Mentoring Guide

We have enlisted the support of experienced Bitcoin engineers who have graciously volunteered their time to mentorship sessions for the next eight weeks to begin with.

Outlined below are the activities and expectations for your participation.

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Schedule mentoring sessions

You have to take the lead in scheduling a 30-minute weekly call with your mentor to review your progress, discuss challenges, and any other topics you wish to address.

Ensure you are polite in these interactions, and always respect their time — don’t miss or be late for your sessions! In case of any emergencies, please inform your mentor ahead of time.

Have open conversations

The mentorship discussions should be open and honest, focusing on your well-being and advancement through the programme. Given that you are probably a new contributor to open-source Bitcoin development, it's important to have conversations that fit your specific needs, goals, and areas for improvement.

Mentors also have the right and reach to communicate with the faculty and program team on your behalf. So, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns openly with your mentor, as this will help them tailor the mentorship to best support you.

Put in the work

Mentors are there to provide advice and feedback on your work, highlight areas you can grow and assist in addressing any blockers you may have. This feedback is to help you navigate challenges, refine your skills, and make meaningful contributions to the Bitcoin open-source community.

None of these will be effective if they are not implemented — you need to actually put in the work. Keep an open mind and take in every feedback you receive with a positive attitude. Implement them and also share any impact they have with your mentors. This way, they can also see how they are helping you improve.

Always document

Consistently document your mentorship sessions, including details such as — when/where they happened, what areas/topics were discussed, feedback and action points. Always ensure you document for reference.

Speak up

Finally, if you have any issues reaching your mentor, questions you don’t feel comfortable bringing up with your mentor or simply need some assistance — don't hesitate to contact Stephanie or Kelvin.

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We are always committed to supporting your growth, learning, and success in Bitcoin open-source development. Let's make the most of this together!