It's the first edition of the NYC Blockchain Hack! Get ready for the ultimate event for learning, hacking, & networking with fellow crypto enthusiasts.
Whether you are an old-timer from the Mt Gox era, or an intrigued newbie with interest in Bitcoin, Ethereum or other blockchain projects, NYC Blockchain Hack is the event you don't want to miss. Plus catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in your ticket!
You will have fun building stuff (there will be swag too), and if you are a beginner, don't panic! Some of the best technical experts in the NYC blockchain realm will be right there to help you build your project. Come as you are!
With the largest bitcoin wallet platform in the world, Blockchain.com's software has powered over 100M transactions across the globe to transact quickly and without costly intermediaries.
Override Labs specializes in the blockchain ecosystem of technologies. Jamiel is also founder of the Blockchain NYC Meetup.
kindtrust is a social enterprise that tackles the lack of transparency, accessibility, and high costs within today’s donation-based crowdfunding market. She is also the lead organizer of StartupBus, Women+ in Blockchain.
Blockchain Works enable technical communities to discover the best blockchain job opportunities, share experiences and grow their careers.
For many types of dApps (Distributed Apps), Truffle does everything you could want: It compiles your blockchain contracts and injects them into your web app. With Metamask, all your users need to do is install their Chrome plugin, and they will have their own secure blockchain accounts right in their browsers.
CAN WE COMPETE WITH AN EXISTING PRODUCT?
No, it all needs to be built from scratch day of, excluding any frameworks.
CAN I COME WITH AN EXISTING TEAM?
Feel free to bring friends but we'd love for you to meet and mingle with new folks too!
WHO OWNS THE IP/COPYRIGHT/PRODUCT?
You, of course. Personally, we are #TeamOpenSource, but it's all up to you.
WHY IS THERE A FEE?
To avoid no-shows. It is well worth it though, as we provide the food, drinks, coffee, mentoring, new friends, swag...
I'M NOT A BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPER. IS THAT OKAY?
It's a beginner-friendly hackathon! In order to make the most of this hackathon, you should have basic programming knowledge. Ideally, you are familiar with web dev frameworks and have experience creating apps on your own as well.
WHICH BLOCKCHAINS? ONLY BITCOIN?
Any blockchain you want. Not restricted to Bitcoin. We will have mentors to help with several blockchain protocols, including Ethereum. Bring questions!
WHAT ARE THE JUDGING CRITERIA?
This will be explained during the hackathon.
SHOULD I LEARN ANYTHING BEFOREHAND?
You don't have to, but we like your spirit! To make the most of the day, reading the Bitcoin and Ethereum smart contracts developer doc and getting familiar with the basics would help.
CAN I HAVE A REFUND?
No refunds, but feel free to give your ticket to a friend.
I AM A BEGINNER AT THIS BLOCKCHAIN STUFF. AM I WELCOME?
Yes! This is an event to learn. Some people will be talented blockchain developers, some just beginners who are interested in blockchain. That's why it will be amazing ✨
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Your laptop! (We have seen people come empty-handed to hackathons before... yikes!)
NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE :( WHAT CAN I DO?
The venue can only support a certain number of people, so we apologize if the event is sold out. Let us know if you'd like to be kept in the loop for the next one!
WHO ARE THE ORGANIZERS?
The event is being organized by Nisha Garigarn and Dave Idell, two of the co-founders of Croissant.
I'D LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR. CAN I?
We'd love that! Please send a note to hi@nycblockchainhack.com.
