ETHGlobal New York 2025

Ship anything on Flow mainnet or testnet. Deploy a contract or send a transaction on Flow. If you interact with the Flow network during the hackathon, you're in. Did you know that last month $420k was funded into various projects that built on Flow? Most of that funding went to projects that hacked on Flow before but did not manage to win top prizes. Hackathons are just the beginning of your support, when you find your Flow State, everything flows!

Qualifications

• Deploy a smart contract or run transactions on Flow Testnet or Flow Mainnet

Consumer-oriented “killer apps” have the power to define and lead entire industries by solving real user pain points at scale. Think of how ChatGPT made AI accessible to hundreds of millions. Flow is designed for mass adoption and consumer-grade experiences, so we’re looking for the next breakthrough application that can capture the interest of millions (or billions!) of everyday users. This is a very broad bounty and eligible projects include everything from AI Agents and RWA to games and social apps.

Qualifications

• Deploy a smart contract or run transactions on Flow Testnet or Flow Mainnet • Must have a README.md and state the project is built on Flow, specify testnet or mainnet, and list the deployed or used contract address(es). Submissions missing these details in the README.md risk being disqualified.

Flow Actions (FLIP-338) are a brand-new standard that turn protocol logic into self-contained, reusable onchain building blocks you can call without importing ABIs, reading contract code, or writing brittle glue scripts. Each Action is a trustless workflow with clear metadata, built-in safety checks, atomic execution, and verifiable success criteria—think standardized onchain APIs that plug together like Lego bricks. For AI agents, this means instant discovery of available protocols, safe composition of complex workflows, and full automation without off-chain keepers or MCP servers. This bounty is calling on builders to push the boundaries by creating new connectors to major protocols, chaining cross-protocol workflows, integrating Actions into games, integrating fully onchain agents with actions, or making tools that help others discover and use useful Actions. Whether you’re into DeFi, gaming, or novel automation, this is your chance to shape the future of composability and define how agents interact with Web3.

Qualifications

• Use the Flow Actions OR scheduled callbacks/transactions on Flow in your project • Must have a README.md and state the project is built on Flow

For the project that demonstrates the most powerful and creative use of omnichain contract interactions. This prize specifically targets non-token transfer use cases that leverage LayerZero’s core messaging rails. We are looking for projects where contracts on different chains communicate and trigger complex actions with one another. Think beyond asset transfers and focus on building applications that synchronize state, share logic, or create a single, cohesive experience across multiple networks. Ideal submissions will solve problems in areas like: - Omnichain Governance: Allowing a DAO on one chain to control contracts or treasuries on others. - Cross-Chain Account Abstraction: Creating a single "smart account" that can execute transactions on any connected chain. - Omnichain Identity & State: Managing a user's data or application state (e.g., game progress, user profiles) seamlessly across chains. Omnichain Data Synchronicity: Ensuring data consistency, replicating critical states, or synchronizing off-chain data feeds across different blockchain environments. To win, your project must showcase an advanced use of OApp (push-based messaging), lzRead (pull-based messaging), and/or Composer (subsequent messaging) to facilitate this interaction. Projects that creatively combine these messaging models will be viewed favorably.

Qualifications

How to Qualify 1. Deploy a LayerZero V2 Contract: Your project's core logic must utilize a LayerZero V2 standard. 2. Public GitHub Repository: Your source code must be publicly accessible. 3. Show a Working Demo: Post a LayerZero Scan transaction hash showing your project in action. 4. Complete Submission Form: All participants must complete the Feedback form linked below.

