Submission for Bitcoin 2025 Official Hackathon

BitMeme is a mobile app that empowers users to create hilarious, viral-ready memes using AI, and instantly tip their favorite memes with Bitcoin. BitMeme combines OpenAI's advanced language generation, the memegen.link API for meme image rendering, and mints memes as NFTs on the STX blockchain. The app supports Bitcoin, Solana, and STX for seamless micropayments and tipping.

Memes are the language of the internet, but meme creators rarely get rewarded for their creativity. Current meme platforms lack true ownership, transparent monetization, and direct peer-to-peer tipping using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. There is no easy way to create, share, and monetize memes in a decentralized, user-friendly way.

BitMeme solves these problems by:

• AI-Powered Meme Creation: Users describe their meme idea, and BitMeme uses OpenAI (gpt-4-turbo) to select the best meme template and generate witty captions.
• Instant Meme Rendering: Memes are rendered in real-time using memegen.link and minted as NFTs on STX.
• Bitcoin & Crypto Tipping: Instantly tip your favorite memes using Bitcoin, Solana, or STX with a seamless in-app wallet.
• On-Chain Provenance: Every meme's history, ownership, and creator are verifiable on-chain.
• Mobile-First Social Experience: View, share, and remix memes in a fun, viral feed.

• Describe Your Meme: Enter a prompt describing your meme idea (e.g., "when your code finally compiles").
• AI-Powered Creation: BitMeme uses OpenAI (gpt-4-turbo) to select the best meme template and generate captions.
• Instant Rendering: Memes are rendered in real-time and minted as STX NFTs.
• Meme Feed & Sharing: Instantly see your most recently generated meme and share or remix it.
• Regenerate: Not satisfied? Tap "Generate Again" to remix your prompt.
• Bitcoin Tipping: Each meme features a "❤️" button for instant tipping with your coin of choice.
• Seamless Payments: Use the in-app wallet for fast, easy payments.
• Instant Feedback: Get notified when your tip is successful.

• First AI-Powered Meme Generator with Bitcoin Tipping: Most meme platforms are centralized and lack crypto-native features. BitMeme is Bitcoin-first and AI-driven.
• Empowers Creators: Direct, transparent monetization for meme artists via tips and NFT minting.
• Viral by Design: Social features and remixing drive engagement and value.
• Open & Extensible: Built with open APIs and standards for future integrations.
• Beginner Friendly: Simple onboarding, no crypto jargon, and fun UX.

• Main Competition: BitMeme is a novel, open-ended Bitcoin application.
• Best Use of sBTC: (If implemented) Programmable meme trading on Stacks.
• Best Design: Focus on viral, accessible, and delightful UX.
• Most Educational: Promotes Bitcoin adoption through meme culture.
• Quirkiest Hack: Memes + Bitcoin + AI = Internet magic.

https://x.com/hexlok/status/1925474184408297629/video/1

https://github.com/jongan69/bitmeme

Mobile: https://testflight.apple.com/join/FhzSNKER

Web: https://bitmeme.expo.app/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongan69/

• Try the app, mint a meme, and join the viral Bitcoin meme economy!
• Feedback, contributions, and memes welcome.

This project is built with Expo and React Native. For development, clone the repo and install dependencies:

bun install
bunx expo install

MIT