MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026

​MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026

​Important Notice: In order to be selected you need to fill up the application form

​We are excited to host the MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026 on April 10th-12th. This year, the theme is Freedom for All! In its 13th year, this landmark event explores Bitcoin and freedom technologies as instruments for individual empowerment and economic sovereignty.

​The cryptocurrency space needs you to develop the next generation of projects, applications, and features to serve this ever-growing user base. In the spirit of MIT, this is a unique hackathon where you will have 36 hours to learn, share, and, most importantly, build a remarkable project that may be the next big thing to scale this space!

​This year's hackathon is in-person only at MIT. With interactive workshops, mentorship sessions, and a collaborative atmosphere, it's the perfect environment to learn, build, and make meaningful connections, no matter your experience level.

​Step 1: Register Complete the application form with your background, and project examples.

​Step 2: Join Our Discord Once accepted, you'll receive a Discord invite link via email. Join the server to connect with other participants, find teammates, and stay updated on announcements.

​Step 3: Form Your Team Work solo or form a team of up to 5 members. Use the #team-search channel on Discord to find teammates with complementary skills.

​Step 4: Attend the Kickoff Join us at MIT on Friday, April 10th at 6:00 PM ET for the opening ceremony, sponsor introductions, and workshop sessions.

​Step 5: Build & Submit Code your project during the hackathon period. Submit on Devpost before the deadline with your GitHub repository, demo video, and project details.

Webpage:
https://mitbitcoinexpo.org/hackathon