From the rules:<p>> Coinbase must be the sole bitcoin payment method included in the app.<p>So, is it a hackathon to make something cool with bitcoin, or to make something cool with Coinbase?<p>Anything anyone does to make bitcoin bigger, better, and more mainstream, will benefit Coinbase in the long run. So it might be a bit short-sighted to restrict this unless there is a really good reason.
"All materials submitted in connection with this Contest will not be returned. By participating, you agree to be bound by these Rules including all eligibility requirements. Participants acknowledge and agree that all entry materials submitted in connection with this competition are submitted on a non-confidential basis and may be used by Coinbase, its agents, subsidiaries, and related companies, for advertising and promotional purposes. Coinbase reserves all rights, including the right to edit, publish, use, adapt, and modify proper names, likenesses, and photographs for advertising and promotional purposes in all media (including, but not limited to, the internet) without additional compensation, expect where prohibited by law." -<a href="http://bithackathon.com/terms.html" rel="nofollow">http://bithackathon.com/terms.html</a><p>This seems like a pretty brilliant way to get tons of apps for only 18k
Why would you award a US dollar amount of bitcoin?<p>The point is to adopt bitcoin as it's own entity.<p>Awards should be 10, 5, and 3 bitcoin.<p>Or if you like big numbers call it 10 million satoshi, 5 million satoshi, 3 million satoshi ?
Hey all,<p>I'm a student who is looking to join a team for the [BitHack Hackathon](<a href="http://bithackathon.com/" rel="nofollow">http://bithackathon.com/</a>) - are any groups out there looking for someone to help with team coordination, app testing, user experience, etc.? My background is not technical in nature, but I've found that I always find a way to contribute in hackathons. I'm not in it for the money (although that does sound very nice) as much as I am for the notoriety.<p>Get at me!<p>My previous hackathon experience includes:<p>● Atlanta Govathon (2013) Finalist: Created a web app which scrapes local and state government websites to centralize public hearing and election information<p>● Hack for Cystic Fibrosis (2013) Finalist: Created a mobile responsive web app called Track*d which helps CF patients track, visualize, and broadcast medical compliance<p>● Random Hacks of Kindness (2013) Participant: Created a simple gradebook app for the Peace Corps which can be easily modified to reflect the language of a host country
Hackathons with cash prizes need to die. It's no longer a "hackathon" when money is involved. It's an app building contest with cash prizes.
I am interested in working with someone for this hackathon. I don't have an idea myself. I am a developer from NY/NJ. I have experience developing web and mobile apps. email me at archerabi at gmail.com
"No 24h time limit. No pain. Yes, with $18,000 in prizes.."<p>A bitcoin hackathon with prizes in dollar? Even if the winners are rewarded in bitcoin, it's still weird.