09/28/2023 3:00 PM - TABConf 2023 unveiled the "Lightning Village," a ZBD initiative that served as a dynamic nexus for Bitcoin developers to collaborate and innovate. Central to the village was the ZBD x PlebLab TABConf Hackathon 2023, where builders competed for a prize pool exceeding $10,000. Projects such as "UTXO Dealership" were spotlighted, and enriching panels added to the overall builder experience.


TABConf 2023, the technical Bitcoin conference, has successfully concluded in Atlanta, and what a ride it was! The event was hosted at the Omni Atlanta Hotel from September 6th to 9th and left an indelible mark on the bitcoin builder ecosystem.

Introducing: The Lightning Village

One of the main attractions was the unveiling of the Lightning Village by ZBD. Not merely a lecture space but a social hacker lounge, the village was abuzz with enthusiasts and developers keen to delve into the magic of the lightning network.

But the event wasn't just about bitcoin and nostr. It was about the spirit of collaboration. This year's agenda, from panels to workshops, was charted using a community-driven Github project. Open-source was not just a term but a way of life here!

Noteworthy Mentions from the Conference:

1. The Base58 ⛓️🔓 Protocol Village, spearheaded by Niftynei, was a significant draw.

2. Why You Shouldn't Use Stacker News by Keyan of Stacker News held the audience captive.

3. Lightning Builders session featuring Michael Tidwell, Andre Neves, Michael Rhee, and Keyan was an information goldmine.

4. Spacechain: a modest sidechain proposal by Super Testnet of PlebLab offered insights into the future of sidechains.

5. Coworking, Hackerspace, Incubator, Accelerator: A panel on Bitcoin community spaces and their industry impact.

6. And, of course, the PlebLab Panel and FOSS Design Critiques by Bitcoin Design by PlebPoet.

TabConf Hackathon 2023: When Ideas Took Flight

The eventful TABConf Hackathon 2023, hosted by PlebLab and ZBD, witnessed developers worldwide battling it for prizes totaling over $10,000.

‍The Winners:

• UTXO Dealership took the top honors, with the project showcased here.

• MutiMint emerged as the 1st in the "Lightning Category". Watch their winning moment here.

• Satogram clinched the 2nd "Lightning Category" and the 2nd "Peoples Favorite Category". Relive their journey here.

• In the "LNURL Category", Data Buffet emerged victorious. Check out their work here.

• The first "Peoples Favorite Category" was won by LNPlay.live, with their journey documented here.

Interested in exploring the other projects? Dive in here.

Panels and Insights:

• What I Learned Building a Misfit Hackerspace by Car González. Discover more here.

• Why Not to Use Stacker News by Keyan Kousha can be viewed here.

• The PlebLab Panel, with insights from Super Testnet, Topher Scott, and others, can be enjoyed here.

• Lightning Builders panel offered profound insights, and the session can be revisited here.

A Look Ahead: Legends of Lightning

For those who participated in the Hackathon, remember to register on Bolt.Fun for some fantastic perks. Legends of Lightning is back! From now until December 7th, accelerate your projects with guidance and compete for an impressive $60k prize.

Acknowledgments

A massive shout-out to our sponsors, Fulgur Ventures and Coinkite, who were the sturdy pillars supporting this event. A special nod to TabConf and ZBD for their relentless support and collaboration.‍

To New Beginnings

The TabConf 2023 chapter may have closed, but the spirit of TABConf will resonate throughout builder community till TabConf 2024! Until next time, keep building, innovating, and embracing the builder wave!