @nprofile1q... pathways.
Some members have gone on to start careers in Bitcoin open‑source development, supported by organizations like Btrust and the @nprofile1q..., while others have gone on to build products and projects of their own.
The Playbook is fully open‑source and community‑driven. It covers the full lifecycle of a BitDevs location, from assessing local interest and hosting a first meetup, to maintaining quality, handling challenges, and even responsibly pausing or closing a location when needed.
It’s designed for organizers, sponsors, contributors, and anyone who cares about building credible, technically grounded Bitcoin communities.
Huge thanks to Stephanie Titcombe for authoring the playbook, and @nprofile1q..., Simon from BitDevsNBO, and Tobechi Chukwuleta for shaping this first release with their experience and feedback.
📘 Explore the Playbook to learn how to use it and contribute your insights here: https://github.com/btrustteam/the-bitdevs-playbook
The BitDevs Playbook v0.1.0 is the first public release of a practical, open‑source guide for building and sustaining Bitcoin‑only technical communities across the Global South.
Grounded in real experience from BitDevs communities across Africa, it explains what BitDevs is, why the model works, and how to start, run, and sustain high‑quality technical meetups with shared standards around learning, privacy, neutrality, and non‑commercial focus.
In the accompanying blog, we reflect on why BitDevs matters, how the model creates space for open discussion and open‑source contribution, and how communities across Africa have grown beyond monthly meetups into hubs of ongoing learning and collaboration: https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-bitdevs-playbook/
Many of these communities, supported by organizations like Btrust and @nprofile1q..., have helped members access advanced programs such as Chaincode Labs’ BOSS program and the @nprofile1q... pathways.
Some members have gone on to start careers in Bitcoin open‑source development, supported by organizations like Btrust and the @nprofile1q..., while others have gone on to build products and projects of their own.
The Playbook is fully open‑source and community‑driven. It covers the full lifecycle of a BitDevs location, from assessing local interest and hosting a first meetup, to maintaining quality, handling challenges, and even responsibly pausing or closing a location when needed.
It’s designed for organizers, sponsors, contributors, and anyone who cares about building credible, technically grounded Bitcoin communities.
Huge thanks to Stephanie Titcombe for authoring the playbook, and @nprofile1q..., Simon from BitDevsNBO, and Tobechi Chukwuleta for shaping this first release with their experience and feedback.
📘 Explore the Playbook to learn how to use it and contribute your insights here: https://github.com/btrustteam/the-bitdevs-playbook
Highlights from the 2025 #BtrustGalaDinner ✨
We called, and you answered. The theme for the night was elegant, and attendees showed up and showed out. It was a night filled with joy, and incredible energy!
The evening kicked off with aperitifs and light bites at the backstage lounge, setting the tone for relaxed networking and easy conversations.
As guests made their way into the hall, the host, Paul Eke, got things started with ice-breakers, followed by a welcome address from @nprofile1q....
@nprofile1q... then shared a moving farewell, representing the outgoing inaugural Btrust Board. Since 2021, this board has been responsible for overseeing the delivery of Btrust’s mission, guiding the organization through its formative yea rs and setting the foundation for future success. We celebrate and thank them for their vision and leadership.
The night also saw us celebrate the 2025 cohort of the Btrust Builders pathways, recognizing top students for their dedication, growth, and excellence throughout the program.
A special moment was dedicated to celebrating Abubakar Nur Khalil and formally welcoming him into the office of the CEO. Under his leadership, Btrust has experienced a period of significant growth and transformation, moving from early groundwork to executing at scale. This includes expanding our programs, launching new partnerships, growing our developer reach, strengthening our grants review and delivery processes, and refining our internal systems and team structure.
We wrapped up the evening with great food, drinks, dancing, and conversations, the perfect close to an unforgettable year.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night truly special. We hope to see you soon 🧡
We called, and you answered. The theme for the night was elegant, and attendees showed up and showed out. It was a night filled with joy, and incredible energy!
The evening kicked off with aperitifs and light bites at the backstage lounge, setting the tone for relaxed networking and easy conversations.
As guests made their way into the hall, the host, Paul Eke, got things started with ice-breakers, followed by a welcome address from @nprofile1q....
@nprofile1q... then shared a moving farewell, representing the outgoing inaugural Btrust Board. Since 2021, this board has been responsible for overseeing the delivery of Btrust’s mission, guiding the organization through its formative yea rs and setting the foundation for future success. We celebrate and thank them for their vision and leadership.
The night also saw us celebrate the 2025 cohort of the Btrust Builders pathways, recognizing top students for their dedication, growth, and excellence throughout the program.
A special moment was dedicated to celebrating Abubakar Nur Khalil and formally welcoming him into the office of the CEO. Under his leadership, Btrust has experienced a period of significant growth and transformation, moving from early groundwork to executing at scale. This includes expanding our programs, launching new partnerships, growing our developer reach, strengthening our grants review and delivery processes, and refining our internal systems and team structure.
We wrapped up the evening with great food, drinks, dancing, and conversations, the perfect close to an unforgettable year.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night truly special. We hope to see you soon 🧡
On December 3rd, we hosted the #BtrustGalaDinner at the Hennessy Park Hotel in Mauritius 🇲🇺.
