# Pathways Graduates

### Jump to:

* [Mastering Bitcoin](#mastering-bitcoin) 
* [Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line ](#learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line)
* [Rust for Bitcoiners](#rust-for-bitcoiners) 
* [Language Clubs](#language-clubs)

***

## Mastering Bitcoin

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**Pathway Duration:** 8 weeks

**Material:** [Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain (3rd Edition)](https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook) by Andreas Antonopoulos

**Graduation Criteria:** Read all [study materials](https://pathways.btrust.tech/01/mastering-bitcoin/study-materials); complete assigned course work (including partner discussions); prepare presentations on [Socratic questions](https://pathways.btrust.tech/01/mastering-bitcoin/live-cohort/discussion-questions); and attend at least 5 of 7 weekly 90-minute group study sessions

**Grading:** Learners were evaluated based on:

* Engagement – Active participation in discussions
* Preparation – Evidence of thoughtful review beyond the shared material and questions
* Technical Depth – Ability to engage with complex technical topics in the materials
* Answer Quality – Clear, logical, and insightful responses
* Interaction Quality – Respectful and constructive communication with peers
* Attendance – Consistent and punctual presence throughout the cohort

These evaluations helped determine overall rankings and the top-performing developers in the cohort.
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### Graduate List 

* **Cohort:** April 2025
* **Total Graduates**: 41
* **Gender Spread**: Male (35), Female (6)
* **Countries Represented**: 4 (Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)

<table><thead><tr><th width="194.77734375">Rank</th><th>Name</th><th>Country</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🥇 1</td><td><a href="https://github.com/FrankChinedu"><strong>Frank Chinedu Obi</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🥈 2</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Mercy435"><strong>Mercy</strong> </a><a href="https://github.com/Mercy435"><strong>Isaac</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🥉 3</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ChidiChuks"><strong>Chidiebere Chukwuma</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 4</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Cyber-Lord"><strong>Umar Adamu</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 5</td><td><a href="https://github.com/devabdulsalam"><strong>Abdulsalam Mohammed</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 6</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Fideltodayy"><strong>Fidel Otieno</strong></a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 7</td><td><a href="https://github.com/samiromer2"><strong>Samir Ibrahim</strong></a></td><td>Uganda</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 8</td><td><a href="https://github.com/mercie-ux"><strong>Mercy Mbao</strong></a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 9</td><td><a href="https://github.com/LakunleD"><strong>Olakunle Dosunmu</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 10</td><td><a href="https://github.com/RaheemJnr"><strong>Raheem Jr.</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 11</td><td><a href="https://github.com/matt-marly"><strong>Matthew Adeyemi</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 12</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Ayrabb"><strong>Ibrahim Hamid</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 13</td><td><a href="https://github.com/OShuaib"><strong>Shuaib Olurode</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 14</td><td><a href="https://github.com/manlikekweks"><strong>Man Like Kweks</strong></a></td><td>Tanzania</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 15</td><td><a href="https://github.com/AHUNAM"><strong>Chidinma Peace Ahunam</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td><a href="https://github.com/richieoscar">Oscar Anyiam</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td><a href="https://github.com/vicjuma">Victor Oluoch</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td><a href="https://github.com/AHMAD-USM">Ahmad Usman</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Abdulmerjid">Abdulmajid Isah</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td><a href="https://github.com/uthmaniv">Usman Yahaya</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td><a href="https://github.com/pmuia">Paul Muia Muthama</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td><a href="https://github.com/haidar1">Aliyu Ibrahim</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td><a href="https://github.com/princemuel">Samuel Chukwuzube</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td><a href="https://github.com/d-lite">Daniel Olabemiwo</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td><a href="https://github.com/dgithinjibit">Daniel Githinji</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td><a href="https://github.com/dev-olalekan">Mojeed Olalekan Otuyigha</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ebenezer-code">Ebenezer Noble</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Lymah123">Halimah Odunola</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td><a href="https://github.com/rahmlad-aramide">Abdrahman Oladimeji</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td><a href="https://github.com/leolionking">Chinedu Madubuko</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td><a href="https://github.com/vincent-mutwiri">Vincent Mutwiri</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>32</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Tito94-hub">Titus Parsitau</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>33</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Giddyware">Iyanuoluwa Idowu</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td><a href="https://github.com/orama254">Rama Ochieng</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>35</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Yodeman">Paul Oyelabi</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>36</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Babatunde-Segun">Segun Babatunde</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>37</td><td><a href="https://github.com/8790fahad">Fahad Ado Muhammad</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>38</td><td><a href="https://github.com/calculator">Mulwa Maithya</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>39</td><td><a href="https://github.com/vemerie">Victor Ezeh</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>40</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Lovina365">Lovina Amiandamhen</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>41</td><td><a href="https://github.com/everlyne-wangui">Everlyne Wangui</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line

