> Coinbase must be the sole bitcoin payment method included in the app.
So, is it a hackathon to make something cool with bitcoin, or to make something cool with Coinbase?
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.
So they put 18k USD on the top 3 applicants that provide their closed source, coinbase only solution? They already got attention worth more than that by having us read the terms and coditions. Why not do something cool and respected. I have no problem with the coinbase API having to be used but the exclusiveness is so anti bitcoin spirit.
I think it's to encourage adoption of their API offerings. However, there's nothing stopping a developer from abstracting their payment method so that they can implement a BitPay or bitcoind integration later.
"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." -http://bithackathon.com/terms.html
This seems like a pretty brilliant way to get tons of apps for only 18k
I like the part where they say they reserve the right to edit and modify names, likenesses and photographs. Basically they could take your product and say that their internal team made it if they wanted to.
Probably they want to appeal more to people that are a slightly outside the bitcoin realm. They would be less likely to have coinbase accounts and they would get some bonus user acquisition while they're at it.
You can't go from "not yet invented" to "stable, widely accepted decentralized currency" overnight. There will be intermediate steps. Pegging to USD amounts is an extremely sensible intermediate step. And honestly, bitcoin's success doesn't even depend on people pricing things in it.
I'm a student who is looking to join a team for the [BitHack Hackathon](http://bithackathon.com/) - 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.
Get at me!
My previous hackathon experience includes:
● Atlanta Govathon (2013) Finalist: Created a web app which scrapes local and state government websites to centralize public hearing and election information
● 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
● 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
I've had issues with them before. They blamed it on getting out of sync with the blockchain, but it made no sense as your purchase cannot suddenly disappear due to that.
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
It's not. It mitigates their risk of bitcoin skyrocketing and it mitigates your risk of bitcoin crashing while you develop. But I'm glad to less and less hear this critic whenever shops offer stuff in bitcoin priced in USD.
It makes sense. The payoffs are going to show up on Coinbase's balance sheet in USD, and they don't want to commit to buying $X BTC if the market changes.
On the flip side, if BTC crashes, this is good for participants.
[+] [-] Robin_Message|12 years ago|reply
> Coinbase must be the sole bitcoin payment method included in the app.
So, is it a hackathon to make something cool with bitcoin, or to make something cool with Coinbase?
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.
[+] [-] hngiszmo|12 years ago|reply
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[+] [-] chazandchaz|12 years ago|reply
This seems like a pretty brilliant way to get tons of apps for only 18k
[+] [-] snarkyturtle|12 years ago|reply
[+] [-] enra|12 years ago|reply
The terms also state this:
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[+] [-] ck2|12 years ago|reply
The point is to adopt bitcoin as it's own entity.
Awards should be 10, 5, and 3 bitcoin.
Or if you like big numbers call it 10 million satoshi, 5 million satoshi, 3 million satoshi ?
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I'm a student who is looking to join a team for the [BitHack Hackathon](http://bithackathon.com/) - 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.
Get at me!
My previous hackathon experience includes:
● Atlanta Govathon (2013) Finalist: Created a web app which scrapes local and state government websites to centralize public hearing and election information
● 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
● 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
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A bitcoin hackathon with prizes in dollar? Even if the winners are rewarded in bitcoin, it's still weird.
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[+] [-] pkinsky|12 years ago|reply
On the flip side, if BTC crashes, this is good for participants.
[+] [-] pmorici|12 years ago|reply