Submissions to open on April 7 for Bitcoin Games 2025 Hackathon
Win a $30,000 prize purse
BTC Inc., the world’s largest Bitcoin conference organisers, has announced the launch of the Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon, presented by Bitcoin++. This high-impact event is designed to push the boundaries of what is possible on Bitcoin by bringing together global developers, designers, protocol engineers, and startups to create new open-source tools that advance the ecosystem.
Submissions for the hackathon will open on April 7, 2025, and the winner will be announced during the Bitcoin 2025 conference, which is scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29 in Las Vegas.
With a prize purse of $30,000 and growing, the event offers one of the most prominent platforms in the Bitcoin industry for emerging Bitcoin infrastructure. Finalists will present their innovative work to over 30,000 attendees, including investors, media, and the broader Bitcoin community.
Whether working on Lightning Network solutions, custody tools, privacy features, AI integrations, or protocol innovations, the hackathon will serve as a key venue for showcasing ideas that could shape Bitcoin’s future.
“This isn’t a side event – it’s where the next generation of Bitcoin begins,” said Justin Doochin, Head of Events at BTC Inc. “There are no gatekeepers here. No pitch decks, no panels – just builders, real code, and a chance to show the world what Bitcoin can do next.”
The Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon is open to participants of all skill levels. Builders can register solo or as part of a team, and all eligible submissions will receive complimentary festival passes to attend Bitcoin 2025. This unique opportunity will allow developers to collaborate, prototype, and potentially transform their open-source projects into products with a global audience.
“What we’re creating is a launchpad,” Doochin added. “This Hackathon is where ideas find collaborators, prototypes become products, and open-source work gets the visibility it deserves. If you are building on Bitcoin, you need to be here.”
The Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon is part of a growing legacy of open-source experimentation at the heart of Bitcoin’s evolution. Past participants have gone on to develop significant projects such as ZBD, Trade Guardian, El Tor, and TwelveCash – all tools aimed at enhancing the Bitcoin ecosystem.
This year’s competition is made possible with the support of key sponsors, including exSat, B++, and UTXO. This venture capital fund is helping fuel the next wave of Bitcoin-native development.
These sponsors share Bitcoin 2025’s broader mission: to accelerate open-source progress, empower grassroots contributors, and provide builders with the space—and the spotlight—to shape Bitcoin’s next chapter. As the global Bitcoin community grows, the hackathon is poised to be pivotal for emerging Bitcoin talent to gain recognition, collaborate, and advance their ideas to the next level.
By spotlighting open-source innovation and enabling global participation, the Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon is poised to drive the next wave of Bitcoin development and ensure the ecosystem remains at the forefront of technological advancement.
Image: The Bitcoin 2025 conference will be held from May 27 to 29 in Las Vegas. Credit: BTC Inc.
