Bitcoin and AI Fusion: October #Hackathon You Can't Miss

Why I'm Road-Tripping to Oregon for the Bitcoin Hackathon

I've got something exciting to share with you guys today. I'm heading up to Medford, Oregon next month for what might be one of the most important Bitcoin events of the year - and no, it's not about price predictions or trading strategies.

This is about something much more fundamental: the actual building happening on the Bitcoin protocol. The hackathon taking place on October 10-11 brings together some of the brightest minds in blockchain development, the people who are creating the infrastructure for the next generation of applications.

Here's what fascinates me: there's a striking parallel between what's happening now with Bitcoin development and what happened with AI before it exploded into the mainstream. Just as there were only a handful of people who truly understood how to build large language models before ChatGPT took over the world, there are currently only a small number of developers who genuinely understand how to build on the Bitcoin protocol.

And that talent is incredibly valuable. I mentioned in my video that there's supposedly a billion-dollar bounty from Meta for top AI developers. While I can't verify that claim, what I do know is that specialized technical skills eventually command premium prices. The same will likely happen for Bitcoin protocol developers, possibly sooner than we think.

But here's what I appreciate most about this event: it's not promising overnight riches. In a space full of hype and get-rich-quick schemes, this hackathon is focused on building something legitimate and lasting. It's about creating applications with integrity on a protocol designed for transparency.

I'm making this journey in style too! My buddy Mike is driving up in his professional-grade RV from San Francisco. We're turning it into a road trip with cards, podcasts, and plenty of Bitcoin talk along the way. If you're in the Bay Area and interested in joining us, reach out!

For those considering attending, expect cash prizes, job opportunities, and invaluable connections with the people who understand this technology at its deepest level. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of blockchain technology, this event offers a glimpse into what's coming.

So mark your calendars for October 10-11 in Medford, Oregon. This isn't just another crypto event - it's a gathering of people building the transparent ledger infrastructure that could transform how our digital world operates.

Check out the full video here.