About the challenge



The BTC Denver 2025 Hackathon is designed to bring together the brightest minds in Bitcoin to build, innovate, and push the ecosystem forward. Whether you're a developer, designer, entrepreneur, or creative thinker, this is your chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals and create groundbreaking Bitcoin-native applications.


Appy here: https://www.btcdenver.live/hackathon

What’s at Stake?

• Rewards in BTC – The winning projects will take home from 3-10k each in BTC.
• Recognition – Stand out in front of top Bitcoin investors, companies, and media.
• Networking & Career Opportunities – Get noticed by leading Bitcoin builders, investors, and hiring teams.
• Exclusive Mentorship – Learn from Bitcoin OGs, core developers, and industry leaders.


Tracks & Focus Areas

• Bitcoin DeFi & Layer 2 Scaling – Build solutions that make Bitcoin more scalable and usable.
• Ordinals & Digital Assets – Explore innovative use cases for inscriptions, runes, and beyond.
• Privacy & Security – Develop tools that enhance Bitcoin’s privacy and security.
• Gaming & NFTs on Bitcoin – Create experiences leveraging BTC, ordinals, and taproot assets.
• Lightning Network & Payments – Build apps using Lightning for fast and scalable BTC transactions.
• AI & Bitcoin – Leverage AI to optimize Bitcoin applications.

Get started


1. Register & Join the Hackathon. Sign up for a Hackathon Pass on BTC Denver’s website. Join the Hackathon Telegram channel to connect with teammates and mentors.

2. Form a Team. Form a team or apply to the hackathon with your friends from the start (each application = one spot, so make sure to apply individually).

3. Pick a Challenge & Start Building. Choose one of the official hackathon tracks or build something entirely new! Get access to resources, APIs, and mentor support.

4. Develop & Submit Your Project. Build your prototype, create a working demo, and submit it before the deadline. Projects will be judged based on technical innovation, impact, usability, and execution.

5. Pitch & Win Big! Finalists will pitch live to a panel of industry experts and investors. The top teams will take home prizes in BTC.

• Innovation & Creativity
  Is the idea unique and impactful?
• Technical Execution
  How well is it built? Is it functional?
• Bitcoin Integration
  How effectively does it leverage Bitcoin technology?
• Usability & Adoption Potential
  Is it user-friendly and practical?
• Presentation & Demo
  How well is it explained and showcased?