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Bitcoin Grants Program

OPEN SATS INITIATIVE INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Bitcoin Grants Program

Overview: OpenSats provides funding for innovative open-source projects that enhance the growth and resilience of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Focus Areas:

  • Bitcoin Core improvements

  • Layer 2 solutions (Lightning Network)

  • Privacy-enhancing technologies

  • Bitcoin development tools and libraries

  • Payment systems and wallets

  • Mining infrastructure

  • Network infrastructure

    • Geographic Scope: International

    Funding Sources: General Fund (100% of donations go to Bitcoin-related projects, not operational costs)

    Notable Funded Projects (Waves 1-8):

  • BDK (Bitcoin Development Kit)

  • LNbits

  • Watchdescriptor

  • Stratum V2 Testing & Benchmarking Tool

  • Fedimint

  • Citadel-Tech (atomic swaps and privacy)

  • Lampo (modular Lightning node)

  • Cashu Nutshell (privacy-focused ecash)

  • PickhardtPayments Plugin (Lightning routing)

    • Background: OpenSats evaluates applications based on carefully defined criteria to select the most impactful and promising proposals for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit opensats.org/apply
    2. Submit your project proposal
    3. Include project description, repository links, and impact statement
    4. Applications are reviewed based on alignment with OpenSats mission

    Selection Criteria:

  • Innovation and impact on Bitcoin ecosystem

  • Technical merit and feasibility

  • Open-source nature of project

  • Developer experience and track record

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