Question 1

What is a Bitcoin Layer 2 Builders Competition?

Accepted Answer

This is a virtual event where developers and innovators come together to build and showcase projects that leverage the Bitcoin Layer 2, Stacks blockchain.

Question 2

Who can participate?

Accepted Answer

The hackathon is open to developers, designers, builders, and anyone interested in creating Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin using Stacks.

While it definitely doesn’t hurt to have prior experience, it's not at all required.

Question 3

What should I build for the hackathon?

Accepted Answer

You are free to choose your project idea as long as it utilizes the Bitcoin Layer 2, Stacks blockchain asset sBTC and/or the Clarity smart contract language.

You can build a wallet, (dApp), or anything innovative utilizing Stacks, sBTC, and the Stacks programming language, Clarity.

Question 4

What are Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin?

Accepted Answer

Layer 2 (L2) solutions are secondary protocols or networks built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain to improve scalability, speed, and reduce transaction fees. While there are a few Bitcoin L2s out there, this competition will focus on the Bitcoin L2 Stacks.

Question 5

What is Clarity?

Accepted Answer

Clarity is the smart contract language used for Bitcoin L2 Stacks. Clarity brings smart contracts to Bitcoin. It is a decidable language, so you can know, with certainty, from the code itself what the program will do.

Question 6

What are the judging criteria for projects?

Accepted Answer

The judging criteria may include factors like innovation, functionality, user experience, and the use of Layer 2 technology. Be sure to review these criteria on the event website.

Question 7

Is there a code of conduct?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the code of conduct, rules, and requirements will soon be available on the Devpost page.

Question 8

I have more questions!

Accepted Answer

No problem, you can get in touch with us directly at: hi@readyl2.com

Bitcoin Builder Virtual Hackathon: $17,000 Prize Pool