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Follow on Google News | CryptoChicks & Women4Blockchain Come Together to HACK Into the Big AppleCryptoChicks and Women4Blockchain, two dynamic groups dedicated to building and empowering women pioneers in the world of blockchain technology, converge on NYC for a unique hackathon event.
By: CryptoChicks Since being popularized by Bitcoin, encrypted accountancy ledgers or "blockchains" Details of the NYC Blockchain Hackathon: A gathering of business, legal, and technical minds to build new and innovative solutions on the blockchain. Participants and mentors will solve cases with a goal of delivering new, innovative business models. Hackers participating in the Hackathon may either be assigned to a team or may create their own team with friends and colleagues. Winning teams from the Hackathon will be given the opportunity to present their innovative concepts to the Shark Tank during the conference. Hackathon participation is for women only. Hackathon participants will have an opportunity to choose one of the following hacking tracks: Business track – Design and present to judges and the audience your own blockchian technology business including MVP mock ups, business model, crypto-economics model and investment plan Legal track – Design and present to judges and the audience a blockchain legal problem and a proposed solution Developer (technical) track – Develop and present to judges a prototype of a decentralized application on a blockchain or a blockchain development tool, or hardware device Educational Topics at the NYC Blockchain Hackathon and Conference Some of the expected topics at the Hackathon include: ● Blockchain ● Introduction to CryptoEconomics ● Introduction to Bitcoin and Ethereum ● Smart Contracts ● Basic Solidity Course ● How to Develop Decentralized Application on Ethereum ● Tokens on Blockchain ● New Blockchain Business Models ● Navigating Regulation ● How to Run Your Own ICO Using ERC20 Token ● How to Program Using Different Blockchain Technologies ● What It's Like to Run a Blockchain Startup ● Challenges and Roadblocks in Current Blockchain Technologies CryptoChicks and W4B are proud to announce the participation of the organization She Codes (https://she- She Codes will have 50 participants hacking remotely from Israel with presentations to the Shark Tank portion of the conference streamed live. Alchemist, an industry leader specializing in token sales, blockchain project development and investment is the proud sponsor of this great addition to the CryptoChicks & W4B NYC event. Conference & Shark Tank Details: Blockchain enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, lawyers, startups, cryptocurrency investors, blockchain technologists, blockchain developers, university and college students, the blockchain- and crypto-curious individuals, men and women are all invited to attend. Conference panel sessions will include, Navigating Regulation, What It's Like To Run a Blockchain Startup, Blockchain and New Business Models, etc. Shark Tank:Winners from the NYC Blockchain Hackathon and any Blockchain Development company wanting to participate get to pitch their projects to the 'sharks'. Conference 'sharks' for the CryptoChicks & Women4Blockchain Hackathon and Conference are Devin Walsh, Blockchain Research & Investment, CoinFund, Robert J. Nance, Managing Partner, CityBlock Capital, Ekaterina Timaeva, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps, Nikhil Nayab, Global Head, Blockchain at Conduent and Michael Roach, Director, Accenture. The Conference and Shark Tank will begin on Monday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m., continuing through 10:00 p.m. Monday night. A luncheon and networking party are a part of Monday's conference as well. About CryptoChicks: CryptoChicks is a non-profit blockchain educational hub. The mission of CryptoChicks is to assist women in blockchain technology via mentorship and education. While the events sponsored by CryptoChicks are open to everyone, the focus is on women, as the company believes "women's involvement will help blockchain realize its enormous potential as an instrument of positive change in the world." About Women4Blockchain: The goal of Women4Blockchain is to build and empower pioneers in the world of blockchain technology. Women 4Blockchain seeks to introduce blockchain technology to those from all industries and backgrounds, hopefully connecting and inspiring those involved in blockchain to solve "the toughest challenges facing our society today." Tickets for the NYC Hackathon & Conference Tickets for the Hackathon and Conference range in price from $99-$1,800. Student ticket prices are refundable with a student ID, and when a student ticket is purchased to the Hackathon, attendance at the Conference is free. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/ **Hackathon participation is by application only. Click the link for more information on how to apply at https://cryptochickshackathon.com.** For media contact and sponsorship opportunities please contact:stayintouch@ End
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