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Start your career in Bitcoin with ₿OSS Challenge with Satsie, Macgyver and Sangbida | SLP706

Start your career in Bitcoin with ₿OSS Challenge with Satsie, Macgyver and Sangbida | SLP706

Stephan Livera Podcast vor 8 Monaten

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In this episode the discussion revolves around the BOSS program
(Bitcoin Open Source Software), which offers a 30-day series of
technical programming exercises aimed at engaging participants in
Bitcoin protocol development. The guests, Satsie, Sangbida, and
Ron, share their backgrounds, motivations for joining the
program, and experiences throughout the challenges. They discuss
the impact of the program on their careers, the importance of
community support, and the unique environment of open source
development. The conversation also touches on the challenges of
grant applications and the mindset required to succeed in this
field. The episode concludes with advice for potential
participants, encouraging them to take the leap and apply for the
program.

Takeaways:

The BOSS program is a free opportunity for learning Bitcoin
development.

Participants come from diverse backgrounds, including IT and
finance.

The program is gamified to keep participants motivated.

Community support is crucial for success in the program.

Contributing to Bitcoin open source is seen as ethical and
impactful.

The experience in open source differs significantly from
corporate environments.

Grant applications require a proactive approach and clear
proposals.

Imposter syndrome is common but can be overcome with dedication.

Feedback from the community is direct and valuable for
developers.

Working in open source can lead to fulfilling and autonomous
careers.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:21) - What is the BOSS program?; Sangbida & Macgyver’s
journey with BOSS

(04:07) - Participant’s motivation & experiences with the
BOSS program

(09:00) - What are the career opportunities for Bitcoin
developers after the BOSS program?

(12:57) - Challenges of learning & working in open source

(16:53) - What are Sangbida & Macgyver currently working on?

(18:25) - What is it like applying for grants and funding in open
source?

(19:48) - Sponsor

(23:12) - The role of community engagement in open source

(25:16) - Skills and mindset required to thrive in open source

(30:23) - Working in Bitcoin - passion vs. reality

(38:13) - Closing thoughts

Links:

https://x.com/satsie

https://bosschallenge.xyz/

https://bitcoindevs.xyz/

https://x.com/Bitcoin_Devs

BOSS Challenge:
https://x.com/i/status/1996282354969858301

Sponsor:

CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)

Stephan Livera links:

Follow me on X: @stephanlivera

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