Pillar Africa is an independent technical research institute advancing Bitcoin and freedom technologies through rigorous research, open source development, and the cultivation of exceptional African researchers.
Bitcoin is becoming critical financial infrastructure across Africa. Yet the continent remains underrepresented in the technical research, protocol discussions, and open source development shaping its future.
Pillar Africa exists to change that.
Our research and development division investigates the technical challenges shaping Bitcoin's future. We publish research notes, technical reports, datasets, and open source software that contribute to global protocol discussions.
A selective fellowship for experienced engineers with demonstrated technical ability and a passion for research. Fellows work alongside mentors on focused research questions, producing original work that is openly published.
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