For the most advanced and practical financial application built using LayerZero’s token standards. This prize is for projects focused on the secure and efficient omnichain transfer of value. We are looking for builders who are creating novel DeFi primitives, extending the functionality of existing tokens (e.g., ERC20, ERC4626, ERC721), or building new types of omnichain infrastructure. Your goal is to demonstrate how LayerZero can eliminate liquidity fragmentation and create a more unified crypto ecosystem. Ideal submissions will build novel solutions like: - Omnichain Yield-Bearing Tokens: Creating or extending an ERC4626 vault or similar yield-bearing token, allowing users to deposit on one chain and have their liquidity put to work on another. - Advanced Tokenization: Implementing a creative use of the OFT Standard to bring new utility to an existing token or using the ONFT standard to represent unique financial positions or assets. - Complex Value Transfer: Using Composer to build sophisticated, multi-step financial transactions. For example, a cross-chain swap that allows a user to send Token A on Chain X and seamlessly receive Token B on Chain Y. - Cross-Chain Lending & Collateral: Building a protocol where assets on one chain can be used as collateral for borrowing assets on a different chain. To win, your project must be built upon the OFT or ONFT standards. Implementations that leverage Composer for subsequent value transfer operations will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

How to Qualify 1. Deploy a LayerZero V2 Contract: Your project's core logic must utilize a LayerZero V2 standard. 2. Public GitHub Repository: Your source code must be publicly accessible. 3. Show a Working Demo: Post a LayerZero Scan transaction hash showing your project in action. 4. Complete Submission Form: All participants must complete the Feedback form linked below.

Build a Great Onchain App Using CDP We’re looking for high-quality onchain apps that use at least one of the following Coinbase Developer Platform tools: ✅ Coinbase Onramp ✅ CDP Wallets (Server or Embedded) ✅ CDP Data APIs (Token Balance, Event, SQL API) ✅ x402 No fixed categories - just ship something real, useful, or delightful. 📌 Sample Ideas A web or mobile app that lets users buy crypto or fund wallets with Onramp An AI agent that streams micro-payments using x402 A collaborative wallet that automates shared expenses A personal finance dashboard using CDP Data APIs A marketplace with wallet-native checkout

Qualifications

🔍 What We’re Looking For Product Quality: Is it well-built, useful, and polished? Would someone actually use this? Use of CDP: Higher scores for using more CDP tools but just one is required to qualify. Developer Feedback: Did you give thoughtful feedback on what worked and what didn’t with CDP? Social Signal: Did you share your build on X (Twitter) and tag @CoinbaseDev? Bonus points for good storytelling or reach. We’re looking for high-quality onchain apps that use at least one of the following Coinbase Developer Platform tools: ✅ Coinbase Onramp ✅ CDP Wallets (Server or Embedded) ✅ CDP Data APIs (Token Balance, Event, SQL API) ✅ x402 🔍 Judging Criteria Product Quality: Is it well-built, useful, and polished? Would someone actually use this? Use of CDP: Higher scores for using more CDP tools but just one is required to qualify. Developer Feedback: Did you give thoughtful feedback on what worked and what didn’t with CDP? Social Signal: Did you share your build on X (Twitter) and tag @CoinbaseDev? Bonus points for good storytelling or reach.

Any type of ENS integration is eligible for this prize. Get creative! An example of a successful project may be a smart contract wallet that mints an ENS subname on L2 and sets its primary name upon deployment. If you're building an AI project, consider how ENS can be used to name autonomous agents. Come by our booth for help brainstorming ways to integrate ENS into your project!

Qualifications

It should be obvious how ENS improves your product and is not just implemented as an afterthought. Your demo must be functional and not just include hard-coded values. Upon submission, your project showcase must have a video recording or link to a live demo (ideally both).

ENS Primary Names are the ability to fetch a name like gregskril.eth for an Ethereum address like 0x179A...9285, bringing a sense of identity into your application. This functionality was recently deployed to Arbitrum, Base, OP Mainnet, Linea and Scroll. Anywhere an address is visible in your app, you should show an ENS name instead!

Qualifications

Write data to the L2ReverseRegistrar on one of the supported networks, and display the user's primary name on your application's frontend. Your demo must be functional and not just include hard-coded values. Upon submission, your project showcase must have a video recording or link to a live demo (ideally both).

