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Ben Westgate

Full Stack SWE experienced with Python, Bash, Javascript, Bitcoin, HTML, Linux SysAdmin, Electrical engineering, Safety engineering and Security Engineering.

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Joined October 2020

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Coding for 6 years.

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Hi, I’m @BenWestgate
I’m interested in Bitcoin, security engineering, system administration
I also contribute often to Tails
I’m currently learning by publishing my Tails bitcoin node and wallet project CipherStick
I’m looking to collaborate on any Bitcoin or security projects
Very proficient at Python, Bash and Linux administration
How to reach me twitter @BenWestgate_

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25

Total Stars

107

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10

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Most active day: January 18th, 2026 • 26 contributions

Most active week: Jan 12–Jan 18 • 26 contributions

Most active month: Oct 2025 • 65 contributions

IssueCommentEvent on bitcoin/bitcoin

February 2nd, 2026 12:40 AM

PullRequestReviewEvent on bitcoin/bitcoin

January 28th, 2026 11:26 PM

PullRequestReviewCommentEvent on bitcoin/bitcoin

January 28th, 2026 11:26 PM

PullRequestReviewEvent on bitcoin/bitcoin

January 27th, 2026 7:24 PM

PullRequestReviewCommentEvent on bitcoin/bitcoin

January 27th, 2026 7:23 PM

IssueCommentEvent on bitcoin/bips

January 26th, 2026 8:11 PM

IssueCommentEvent on akarve/bipsea

January 26th, 2026 6:16 PM

Pushed to bip93-fix-threshold at BenWestgate/bips

January 22nd, 2026 3:56 PM

Pushed to bip93-fix-threshold at BenWestgate/bips

January 22nd, 2026 9:28 AM

IssueCommentEvent on bitcoin/bips

January 22nd, 2026 9:28 AM

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