Start contributing to open-source Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin Dev Launchpad is our flagship 12-week acceleration program for open-source contributors. Learn by doing, through hands-on projects and mentorship, followed by a six-month fellowship for top-performing participants.

We’re looking for self-driven people who learn by doing. The Launchpad is not a bootcamp: it’s an intensive, mentored journey designed to teach the technical foundations needed to become an open-source Bitcoin contributor.

The Launchpad is designed to help you go from understanding the protocol to contributing to it.

The Bitcoin Dev Launchpad

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How the Launchpad works

Bitcoin Protocol Deep-dives

Open-source Contributions

Socratic Code Reviews

Live Q&A with Core Devs

Mentorship from experienced devs

What Participants Are Saying

Since the beginning, everything was well structured and practical. The program isn't passive—it demands dedication. I improved my presentation skills and gained confidence through the challenges and mentorship, which will help me both professionally and personally.

Caio

Caio

1º cohort (2024-2025)

An amazing journey that transformed my understanding of Bitcoin development. The mentors are world-class and the community support was incredible throughout the program.

Erick Cestari

Erick Cestari

1º cohort (2024-2025)

The Launchpad gave me the tools, knowledge, and network to contribute to open-source Bitcoin. It's a unique opportunity for any serious developer.

Moisés Pompilio

Moisés Pompilio

1º cohort (2024-2025)

The program pushed me far beyond what I thought I could achieve in 12 weeks. The structured curriculum and peer reviews were transformative.

Lucas Balieiro

Lucas Balieiro

1º cohort (2024-2025)

Who It's For

Developers familiar with programming (any language)

Curious about Bitcoin protocol or Lightning internals

Comfortable with self-learning and reading technical English

Based in Brazil (priority)

Application Requirements

Meet our Alumni

1st cohort

Lucas Balieiro

Lucas Balieiro

Stratum V2

Funded by OpenSats

GitHub
João Leal

João Leal

Floresta

Funded by OpenSats

GitHub
Luis Schwab

Luis Schwab

BDK / Floresta

Funded by BDK Foundation

Luca0x46

Luca0x46

Second

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
Gustavo Stingelin

Gustavo Stingelin

Lightning Labs

GitHubTwitter / X
Moises Pompilio

Moises Pompilio

Floresta

Funded by OpenSats

GitHubTwitter / X
Erick Cestari

Erick Cestari

Bitcoinfuzz / Smite

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
Guilherme Martins

Guilherme Martins

Krux

Funded by OpenSats

GitHub
TheMhv

TheMhv

CDK

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubTwitter / X
joaozinho

joaozinho

Krux

Funded by OpenSats

GitHubNostr
Caio

Caio

Boltz

GitHub
Lang

Lang

Tether

GitHub
thgO-O

thgO-O

BtcPayServer

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubTwitter / X

2nd cohort

Vinicius Cestari

Vinicius Cestari

Bitcoin Core

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
Chris G.

Chris G.

Floresta

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
Johnny Santos

Johnny Santos

P2Pool V2

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / XNostr
bc1cindy

bc1cindy

Payjoin Dev Kit

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / XYouTube
Caio Ueda Sampaio (K-YU)

Caio Ueda Sampaio (K-YU)

Bitcoinfuzz

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubTwitter / XLinkedIn
Allocz

Allocz

btcd

Funded by Vinteum

GitHub
Octavio Lucca

Octavio Lucca

Peer Observer

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
Victor André

Victor André

BIP324

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubBlog
Isaque Franklin

Isaque Franklin

Studying Bitcoin cryptography

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
Lucas Lima

Lucas Lima

Secure Fountain Codes

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubTwitter / X
Renato Britto (satsfy)

Renato Britto (satsfy)

Rust-Bitcoin

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubWebsiteTwitter / X
m4ycon

m4ycon

Peer Observer

Funded by Vinteum

GitHub
Jayr Motta

Jayr Motta

Mujina

Funded by Vinteum

GitHubTwitter / X