New York Chaincode Labs recently awarded 17-year-old Ishaana Misra the inaugural Bitcoin Scholarship, making her the youngest core code contributor in Bitcoin's technical history. This scholarship stands out from 232 global applicants and covers her tuition for a year, with the possibility of renewal to support her undergraduate education. 🎓

Misra started programming at the age of 12 and developed an interest in the field by reading the Bitcoin whitepaper. By self-studying C++, she successfully transitioned from running nodes to contributing code to Bitcoin Core. She stated that the Bitcoin community values results over age, creating a friendly atmosphere for young developers. 🌟

Adam Jonas, CEO of Chaincode Labs, stated that the scholarship aims to encourage young people to engage in Bitcoin open-source development, providing them with experience and educational support. 💡