# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026: Freedom for All | Cambridge, MA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 13th annual MIT Bitcoin Hackathon. 36 hours. In-person at MIT. 70% of prizes shared among all participants. Apply now.About this EventMIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2026: Freedom for AllThe MIT Bitcoin Club invites you to the 13th annual MIT Bitcoin Hackathon, a 36-hour, in-person coding event at MIT in Cambridge, MA.Whether you're a seasoned blockchain developer or completely new to the space, this hackathon is for you. Build innovative projects using Bitcoin and blockchain technologies alongside mentors, sponsors, and fellow builders from around the world. Historically, some of our best submissions have come from people who are brand new to Bitcoin and crypto. Everyone is welcome.⚠️ This is a curated, application-only event. You must complete the Google Form below to be considered. No entry will be provided to the hackathon without an approved application. Viewing this Eventbrite page alone does not register you.👉 APPLY HERE (REQUIRED): https://forms.gle/h8Kd2HZL2RtDDzRB6🌐 Full details: https://mitbitcoinexpo.org/hackathon📌 KEY DETAILSDates: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12, 2026Duration: 36 hours of hackingLocation: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA (in-person only)Team Size: Solo or up to 5 members (teams formed at the event)Eligibility: Must be 18 years or olderApplication: Individual applications only, no team signups. Selected participants notified via email with Discord invite.📅 SCHEDULEFRIDAY, APRIL 106:00 PM · Kickoff & Opening Ceremony7:00 PM · Sponsor Introductions8:00 PM · Workshop Sessions9:00 PM · Hacking Begins!SATURDAY, APRIL 11All Day · Hacking Continues12:00 PM · Lunch2:00 PM · Mentor Office Hours6:00 PM · Dinner10:00 PM · Late Night SnacksSUNDAY, APRIL 126:00 AM · Hacking Ends6:00 – 8:00 AM · Submission Period8:00 AM · Submission Deadline8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Judging12:30 PM · Finalist Presentations2:00 PM · Winners Announced🏗️ WHAT CAN YOU BUILD?Projects must be related to Bitcoin, blockchain, or cryptocurrency. Eligible domains:Bitcoin · Core protocol, Lightning Network, TaprootDeFi · Decentralized Finance applicationsWallets & Payments · Payment solutions and wallet technologyPrivacy Tech · Privacy preserving technologiesSmart Contracts · On-chain programmable logicDev Tools · Developer tools and infrastructureProjects outside these domains will not be considered for judging.🏆 PRIZESOur prize pool uses a community-focused distribution model:1st Place · 15% of prize pool2nd Place · 10% of prize pool3rd Place · 5% of prize poolCommunity Split · 70% of prize poolThe 70% community pool is distributed among all qualifying submissions (above bottom 5%) based on ranked scoring. Your hard work gets rewarded even if you don't place in the top 3.Total prize pool will be announced will be announced soon.⚖️ JUDGING CRITERIATechnical · Completeness, functionality, and relevance of resources utilizedOriginality · Novel approach or solutionAmbitious · Complexity of the problem or approachDesign & UX · User experience and interface qualityWow Factor · Exceptional in some mannerSponsor Criteria · Specific requirements from sponsor challenges📦 WHAT TO SUBMITShort slide deck with project motivation, description, and technologyGitHub repository with commit history during the hackathonDemo video (3–5 minutes) showing your project in actionOptional: Link to live application with access credentials❓ FAQDo I need blockchain experience? Not at all! This hackathon is beginner friendly. We have workshops and mentors to help you get started.Can I participate remotely? No, this is in-person only at MIT Campus.Do I need a team? You can go solo or team up with up to 5 members. Apply individually and find teammates through Discord after acceptance.Can I start coding before the event? You can brainstorm ideas beforehand, but all code must be written during the hackathon. Regular commits are mandatory.How does the community prize split work? 70% of the prize pool is shared among all qualifying submissions based on ranked scoring.📬 CONTACTEmail: hackathon-mitbitcoinexpo@googlegroups.com / mitbitcoinhackathon@gmail.comTwitter: @MITBitcoinClubWebsite: mitbitcoinexpo.org/hackathon
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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- **long**: -71.09416
- **full address**: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** MIT Bitcoin Hackathon
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