Build innovative applications, agents, tooling, or infrastructure that combine AI/ML (including LLMs and autonomous agents) with Hedera network services. The focus is on demonstrating novel AI‑blockchain integrations that create real utility for developers or end‑users.

Qualifications

1. Utilise at least one Hedera service: Smart Contracts (EVM), Token Service, Consensus Service, Scheduled Transactions, or Mirror Node. 2. Incorporate AI in a material way e.g. Hedera Agent Kit SDK, Hedera Eliza Plugin, Federated Learning, AI Data Marketplaces. 3. Provide all source code in public GitHub repo(s) 4. Verify any smart contracts on Hashscan 5. Include a demo video (≤ 5 minutes) explaining what was built and how to run it Optional enhancements earn extra points: - Use multiple Hedera services - Create high quality documentation / developer resources

Build and deploy innovative Smart Contract based applications on Hedera. The focus is on leveraging Hedera's EVM compatibility and integration into the Ethereum ecosystem.

Qualifications

1. Deploy a Smart Contract on Hedera Mainnet, Testnet, or Previewnet using the Hedera EVM. 2. Verify all Smart Contracts on Hashscan 3. Provide all source code in public GitHub repo(s) 4. Include a demo video (≤ 5 minutes) explaining what was built and how to run it Optional enhancements earn extra points: - Use Oracles (Chainlink, Pyth, Supra) for real time price feeds - Integrate Bridges (LayerZero, HashPort, Chainlink CCIP) for cross-chain interoperability - Build with the HTS System Contracts for a hybrid EVM and Native Service application - Native Hedera wallet flow (HashPack, Kabila, MetaMask Snap) - Create high quality documentation / developer resources

The Overall Winner is the best project out of both AI and EVM tracks. See more detailed descriptions in the respective track's section above.

Qualifications

For this track, you must qualify for either the AI on Hedera Track OR the Hedera EVM Track. See more detailed descriptions in the respective track's section above, including optional enhancements to earn extra points.

Build something awesome using Chainlink! Anything that came from the Chainlink Documentation counts - using Price Feeds, Data Streams, PoR, VRF, Automation or Chainlink Functions!

Qualifications

- Each project must use a Chainlink service in some form to make a state change on a blockchain, otherwise it will not be eligible for the Chainlink core prizes. This means that a front end simply reading from Chainlink Data Feeds doesn't count. Using Chainlink inside your smart contracts is required. - While all project submissions are evaluated holistically, there will be bonus points given to projects that use multiple Chainlink services in a meaningful way. - Please let us know how you use Chainlink in the project description.

Build something awesome using Chainlink CCIP and/or CCT Standard! This track purely focuses on implementations that make sense in a multi-chain world and use CCIP and/or CCT standard to enable seamless interoperability. - The Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) provides a single simple interface through which dApps and web3 entrepreneurs can securely meet all their cross-chain needs, including token transfers and arbitrary messaging. - The Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard offers a streamlined and decentralized approach to enabling token transfers across blockchains using Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). Traditionally, token developers had a friction-laden and manual process to enable their tokens for cross-chain operations. Use our CCIP Local to speed up your development on your local Hardhat, Foundry or Remix network, then use our Faucet to easily get testnet funds when you're ready for testnet. Links to both at the bottom in the 'Resources' Section!

Qualifications

- Each project must use Chainlink CCIP and/or CCT Standard in some form to make a state change on a blockchain, otherwise it will not be eligible for the Chainlink core prizes. This means that a front end simply reading from Chainlink Data Feeds doesn't count. Using Chainlink CCIP inside your smart contracts is required, though you are encouraged to utilize Chainlink Data Feeds, Chainlink Data Streams, Chainlink VRF, and Chainlink Proof of Reserve as well.

