2025 Builders Cohort Application
Kick-start your career in bitcoin open source
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Btrust Builders: 2025 ₿OSS Cohort Application
Kick-start your career in bitcoin open source
Btrust Builders is collaborating with Chaincode Labs, a Bitcoin research and development center based in New York City, to train and support individuals pursuing a career in Bitcoin open source software (₿OSS).
This three-month online program provides professional feedback to help participants get off ₿OSS 0, write impactful code, and solve complex technical problems.
We are looking for individuals serious about a career in bitcoin open source software (₿OSS).
The program is designed for all levels of experience in software development. Passion and dedication are a must. It is technically rigorous requiring a strong technical foundation. However, we aim to have as few barriers to entry as possible so if in doubt, you SHOULD apply.
An ideal participant is:
Able to dedicate at least 10+ hours of prep a week.
Excited about a challenge and wants to elevate the program for others.
Chaincode curates each cohort, arranges curriculum, and provides ongoing support throughout the program. You will be expected to prep for a minimum of 10 hours per week. Outside of the first week, there are no scheduled calls.
This program will be taught and mentored by ₿OSS contributors that have stood in your shoes. Throughout the week, there will be async chat discussions and support. If you are willing to do the work, we'll give you what you need to get to where you want to go.
Kick Start - 1 Month - A code heavy month of bitcoin and lightning
Week 0: RPC Scavenger Hunt
Week 1: Build a wallet
Week 2: Wallet management
Week 3: P2P & Mining
Week 4: Lightning
The Rest - 2 Months - Build your proof of work
Bring a proof of concept to life
Explore the ₿OSS ecosystem
Meet ₿OSS maintainers
Choose a ₿OSS project and provide value
Get coaching on the next step
If you are serious about a career in Bitcoin and Lightning OSS, we strongly encourage you to apply. While a baseline level of code proficiency is required, we welcome all backgrounds and technical experiences. Participants will be expected to work in C++ or Rust regardless of prior experience. (If you don't know any of these languages, but are eager to learn, YOU SHOULD STILL APPLY. We'll give you the resources to level up!).
The deadline to submit an application is Dec 27, 2024. The program is scheduled to start the week of January 13th. As with all our programs, there is no cost associated with participating.
***Please Note: Our application software requires us to collect a name. If you are not comfortable providing your real name, please use a nym.