Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alkedevs, Bitcoin Builders Fellowship, and how to get involved.
General
What is AlkeDevs?
AlkeDevs is an initiative helping African software engineers learn Bitcoin by building in the open. The work starts in Ghana, but the mission is broader.
What is your main program?
Bitcoin Builders Fellowship is our main program. It is for software engineers who want to learn Bitcoin by building in the open.
What is Alkedevs focused on?
Bitcoin is the center of the work right now. We care most about helping African builders contribute to Bitcoin open source and build useful Bitcoin tools.
Programs
What programs do you offer?
Right now, the main program is Bitcoin Builders Fellowship. We also run Learning Bitcoin from the Command Line as a study track and use meetups as a community entry point.
Do I need to be in Ghana to join?
The first pilot starts in Ghana, but the mission is Africa-wide. Program details will keep evolving as the pilot takes shape.
Are the programs free?
Our goal is to keep the programs accessible. Specific details for each cohort or program will be shared as they open.
Are the programs remote or in person?
Meetups are Accra-based with remote participation where possible. The fellowship is being designed as hybrid and remote-friendly, with technical mentors in different countries.
Bitcoin Builders Fellowship
Who is the fellowship for?
It is for software engineers who already know how to write code and want to go deeper into Bitcoin through structured learning, mentorship, and public work.
What will fellows actually do?
Fellows will work through Bitcoin fundamentals, open-source workflows, and project-based engineering. The goal is visible public output, not passive course completion.
Do I need prior Bitcoin knowledge?
Some prior exposure helps, but deep technical knowledge is not required. The bigger requirement is that you already have software engineering fundamentals and can work consistently.
What should fellows leave with?
Public GitHub work, technical documentation, at least one meaningful Bitcoin project or contribution, and a stronger path into the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Mentors & Supporters
Who mentors fellows?
Alkedevs is coordinated by a core team in Ghana, with technical mentors from other countries supporting through code review, guest sessions, office hours, and feedback.
Can I mentor or support the pilot?
Yes. We welcome technical mentors, aligned partners, and people who can help the fellowship grow responsibly.
How do I reach out?
Email hello@alkedevs.com, join our Discord, or use the contact form on the site.
Still have questions?
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