We are excited to host the MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2024 on April 19th-21st. This year, the theme is Scaling up! The cryptocurrency space needs you to develop the next generation of projects, applications, and features to serve this ever-growing user base. In the spirit of MIT, this is a unique hackathon where you will have 30 hours to learn, share, and, most importantly, build a remarkable project that may be the next big thing to scale this space!  You can participate in the Hackathon IRL at MIT or online.

In the past, those who have participated in the hackathon have come out with amazing new startups, projects, and connections. Whether you have a team or you are alone, come and join our MIT community of hackers. Participants can be mentors, students, or professional hackers from all around the globe. Historically, some of our best and most successful submissions are from folks who are new to Bitcoin and crypto – so everyone is welcome! 

The Hackathon will begin April 19th @ 6:00 PM (Eastern Time, USA) and will end April 20th @ 11:59 PM. This Hackathon is a technical event so it is expected that projects are coded during the 30 hour hacking period. 

The MIT Bitcoin Club members, along with our amazing mentors, alumni, and sponsors, will be there to mentor and support teams to help create great projects. 

Are you new to the space? No worries; this event is beginner friendly! 

Already have a hacker team? Come compete at one of the most prestigious events of the year. 

Just curious or want to learn even more about crypto? Join us, and the fun will be guaranteed.

Give it a try and register now!!!  We're excited to see you all on April 19th-21st. Let's Go!

You can also follow us on Twitter: @MITBitcoinClub to keep up with news about the event and reach out to mitbitcoinexpo@gmail.com for any questions.

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WORKSHOPS

• Technical
  The completeness and functionality of the project, and the relevancy of the resources utilized to accomplish the goal of the project.
• Originality
  A project that hasn’t been done before, or doesn’t currently exist. The project addresses a new or unsolved problem, or creates a unique solution to an existing problem.
• Ambitious
  The complexity of the problem being addressed, or the approach to solving it.
• Design and User Experience
  The user experience and flow of the project is pleasant and delightful.
• Wow Factor
  The project is exceptional in some manner.
• Sponsor Challenge Specific Criteria
  Specific criteria or requirements stated on the prize/challenge description provided by the sponsor.