BTC Denver 2025

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


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.


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).


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.


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.


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