The Challenge is over after 45 days of very competitive fight. Lots of amazing app developers took part into the contest and submitted so many great ideas, making it hard for our team to settle a final decision. Applications were judged by our experts on the basis of clear identification of need, creativity and originality of solution.
Here they are the winners!
Android app: browep
iOS app: bbkrew
The winners will be informed of further instructions very soon.
Thanks to everyone who participated and made the challenge a great success!
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Dear participants!
These weeks have been intense and after hard deliberation, our team has chosen the semifinalists! If you find your ID in the list, we will connect you for further actions very soon.
Android
browep
IceIcy
Phoenix6174
zyadm
iOS
marcrazo17
pfr4nk
almajed_cnkp
bbkrew
hnnhry
c.a.b.
These weeks have been intense and after hard deliberation, our team has chosen the semifinalists! If you find your ID in the list, we will connect you for further actions very soon.
Android
browep
IceIcy
Phoenix6174
zyadm
iOS
marcrazo17
pfr4nk
almajed_cnkp
bbkrew
hnnhry
c.a.b.
Did the competition is over? and the results information？
What ever APP for mobile is OK.
What ever APP for mobile is OK.
Dear friends!
At the moment we are processing all the applications. We will answer to all participants and publish the results very soon.
Please stay tuned for further news!
At the moment we are processing all the applications. We will answer to all participants and publish the results very soon.
Please stay tuned for further news!
Dear participants!
At the moment we have not so much applications, so we are open for any suggestions to improve the Challenge and make the participation process more convenient.
Due to this we can move the Contest Deadlines as far as it is needed and we are able to discuss all concepts and details with participants individually.
Your ideas are welcome and we don’t mind to update the Requirements!
At the moment we have not so much applications, so we are open for any suggestions to improve the Challenge and make the participation process more convenient.
Due to this we can move the Contest Deadlines as far as it is needed and we are able to discuss all concepts and details with participants individually.
Your ideas are welcome and we don’t mind to update the Requirements!
An app where you can trade bitcoins is not allowed in the iOS app store by their rules. Even wallets are removed, like Blockchain.info. They are really strict with this, so your app will not be allowed or removed afterwards.
If an app contains trading functionality then it may be installed only on devices with jailbreak.
Let me clarify. In fact, Hitbtc is initially a currency exchange. Hitbtc is not Bitcoin-based project and it’s not a wallet, like Blockchain.
All we need are your ideas for Hitbtc exchange app, and we undertake the matters of submission this app to App Store.
Thank you for your attention.
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Challenge Summary
Each contestant is invited to submit up to two applications: one for Android® and one for IOS®. The application must be able to perform the following:
• Display graphs
• Update information in real time
• Show the tickers
• Allow users to place buy and sell orders, including choosing the order type (e.g. market or limit)
• Display the user’s account
Each contestant is invited to submit up to two applications: one for Android® and one for IOS®. The application must be able to perform the following:
• Display graphs
• Update information in real time
• Show the tickers
• Allow users to place buy and sell orders, including choosing the order type (e.g. market or limit)
• Display the user’s account
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iOS
The application must be implemented in Objective C and use the hitbtc API available at http://hitbtc-com.github.io/hitbtc-api/ to the extent described in the task. The application should be compatible with all devices running iOS 4.0 and higher. The app must support both the Retina and standard resolution screens.
The application must be implemented in Objective C and use the hitbtc API available at http://hitbtc-com.github.io/hitbtc-api/ to the extent described in the task. The application should be compatible with all devices running iOS 4.0 and higher. The app must support both the Retina and standard resolution screens.
you are funny. You will wait for iOS version infinitely with such contradictorary requirements.
I suggest you delete buying/selling and change the last requirement to iOS 6.0 or higher.
Dear Gargo!
We are flexible and willing to consider any ideas which may help us make the Requirements and Challenge Rules more convenient for developers. Constructive suggestions inspire us.
