Description
Brink is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2020 to strengthen the Bitcoin protocol and network by supporting its open-source developer community. It provides funding, education, and mentoring through two main initiatives: a fellowship program to onboard new software engineers into Bitcoin protocol development, and a grant program for established developers working on Bitcoin and related technologies like the Lightning Network. Brink is entirely funded by tax-deductible donations and sponsorships, with 100% of funds going directly to developers focused on building, securing, testing, and reviewing Bitcoin's core software. The organization also supports educational resources like the Bitcoin Optech newsletter, the Bitcoin PR Review Club, and hosts 'The Bitcoin Development Podcast'.