Build an application that enables multichain USDC payments and payouts using Fast Transfers from CCTP V2. * Please note that CCTP V2 currently supports Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, Linea, Sei, Sonic * Bonus points if CCTP V2 hooks are used Example Use Cases -> Liquidity Provider Intent System - Enable liquidity providers to send and receive USDC across multiple chains. -> Multichain Treasury Management - Help businesses manage USDC balances across multiple chains -> Universal Merchant Payment Gateway – Implement a multi-chain checkout system for merchants to accept -> USDC payments across various blockchains which rebalance to desired chain via CCTP V2.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements Submissions will be evaluated based on the following parameters. Please be clear what bounty you are submitting for as a part of your submission! * Functional MVP and diagram: Projects must demonstrate a working frontend and backend plus an architecture diagram. * Video demonstration + presentation: Succinctly outlining the project's core functions and its effective use of Circle's Developer tools/tech is required, supported by detailed documentation. * Link to GitHub/Replit repo

Leverage Circle Wallets and the Gas Station feature to create a fully gas sponsored user experience.

Qualifications

* Submissions will be evaluated based on the following parameters. Please be clear what bounty you are submitting for as a part of your submission! * Functional MVP and diagram: Projects must demonstrate a working frontend and backend plus an architecture diagram. * Video demonstration + presentation: Succinctly outlining the project's core functions and its effective use of Circle's Developer tools/tech is required, supported by detailed documentation. * Link to GitHub/Replit repo

Develop an application that enables users to pay network fees in USDC instead of native tokens by leveraging Circle Paymaster. *Please note that Circle Paymaster currently supports Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon and Unichain Example Use Cases -> DeFi Protocols - Enable USDC as the default gas payment token for transaction activitiy in dApps like Lido, AAVE, etc. -> Simplified transactions - Make it easier for users to perform transactions in USDC or other tokens while network fees are paid from their USDC balance.

Qualifications

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following parameters. Please be clear what bounty you are submitting for as a part of your submission! * Functional MVP and diagram: Projects must demonstrate a working frontend and backend plus an architecture diagram. * Video demonstration + presentation: Succinctly outlining the project's core functions and its effective use of Circle's Developer tools/tech is required, supported by detailed documentation. * Link to GitHub/Replit repo

Circle Gateway allows users to deposit USDC across supported chains and access it instantly on any chain without bridging or rebalancing. Build with this new primitive to enable chain-abstracted USDC experiences. **note that Gateway is only available on testnet on Avalanche, Ethereum and Base** - Multichain Checkout Flow: Enable users to pay merchants in USDC from a single balance, regardless of the chain the merchant is on. - Unified Multichain Wallet: Build a smart wallet UI where users can view, send, and receive USDC across chains with no bridging steps.

Qualifications

* Submissions will be evaluated based on the following parameters. Please be clear what bounty you are submitting for as a part of your submission! * Functional MVP and diagram: Projects must demonstrate a working frontend and backend plus an architecture diagram. * Video demonstration + presentation: Succinctly outlining the project's core functions and its effective use of Circle's Developer tools/tech is required, supported by detailed documentation. * Link to GitHub/Replit repo

Use protocols on Flare blockchain in an innovative and world changing way! Build DApps utilising at least one of Flare’s Enshrined Data Protocols: * FTSO (Flare Time Series Oracle) for price feeds. * FDC (Flare Data Connector) for Web3 and Web2 data sources, * Flare’s Secure Random Number Generator, or * FAssets to build dApps that use FXRP (synthetic XRP on Flare) bringing non-smart-contract XRP into DeFi.

Qualifications

DApps must make use of at least one of Flare's enshrined Data Protocols. Dapps must address real-world problems, or cater to specific use cases to be impactful. Add Feedback in the README describing your experience with building on Flare.

Most innovative external data source use case or most innovative cross chain application secured by Flare’s protocols.

Qualifications

Show innovation by utilizing real world data in an on chain application. If you are using an external data source, provide a link to it's API. Can be combined with MAIN track or other bounties.

This category is for building infrastructure that either enhances Hyperlane or makes use of Hyperlane's capabilities. Maybe you’ll build a customized Deploy tool to bundle Hyperlane with any OP Chain deployment? Or perhaps you’d build a way to more easily connect chains with Hyperlane? Maybe you’ll build a tool to allow any chain to get access to oracle feeds from any chain? You decide! Depending on the quality of submissions relative to other categories, Hyperlane may award several projects.

