working on lightning network improvements to enhance scalability and reliability across block's platforms.
today
const builder = {
name: "steven geller",
focus: ["bitcoin", "lightning", "freedom"],
build() {
return this.focus.map(area =>
createSolution(area)
);
}
};
builder.build();
head of bitcoin engineering at block, driving bitcoin as the open money protocol.
with expertise in bitcoin protocol, lightning network infrastructure, and self-custody solutions, i build tools and systems that enhance freedom and sovereignty. my work spans from core bitcoin infrastructure to decentralized applications and privacy-enhancing technologies.
i believe in open-source software and permissionless innovation to create a more equitable digital future.
educated with a bachelor of computer science and business administration, and a master of computer science with focus on machine learning and robotics.
{
"name": "steven geller",
"role": "head of bitcoin engineering at block",
"focus": [
"bitcoin protocol development",
"lightning network infrastructure",
"self-custody solutions",
"open source contribution",
"decentralized systems"
],
"purpose": "accelerate bitcoin as the open money protocol"
}
leading one of the largest lightning network nodes in the ecosystem, spearheading development and integration of lightning infrastructure across block's platforms.
focused on improving reliability, scalability, and user experience through protocol-level innovations.
developing bitkey and other self-custody solutions that bridge personal sovereignty with institutional-grade security.
building tools that make bitcoin custody accessible while maintaining security best practices.
contributing to bitcoin core development and protocol improvements that enhance security, privacy, and scalability.
researching and implementing solutions for on-chain scaling and transaction efficiency.
committed to open source development and community contribution. maintaining multiple bitcoin-related projects and libraries.
fostering collaboration between developers to strengthen the bitcoin ecosystem.
follow me on nostr
bitcoin core integration/staging tree fork with contributions to wallet functionality and protocol improvements.
tool for analyzing and indexing bitcoin inscriptions with focus on performance and security.
a framework for building decentralized commerce applications on the nostr protocol with lightning integration.
interested in collaborating on bitcoin projects?
i'm always open to connecting with fellow builders, developers, and bitcoin enthusiasts. feel free to reach out through any of the platforms below.