If you are excited about our vision but don’t see a position that matches your skillset, you may fill out the application below and we will reach out if there is a strong fit or if an appropriate position opens up in the future. About Alpen Labs Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni. Our mission is to build universal rails for money by creating a scalable, private and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. We're achieving this through cutting-edge innovations in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain solutions, without compromising Bitcoin's fundamental principles. This endeavor is not just about technological advancement but a step towards a more resilient, free, and prosperous global society. Our current team consists of engineers and researchers from companies like Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. We invite passionate individuals to join us in navigating this complex, yet rewarding journey towards redefining financial sovereignty.

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Alpen Labs is a startup focused on expanding global financial access through zero-knowledge (ZK) technology on Bitcoin. They are building a modular rollup layer called Strata, which enhances programmability and scalability for Bitcoin-based financial systems. Their mission emphasizes financial inclusion and equal access, particularly in developing regions, by creating a native set of financial rails that leverage Bitcoin's security and infrastructure. Alpen Labs aims to democratize access to financial opportunities, partnering with like-minded organizations to realize this vision.

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They are a venture capital firm focused exclusively on public blockchains. They invest in infrastructure and application companies that will enable these transformative protocols to power services for the next billion users.

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