Lightning Gaming — Hackathon BitPolito x Zebedee
Join us for an exciting two-day hackathon where developers and innovators come together to explore the possibilities of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network using the ZBD API! Whether you're a developer, designer or just curious about building on Bitcoin, this event offers the perfect opportunity to learn, collaborate, and create.
Agenda:
Day 1:
11th November, 09:00 - 11:00, classroom 13S Politecnico of Turin
We kick off the event by gathering all participants for an introduction to the hackathon. Here’s what to expect:
Team Formation: Participants will form teams of 2-4 people.
Introductory Workshop: We’ll dive into Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, guiding you through building your first Lightning app using the ZBD API. It’s a hands-on session, perfect for anyone eager to explore this cutting-edge technology.
Hacking Begins: Once the workshop wraps up, teams will have until the following afternoon to create their projects. Whether you're a developer, designer, or just passionate about technology, you’ll have plenty of time to brainstorm, code, and prepare for your presentation.
Day 2:
12th November, 16:00 - 19:00, Auditorium Covivio corso Ferrucci 112
Each team will have 5 minutes to showcase their concept and explain their creation. Judges will evaluate the projects based on innovation, creativity, and potential impact. Don’t worry if your project isn’t fully functional—extra points will be awarded for working code, but the focus is on your idea and vision!
Prizes:
🏆 1st Place: 1 million sats (Bitcoin)
🥈 2nd Place: 400,000 sats
🥉 3rd Place: 200,000 sats
🎁 Bonus Prizes: Special edition T-shirts for standout contributions!
Get Ready for the Event
To get the most out of the hackathon, here are a few things you can do to prepare in advance:
Download a Bitcoin Lightning wallet:
Search for and install the ZBD Wallet (or equivalents).
Have a GitHub account:
Ensure your GitHub account is active and ready for version control and collaboration.
Install Node.js and NPM:
Ensure you have Node.js and NPM installed on your computer to run the example project.
Download and run the example project:
We will be using this project as part of the workshop:
https://github.com/mandelmonkey/bitcoin-bomberman.git
Please follow the instructions in the readme to run, we will complete it during the workshop
At the final presentation, some employees from Bitcoin VC will be attending — this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your startup! Additionally, BitPolito will continue to support the top projects in the months ahead with tutoring and various resources.
We’ll be sharing more details soon to keep you fully informed on every aspect.
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