However, if we delete buying/selling it will not be trader app anymore, what contradicts main idea of the app.
As for changing the requirement to iOS 6.0 or higher, your advice is reasonable. We will update this requirement soon.
Thank you for being so attentive to details.
thanks for your fast answer. Let I explain.
If an app contains trading functionality then it may be installed only on devices with jailbreak. It could be installed even on all devices using Enterprise developer program, but it costs 300$/year and has some serious limitations.
I said about iOS limitations because old Xcode 5.0.x supports iOS 6/7, Xcode 5.1.x supports iOS 7 only, earlier versions doesn't support iOS 7.
An app where you can trade bitcoins is not allowed in the iOS app store by their rules. Even wallets are removed, like Blockchain.info. They are really strict with this, so your app will not be allowed or removed afterwards.
Blockchain's solution is a very limited app store version and a full version for Jailbroken iphones:
This is what both Gargo and Lotus mean.
I am personally focused on Android so I forgot this for a moment.
Blockchain's solution is a very limited app store version and a full version for Jailbroken iphones:
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Due to restrictions from Apple the bitcoin wallet functionaility is not available in the app store version. However it is still available for free download with limited features.
For Jailbroken iphones the app is also available in TheBigBoss.org Cydia Repository
https://blockchain.info/nl/wallet/iphone-appFor Jailbroken iphones the app is also available in TheBigBoss.org Cydia Repository
This is what both Gargo and Lotus mean.
I am personally focused on Android so I forgot this for a moment.
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Challenge Summary
Each contestant is invited to submit up to two applications: one for Android® and one for IOS®. The application must be able to perform the following:
• Display graphs
• Update information in real time
• Show the tickers
• Allow users to place buy and sell orders, including choosing the order type (e.g. market or limit)
• Display the user’s account
Each contestant is invited to submit up to two applications: one for Android® and one for IOS®. The application must be able to perform the following:
• Display graphs
• Update information in real time
• Show the tickers
• Allow users to place buy and sell orders, including choosing the order type (e.g. market or limit)
• Display the user’s account
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iOS
The application must be implemented in Objective C and use the hitbtc API available at http://hitbtc-com.github.io/hitbtc-api/ to the extent described in the task. The application should be compatible with all devices running iOS 4.0 and higher. The app must support both the Retina and standard resolution screens.
The application must be implemented in Objective C and use the hitbtc API available at http://hitbtc-com.github.io/hitbtc-api/ to the extent described in the task. The application should be compatible with all devices running iOS 4.0 and higher. The app must support both the Retina and standard resolution screens.
you are funny. You will wait for iOS version infinitely with such contradictorary requirements.
I suggest you delete buying/selling and change the last requirement to iOS 6.0 or higher.
Dear Gargo!
We are flexible and willing to consider any ideas which may help us make the Requirements and Challenge Rules more convenient for developers. Constructive suggestions inspire us.
However, if we delete buying/selling it will not be trader app anymore, what contradicts main idea of the app.
As for changing the requirement to iOS 6.0 or higher, your advice is reasonable. We will update this requirement soon.
Thank you for being so attentive to details.
Thanks for the clarification.
I can see your point. Android is a given. iPhone is the dev's favorite platform (obviously not for Bitcoins in particular since Apple is banning the apps, but I guess you're going for Jailbroken phones) due to its already stable ecosystem and relatively big "paying" audience.
However, it seems that the second point is not going to last for long: http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-market-share-shrinks-as-android-windows-phone-grow/
You may want to consider it again in the future
I can see your point. Android is a given. iPhone is the dev's favorite platform (obviously not for Bitcoins in particular since Apple is banning the apps, but I guess you're going for Jailbroken phones) due to its already stable ecosystem and relatively big "paying" audience.
However, it seems that the second point is not going to last for long: http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-market-share-shrinks-as-android-windows-phone-grow/
You may want to consider it again in the future
Dear Lotus!
