In our latest Btrust grantee spotlight, we feature Rita Anene, a developer who went from night-time coder to full-time Bitcoin open-source contributor.

Rita’s story captures the reality for many African developers: balancing a 9-to-5 job while pursuing their passion for open-source development.

Through dedication, late nights, and perseverance, she found her way into the ₿OSS program and eventually to her first open-source contributions.

Thanks to the Btrust developer grant, Rita is now able to focus full-time on Bitcoin open-source development, contributing to projects like LDK Node, deepening her technical expertise, and empowering others to do the same.

Her journey reminds us that with the right support, mentorship, and funding, builders across Africa can play a central role in shaping a more open and decentralized financial system.

Read the full story on our blog to discover how Rita turned persistence into purpose, and how Btrust Grants are helping African developers build the future of Bitcoin: https://blog.btrust.tech/from-night-time-coder-to-full-time-bitcoin-builder-my-journey-through-btrust-and-the-boss-program/

Learn more about Btrust developer grants here: https://www.btrust.tech/grants/developer