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**Pathway Duration:** 7 weeks

**Material:** Chapters 01 to 13 of the tutorial [Learning Bitcoin from the Command Line 2.2.0](https://pathways.btrust.tech/02/learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line) by Christopher Allen and Shannon Appelcline. Run in a similar style as the study groups, specialized knowledge is built in Bitcoin Core through the CLI.

**Graduation Criteria:** Read all [study materials](https://pathways.btrust.tech/02/learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line/study-materials); complete assigned course work (including partner discussions); prepare presentations on [Socratic questions](https://pathways.btrust.tech/02/learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line/live-cohort/discussion-questions); pass curated weekly technical exercises (including a capstone project), and attend at least 5 of 6 weekly 90-minute group study sessions

**Grading:** Learners were evaluated based on:

* Engagement – Active participation in discussions
* Preparation – Evidence of thoughtful review beyond the shared material and questions
* Technical Depth – Ability to engage with complex technical topics in the materials
* Answer Quality – Clear, logical, and insightful responses
* Interaction Quality – Respectful and constructive communication with peers
* Technical Work - Successfully completing practical exercises related to the week's learning
* Attendance – Consistent and punctual presence throughout the cohort

These evaluations helped determine overall rankings and the top-performing developers in the cohort.
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### Graduate List&#x20;

* **Cohort:** April 2025
* **Total Graduates**: 24
* **Gender Spread**: Male (20), Female (4)
* **Countries Represented**: 8 (Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Bénin, Ghana, Uganda, Brazil, United States)

<table><thead><tr><th width="173.44439697265625">Rank</th><th width="316.333251953125">Name</th><th width="277.77789306640625">Country</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🥇 1</td><td><a href="https://github.com/busayo-OD"><strong>Busayo Dada</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🥈 2</td><td><a href="https://github.com/codaMW"><strong>Yankho Ngolleka</strong></a></td><td>Malawi</td></tr><tr><td>🥉 3</td><td><a href="https://github.com/maaziEmeka"><strong>Maazi Emeka</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 4</td><td><a href="https://github.com/adewaleijalana"><strong>Adewale Ijalana</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 5</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ogedengbewisdom"><strong>Wisdom Ogedengbe</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 6</td><td><a href="https://github.com/b-l-u-e"><strong>Winnie Gitau</strong></a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 7</td><td><a href="https://github.com/yhzlsm"><strong>Yan Victor</strong></a></td><td>Brazil</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 8</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Zeegaths"><strong>Mary Wangui</strong></a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 9</td><td><a href="https://github.com/christify30"><strong>Ifeanyichukwu Christian Njoku</strong></a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 9</td><td><a href="https://github.com/heyolaniran"><strong>Olaniran Afouda</strong></a></td><td>Bénin</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ojokne">Ojok Emmanuel Nsubuga</a></td><td>Uganda</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td><a href="https://github.com/YussifMuniru">Yussif Muniru</a></td><td>Ghana</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td><a href="https://github.com/gweke">William EKE</a></td><td>Bénin</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td><a href="https://github.com/CasperDkk">Daniel Kamau</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td><a href="https://github.com/mimiprosper">Emmanuel Okeke</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td><a href="https://github.com/chenemiken">Kenneth Akor</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td><a href="https://github.com/BalogunMalikO">Malik Balogun</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td><a href="https://github.com/mrjones91">D J</a></td><td>United States</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td><a href="https://github.com/AlphonseMehounme">Alphonse Mehounme</a></td><td>Bénin</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td><a href="https://github.com/650DataNerd">Lucy Kamau</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Juwon-Ogunseye">Ogunseye Oluwajuwon</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td><a href="https://github.com/womarow">Philip Omar Wakah</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Sammie05">Samuel Nweke</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td><a href="https://github.com/j-kon">Jeremiah Jacob</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## Rust for Bitcoiners

