exSat Launches $5 Million Developer Incentive Program and Bitcoin Hackathon Series

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Posted: December 19, 2024 6:19 AM Updated: December 19, 2024 6:19 AM

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Bitcoin scaling solution exSat announced the launch of a $5 million developer incentive program to foster innovation and foster new application development within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The plan will launch with multiple developer competitions in the coming year, ultimately leading to a special showcase event at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas.

“This is a call to action for developers to unlock the potential of Bitcoin,” exSat founder Yves La Rose said in a written statement. “By supporting their work through competitions and Launchpad, we are not just providing resources. We are creating a pathway for these ideas to be realized and shared with the world at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas,” he added.

The program will begin with Ideathon in January 2025. Here, developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators will have the opportunity to propose solutions aimed at improving Bitcoin’s scalability, improving interoperability, or launching new real-world applications. Winners of the Ideathon will be invited to participate in the exSat Hackathon and Presentation Competition scheduled for later this year. During this event, they will compete for the opportunity to participate in the exSat Launchpad and secure investment to bring their ideas to life.

The hackathon series will conclude with a showcase at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, where the best projects will have the opportunity to showcase demos and presentations to a global audience. As the event’s title sponsor, exSat will have a prominent presence, taking the spotlight on the conference floor, in the hackathon lounge, and on the main stage where exSat founder Yves La Rose will deliver a keynote address to the investor audience. Industry leader, Bitcoin enthusiast.

Additional information about the Developer Incentive Program will be shared in the coming weeks, including details about the January Ideathon, upcoming competitions, and funding opportunities. Developers stay tuned for updates on how to participate.

exSat: What is that?

exSat is focused on solving the scalability and interoperability issues facing Bitcoin with the goal of driving its mass adoption. To achieve this, the company is implementing a data consensus scaling protocol that integrates Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanisms. This approach aims to improve Bitcoin’s data consensus, scalability, security, and overall interoperability within the ecosystem.

Recently, exSat unveiled the launch of the exSat Bridge, which introduces Bitcoin staking to the network, creating new revenue opportunities for Bitcoin holders. These developments follow the successful launch of the network’s mainnet earlier this fall.