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Bitcoin Games 2024 Hackathon Details
Sidechain Challenge
Participants in the sidechain track are tasked with developing innovative solutions leveraging Bitcoin's sidechain technologies to enhance scalability and usability. The challenge encourages participants to explore domains such as scalable payment systems, interoperable tools, real-world asset tokenization (RWA), decentralized exchanges, loyalty applications, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DEPIN), and more. Projects should demonstrate how sidechain solutions can handle high transaction volumes, reduce fees, and improve user experiences while maintaining Bitcoin's security and decentralization.
Lightning Network Track Challenge
The Lightning Network Track challenges participants to innovate on the Lightning Network, facilitating faster, cheaper, and more efficient Bitcoin transactions. Developers are invited to build advanced Lightning wallets, merchant payment solutions, micropayments platforms, cross-border remittance services, and more. The focus is on enhancing user experience, optimizing payment routing, and creating new business models leveraging the Lightning Network's capabilities. Participants should showcase how their projects can provide seamless, low-cost transactions, enable new use cases, and improve the overall adoption and functionality of the Lightning Network.
Bitcoin Propaganda Track Challenge
The Bitcoin Propaganda Track invites participants to create compelling content that promotes Bitcoin and its potential impact. This track is open to creative individuals and teams who can craft commercials or memes for campaigns that highlight the world of Bitcoin. Projects should aim to inspire and mobilize a broader audience to embrace Bitcoin.
Requirements
Sidechain Track
What to Build:
- Scalable Payment Systems
- Interoperability Tools
- Smart Contract Platforms
- RWA Tokenization Tools
- DePIN Applications
- Loyalty Applications
- Decentralized Exchanges
- High-Throughput Data Oracles
- Gaming and NFTs
What to Submit:
- Project Title and Description: Provide a clear and concise title and description of the project.
- Track and Sidechain Selection: Indicate "Sidechain Track."
- Detailed Project Description: Outline the problem addressed, the solution developed, and the technologies used.
- Video Demo: Include a link to a video demo (YouTube or Vimeo) showcasing the project’s functionality.
- GitHub Repository: Provide a link to the project's GitHub repository with well-documented code.
- Documentation: Include relevant documentation explaining setup and usage.
- Use of Sponsor Technology: If applicable, describe how the sponsor's technology is integrated into the project.
Lightning Network Track
What to Build:
- Advanced Wallet Features
- Merchant Payment Solutions
- Micropayments Platforms
- Cross-Border Remittances
- DeFi on Lightning
- Subscription Services
- Gaming and Entertainment
- Routing and Liquidity Management
What to Submit:
- Project Title and Description: Provide a clear and concise title and description of the project.
- Track Selection: Indicate "Lightning Network Track."
- Detailed Project Description: Outline the problem addressed, the solution developed, and the technologies used.
- Video Demo: Include a link to a video demo (YouTube or Vimeo) showcasing the project’s functionality.
- GitHub Repository: Provide a link to the project's GitHub repository with well-documented code.
- Documentation: Include relevant documentation explaining setup and usage.
Bitcoin Propaganda Track
What to Build:
- Video Campaign (30-60 Second Commercial)
- Meme
What to Submit:
- Project Title and Description: Provide a clear and concise title and description of the project.
- Track Selection: Indicate "Bitcoin Propaganda Track."
- Detailed Project Description: Outline the problem addressed, the content created, and the target audience.
- Video Demo or Content Link: Include a link to the video, article, infographic, or social media campaign.
- Documentation: Provide relevant documentation explaining the project's impact and outreach strategy.
***Additional details on what to submit can be found on the Track Details tab
Prizes
Sidechain Track - 1st Place
$10,000 in Bitcoin
Large Winners Check & Custom Cowboy Hat
Sidechain Track - 2nd Place
$4,000 in Bitcoin
Trophy
Sidechain Track - 3rd Place
$1,000 in Bitcoin
Medal
Lightning Network Track - 1st Place
$10,000 in Bitcoin
Large Winners Check & Custom Cowboy Hat
Lightning Network Track - 2nd Place
$4,000 in Bitcoin
Trophy
Lightning Network Track - 3rd Place
$1,000 in Bitcoin
Medal
Bitcoin Propaganda Track - 1st Place
$5,000 in Bitcoin
Large Winners Check & Custom Cowboy Hat
Featured piece in Bitcoin Magazine for the winner.
Social media promotion of winning content.
Sidechain Bonus 1st Place - Best Use of Anduro Tech
$6,000 in Bitcoin
Sidechain Bonus 2nd Place - Best Use of Anduro Tech
$5,000 in Bitcoin
Sidechain Bonus 3rd Place - Best Use of Anduro Tech
$4,000 in Bitcoin
Sidechain Bonus 1st Place - Best Use of Rootstock Tech
$6,000 in Bitcoin
Sidechain Bonus 2nd Place - Best Use of Rootstock Tech
$5,000 in Bitcoin
Sidechain Bonus 3rd Place Place - Best Use of Rootstock Tech
$4,000 in Bitcoin
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Michael Markle
Communities @ Bitcoin Conference
A qualified panel of judges, TBD
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
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Impact
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Execution
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Use of Technology
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Presentation
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Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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