Event Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended! We had a great time using Claude Code to build a Spark extension to the BEPSI machine as well as issue a BEPSI Spark token. We also chatted about Bitcoin L2s in general and the pros/cons of different approaches.

Functional Bitcoin YVR #3 - Spark Edition Functional Bitcoin YVR #3 - Spark Edition

Date: Tuesday, September 24th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific
Location: DCTRL - 436 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T5
Host: LightningEric
RSVP: Register on Luma

Event Focus

Join us for our third Functional Bitcoin meetup with a special focus on Spark - exploring innovative Bitcoin technologies through hands-on development.

Main Objective

Our primary goal for this hackathon is to:

  • Add Spark support to the BEPSI machine
  • Launch the BEPSI token on Spark

What to Expect

This is a Bitcoin-focused hackathon and meetup where we'll be exploring cutting-edge Bitcoin technologies including:

  • Spark - Stateless invoices and privacy improvements
  • Lightning Network - Latest developments and integrations
  • Liquid Network - Federated sidechain solutions
  • Taproot Assets - Asset issuance on Bitcoin

Who Should Attend

  • All skill levels welcome - from curious beginners to experienced developers
  • Bitcoin enthusiasts interested in technical discussions
  • Developers looking to build on Bitcoin
  • Anyone interested in the future of Bitcoin scaling

Event Details

  • Free to attend - No cost for participation
  • Late arrivals welcome - Join us anytime during the event
  • Hands-on hacking - Bring your laptop if you want to code along
  • Community discussions - Share ideas and learn from others

Stay Connected

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