Orientation
A short introduction to Pillar Labs' research practices, publication standards, and the landscape of Bitcoin technical discussion.
The Pillar Labs Research Fellowship is a selective quarterly program for experienced engineers interested in producing original technical research for the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Rather than following a standardized curriculum, fellows receive individualized mentorship while working on a focused research question from the Pillar Labs research agenda.
We seek engineers who demonstrate exceptional technical ability, curiosity, and evidence of rigorous thinking. Successful applicants may have experience in:
Bitcoin experience is valuable but not required.
A short introduction to Pillar Labs' research practices, publication standards, and the landscape of Bitcoin technical discussion.
Each fellow or research pair investigates one focused technical question over a single quarter. Research is supported through mentorship, regular reviews, and milestone based funding.
Each cohort contributes to the growing body of work produced by Pillar Labs. Outputs may include:
All research is published openly.
Our goal is not simply to support individual fellows, but to establish a lasting community of African researchers contributing to Bitcoin and freedom technologies.