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Leadership transitions mark important moments in any organization’s journey, and today, we’re excited to share one of our own. In July, we put out a call for a Chief Executive Officer. After receiving multiple strong applications and going through a long, thoughtful, and rigorous selection process, we’re happy to announce that Abubakar Nur Khalil has been appointed as the new CEO of Btrust.
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In the world of Bitcoin development, talent is everywhere. Yet, for many developers in the Global South, especially across Africa, reaching the highest levels of contribution isn’t just about skill or dedication—it’s about access. Opportunities to meet global collaborators, speak at conferences, and work alongside seasoned peers are often stalled at the border. Visa challenges mean promising voices go unheard on international stages, and career-defining connections go unmade.
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We’re excited to recognize six outstanding Bitcoin open-source developers awarded Btrust grants, including four starter grant recipients and two open-source cohort members. The four starter grant recipients are all graduates of the 2025 Btrust Builders pathways. The program offers structured tracks that cover everything from Bitcoin fundamentals to advanced hands-on open-source contributions, preparing participants for long-term careers in Bitcoin development.
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We are excited to share that Btrust is once again partnering with the Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) to present the 2025 Btrust Developer Day. This year’s event will take place on December 2, 2025, at the Trianon Convention Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius, and will serve as the official developer-focused precursor to the 2025 Africa Bitcoin Conference.
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We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA) to sponsor the 4th edition of the Open Source Community Africa Festival (OSCAFEST). This partnership represents our shared commitment to fostering development, innovation, and inclusion in open-source ecosystems.
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We are excited to present the recipients of our Q2 Starter Grants and welcome returning members to the Btrust Open-Source Cohort. This quarter, three engineers have been awarded the Btrust Starter Grant, empowering them to work full-time on open-source Bitcoin projects and deepen their impact on the ecosystem.
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In this round of support, Btrust awarded a total of $1,004,010 across 10 grants; specifically, four developer education, two events, and four conferences.
Medium
The MIT Bitcoin Hackathon, held annually, brings together participants worldwide for a 30-hour coding sprint, either in-person at MIT or virtually. This year’s event, running April 4–6, featured three tracks: Bitcoin, Lightning & Taproot; Warnet Game; and Decentralized Applications.
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This quarter, Brandon Odiwuor and Itoro Ukpong have been awarded the Btrust Starter Grant, enabling them to work full-time on open-source Bitcoin projects and strengthen their contributions to the ecosystem.
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A recap of Btrust's 2024 milestones in decentralizing Bitcoin development in Africa and the Global South and impactful grants and education support for Africa, LATAM, and India.
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We are excited to announce the Q4 2024 recipients of Btrust grants. This quarter, Abdullahi Yunus has been awarded the Starter Grant, while Enigbe Ochekliye and Tobechi Chukwuleta will transition to the Btrust Open-Source Cohort.
Bitcoin Magazine
The Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-backed organization shares the list of recipients for its latest round of Starter Grants as well as the newest members of its Open-Source Cohort.
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The organization, which trains Bitcoin developers in Africa, LATAM and SE Asia, appoints one of its inaugural board members, Abubakar Nur Khalil, as its temporary leader.
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