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Btrust, the non-profit organization dedicated to decentralizing Bitcoin open-source development, has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors, marking the completion of a landmark governance transition and the launch of the organization\u2019s next strategic chapter.<\/p>\n

Following a global, open call and a rigorous, multi-stage selection process, Janet Maingi, Bruno Garcia, and Laurence Aderemi have assumed full governance responsibilities, the organization told Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n

The selection was guided by Btrust\u2019s Genesis Principles, which prioritize transparency, fairness, and mission alignment \u2014 values that have anchored the organization since its founding.<\/p>\n

The transition fulfills the original mandate set in 2021, when Btrust was established with a 500 BTC endowment<\/a> from Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and rapper Jay-Z \u2014 a donation valued at approximately $24.5 million at the time of announcement. The gift was intended to fund Bitcoin development across Africa and India, with Dorsey and Jay-Z deliberately stepping back from governance to allow an independent board full decision-making authority.<\/p>\n

The inaugural board \u2014 composed of Obi Nwosu, Ojoma Ochai, Carla Kirk-Cohen, and Abubakar Nur Khalil<\/a> \u2014 was tasked with building the organization\u2019s operational and financial foundation before enabling a structured handover to a successor board.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Btrust\u2019s long-term mission of bitcoin development<\/h2>\n

Over a multi-week transition period that concluded April 30, 2026, the incoming and outgoing boards collaborated closely to ensure continuity across governance, financial oversight, and operations. The handover included budget reviews, documentation consolidation, and the initiation of an independent audit designed to reinforce accountability.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday marks an important milestone for Btrust,\u201d said CEO Abubakar Nur Khalil, who was formally named to the top executive role in late 2025 after serving in an interim capacity. \u201cWe are confident the new board will strengthen our impact and safeguard our long-term mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new board brings deep and complementary expertise spanning Bitcoin infrastructure, energy systems, and open-source software development. Their appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the organization, which has steadily expanded its footprint across the Global South.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2023, Btrust acquired<\/a> Qala, a Bitcoin and Lightning Network developer training firm, rebranding it as the Btrust Builders Programme to accelerate the pipeline of open-source contributors from Africa. More recently, Btrust has signaled expansion into Latin America as part of its broader global strategy.<\/p>\n

With the governance transition now complete, Btrust moves forward with renewed institutional clarity. The organization\u2019s core mission \u2014 ensuring the Bitcoin ecosystem remains open, inclusive, and resilient by diversifying who builds it \u2014 remains unchanged. The new board is expected to guide grantmaking strategy, strengthen oversight of the Builders Programme, and deepen Btrust\u2019s presence in underrepresented developer communities worldwide.<\/p>\n

This post Btrust Appoints New Board of Directors to Steer Next Phase of Bitcoin Development<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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