Midtown NYCBitcoin Research Day
November 7, 2025Bitcoin Research Day is a day dedicated to academic research that benefits Bitcoin.
Bringing together researchers and developers
Bitcoin Research Day is a day dedicated to academic research that benefits Bitcoin, with the goal of bring together researchers and developers. The event will consist of talks and open discussions on cryptography, P2P networks, and more.
November 7
The general format of how the bitcoin research day events are conducted every year.
Research Talks
Leading researchers will present contemporary theoretical work. Followed by discussion and open problems.
Development Challenges
Solutions implemented in Bitcoin and in the Lightning Network will be presented by the developers leading them. Possible next steps and practical wish lists will be stated and discussed.
Bitcoin Research Prize Ceremony
An announcement of the winner and the runner-ups, followed by a presentation of the winner.
Happy Hour
Drinks, snacks and even more chatting!
Bitcoin Research Prize
The Bitcoin research prize is an award to recognize outstanding results that advance Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The results can be in cryptography, theoretical computer science, network theory, economics and neighboring fields. A committee of leading researchers will choose the winners annually.
Agenda
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