NOV 23, 2021

Gemini Sponsors Bitcoin Core Maintainer, Fanquake

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Today, we are delighted to announce Gemini’s sponsorship of Bitcoin Core Maintainer Michael Ford, aka . Michael’s sponsorship via the further supports the Fund’s mission to improve the scalability, security, and sustainability of the Bitcoin Network.

Starting as a Bitcoin Core contributor in 2012, Michael now serves as a maintainer on the Bitcoin Core project, and has recently taken an active role collaborating on new code releases. He also focuses on strengthening the project’s build systems and programming tools, or toolchains.

Michael’s current projects include porting the macOS toolchain from a custom system to using the , and enhancing the Linux build system by implementing the use of .

Michael is the fourth Bitcoin Core Developer sponsored through the Gemini Opportunity Fund, joining , , and .

The is a donor-advised fund that supports Bitcoin Core development through grants, fellowships, and donations. Launched in December 2020, the Fund has pledged over $1.5 million to date toward Bitcoin Core development, and will continue to support the Bitcoin Network and developer community through 2022 and beyond.

We are deeply committed to empowering the Bitcoin Network and its developer community and look forward to expanding our support. If you think you’re a great candidate for the Gemini Opportunity Fund, or know someone who is, please reach out to us at .

Onward and Upward!

Beth Kurteson
Managing Director

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