Stacks Hacker House - Goa Edition
🌴 A 3-Day Builders House by the Beach in Goa
Stacks Hacker House: Goa Edition is an exclusive 3-day immersive experience designed for Bitcoin L2 builders, Web3 innovators, and ecosystem pioneers to come together, co-create, and build real-world solutions using the Stacks blockchain.
Set against the stunning sunsets and palm-lined shores of Goa, this builders house isn’t just about building projects—it’s about building the future of Bitcoin applications, together.
This isn’t just a hackathon—it’s where community meets code, and innovation meets ocean breeze. Collaborate with like-minded builders, learn from top mentors, and pitch for a chance to grab funding opportunities from the Stacks ecosystem.
🏖️ Pack your bags, charge your laptops, and get ready to code by the waves—Stacks Hacker House is calling you to Goa! 🌅
📅 Date: 5-8 September 2025
📍 Location: Goa
What’s Included
🔥 Hands-on Build Sessions & Mentorship
🎤 Demo Day + Funding Pitch Opportunities
🏆 Prize Pool: ₹1 Lakh + Swag for All
🍽️ Free Food & Stay Covered
🌊 Beach Vibes, Sunset Jams, and Bonfire Networking
💡 Who Should Apply?
Web3 Builders & Blockchain Developers – Engineers, product minds, and creators exploring Bitcoin L2 solutions on Stacks in DeFi, payments, digital identity, and more.
Founders & Startup Teams – Early-stage Web3 founders building scalable apps leveraging Bitcoin security.
Designers & Problem Solvers – UI/UX professionals and systems thinkers crafting user-friendly Web3 experiences.
Ecosystem Allies & Partners – Teams building tools, integrations, or platforms that extend the Stacks ecosystem.
🌠 What to Expect
🧠 Collaborative Build Sessions
Work closely with fellow builders and mentors to ideate, prototype, and launch high-impact Bitcoin L2 applications.
🔥 Mentorship & Guidance
Learn from Stacks core contributors, ecosystem partners, and blockchain veterans on tech best practices, scaling strategies, and product-market fit.
🎤 Demo Day & Pitches
Pitch your project to a panel of judges and Stacks ecosystem leaders for a chance to get funding and support.
🌍 Community & Connections
Forge lasting relationships, explore collaboration opportunities, and join the global Stacks builders network.
🌅 Beachside Recharge
Goa offers the perfect mix of creative energy and relaxation—sunsets, seafood, and the sound of the waves fueling your build journey.
✅ Selection Process
Application Review – We’ll go through your GitHub profile and Proof of Work.
Interview Call – Shortlisted applicants will share their build ideas and plans.
Acceptance Email – Selected participants will receive an official invite to the Goa Hacker House.
🏖️ Why Goa?
Some of the best ideas happen away from conference halls—on the sand, under the stars, and with the ocean as your backdrop. Stacks Hacker House – Goa Edition is your chance to escape the city, build something real, and join the Bitcoin L2 movement.
This isn’t your regular hackathon—it’s a 3-day builder’s retreat where code meets community, and innovation meets the sea breeze. Whether you're finding PMF, launching MVPs, or exploring funding in the Stacks ecosystem, this is your launchpad.
About Rise In:
Rise In creates talent ecosystems for leading Web3 protocols, with one of the strongest developer communities in India and Turkey. We’ve onboarded over 200,000 developers through courses, bootcamps, and hackathons.
About Stacks:
Stacks is the leading Bitcoin Layer for smart contracts, enabling decentralized apps and digital assets secured by Bitcoin. The Stacks ecosystem empowers builders to create apps, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and more—anchored to the security of Bitcoin.
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