Non-profit organization decentralizing #Bitcoin development in Africa and the Global Majority
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2025 was a defining year for Btrust.
After several years of experimentation and learning alongside communities, this year marked the beginning of a more structured phase focused on strengthening the systems that support Bitcoin open‑source developers across the Global Majority.
Here’s a look at what we built and learnt throughout the year: nitter.cf/i/status/2042276615846…
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On this day in 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the world to bitcoin through the publication of the bitcoin whitepaper.
What began as a proposal for a peer-to-peer electronic cash system has grown into a global ecosystem, bringing together people from different backgrounds to build, learn, create, and explore what's possible with bitcoin.
At Btrust, we're working to ensure that more developers across the Global Majority have the skills, resources, and opportunities to be part of that journey. The work continues, one contributor at a time.
Happy bitcoin whitepaper day! 🧡
Read the whitepaper here: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
📷 From our space at @NodeNBO.
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Did you know? 👀
On this day in 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper. 📄
18 years later, we're keeping that spirit alive through learning, discussion, and building together at BitDevs Kisumu.
Happy Bitcoin Whitepaper Day! 🟠🔥
#BitcoinWhitepaperDay
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Built on Bitcoin. Made in Kaduna. 🔥
Our Bitcoin Hackathon demo is below. Let us know what you think! ₿
#BitcoinHackathon #DevFestKaduna @BitDevsKaduna @btrustteam @the_buidl @Geektutor
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Building on Bitcoin from Kaduna, for Africa and the world. Interesting conversation that is worth listening.
#DevFestKaduna #BitcoinHackathon #Bitcoin #BuildInAfrica @btrustteam @btrust_builders @BitDevsKaduna @Geektutor @the_buidl
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"Why build on Bitcoin?" 🤔
We asked the hackathon participants at #DevFestKaduna, and their answers were 🔥
Watch the interview 👇
#BitcoinHackathon @btrustteam @BitDevsKaduna @btrust_builders @the_buidl @AfriBitcoinNews @Geektutor
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"Why build on Bitcoin?" 🤔
We asked the hackathon participants at #DevFestKaduna, and their answers were 🔥
Watch the interview 👇
#BitcoinHackathon @btrustteam @BitDevsKaduna @btrust_builders @the_buidl @AfriBitcoinNews @Geektutor
Ever wondered where Bitcoin’s technical conversations happen beyond GitHub? For many builders, the answer is their local BitDevs meetup.
Each month, BitDevs communities around the world come together to explore the latest in Bitcoin development, ask questions and exchange ideas. Whether you write code every day or are just starting to explore how Bitcoin works, you’re welcome to join.
Explore BitDevs communities across Africa and find your local meetup here 👉 btrust.tech/bitdevs
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₿ Bitcoin was in the building at #DevFestKaduna!
The dedicated Bitcoin Hackathon track brought together Kaduna's brightest builders to turn ideas into working code. Watch the energy. 🔥
#DevFestKaduna #Bitcoin @btrustteam @btrust_builders @BitDevsKaduna @Geektutor
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NEW: 🇳🇬 Btrust-backed DevFest Kaduna Bitcoin Build-a-thon kicks off with a massive turnout.
The DevFest Kaduna Bitcoin Build-a-thon kicked off today, Thursday 29 October, and developers are now racing to finish their projects before submissions close at 8 PM tonight.🚀
Read More: bitcoinnews.africa/devfest-k…
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Passing tests is useful evidence, not a guarantee that a change is safe to merge. Tests check specific behaviors under specific conditions, so they can miss unexpected inputs, flawed assumptions, or interactions with their parts of the codebase.
Code review helps investigate these gaps. Reviewers examine whether a patch solves the underlying problem, what else it might affect, and whether the tests would catch an incorrect implementation.
In Bitcoin development, these questions are part of protecting the software people rely on.
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Librería de Satoshi is now ISMOS 🎉
Five years teaching Technical Bitcoin in Spanish taught us this: language shouldn’t decide who gets to learn, and building Bitcoin well starts with its foundations.
A new name for a bigger mission.
Cryptography, math, software engineering, AI and critical thinking, in more languages and more countries, all built on the foundations Bitcoin taught us.
We’re incredibly proud of what the team at Librería de Satoshi has built, and excited for its next chapter as ISMOS.
Their work aligns closely with our mission to support developers in the Global Majority and create pathways into Bitcoin and open source.
We’re happy to continue supporting the team as they expand access to technical education and mentorship.