It was an evening to pause, breathe, and celebrate after a year of hard work.
Leaders, builders, and friends from across the Bitcoin ecosystem came together to reflect on our collective progress and strengthen the connections shaping Bitcoin’s future globally.
A huge thank‑you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. 🧡
It was an evening to pause, breathe, and celebrate after a year of hard work.
Leaders, builders, and friends from across the Bitcoin ecosystem came together to reflect on our collective progress and strengthen the connections shaping Bitcoin’s future globally.
A huge thank‑you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. 🧡
Events and conferences are often the gateway into Bitcoin open‑source development, spaces where curious builders can connect, learn, and take their first steps toward meaningful contribution. They’re where discovery turns into collaboration, and collaboration into lasting impact.
That’s why we’re excited to present the recipients of our second round of 2025 Btrust event grants, supporting nine unique gatherings across Africa, Latin America, and beyond:
• Dev/Hack/Day at @nprofile1q...
• OSCAFEST 2025 by Open Source Community Africa
• Hack4Freedom by EVENTO
• DevFest Mauritius 2025 by GDG Mauritius
• Code & Chain: A Bitcoin Meetup by Bitnob
• Bitcoin CoreDev Meetup organized by Brink
• Bitcoin Dev Summit and Satsconf at the São Paulo Bitcoin Week
• DevFest Lagos 2025 by GDG Lagos
Each one is creating new entry points into the global Bitcoin developer ecosystem while strengthening the community in the Global South.
Event Grants help keep these gateways open and inclusive, feeding into the long‑term pipeline of developer education programs, fellowships, and open‑source contribution, ensuring Bitcoin development remains decentralized and globally distributed.
Read the full blog and meet the grantees: https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-second-round-of-2025-btrust-event-grant-recipients/
Applications for Btrust event grants are open year-round. Learn more and apply through our website: https://www.btrust.tech/grants/event
That’s why we’re excited to present the recipients of our second round of 2025 Btrust event grants, supporting nine unique gatherings across Africa, Latin America, and beyond:
• Dev/Hack/Day at @nprofile1q...
• OSCAFEST 2025 by Open Source Community Africa
• Hack4Freedom by EVENTO
• DevFest Mauritius 2025 by GDG Mauritius
• Code & Chain: A Bitcoin Meetup by Bitnob
• Bitcoin CoreDev Meetup organized by Brink
• Bitcoin Dev Summit and Satsconf at the São Paulo Bitcoin Week
• DevFest Lagos 2025 by GDG Lagos
Each one is creating new entry points into the global Bitcoin developer ecosystem while strengthening the community in the Global South.
Event Grants help keep these gateways open and inclusive, feeding into the long‑term pipeline of developer education programs, fellowships, and open‑source contribution, ensuring Bitcoin development remains decentralized and globally distributed.
Read the full blog and meet the grantees: https://blog.btrust.tech/introducing-the-second-round-of-2025-btrust-event-grant-recipients/
Applications for Btrust event grants are open year-round. Learn more and apply through our website: https://www.btrust.tech/grants/event
Highlights from this year's @nprofile1q... in Mauritius 🇲🇺.
On day one, our CEO, @nprofile1q..., delivered his keynote on Btrust in 2026, sharing our achievements in 2025 and our strategic roadmap for the year ahead.
Later that day, Abubakar Sadiq Ismail led a technical workshop on building a Bitcoin Node using the libbitcoinkernel library, introducing Bitcoin Core’s upcoming consensus engine.
Day two featured a presentation on BTCPay Server plugins by Tobechi Chukwuleta, highlighting how plugins expand merchant tools and create new business opportunities.
In the afternoon, Raj, CEO of @nprofile1q..., spoke about training Bitcoin developers in India 🇮🇳 and the Global South, outlining a roadmap for developer growth and contribution.
Day three brought education and collaboration to the fore, with Tuedon Tuoyo kicking off the BOSS Challenge by Chaincode Labs, giving participants a practical entry point into Bitcoin open‑source contribution.
Applications for the BOSS Challenge are open until December 31st, offering aspiring developers a chance to join a hands‑on, skill‑building journey. Apply to join the 2026 cohort here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chaincodelabs/jobs/4067627009
The final day was also a moment of pride for our community, as Abubakar Nur Khalil was named most impactful African Bitcoiner of 2025, and @nprofile1q... was recognized as the African Bitcoin project of 2025. A huge thank you to the @nprofile1q... team for the recognition.
As a sponsor, we also had a booth which was a point for conversations, and learning about our programs, with visitors leaving with exclusive merch and new ways to get involved.
We are proud of the incredible representation from our ecosystem at #ABC2025 and grateful to everyone who interacted with us in Mauritius.
We’re looking forward to the work ahead as we continue building the future of open‑source Bitcoin development across the Global South.🧡
#ABC25
On day one, our CEO, @nprofile1q..., delivered his keynote on Btrust in 2026, sharing our achievements in 2025 and our strategic roadmap for the year ahead.
