catalog // roadmaps

Roadmaps

Structured paths from fundamentals to open source contribution. Start with Bitcoin, then unlock Lightning and upcoming tracks.

status // 2 live · more incoming

catalog // available

Start with proven paths

Two complete roadmaps are live today. Each includes lessons, projects, and contribution milestones.

Available now
Bitcoin
Master UTXOs, scripts, wallets, and your first meaningful Bitcoin open source contributions.
Beginner24 weeks29 projects
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Available now
Lightning
Gated
Build on LND, Core Lightning, and LDK - from channels and invoices to routing and liquidity.
Intermediate20 weeks26 projects

Complete the Bitcoin roadmap to unlock

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catalog // coming-soon

The ecosystem is expanding

More specialized tracks are on the way - from protocol research to wallet engineering.

Coming soon
Rust
Systems programming for Bitcoin infrastructure and protocol development.
Intermediate14 weeks10 projects
Coming soon
Nostr
Decentralized social protocols, relays, and client development.
Intermediate10 weeks8 projects
Coming soon
Fedimint
Community custody, federation software, and Chaumian e-cash systems.
Advanced12 weeks7 projects
Coming soon
Cashu
Chaumian ecash mints, wallets, and Lightning-backed bearer tokens for private payments.
Intermediate10 weeks8 projects
Coming soon
Ark
Virtual UTXO protocols and off-chain scaling experiments.
Advanced10 weeks6 projects
Coming soon
Bitcoin Core
Contribute to the reference implementation and consensus-critical code.
Advanced20 weeks8 projects
Coming soon
Wallet Development
Design secure key management, PSBT flows, and production wallet UX.
Intermediate12 weeks11 projects
Coming soon
Distributed Systems
Networking, replication, and reliability patterns for open protocols.
Advanced14 weeks9 projects
Coming soon
Cryptography
Elliptic curves, Schnorr signatures, and protocol-level security.
Advanced16 weeks10 projects
Coming soon
BitVM
Optimistic verification and advanced Bitcoin programmability research.
Advanced12 weeks5 projects