• Contributing Meaningfully to Bitcoin Core

  Notes from a hands-on session with Btrust Builders fellows on the Bitcoin Core development process, with a walkthrough of reviewing a small PR.

  8 min read   ·   October 19, 2026

  2026   ·   bitcoin   bitcoin-core   open-source   code-review   ·   technical

• Bitcoin Core PR #32317 Review: Separating UTXO Access from Validation

  Review notes on the PR that moves coin access out of ConnectBlock, and why the two goals behind it are independent and should be pursued separately.

  7 min read   ·   April 16, 2026

  2026   ·   bitcoin   bitcoin-core   validation   code-review   ·   technical

• Managing Multiple Projects with Git Worktrees

  A guide to using Git worktrees for managing multiple branches and tasks simultaneously.

  4 min read   ·   January 30, 2026

  2026   ·   git   productivity   workflow   ·   technical

• Determining BlockTemplate Fee Increase Using Fee Rate Diagram

  A method to track potential fee increases in block templates without full rebuilds using Cluster Mempool features

  8 min read   ·   October 13, 2025

  2025   ·   bitcoin   mempool   mining   ·   technical

• Analyzing Mining Pool Behavior to Address Bitcoin Core’s Double Coinbase Reservation Issue

  Analysis of mining pool behavior regarding Bitcoin Core’s double coinbase reservation bug and its impact on block template weights.

  7 min read   ·   January 01, 2025

  2025   ·   bitcoin   mining   analysis   block-template   ·   technical   analysis