nostr:npub1j3de6gaj70jdr9muf0nq29wwps3wqxdqz3g7e5e67yyquhn6grkscw27tz. If you understand this, my apologies. It just sounded like it should be said. 

 Bitcoin core breaks down like this. Maintainers and Developers.

“Bitcoin Core Maintainers=“ the exclusive few that have the “power” to and can submit changes to Bitcoin Core without asking anyone else. These are some or a few: 
Marco Falke
Gloria Zhao
Ryan Ofsky
Hennadii Stepanov
Ava Chow
TheCharlatan (pseudonymous developer) — added January 8, 2026
Probably even: Wladimir J. van der Laan (former lead maintainer) 

“Bitcoin Core Developers=“ Everyone else that gives contributions to Core.