All In Bitcoin

019 Abubakar on Bitcoin Core Secrets, Code Wars, Drama, and Lines He Won’t Cross - All In Bitcoin With CK

Oct 29, 2025
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Abubakar Nur Khalil
Abubakar Nur Khalil, a Bitcoin Core contributor and developer advocate from Nigeria, dives into the nuances of Bitcoin development. He shares insights on the OP_RETURN debate and highlights the human factors driving drama in the community. With a focus on Nigeria’s thriving Bitcoin scene amidst hyperinflation, he also discusses the importance of mentorship and the effects of visibility on personal security. Abubakar emphasizes that the biggest risks to Bitcoin are not technical but socio-political, advocating for a balance between progress and preserving its core values.
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INSIGHT

Code Over People Builds Reliability

  • Abubakar trusts code because it removes human unpredictability and yields reliable outcomes.
  • He values code's consistency over the complexity of human dynamics when building systems.
ANECDOTE

Growing Up Under Nigerian Economic Strain

  • Abubakar grew up in Nigeria facing inflation, school issues, and economic hardship.
  • Those conditions shaped his perspective and later motivated his Bitcoin involvement.
ADVICE

Three Principles For Open Source Leadership

  • Lead by example, practice empathy, and collaborate to succeed in open source.
  • Avoid a solo mindset and prioritize mentorship and cooperative development.
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