Virtual BTCR DID/Verifiable Credential Hackathon July 16-20

The W3C Credentials CG, the sub-community implementing the bitcoin DID
method (BTCR) is doing a virtual hackathon the week of July 16th, with a
standup call each day.

As existing JSON-LD 1.0 libraries are largely Javascript, but bitcoin apps
are largely C, C++ or Go, we are seeking members from this JSON-LD WG
assistance with advice on implementing/updating JSON-LD libraries, in
particular for Verifiable Claims that use DIDs.

Thanks!

— Christopher Allen



> BTCR Virtual Hackathon July 16-20 2018
>
> The W3C Credentials Community Group is hosting a Virtual Hackathon
> focusing on BTCR and Verifiable Credentials.
> When
>
> The Hackathon will occur the week of 16th-20th July on M/W/Th/F at 9am
> PDT/12pm EDT; 10am PDT/1pm EDT
>
> Note start time of 10am PDT/1pm EDT on Tuesday due to the CCG meeting
>
> Where
>
>    - Hackathon zoom room
>    <https://zoom.us/j/890479983?pwd=RkNQWGVaY2lkdVVtSVNRWElmZzFzQT09>
>       - password: BTCR
>    - IRC <http://irc.w3.org/?channels=ccg>
>    - DID Hackathon Github Repo
>    <https://github.com/w3c-ccg/did-hackathon-2018>
>
> Topics
>
> Projects may include (but are not limited to):
>
>    - BTCR libraries (generation, updating, resolution)
>    - Drafting BTCR Method Specification
>    - BTCR Samples and Documentation
>    - Other DID methods
>    - Verifiable Claims
>
> During this hackathon, we’ll build prototypes, documentation, and more –
> so join us if you are interested in DIDs (even if you are not a developer)!
> Previous hackathons
>
> In a previous hackathon we prototyped the BTCR DID method. See more
> details:
>
>    - BTCR Hackathon <https://github.com/WebOfTrustInfo/btcr-hackathon>
>    - BTCR Playground
>    <https://weboftrustinfo.github.io/btcr-tx-playground.github.io/>
>    - Visualization of how BTCR works
>    <https://www.icloud.com/keynote/0Bcwqiyw6RGvMZgDyFt-prI_g#BTCR>
>
> Participants
>
> Participating companies/organizations include:
>
>    - Blockcerts
>    - Digital Bazaar
>    - Learning Machine
>    - Danube Tech
>
> Contact/Sign up
>
>    - Email the Credentials Community Group <public-credentials@w3.org> to
>    express your interest. If you’re interested in a particular topic or DID
>    method, please mention it.
>    - Ensure you have signed the W3C IPR by joining the CCG
>    <https://www.w3.org/community/wp-login.php?redirect_to=%2Fcommunity%2Fcredentials%2Fjoin>
>
>