The inaugural event is aimed at engaging developers across the globe to build on a technology platform provided by four industry leaders -
The first Bitcoin Bankathon will run for three weeks from
El Salvador’s adoption of the cryptocurrency opens the path for the country to tap into decentralised financial Bitcoin products, as well as access to alternative sources of global investments.
From
During the third week, participants will have the chance to code in the heart of
Hackathon challenges will be based around five challenge tracks:
● Build the next neobank: What could a more inclusive Bitcoin-enabled neobank for
● Redesign remittances: How could Bitcoin remittances improve the lives of Salvadorans who rely on money from abroad?
● Battle climate change: How can banks and crypto companies unite citizens of
● Empower women: How can crypto and open banking help increase women’s financial empowerment?
● Empower merchants: How can we empower merchants using open banking data and smart-contracts?
There will be on-ground and online support for participants. Engineers will help with technical queries, and mentors will provide guidance towards the perfect pitch. All qualifying teams will be eligible to win a portion of a total of
Registration for the event is now open, and anyone interested in participating in the Bitcoin Bankathon can access a pass here.
“To succeed in creating a more inclusive financial services landscape for the citizens of
“A hackathon is like a seed that allows innovation to sprout.
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