Bitcoin Writing Contest
The #bitcoin Writing Contest, presented by Rootstock and HackerNoon, is now live with a total prize pool of $17,500 up for grabs!
Contest entries should showcase thought leadership, dev stack and tooling, and also creating engaging tutorials and guides in the realm of Bitcoin and Rootstock. Submit a story with the #bitcoin tag on HackerNoon. Submit a story with the #bitcoin
tag on HackerNoon, read the 3 Steps to Enter The #bitcoin Writing Contest.
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Contest Themes
The contest welcomes submissions under the following themes:
- Thought Leadership: Explore various topics about Bitcoin, both new and old, such as Runes, what Satoshi’s writings mean to you, ordinals, layer 2 solutions, sidechains, how Bitcoin changed finance forever, and/or quality analysis about its price prediction or impact on inflation.
- Dev Stack and Tooling: Delve into the development stack and tooling related to building on Bitcoin, including SDKs, APIs, smart contract development frameworks, etc. Developers and makers should showcase the technical capabilities for building with Bitcoin.
- Tutorials and Guides: Provide step-by-step tutorials and guides on how to build applications, smart contracts, or implement specific features. Bonus points for building with Rootstock. These tutorials and guides will serve as practical guides for developers and enthusiasts looking to start building on Bitcoin.
Timeline and Rounds
The contest consists of 3 rounds and will run for six months.
- Round 1: May 22 - July 21, 2024
- Round 2: July 22 - September 21, 2024
- Round 3: September 22 - November 22, 2024
For more information, visit the #bitcoin contest page on hackernoon for timelines and when to submit your application.
Prizes
Here's a breakdown of the prizes for the best submissions.
- 1st prize - $2,000
- 2nd prize - $1,500
- 3rd prize - $1,000
2 Bonus Prizes worth $650 each for bitcoin thought-leadership submissions every round!
Rules and Guidelines
Read the guidelines for the contest on HackerNoon.