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**Pathway Duration:** 6 weeks

**Material:** The [Bitcoiner’s Intro to Rust course on BTCdemy](https://btcdemy.thinkific.com/courses/intro-to-rust), supplemented with Builders’ practical tasks. Learners explore Rust fundamentals (ownership, borrowing, memory safety, traits, error handling, etc.) while applying them to Bitcoin-specific projects. The pathway combines self-paced study, coding exercises, and group support to foster both language proficiency and application to Bitcoin development.

**Graduation Criteria:** Complete [BTCdemy course modules](https://btcdemy.thinkific.com/courses/intro-to-rust); submit Builders’ weekly coding tasks via GitHub; actively participate in at least 5 of 6 weekly sync calls; attend at least 2 Office Hour sessions on Discord; share weekly progress updates (screenshots + GitHub links); and complete the final Builders capstone project.

**Grading:** Learners were evaluated based on:

* Engagement – Active participation in weekly syncs, office hours, and community discussions
* Preparation – Evidence of consistent module completion and progress submissions
* Technical Depth – Ability to apply Rust concepts to Bitcoin-specific tasks
* Exercise Completion – Consistent completion of BTCdemy modules and Builders coding tasks
* Answer & Code Quality – Clear, functional, and well-documented code solutions
* Interaction Quality – Respectful and constructive communication with peers and chaperones
* Attendance – Consistent presence in sync calls and active contributions during sessions

These evaluations helped determine overall rankings and the top-performing developers in the cohort.
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### Graduate List&#x20;

* **Cohort:** June 2025
* **Total Graduates**: 38
* **Gender Spread**: Male (29), Female (9)
* **Countries Represented**: 6 (Nigeria, Kenya, Poland, India, Senegal, Uganda)