Thank you for the information. We do not make predictions, however, we are doing our best to keep the track of events and news as we realize the rapid development of technology due to the market specifics.
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Challenge Summary
Each contestant is invited to submit up to two applications: one for Android® and one for IOS®. The application must be able to perform the following:
• Display graphs
• Update information in real time
• Show the tickers
• Allow users to place buy and sell orders, including choosing the order type (e.g. market or limit)
• Display the user’s account
Each contestant is invited to submit up to two applications: one for Android® and one for IOS®. The application must be able to perform the following:
• Display graphs
• Update information in real time
• Show the tickers
• Allow users to place buy and sell orders, including choosing the order type (e.g. market or limit)
• Display the user’s account
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iOS
The application must be implemented in Objective C and use the hitbtc API available at http://hitbtc-com.github.io/hitbtc-api/ to the extent described in the task. The application should be compatible with all devices running iOS 4.0 and higher. The app must support both the Retina and standard resolution screens.
The application must be implemented in Objective C and use the hitbtc API available at http://hitbtc-com.github.io/hitbtc-api/ to the extent described in the task. The application should be compatible with all devices running iOS 4.0 and higher. The app must support both the Retina and standard resolution screens.
you are funny. You will wait for iOS version infinitely with such contradictorary requirements.
I suggest you delete buying/selling and change the last requirement to iOS 6.0 or higher.
Thanks for the clarification.
I can see your point. Android is a given. iPhone is the dev's favorite platform (obviously not for Bitcoins in particular since Apple is banning the apps, but I guess you're going for Jailbroken phones) due to its already stable ecosystem and relatively big "paying" audience.
However, it seems that the second point is not going to last for long: http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-market-share-shrinks-as-android-windows-phone-grow/
You may want to consider it again in the future
I can see your point. Android is a given. iPhone is the dev's favorite platform (obviously not for Bitcoins in particular since Apple is banning the apps, but I guess you're going for Jailbroken phones) due to its already stable ecosystem and relatively big "paying" audience.
However, it seems that the second point is not going to last for long: http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-market-share-shrinks-as-android-windows-phone-grow/
You may want to consider it again in the future
I see that you are allowing iPhone apps but not Windows Phone apps in this challenge. Why is that the case, given Apple's anti-bitcoin stance?
Dear Lotus!
Unfortunately, there are some reasons why Windows Phone Marketplace is out of our interest now or ever. We have enough information to make a conclusion that there is weak demand among apps developers to build for this platform.
Thank you for your interest!
Windows Phone's market share is very small.
I see that you are allowing iPhone apps but not Windows Phone apps in this challenge. Why is that the case, given Apple's anti-bitcoin stance?
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View and edit the user’s hitbtc profile
still not sure how to accomplish this, don't see anything in the api about it.
Thanks
Dear browep!
We decided to take this point away from the requirements. You don’t need to refer to the profile.
Stay in touch!
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View and edit the user’s hitbtc profile
still not sure how to accomplish this, don't see anything in the api about it.
Thanks
Sounds cool
I am a bit worried that I might put a lot of time on it and then end up not winning it.. so I will still consider.
I am a bit worried that I might put a lot of time on it and then end up not winning it.. so I will still consider.
Dear NLNico!
The first thing you should do is just a sketch. If we see a sticky idea, we won’t assume it to be gone, even if there will be a bunch of good ideas.
It is in our interests to identify all the best, because your talent is a trump card for everybody.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Looking forward to you and your ideas!
Sounds cool
I am a bit worried that I might put a lot of time on it and then end up not winning it.. so I will still consider.
I am a bit worried that I might put a lot of time on it and then end up not winning it.. so I will still consider.
Head on over to 99designs.co.uk - If you are willing to pay 10K, you will get multiple choices of th 'platinum' standard, meaning only the best of the best from the website.
Hope you can find what you are looking for.
Hope you can find what you are looking for.
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