# [REDACTED] Hackathon

> A HIIT hackathon by Tempo and Stripe. 3 rounds of building, back to back. March 19, 2026 in San Francisco. Short enough that AI gives you leverage, long enough that craft still matters.

The [REDACTED] Hackathon is a single-day, in-person and online event for approximately 100 curated developers. Participants compete solo or in pairs across 3 rapid-fire build rounds (2 hours each), with demos after every round. Registration requires a Tempo wallet via passkey authentication.

## Event Details

- [Registration](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#register): Apply to attend the hackathon. Requires name, email, and Tempo wallet creation via passkey. Attendance available in-person (San Francisco) or online.
- [Schedule](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#register): 3 laps of build-demo-rest. Lap 1: 9:30–12:00, Lap 2: 1:00–3:30, Lap 3: 4:00–6:30. All times Pacific.
- [FAQ](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#faq): Frequently asked questions about participation, format, and logistics.

## Hosts

- [Tempo](https://tempo.xyz): Blockchain platform co-hosting the hackathon. Participants register with a Tempo wallet.
- [Stripe](https://stripe.com): Payments infrastructure company co-hosting the hackathon.

## Schedule

- [Lap 1 — Boot](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/): Build 9:30–11:30 AM, Demo 11:30–12:00 PM, Lunch 12:00–1:00 PM
- [Lap 2 — Scale](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/): Build 1:00–3:00 PM, Demo 3:00–3:30 PM, Break 3:30–4:00 PM
- [Lap 3 — Send It](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/): Build 4:00–6:00 PM, Demo 6:00–6:30 PM, Finish

## FAQ

- [What is this?](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#faq): A HIIT hackathon. 3 rounds of building, back to back.
- [Who can participate?](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#faq): Solo or pairs. ~100 curated developers, invited or applied.
- [Can I join remotely?](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#faq): Yes. In-person in SF or online. Same format.
- [What should I bring?](https://hackathon.tempo.xyz/#faq): Your laptop, charger, and something to build. We provide the rest.