
Starter Grant Recipient: 1/ @Thevelopher Focus Area: Enhancing Lightning Network Daemon (LND) and @lightningpolar Abdullahi is a @btrust_builders cohort 3 alumna, and has demonstrated outstanding contributions to Bitcoin’s open-source projects.
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Starter Grant Recipient: 1/ @Thevelopher Focus Area: Enhancing Lightning Network Daemon (LND) and @lightningpolar Abdullahi is a @btrust_builders cohort 3 alumna, and has demonstrated outstanding contributions to Bitcoin’s open-source projects.


We’re excited to have @Extheo, CEO and co‑founder of @mavapay, joining the #BtrustDeveloperDay lineup.🚀 Theo is a dedicated bitcoin advocate and builder working to expand bitcoin adoption and infrastructure across the African continent. As CEO of Mavapay, he’s pioneering payment systems that connect African businesses to the global bitcoin economy. An alumnus of the @btrust_builders program, Theo has led developer workshops and bootcamps across Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Ghana 🇬🇭, and remains deeply engaged in building open‑source tools that advance real‑world bitcoin use. His focus on technical education in the Global South has inspired and trained a new generation of builders across the bitcoin ecosystem. In the workshop, Theo, @Thevelopher and @SulaimanAminuB2 will walk participants through the practical process of deploying an LND node environment, and integrating it with NodeGaze, an open‑source observability tool for visualizing real‑time channel health, payments, and system events. Theo will also be part of the Lightning Round Q&A, alongside other global contributors and African builders. This session gives you the chance to ask questions about contribution paths, opportunities and challenges, so come prepared with your questions. 👉 Learn more and RSVP here to attend: clooza.com/events/BTRUSTD…

We’re excited to have @Thevelopher, software engineer and Btrust grantee, speaking at the #BtrustDeveloperDay. Abdullahi contributes to LND, one of the open‑source implementations of the Lightning Network, where his work focuses on implementing the onion message protocol, optimizing the network graph, and developing rigorous tests to enhance system stability. At the Developer Day, Abdullahi will join @Extheo and @SulaimanAminuB2 for a hands-on workshop. The workshop will guide participants through the process of setting up a Lightning node, configuring it for reliability, and maintaining privacy and stability through best practices. Attendees will also learn how to automate key tasks to optimize performance and streamline operations, gaining practical insights into how professional developers manage Lightning nodes at scale. 👉 RSVP now to secure your spot: clooza.com/events/BTRUSTD…

We’re excited to have @Thevelopher, software engineer and Btrust grantee, speaking at the #BtrustDeveloperDay. Abdullahi contributes to LND, one of the open‑source implementations of the Lightning Network, where his work focuses on implementing the onion message protocol, optimizing the network graph, and developing rigorous tests to enhance system stability. At the Developer Day, Abdullahi will join @Extheo and @SulaimanAminuB2 for a hands-on workshop. The workshop will guide participants through the process of setting up a Lightning node, configuring it for reliability, and maintaining privacy and stability through best practices. Attendees will also learn how to automate key tasks to optimize performance and streamline operations, gaining practical insights into how professional developers manage Lightning nodes at scale. 👉 RSVP now to secure your spot: clooza.com/events/BTRUSTD…



@ihate1999, Btrust CEO and @bitcoincoreorg contributor, joins the #BtrustDeveloperDay lineup to share insights on the future of Bitcoin development across Africa. 🎉 Abubakar is one of the leading voices shaping the continent’s Bitcoin ecosystem, and also serves as CEO of @RcrsvCapital, a bitcoin-focused venture fund fueling innovative projects across the global bitcoin landscape. Through his leadership at Btrust, he drives initiatives that empower developers in the Global South with training and mentorship, helping cultivate the next generation of Bitcoin builders. Beyond his technical and community-building work, Abubakar contributes to @Forbes Digital Assets, where he shares thoughtful analysis on Bitcoin’s evolution and highlights key developments within Africa’s growing Bitcoin space. Join Developer Day to hear Abubakar’s vision for a decentralized, sustainable Bitcoin ecosystem and the work being done to unlock Africa’s potential in global Bitcoin development. 👉 Secure your spot here: clooza.com/events/BTRUSTD…



In July, we put out a call for a Chief Executive Officer, and after a long, thoughtful, and rigorous selection process, we’re excited to share that @ihate1999 has been appointed as the new CEO of Btrust. Abubakar will be stepping down from his position on the Board to take on this full-time role, where he will report directly to the Btrust Board. His appointment marks an important new chapter for Btrust as we continue our mission to strengthen and support open-source development across Africa and beyond. This is a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal by a subsequent board for one additional three-year period. Read more about the appointment, as featured by @micahvzimmerman on @BitcoinMagazine: bitcoinmagazine.com/builders/btrus… Join us in congratulating Abubakar on this new role and in looking forward to what’s ahead for us.

We also took care of the ticket sales. We used Satoshi Tickets by @TChileta, a great @BtcpayServer plugin. It worked flawlessly, and a few improvements were implemented along the way. We’ll definitely use it again in future events ⚡ #LightningNetwork #BTCPayServer #Noderunners


In July, we put out a call for a Chief Executive Officer, and after a long, thoughtful, and rigorous selection process, we’re excited to share that @ihate1999 has been appointed as the new CEO of Btrust. Abubakar will be stepping down from his position on the Board to take on this full-time role, where he will report directly to the Btrust Board. His appointment marks an important new chapter for Btrust as we continue our mission to strengthen and support open-source development across Africa and beyond. This is a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal by a subsequent board for one additional three-year period. Read more about the appointment, as featured by @micahvzimmerman on @BitcoinMagazine: bitcoinmagazine.com/builders/btrus… Join us in congratulating Abubakar on this new role and in looking forward to what’s ahead for us.



It’s day 2 at @dakarbtcdays 🇸🇳 @Thevelopher shared valuable insights on how developers can start their journey in Bitcoin open-source, with actionable tips and a discussion on what it takes to get started.

It was nice speaking at @dakarbtcdays 🇸🇳 about Bitcoin open source contribution . It's high time we saw more devs from francophone African countries actively contributing to Bitcoin open source. Thanks to efforts from @btrustteam and all involved.