build privacy solutions by scaling bitcoin
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Jan 19
Sign up on DoraHacks
Feb 1
Hacking period begins
Feb 1-28
4 weeks of hacking
Feb 28
Deadline 23:59 UTC
Mar 15
Results and prizes
Prize Tracks
Every track includes real project ideas for hackers, collected by Starknet Foundation, StarkWare experts, and ecosystem partners. Total prizes up to $21,500 — view the full breakdown on DoraHacks.
Build privacy-preserving applications using STARKs, zero-knowledge proofs, and confidential transactions on Starknet.
Curated hacker ideasPRIZES
Prizes are awarded across tracks based on impact, technical depth, and user experience.
SEE PRIZE BREAKDOWNCreate BTC-native DeFi leveraging Starknet's security.
Curated hacker ideasPRIZES
Prizes are awarded across tracks based on impact, technical depth, and user experience.
SEE PRIZE BREAKDOWNBuild any innovative product on Starknet. Gaming, social, payments—surprise us with real use cases.
Curated hacker ideasPRIZES
Prizes are awarded across tracks based on impact, technical depth, and user experience.
SEE PRIZE BREAKDOWNSocial Proof
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"Participating in the hackathon was a great experience—it allowed us to validate a real idea, learn a lot in a short amount of time, and connect with strong builders."
"Challenge yourself and participate. You nurture your competitive spirit, spend time with an excellent group of developers, and learn to build fast and solve real-life problems."
"Starknet shows what's possible when you're building on infrastructure designed for real-world performance. The native mobile SDK support and built-in scaling made the difference."
"The event greatly expanded my grasp of Starknet's architecture and tooling. Winning was extremely satisfying—developing workable solutions on cutting-edge infrastructure."
"I joined to experiment and push my limits, but left with way more than expected—real learning, great feedback, and an amazing builder community. Winning felt surreal."
Get Started
Start with the essentials, then go deeper with verified docs, SDKs, and support channels.
Complete Cairo and Starknet fundamentals
Free · Beginner-friendly · Available now
Visit AcademyFrom idea to investor-ready pitch — watch at your own pace
Free · Bite-sized videos · Available now
Watch PlaylistBuild trustless BTC bridges and OP_CAT apps
Master ZK proofs and confidential transactions
Docs & tools index
Curated and verified by Starknet Foundation, StarkWare, and ecosystem partners.
Expert Guidance
More mentors and judges will be announced soon
Jonathan Chang
Bitcoin Lead, Growth Team
Starknet Foundation
Growth Lead at Starknet Foundation, strategizing both Bitcoin and privacy adoption while connecting projects with BTCFi opportunities. Expands the ecosystem through partnerships and growth programs.
Questions
Anyone! Solo developers and teams up to 5 members. No geographic restrictions. All skill levels welcome.
Not required to start. We provide learning resources through Starknet Academy. Plus, AI tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, and Claude make writing high-quality Cairo extremely simple.
Winners can apply for seed grants up to $25K from the Starknet Foundation. Projects that continue growing successfully may qualify for additional growth grants.
Yes. Build at your own pace. Submit on DoraHacks by February 28, 2026.
All submissions via DoraHacks platform—include GitHub repo, demo video (≤3 min), and Starknet deployment link. Deadline: Feb 28, 2026, 23:59 UTC.
Join our Telegram group (t.me/+-5zNW47GSdQ1ZDkx) and ask your questions there. Our mentors and community are ready to help!
In STRK tokens within 60 days. Important: Sponsors may award $0 if no submission meets quality standards. Taxes are your responsibility. See full rules on DoraHacks.
Join the 2026 Bitcoin & Privacy Hackathon. 4 weeks. Up to $21,500 in prizes.
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