8 masterclasses from the builders who shape Bitcoin's protocol stack. From base layer consensus to client-side validated smart contracts — each session is a deep dive led by the engineers behind the code.
Each masterclass is led by a domain expert who has built the technology they teach. Learn about the program structure →
Long-standing Bitcoin Core contributor focused on peer-to-peer networking, code review, and protocol robustness. Deep expertise in Bitcoin's consensus layer and the open-source development process that secures it.
Builder of sovereign Bitcoin infrastructure at nodl. Expert in node deployment, network architecture, and the physical layer that carries Bitcoin data across the globe.
Engineer at Lightning Labs working on LND and the Lightning Network protocol. Expertise in payment channels, routing, and building the infrastructure for instant Bitcoin payments.
Lead developer of Boltz, the non-custodial swap exchange. Expert in submarine swaps, atomic swaps, and the trustless bridge technology that connects Bitcoin's layers.
Developer working on the Breez SDK with Liquid Network integration. Expert in sidechain technology, confidential transactions, and building developer-friendly SDKs for Bitcoin applications.
Core developer at Ark Labs building the Ark protocol implementation. Previously at TDEX and in the Liquid ecosystem. Expert in Layer 2 protocols, virtual UTXOs, and scaling Bitcoin transactions.
Creator of Cashu, the open Chaumian e-cash protocol built on Bitcoin and Lightning. Pioneering privacy-preserving digital cash using blind signatures and the cypherpunk tradition.
Bitcoin developer and product manager at Bitfinex working on RGB integration. Deep expertise in client-side validation, single-use seals, and smart contracts on Bitcoin.
The masterclasses follow Bitcoin's layered architecture — from the base protocol to application-layer smart contracts. Each session builds on the previous.
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