"Summer of Bitcoin (SoB), a global, remote program designed to train university students as contributors to Bitcoin open-source projects, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The program provides mentorship, real-world development experience, and a stipend paid in Bitcoin. Applications will remain open until February 15, 2026. Summer of Bitcoin offers students a structured environment to contribute directly to Bitcoin and related open-source projects."
"Selected students receive a stipend of approximately $6,600, paid in BTC, with the exact amount depending on their location, the program shared with Bitcoin Magazine. "Bitcoin's long-term resilience depends on the health of its open-source contributor pipeline," said Adi Shankara, Program Lead at Summer of Bitcoin. "Summer of Bitcoin 2026 is designed to accelerate real open-source adoption by turning high-potential students into capable, durable contributors.""
Summer of Bitcoin is a global remote program that trains university students to contribute to Bitcoin and related open-source projects. Applications are open until February 15, 2026. Participants receive mentorship, collaborate with project maintainers, and build verifiable proof of work in public repositories. Selected students receive approximately $6,600 paid in BTC, with the exact amount varying by location. Applicants choose between Developer and Designer tracks focused on code and usability respectively. Candidate evaluation emphasizes programming skills, security thinking, understanding of Bitcoin's technical foundations, and responsible use of AI tools. The 2026 program emphasizes validating, reasoning, and shipping software.
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