If you’re a Bitcoin builder, dreamer, or entrepreneur, mark your calendars—Top Builder 2025 is here, and it’s bigger and better than ever. It’s a three-month journey that immerses you in the heart of Bitcoin innovation, culminating in a live pitch competition held at Startup Day during the Bitcoin Takeover at SXSW.

The best part?

This year, Top Builder proudly welcomes Timestamp as its flagship sponsor for Top Builder and Startup Day 2025. With their support, the event is set to offer more resources, more mentorship, and more opportunities to connect with leading voices in the Bitcoin community.

Why Top Builder Matters

According to Car Gonzalez, Co-founder and CEO of PlebLab, the mission is simple yet ambitious: “PlebLab’s mission is to empower builders to create real-world solutions with Bitcoin at the core. With Timestamp’s sponsorship, we can expand the reach of Top Builder and equip founders with the resources they need to bring their ideas to life. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering the next generation of Bitcoin builders and driving Bitcoin innovation forward.”

In other words, Top Builder is about more than just code—it’s about community, mentorship, and the power of collective innovation. It’s an environment where builders push boundaries, refine their concepts, and develop solutions that can change the landscape of Bitcoin usage and adoption.

What to Expect at Top Builder 2025

The Format:

The competition runs from January 6 to March 13, 2025, with applications due by January 13, 2025.

• Round 1 (Jan 6 – Feb 8): Work closely with mentors to hit initial milestones.

• Round 2 (Feb 9 – Feb 22): The field narrows as half the teams advance, honing and refining their projects.

• Final Round (Starting Feb 23): The top 5 teams pitch live on March 13, 2025, at Startup Day during the Bitcoin Takeover at SXSW.

The Prize:

A cool $15,000 in Bitcoin awaits the winning team, along with the kind of industry exposure money can’t buy.

How to Join:

It’s simple. Head over to topbuilder.dev and apply. Spaces are limited, and they’ll fill up fast. Whether you’re building remotely or want to come work at PlebLab’s Austin space, everyone is welcome—just bring your best because you will be going against the best.

What’s in It for You?

Beyond the chance to win funding, Top Builder 2025 sets you up for long-term success:

• Mentorship: Work side-by-side with some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin.

• Networking: Meet peers, investors, and members of the media who can help propel your project forward.

• Exposure: Take the stage in front of a big stage at the Bitcoin Commons in Austin, Texas.

• Community: Join a supportive network of builders who believe in the transformative power of Bitcoin.

Who Will Be There?

The event draws a vibrant community of mentors, judges, and ecosystem leaders. This year’s lineup includes:

• Dr. Arman Meguerian – Founder and CEO of Timestamp

• Lisa Neigut – Founder of Base58 and Advisor at Ego Death Capital

• Marty Bent – Managing Partner at Ten31

• Danny Knowles – Venture Partner at Epoch VC

• Plus additional mentors from PlebLab’s expansive network of Bitcoin builders.

Your Bitcoin Journey Starts Here

So, do you have what it takes to become the next Top Builder? Don’t wait—this is your invitation to transform your great idea into something truly impactful.

Apply now at topbuilder.dev and get ready to shape the future of Bitcoin. Top Builder will be sharing video content and workshops. Exclusively on PlebTV

At PlebLab, we are committed to empowering the next generation of Bitcoin builders. Our hackerspace in Austin, Texas, is a place for developers, hackers, creatives, and all who believe in open-source innovation. Join us in pushing the limits of what we can achieve with Bitcoin and help us continue to foster a vibrant community of builders.

Together, let's keep the spirit of innovation alive in the Bitcoin community!