MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026

MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026 Important Notice: In order to be selected you need to fill up the application We are excited to host the MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026 on April 10th-12th. This year, the theme is Freedom for All! In its 13th year, this landmark event explores Bitcoin and freedom technologies as instruments for individual empowerment and economic sovereignty. 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 36 hours to learn, share, and, most importantly, build a remarkable project that may be the next big thing to scale this space! This year's hackathon is in-person only at MIT. With interactive workshops, mentorship sessions, and a collaborative atmosphere, it's the perfect environment to learn, build, and make meaningful connections, no matter your experience level. Step 1: Register Complete the application form with your background, and project examples. Step 2: Join Our Discord Once accepted, you'll receive a Discord invite link via email. Join the server to connect with other participants, find teammates, and stay updated on announcements. Step 3: Form Your Team Work solo or form a team of up to 5 members. Use the #team-search channel on Discord to find teammates with complementary skills. Step 4: Attend the Kickoff Join us at MIT on Friday, April 10th at 6:00 PM ET for the opening ceremony, sponsor introductions, and workshop sessions. Step 5: Build & Submit Code your project during the hackathon period. Submit on Devpost before the deadline with your GitHub repository, demo video, and project details.