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Welcome to the Bitcoin Bankathon!

Digital currencies are becoming increasingly embedded in the mainstream financial system. Not just consumers, but companies, investors, and countries are acknowledging and incorporating cryptocurrencies into their everyday transactions.

The Bitcoin Bankathon challenges teams of coders, designers, and problem-solvers to build Bitcoin-enabled banking applications that can unlock access to improved financial services for the people of El Salvador.

Enter as an individual (we’ll help you team up) or assemble a team, build your prototype and pitch your idea!

Over the course of 3 weeks – starting virtually on November 19th and ending both online and optionally on-site in El Salvador on December 8th – you'll face any of the following 5 challenges:

1. Build the next neobank: What could a more inclusive Bitcoin-enabled neobank for El Salvador look like in 2022? 

2. Redesign remittances: How can Bitcoin remittances improve the lives of those who rely on money from abroad?

3. Battle climate change: How can banks and crypto companies unite the citizens of El Salvador to tackle climate change?

4. Empower women: How can Bitcoin and open banking data support women's economic empowerment?

5. Empower merchants: How can we empower merchants using open banking data and smart contracts? 

There will be online networking and learning sessions with our skilled mentors who will help you design and build your idea. From December 6th - 8th, pitch trainers will help you pitch your idea to our panel of experts; who will share their wisdom on how to take your prototype to the next level.

You can either follow the pitch training and winner's announcement from December 6th - 8th online or you can join us in person at Hacienda de Los Miranda in El Salvador. 

If you’re keen to demonstrate your creativity and to design the future of finance, register now to secure your spot! For media organizations that wish to cover the Bitcoin Bankathon in El Salvador on December 8th, please fill in this press registration form.

Check out the agenda for the last few days below:

If you have any questions you can:

• Check out our FAQs in the Resources section
• Drop up a message on discord
• Send us an email at hello@bitcoin-alliance.org
• Post a new discussion topic in the Discussions tab

$150,000 in prizes

• Viability & Potential
  Is the idea viable as a long-term business?
• Usage of APIs or Smart Contracts
  To what extent are the available tools leveraged?
• Technical Excellence
  How well does the app use (cutting edge) technology?
• Challenges
  To what extent are the challenges met?
• Level of Completion
  How much progress is being made? Working apps are encouraged!