2140 Foundation Launched to Support Open-Source Bitcoin Development
2140 is a new non-profit organization based in Amsterdam, co-founded by Bitcoin developers Josie Baker and Ruben Somsen, dedicated to supporting open-source Bitcoin research and development.
- "Our mission is to provide protocol veterans with long-term stability through employment in our Amsterdam office and to onboard aspiring contributors," states the project's website.
- Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has provided initial multi-year grant to support the 2140 Foundation's efforts to enhance the security, resilience, and maintainability of the Bitcoin network.
"We're happy to announce a grant to 2140 Foundation, a Bitcoin developer foundation. This funding will support the foundation's multi-year effort to foster long-term security, resilience and maintainability of the Bitcoin network through sustained development, innovation and collaboration among developers and contributors," said OKX in a press release.
- "I also want to mention OpenSats and HRF who in the past have funded either Ruben and I individually, and have also been instrumental in helping us get this thing of the ground. As a personal shoutout I also want to mention Mike Schmidt from Brink," said Josie Baker during the announcement.
- Open-source Bitcoin contributors interested in working with 2140 in Amsterdam can reach out at hello@2140.dev.
- The foundation is currently launching a fellowship program designed to provide mentorship and hands-on experience for aspiring full-time contributors. More details about the program will be released later.
- You can support the organization here. Donations are 100% pass-through and tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
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