Bitcoin and Privacy Hackathon is a hackathon focused on two core narratives: Privacy and Bitcoin on Starknet. We're building tools and applications that combine privacy-preserving technology with Bitcoin integration. From encrypted compute to atomic swaps, from zero-knowledge proofs to trust-minimized bridges, we want to see what builders create when they focus on what matters.
# Why now?
- Privacy is the institutional priority for 2026
- Starknet is the Bitcoin DeFi Layer with quantum-safe ZK tech
- Starknet is doubling down on privacy and Bitcoin infrastructure, this is the moment to build
# Timeline
- January 19: Registration opens
- February 1: Hackathon starts
- February 28: Hackathon ends
- March 1-14: Judging period
- March 14: Winners announced
# Prize Tracks
- 🔒 Privacy: Build privacy-preserving applications using STARKs, zero-knowledge proofs, and confidential transactions
- â‚¿ Bitcoin: Create BTC-native DeFi leveraging Starknet's security, bridges, atomic swaps, OP_CAT apps
- 🚀 Wildcard: Build any innovative product on Starknet, gaming, social, payments. Surprise us!
Total Prize Pool: $21,500+ TBC
# Backed by
- Starknet Foundation
- StarkWare
- Open Zeppelin
- Xverse
# Submission Requirements
- Working demo or prototype deployed on Starknet (testnet or mainnet)
- Public GitHub repository with source code
- Project description (max 500 words)
- 3-minute video demo
- Starknet wallet address for prize distribution
# Resources
- Starknet Academy - Cairo and Starknet fundamentals (free, beginner-friendly)
- Starknet Docs
- Cairo Book
- Founder Playlist - From idea to investor-ready pitch
# Expert Guidance
Mentors and judges include experts from Starknet Foundation, StarkWare, and ecosystem partners. Full list coming soon
# Community & Support
- **Telegram (Q&A + teams):** Join
- **Web**: [https://hackathon.starknet.org/](https://hackathon.starknet.org/)
# Contact Us
- **Telegram:** @espejelomar
- **Email:** omar@starknet.org
