The Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon is a unique opportunity to learn from a diverse group of founders and investors innovating on the Bitcoin frontiers. In 6 days, you'll learn insights that you can't google and that would probably take over 6 months of networking in the right circles and researching to piece together by yourself. Then you'll have another 6 days to apply what you learned about Bitcoin innovations both on the business and technical side to hack together a working proof of concept and become eligible to win from over 50 prizes, both monetary and more imporatantly coaching and mentoring sessions from industry leaders, founders, and investors to evolve your project beyond the hackathon. It is our hope that you build it into a meaningful product for society and get handsomely rewarded in the process.
Rundown of Online Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon:
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April 5: Kickoff, orientation, rules & prizes.
- April 6: Unicorn Startup Ideas & Trends in Bitcoin Defi & BTC Innovations (speakers&mentors share insights, use cases & tech tools)
- April 7: Unicorn Startup Ideas & Trends - Ordinals & BTC innovations (speakers/mentors share insights, use cases & tech tools): https://www.youtube.com/live/eKKnwurLjmk?feature=share
- April 8: Forming Effective Teams & What makes investable ideas & products: https://youtube.com/live/rjpoqE-UrFo?feature=share
- April 9: Building something that matters - Rapid Idea Validation: https://youtube.com/live/tl3qH58OJg0?feature=share
- April 10: Tech stack and tools for building Bitcoin Defi & BTC Innovations (speakers&mentors share insights, use cases & tech tools): https://youtube.com/live/uT1-m7iYvuI?feature=share
- April 11: Tech stack and tools for buildin Ordinals & BTC innovations (speakers/mentors share insights, use cases & tech tools): https://youtube.com/live/DXlixVGk-ao?feature=share
- April 10 - 16: Start hacking! & Mentor Office Hours
- April 16: Deadline to turn in your code and pitch videos.
- April 17 - 18: judges review videos and code
- April 19: Announce winners + keynote talks from prize sponsors
- April 20: Post-Bitcoin Olympics Panel Discussion - What's Next? How to turn your project into a startup.
The Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon is in a class of its own. Anyone who has the winning attitude and fairly fluent in English may attend. You will get the following unique benefits from joining this hackathon:
1. Take your destiny into your own hands and build the beginnings of the next big innovation on Bitcoin.
2. You get rewarded for having fun: Meet like-minded people and build together to compete for prizes.
3. You learn about Bitcoin unicorn startup ideas: Learn about Bitcoin wishlist ideas that could become unicorn companies from seasoned founders & investors
4. You stay ahead of the curve: Learn the most recent tools and technologies you can use to innovate new products on Bitcoin.
5. You save precious time: You learn in 1 week through the BTC Startup Lab community what it would take you months to learn on your own.
Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon is streamed across different channels:
- YouTube: @btcstartuplab8 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMt-d0CTpD7bIh6_W_VqJw
- Twitter: @btcstartuplab https://twitter.com/btcstartuplab
- Linkedin: BTC Startup Lab https://www.linkedin.com/company/btc-startup-lab/
Requirements
What to Build: You'll need to build a novel Bitcoin Defi, Ordinals, or other innovative tool or decentralized and non-custodial proof of concept that creates real value for people who use Bitcoin. Don't know what that is? No problem, our classes, workshops, and mentors will show you how!
What to Submit: Submit a 3-minute pitch on your team, the problem you are solving, the solution & why your hackathon project has real value to people who use Bitcoin, and how many people you got to use your product. Also, you'll need to submit working code to show you and your team can build a proof of concept.
You must build a novel solution in order to qualify.
Although we encourage you to apply in teams, Solo applicants can also apply. We will have team matching so that you can team up and have a fighting chance!
Prizes
$46,001 in prizes
Prizes paid in cryptocurrency
Hiro - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
(4)
- $1000 cash / cryptocurrency
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Use Hiro API and/or tech as part of your hackathon project.
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Rootstock - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
(3)
- $1000 cash / cryptocurrency
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Use Rootstock tech as part of your hackathon project.
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Mechanism - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
- $1000 cash / cryptocurrency
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Use Mechanism BNS API and/or tech as part of your hackathon project.
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Arkadiko - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
- $500 in STX cryptocurrency
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Make a proof of concept, MONEY MARKET app on Stacks / Bitcoin
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Gamma - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
- 0.02 BTC
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Use Gamma tech as part of your hackathon project.
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Bitcoin Startup Lab - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
(3)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Albert Liang, CEO of BTC Startup Lab
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon.
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Bitcoin Frontier Fund - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
(2)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Trevor Owens, Managing Partner of Bitcoin Innovation Fund
- Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups.
