Bitcoin Foundation Launches Event Series to Boost Core Development

Bitcoin Foundation Launches Event Series to Boost Core Development

The Bitcoin foundation will hold the first of a series of roundtable discussions for developers in Boston next month. The organisation, which has recently narrowed down its activities, said the event is for developers interested in deepening their technical expertise to support the future development of Bitcoin Core. Gavin Andresen, chief scientist of the Bitcoin Foundation spoke about the need for the event, saying: "The biggest challenge for bitcoin startups right now is finding technical talent who understands the blockchain technology. Whatever your skill level or interest, this event....


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