JUNE 21, 2025
FORT MASON - GALLERY 308
SAN FRANCISCO

MARA Hackathon

MARA is gathering 100 up-and-coming engineers from across the Bay Area to solve the hardest challenges we face as energy, compute, and AI converge. This exclusive event will offer a full day of hacking, mentorship opportunities, and more.
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The hackathon will explore prompts that push the limits of how AI agents can address the growing imbalance between compute and energy.

the prize? one bitcoin.

the prize?

one bitcoin.

Join the world’s best AI and blockchain hackers.

Hackathon terms & Conditions

  1. Scope. The following terms (the “Agreement”) apply to participation in the hackathon (“Hackathon”). The Hackathon is organized by MARA Holdings, Inc. (“Organizer”).  All participants shall be referred hereto as “Participant(s)” and all Participants agree and shall be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
  2. Participation. Participation in the Hackathon is subject to the rules and/or logistics provided on Organizer’s website (“Website”): https://www.mara.com/hackathon-2025.  Participants must register per the Website’s stated procedure.  The winner(s) of the Hackathon, as determined by Organizer in its sole discretion, shall be provided a prize as provided on the Website.
  3. Publicity. Except where prohibited, by participating in the Hackathon, Participant consents to the use of his/her name, photo and/or likeness, biographical information, entry and statements attributed to Participant (if true) for advertising and promotional purposes, including without limitation, inclusion in Organizer’s newsletters, Organizer’s website and any of the Organizer’s social media accounts or outlets without additional compensation.
  4. Intellectual Property. Each party owns all intellectual property rights (“IPR”) that: (i) such party owns prior to the Hackathon; and/or (ii) such party develops independently of the other party.  Organizer will own all IPR to all submissions, entries, and/or other works created for, during, or in the course of the Hackathon, and Participant shall irrevocably assign all such IPR to Organizer.
  5. DISCLAIMER. IN NO EVENT WILL ORGANIZER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, DATA, BUSINESS OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE HACKATHON, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT ORGANIZER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE.  The Hackathon is offered by Organizer and Participant’s participation in the Hackathon is completely voluntary.  Organizer is not responsible for (i) late, lost, damaged, incomplete, or misdirected entries, responses, or other correspondence, whether by e-mail or postal mail or otherwise; (ii) theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alterations of submissions; or (iii) phone, electrical, network, computer, hardware, software program or transmission malfunctions, failures or difficulties.
  6. Relationship of Parties.  Nothing herein shall constitute an employment, joint venture, or partnership relationship between Participant and the Organizer. Participants will not receive any compensation from Organizer. Participant agrees and acknowledges that Organizer may use Participant's submission for any purpose in the future.
  7. Disputes; Governing Law.  This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of New York, excluding its conflict of law provisions.  In the event of a dispute between the parties regarding this Agreement, the parties shall confer and discuss in good faith and make all commercially reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of the dispute arising.  If the parties cannot resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in the state of New York or another location mutually agreeable to the parties.  The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and judgment may be entered thereon.
  8. Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.  If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid or enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.
  9. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Waiver.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior representations, understandings, undertakings or agreements (whether oral or written and whether expressed or implied) of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.  This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both parties.  The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.
  10. Compliance with Laws.  Each party will, at such party’s sole expense, ensure that such party is in compliance with all applicable laws with regards to its activities under this Agreement.  Neither party will be responsible for the other party’s compliance with laws.  Each party will reasonably cooperate with and assist the other party in complying with this section.
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No, the event is free to hackers over 18 and have met the qualifications and are accepted to participate.

Registration opens at 9:00 AM PT and the prompt will be announced at 10:00 AM. Projects will be submitted at 6:00 PM, judging starts at 6:45 PM. The event is expected to conclude with the awards ceremony at 9:30 PM.

Wi-Fi, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Plus – lots of fun merch!

The venue is located at Fort Mason's Gallery 308 San Francisco. Public transportation or rideshare will be encouraged. Limited parking onsite.

Max four people, all team members must be accepted and registered to participate. No walk-up registration, pre-registration only.

The judges will analyze and evaluate each team’s project according to the following evaluation criteria:

  • Usability and Practicality
  • Team Collaboration
  • Presentation and Adherence to Theme
AI. COMPUTE. ENERGY.

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