To win:
1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon.
2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST
3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation:
1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated
2. Useful: Solving a real user problem
3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before)
4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution
5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project.
*Bonus Points: Your code works
*Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Megatron Venture - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
(2)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Tom Giles, Managing Partner of Megatron Ventures - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST. Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation: 1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated 2. Useful: Solving a real user problem 3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before) 4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution 5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project. *Bonus Points: Your code works *Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Hiro 1:1 Mentoring
(2)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Alex Miller, CEO of Hiro - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Psifour - Ordinals Innovation Prize
(3)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Psifour, Pioneering software and community development in Ordinals movement - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST. Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation: 1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated 2. Useful: Solving a real user problem 3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before) 4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution 5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project. *Bonus Points: Your code works *Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Deeplake 1:1 Mentoring
(2)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Abdel Harraz, Co-founder and CEO of Deeplake - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Arkadiko 1:1 Mentoring
(2)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with Philip De Smedt, CEO of Arkadiko - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
NeoSwap AI 1:1 Mentoring
(2)
- Prize: One 20 minute coaching/mentoring session worth $2000 with John Ennis, CEO of NeoSwap AI - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
Xverse
- Prize: $1000 cash or cryptocurrency / winner. - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Build with one or more of the Bitcoin innovation technologies from the Bitcoin Olympics hackathon. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST.
1btc.news - Bitcoin Innovation Prize
- Prize: 0.05 BTC - Get top 30 interview spots for the BTC Startup Lab - no nonsense founders bootcamp for champions who intend to turn ideas into investment ready startups. To win: 1. Use Mechanism BNS API and/or tech as part of your hackathon project. 2. Turn in code by Apr 16, 5pm PST 3. Turn in 2 minute video on use case significance by Apr 16, 5pm PST. Base requirement to qualify: Must have the 5 pillars of innovation: 1. Clear: Value and logic Clearly communicated 2. Useful: Solving a real user problem 3. Novel: (Original + can’t be building from before) 4. Disruptive: Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution 5. Team: Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project. *Bonus Points: Your code works *Bonus Points: You got users to use it - must show proof
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Albert Liang
CEO of BTC Startup Lab
Abdel Harraz
CEO & Co-Founder of Deeplake
Adam Haun
Head of Community Programs at Stacks Foundation
Alejandro
Technical Lead at IOV Labs & Rootstock
Ciara Maria
Software developer at Whitelabel Co.
Diego Mey
Co-Founder of Bitflow
Dylan Floyd
Co-Founder of Bitflow
Hank Stover
CTO of Mechanism, co-founder of BNSx
Jordhy Ledesma
CEO & Founder of Bitfari, AdFI & Ordinals innovator
Ken Liao
CEO of Xverse, BTC, STX, and Ordinals mobile wallet
Kevin
Bitcoin Frontier Fund
Leonidas.og
NFT OG; Ordinals tech and wishlist use case
Pei Chen
VP of Growth at IOV Labs
Peter Giammanco
CTO of Liquidium, Defi & Ordinals innovator
PSIFOUR
Ordinals movement leader
Rafael Cardenas
Staff Engineer at Hiro
Robin Obermaier
Co-Founder & CEO at Liquidium
Shane Reiser
Tom Giles
Founder of Megatron Ventures, co-founder of Awesimo & Stacculents.
Tycho Onnasch
General Manager of Trust Machines, co-founder of Zest Protocol, Forbes 30 Under 30
David
Bitcoin Movement Leader
Zach
Founder at LNSwap
Judging Criteria
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Bitcoin Relevance
How well did the project leverage Bitcoin to create superior value for its users? -
Team
Collaborate in a team of 2 - 5. Show you have complementary skills and they show in your project. You can only be on one team! -
Quality of Pitch & U/X
Value and logic clearly communicated; It should be well-structured, clear, and to the point, lasting no more than 3 minutes 30 seconds. Video componenents: 1. Team 2. Problem 3. Solution 4. Traction Is U/X simple to understand the use? -
Impact and Marketability
Solving a real user problem; The potential impact of the project, and evidence that it can address a real need in the market and has the potential for commercial viability. -
User Feedback
Did users use the product? Did the team get feedback from their users? -
Disruptive
Have the potential to become better than the best existing solution -
Technical Creativity
Original + must be coded during the hackathon. Only existing code are api's or other tech tools / libraries that can be used to create Bitcoin dapps on L1, L2 etc. -
Code Elegance
How elegant and effective is the code for solving the problem.
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