Check out ISMOS: ismos.xyz
Are you a teacher or community leader in Bitcoin open source? Explore how you can get involved here: ismos.xyz/en/become-a-teache…
Librería de Satoshi is now ISMOS 🎉
Five years teaching Technical Bitcoin in Spanish taught us this: language shouldn’t decide who gets to learn, and building Bitcoin well starts with its foundations.
A new name for a bigger mission.
Cryptography, math, software engineering, AI and critical thinking, in more languages and more countries, all built on the foundations Bitcoin taught us.
A developer’s journey into Bitcoin open source often starts with curiosity, a welcoming community, and a willingness to keep learning.
In our latest grantee spotlight, @AnshSharma54105 shares how @bitshala_org, @summerofbitcoin, and @ChaincodeLabs’ BOSS program shaped his path to working on @braidpool.
His work supports the crucial goal of decentralizing bitcoin mining ⛏️ and reducing reliance on a small number of pool operators.
Along the way, he shares lessons from his journey for anyone looking to get started in Bitcoin open source.
Ansh is one of the first developers we’ve supported through the recent expansion of Btrust’s long-term developer grants across the Global Majority.
Learn more about Ansh’s journey below 👇
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Nos développeurs codent les produits des autres.
Le Hackathon #4 des DBD, porté par @BTrust, inverse ça : 1 mois pour bâtir des solutions Bitcoin, Nostr et IA aux problèmes d’ici.
💻100 % en ligne
🏆900 $ en BTC
📅Jusqu’au 20 nov.
👉 dakar-bitcoin-hack-2026.devp…
#DBD2026
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🇲🇼 Malawi, we're coming! ⚡
Applications are now OPEN for our Blantyre Lightning Developer Bootcamp!
📅 Nov 23–27, 2026
📍 Blantyre, Malawi
Join us for 5 days of hands-on Bitcoin and Lightning development, practical workshops, open source contributions, and a final hackathon to turn ideas into working projects.
In partnership with @AfroBitcoinOrg , and @BitcoinBoma with support from @btrustteam , @HRF, and @afribitcoiners.
Ready to build? 👇
freerouting.africa/blantyre-…
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FROM THE VERY FIRST EDITION TO OUR MILESTONE FIFTH: Btrust HAS BEEN PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Some partnerships are built over time. Others begin with a shared belief in a vision and grow stronger with every step.
Btrust @btrustteam has supported Africa Bitcoin Conference since its inception, making ABC2026 its fifth consecutive edition as a sponsor.
That kind of consistency matters. It means standing behind a platform that brings together African Bitcoin builders, developers, educators, entrepreneurs and community leaders to exchange ideas, build connections and strengthen the ecosystem.
As we take ABC to Blantyre, Malawi, for our milestone fifth edition, we’re proud to recognise a partner that has been with us from day one.
Btrust, thank you for believing in this vision from the beginning and continuing to support the people building Africa’s Bitcoin future.
Blantyre, Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
#ABC2026 #Btrust #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi

It’s been a journey with the Africa Bitcoin Conference, and we’re proud to have been part of it from the very beginning. Huge congratulations on five editions of bringing the Bitcoin ecosystem together 🧡.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Blantyre 🇲🇼.
FROM THE VERY FIRST EDITION TO OUR MILESTONE FIFTH: Btrust HAS BEEN PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Some partnerships are built over time. Others begin with a shared belief in a vision and grow stronger with every step.
Btrust @btrustteam has supported Africa Bitcoin Conference since its inception, making ABC2026 its fifth consecutive edition as a sponsor.
That kind of consistency matters. It means standing behind a platform that brings together African Bitcoin builders, developers, educators, entrepreneurs and community leaders to exchange ideas, build connections and strengthen the ecosystem.
As we take ABC to Blantyre, Malawi, for our milestone fifth edition, we’re proud to recognise a partner that has been with us from day one.
Btrust, thank you for believing in this vision from the beginning and continuing to support the people building Africa’s Bitcoin future.
Blantyre, Malawi | 2–4 December 2026
#ABC2026 #Btrust #Bitcoin #Africa #Malawi

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NEW: 🇳🇬 Rust for Bitcoin 2.0 Concludes with 22 Merged Pull Requests and Successful Demo Day.
The program, hosted by TheBuidl in Kaduna, Nigeria, in collaboration with Btrust, focused on turning intermediate developers into active contributors to Bitcoin’s open-source ecosystem.
Read More: bitcoinnews.africa/rust-for-…