<table><thead><tr><th width="166.33331298828125">Rank</th><th>Name</th><th>Country</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🥇 1</td><td><a href="https://github.com/0xZaddyy">Oyindamola Oladapo</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🥈 2</td><td><a href="https://github.com/AHUNAM">Chidinma Peace Ahunam</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🥉 3</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Akshola00">Akinshola Akinniyi</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 4</td><td><a href="https://github.com/maaziEmeka">Maazi Emeka</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 5</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Zeegaths">Zarah Gathoni</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 6</td><td><a href="https://github.com/busayo-OD">Busayo Dada</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 7</td><td><a href="https://github.com/mimiprosper">Emmanuel Okeke</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 8</td><td><a href="https://github.com/kuba-04">Jakub Gladysz</a></td><td>Poland</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 9</td><td><a href="https://github.com/dinahmaccodes">Dinah Macaulay Egbezien</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 10</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Maxtoshie">Maxwel Okoth</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 11</td><td><a href="https://github.com/anonfedora">Musa Eleazar Shekoaga</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 12</td><td><a href="https://github.com/b-l-u-e">Winnie Gitau</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 13</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Yunusabdul38">Abdulmajid Yunus</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 14</td><td><a href="https://github.com/GoSTEAN">Tech Hunter</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🏅 15</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ajcodes-git">Ahmad Auwal</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ONEONUORA">Ebube Onuora</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td><a href="https://github.com/okekechimezieglory">Chimezie Okeke</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td><a href="https://github.com/emarc99">Emmanuel Aroso</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Mshehu5">Muhammad Shehu</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td><a href="https://github.com/MikeTeddyOmondi">Mike Omondi</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td><a href="https://github.com/chaitika">Chaitika Bhatnagar</a></td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td><a href="https://github.com/psychemist">Psychemist</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td><a href="https://github.com/e1ec30">Khalifa Khalifa</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Sammie05">Samuel Nweke</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Bukharee-stack">Buhari Sarki</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td><a href="https://github.com/yba01">Yero BA</a></td><td>Senegal</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ayomideadeniran">Ayomide Adeniran</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td><a href="https://github.com/martinvibes">Martin Machiebe</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td><a href="https://github.com/princemuel">Samuel Chukwuzube</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ndungudedan">Dedan Ndungu</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Bakaluba256">Bakaluba Akim</a></td><td>Uganda</td></tr><tr><td>32</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Lymah123">Halimah Odunola</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>33</td><td><a href="https://github.com/eve-o912">Everlyne Muia</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td><a href="https://github.com/monsele">Eronmonsele Oaikhina</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>35</td><td><a href="https://github.com/orama254">Rama Ochieng</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>36</td><td><a href="https://github.com/HarcourtHamsa">Hamsa Harcourt</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>37</td><td><a href="https://github.com/mubarak23">Mubarak Smart Move</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>38</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Her-Code">Sharon Kahira</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## Language Clubs

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**Pathway Duration:** 6 weeks

**Material:** Language-specific tracks on [Exercism](https://exercism.org/) (Python and C++), supplemented with Builders’ add-on exercises tied to Bitcoin concepts. Developers progress through structured practice problems and apply their skills to Bitcoin-focused projects.

**Graduation Criteria:** Complete at least 85% of assigned Exercism exercises ([Python](https://exercism.org/tracks/python): 110/140, [C++](https://exercism.org/tracks/cpp): 85/99); submit Builders’ weekly coding tasks via GitHub; attend at least 5 of 6 weekly sync calls; participate in at least 2 Office Hour sessions; submit weekly progress updates (Exercism screenshots + GitHub/shared code links), and complete the final Builders capstone project.

**Grading:** Learners were evaluated based on:

* Engagement – Active participation in weekly syncs, office hours, and community discussions
* Preparation – Evidence of steady Exercism progress and readiness for group discussions
* Technical Depth – Ability to apply language fundamentals (Python or C++) to Bitcoin-related tasks
* Exercise Completion – Consistency in completing Exercism problems and Builders add-on exercises
* Answer & Code Quality – Clear, functional, and well-documented code solutions
* Interaction Quality – Respectful and constructive communication with peers and chaperones
* Attendance – Consistent presence in sync calls and active contributions during sessions

These evaluations helped determine overall rankings and the top-performing developers in the cohort.
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### Graduate List&#x20;

* **Cohort:** June 2025
* **Total Graduates**: 6
* **Gender Spread**: Male (3), Female (3)
* **Countries Represented**: 2 (Nigeria, Kenya)

<table><thead><tr><th width="166.33331298828125">Rank</th><th>Name</th><th>Country</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🥇 1</td><td><a href="https://github.com/ogedengbewisdom">Wisdom Ogedengbe</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>🥈 2</td><td><a href="https://github.com/joycherotich">Joy Kirui</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>🥉 3</td><td><a href="https://github.com/mercie-ux">Mercy Mbao</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Hamza1610">Muhammad Hamza</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td><a href="https://github.com/nkatha23">Sharon Nkatha Kaburu</a></td><td>Kenya</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td><a href="https://github.com/Wutche">Chikaome Wutche</a></td><td>Nigeria</td></tr></tbody></table>

***