BSV Hackathon Provides Developers with New Tools and $50K+ Prize Pool

Developers wanting to learn more about the upcoming BSV Hackathon can watch Ty Everett's recent livestream

Developers interested in the upcoming BSV Hackathon can check out Ty Everett’s recent livestream, where he provides specific details on Babbage’s new software and its tools.

The hackathon will take place on April 5, 2025, over two days, in Austin, Texas. Attendees will have the opportunity to win part of a $50,000+ prize pool, with the majority of the prizing being provided by Babbage.

In the presentation, Everett highlights the promise of utilizing BSV’s blockchain ecosystem, introducing the new Babbage software tech stack as a tool to bring the promise of innovation to fruition for developers in a way that has not been experienced for some time.

One of the most significant requirements for users is that they have to utilize at least one of Babbage’s development tools, ideally using several parts of the stack. These tools are not mere marketing resources; they are necessary to create secure and operational blockchain applications.

Everett emphasizes the need to get used to these tools before the event so that developers can achieve maximum contribution. The Hackathon is intended to provide a space where developers can come together, innovate, and design effective blockchain solutions.

Everett’s livestream offers an in-depth walkthrough of Babbage’s Metanet Desktop repository, a wallet and development environment that serves as the starting point for working with BSV applications. This repository enables:

Everett also provides a live demo, showcasing how to clone and explore the repo’s codebase using a terminal.

One of the most impressive aspects of the new stack is the Meter App, which brings together several pieces to create a unified development experience. Everett’s demo describes how this app:

To better explain its functionality, he presents an example of a to-do application and how it safely interoperates with a user’s BSV wallet. He also talks about the privacy functions that encrypt user information while allowing uninterrupted blockchain interactions.

One of the more fascinating sections of Everett’s stream includes a demonstration of micropayments, wherein he shows how developers can:

While the example—is monetizing weather data from Mars—is not serious business in real life, it is a very good teaching vehicle for bringing together smart contracts and payment automation.

Ty Everett’s live stream is a goldmine of information for developers who will be attending the BSV Hackathon. Through examining Babbage’s new tech stack and discovering how to work with its tools, attendees can increase their odds of success and play a role in what blockchain holds for the future. Whether you’re attending for exposure, networking, or cash, this event will be a difference-maker.