Later that day, Abubakar Sadiq Ismail led a technical workshop on building a Bitcoin Node using the libbitcoinkernel library, introducing Bitcoin Core’s upcoming consensus engine.
Day two featured a presentation on BTCPay Server plugins by Tobechi Chukwuleta, highlighting how plugins expand merchant tools and create new business opportunities.
In the afternoon, Raj, CEO of @nprofile1q..., spoke about training Bitcoin developers in India 🇮🇳 and the Global South, outlining a roadmap for developer growth and contribution.
Day three brought education and collaboration to the fore, with Tuedon Tuoyo kicking off the BOSS Challenge by Chaincode Labs, giving participants a practical entry point into Bitcoin open‑source contribution.
Applications for the BOSS Challenge are open until December 31st, offering aspiring developers a chance to join a hands‑on, skill‑building journey. Apply to join the 2026 cohort here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chaincodelabs/jobs/4067627009
The final day was also a moment of pride for our community, as Abubakar Nur Khalil was named most impactful African Bitcoiner of 2025, and @nprofile1q... was recognized as the African Bitcoin project of 2025. A huge thank you to the @nprofile1q... team for the recognition.
As a sponsor, we also had a booth which was a point for conversations, and learning about our programs, with visitors leaving with exclusive merch and new ways to get involved.
We are proud of the incredible representation from our ecosystem at #ABC2025 and grateful to everyone who interacted with us in Mauritius.
We’re looking forward to the work ahead as we continue building the future of open‑source Bitcoin development across the Global South.🧡
#ABC25
We recently had the pleasure of sponsoring and taking part in this year’s @nprofile1q..., held from December 3–5 at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius 🇲🇺.
The Africa Bitcoin Conference brings together builders, businesses, innovators, policymakers, and community members from across Africa and beyond, all working to advance Bitcoin on the continent.
This year, we brought in over 90 people from across our ecosystem, including the Btrust team, grantees, members from @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q..., #BtrustDeveloperDay speakers, and more, to attend the conference, lead sessions, and connect with the wider Bitcoin community.
Beyond the sessions and conversations, we had a great time reconnecting, learning, and building alongside the community.
Huge thanks to the Africa Bitcoin Conference organisers for the amazing event and for the work that went into making it a success.
#ABC25 #ABC2025
The Africa Bitcoin Conference brings together builders, businesses, innovators, policymakers, and community members from across Africa and beyond, all working to advance Bitcoin on the continent.
This year, we brought in over 90 people from across our ecosystem, including the Btrust team, grantees, members from @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q..., @nprofile1q..., #BtrustDeveloperDay speakers, and more, to attend the conference, lead sessions, and connect with the wider Bitcoin community.
Beyond the sessions and conversations, we had a great time reconnecting, learning, and building alongside the community.
Huge thanks to the Africa Bitcoin Conference organisers for the amazing event and for the work that went into making it a success.
#ABC25 #ABC2025
Final call 🚨🚨
The next chapter of Btrust is being written-and this is your opportunity to be part of it.
We’re looking for mission-driven leaders ready to contribute to governance, strategy, and long-term impact.
Learn more & apply: https://forms.gle/Bi8S2BGuT4Amu9Az8
@nevent1qqs...
The next chapter of Btrust is being written-and this is your opportunity to be part of it.
We’re looking for mission-driven leaders ready to contribute to governance, strategy, and long-term impact.
Learn more & apply: https://forms.gle/Bi8S2BGuT4Amu9Az8
@nevent1qqs...
This year’s #BtrustDeveloperDay in Mauritius 🇲🇺 was one for the books! 🎉
We welcomed over 260 attendees, far more than we’d expected, making it our biggest and most vibrant edition yet.
This event was truly special, not just for the work that went into it, but for the connections and collaborations we made along the way.
A huge thank you to all our speakers, booth exhibitors, and attendees for showing up, sharing knowledge, and making this year’s Developer Day an incredible success. 🙏
With 30+ speakers, hands-on workshops, live demos, lightning talks, and even games, the day was filled with energy, learning, and collaboration.
From deep technical sessions on Bitcoin development, Lightning, privacy, and infrastructure to discussions on education, inclusion, and open‑source growth in Africa, there was something for every builder.
We’ll be sharing a detailed recap and blog post soon, but for now, we just want to say thank you for being part of this growing community of Bitcoin builders. 🧡
We welcomed over 260 attendees, far more than we’d expected, making it our biggest and most vibrant edition yet.
This event was truly special, not just for the work that went into it, but for the connections and collaborations we made along the way.
A huge thank you to all our speakers, booth exhibitors, and attendees for showing up, sharing knowledge, and making this year’s Developer Day an incredible success. 🙏
With 30+ speakers, hands-on workshops, live demos, lightning talks, and even games, the day was filled with energy, learning, and collaboration.
From deep technical sessions on Bitcoin development, Lightning, privacy, and infrastructure to discussions on education, inclusion, and open‑source growth in Africa, there was something for every builder.
We’ll be sharing a detailed recap and blog post soon, but for now, we just want to say thank you for being part of this growing community of Bitcoin builders. 🧡