Join Mexico's First Educational Hackathon of Bitcoin
39 hours to build practical products that teach Bitcoin. Create, collaborate, and compete for $16,000 MXN in prizes.
The hackathon starts in:
Organizers
Building Bitcoin education in Mexico
Acepta Bitcoin is a creative organization dedicated to Bitcoin education. It developed a full-year student curriculum for learning Bitcoin in schools across Mexico.
To boost these technologies and motivate students and developers to join the movement, Acepta Bitcoin formed strategic alliances with Mexico's leading Bitcoin-first company, Aureo, and with Merida's most innovative software school, the Tecnologico de Software in Merida, Yucatan.
Together, these organizations designed Mexico's first educational Bitcoin hackathon — an event where the community builds the tools that will bring Bitcoin education to millions of Mexicans.
Prizes
2nd Place
2,500 MXN
Paid in Bitcoin
1st Place
6,000 MXN
Paid in Bitcoin
3rd Place
1,500 MXN
Paid in Bitcoin
Additional Prizes
$6,000 MXN
Merchandise, hardware wallets, and more.
Prizes will be paid directly in Bitcoin to each winning team's wallet.
Important Dates
March 6, 9:00 AM
Hackathon Starts
Official kickoff. Build time begins.
March 7, 11:59 PM
Project Submission Deadline
Final deadline to submit your project.
March 14, 2026
Winners Announced
Final presentations and awards.
How to Participate
💻 Online Participation
Join from anywhere
- The hackathon can be completed fully online
- Mentor support in Discord throughout the event
- Live Q&A sessions and technical guidance
🏢 In-Person Hubs (Optional)
Hack alongside local builders
La Casa de Satoshi — Mexico City
Build with one of Mexico's most active Bitcoin communities.
Software Technology Hub — Merida, Yucatan
Hack at Merida's most innovative software school, home of the Acepta Bitcoin student program.
Resources
Materials to help your team arrive ready: workshops, presentations, and implementation guidance.
Vibe Coding Workshop
Learn how to use AI-assisted building workflows to ship your project quickly, even with limited coding experience.
Project Idea Session
Join a guided session on defining educational Bitcoin product ideas and setting a practical team scope.
Judging Criteria
Projects are scored across 40 total points.
Bitcoin Concept Accuracy
- Correct explanation of Bitcoin concepts
- Solid understanding demonstrated
- Clarity and educational value
Interactivity and Engagement
- Interactive experience quality
- Engaging learning flow
- Thoughtful interactive elements
Usefulness and Adoption Potential
- Relevance for Mexican context
- Practical user value
- Potential for real adoption
Design and User Experience
- Visual quality and consistency
- Interface originality
- Polish beyond generic output
Technical Execution
- API/data integrations
- Open-source tooling usage
- Working MVP delivery
Judges
Bitcoin ecosystem builders from Mexico.
Gustavo Flores Echaiz
CEO, Aureo
Tristan Borges Solari
CPO, Aureo
Daniel "Tructor"
Acepta Bitcoin
All judges carry equal weight in the final evaluation.
Mentors
We count on two mentors and legendary Bitcoin educators in Mexico who will help participants develop the best educational tools.
Team Rules
Teams of 1 to 3 participants
You can participate solo or with up to two teammates.
One team per participant
Each person can only belong to one team during the event.
Individual registration required
Every team member must complete registration before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to build the future of Bitcoin education in Mexico?
Registration closes March 4. In-person spots are limited.