Qualifications

Get in touch with the team for more details! Join our discord to engage with the team and get support.

The grand prize will be given to the most compelling submissions made during the hackathon. It can qualify under any of the categories below, so be sure to read them to get some ideas! Think of the grand prize as an extension of the category prizes.

Qualifications

Get in touch with the team for more details! Join our discord to engage with the team and get support.

An interchain application is an application that communicates between different blockchains. It can either transfer assets or make interchain function calls. The winner of this prize will be the most impressive application that makes use of Hyperlane and benefits from its presence on multiple blockchains.

Qualifications

Get in touch with the team for more details! Join our discord to engage with the team and get support.

Use Walrus for decentralized storage in a new Web3 app. Try to focus on an app idea where decentralized storage solves a current pain point. For example, hosting for NFTs, democratization of AI models, or crowdsourced video streaming.

Qualifications

- The app must upload data to Walrus testnet or mainnet. - The app must be newly developed.

Create a new tool for developers integrating with Walrus. Walrus is a chain-agnostic decentralized storage network, and therefore presents a lot of opportunities for useful developer tooling. For example, SDKs, caching layers, streaming tools or blob management tools. Check out the Awesome Walrus repo for existing developer tools, to check that your idea doesn't currently exist. Check in with the Walrus team at the hackathon to verify your idea before you get in too deep! For ideas, check out our proposal tooling ideas below!

Qualifications

- The tool must be integrated with, or enable the developer to work with, Walrus testnet or mainnet. - The tool must be newly developed.

Objective: Build an innovative project that integrates The Graph’s data products—Subgraphs, Substreams, or Token API—to deliver real-world utility, insight, or AI-enhanced functionality. Projects should demonstrate technical creativity and effective use of onchain data. Bonus points for AI-driven solutions that leverage MCP servers to enable agentic or natural-language capabilities.

Qualifications

Remember: extra points if you build AI-driven solutions, such as agents! NOTE: Subgraphs or Substreams purely created with "subgraph init" are not eligible for submission.

Objective: Build a high-impact application using Hypergraph, the Knowledge Graph Framework, to organize and query public web3 data in a composable and structured way. Examples and ideas: - Crypto Projects Directory: Structured registry of projects organized by category, type, and industry - Investment Graph: Dataset mapping project-investor relationships into a rich network - Dapp Registry: Extensible list of decentralized applications by domain and function - DAO Governance Explorer: Visualization of governance proposals, voting, and outcomes across DAOs

Qualifications

- The application must use the Knowledge Graph Framework - Data must be structured as entity-relations using the GRC-20 standard Bonus points for: - Creativity - Composability with other apps or spaces - Integration across multiple datasets

Build a decentralized application that utilizes the GRC-20-ts TypeScript library to publish offchain knowledge to the Knowledge Graph. This bounty rewards creative use of the GRC-20-ts library to attach meaningful metadata to smart contracts, protocols, or dapps. Example Use Cases: - Publishing protocol descriptions or governance rules - Publishing offchain data through GRC20-ts to the Knowledge Graph

Qualifications

- Your project must include the grc20-ts library in its codebase (package.json) - You must demonstrate usage of the library to post structured offchain knowledge about your dapp to the Knowledge Graph - You must clearly document what was published and how it improves composability or transparency

The best project that deploys on Zircuit will win this prize. The code should be well engineered, tested, and have a compelling use case. These gems are the projects that will inspire future hackathon projects because of their outstanding quality. Remember: deploying on Zircuit is as easy as changing your endpoint in your favorite development framework. As long as the contracts are deployed on Zircuit and verified, the project is eligible. A successful submission will include a functional prototype that solves the problem it’s intended to address. It will showcase some innovation/creativity, either through technological or UI improvements. It may be complete and solve a long-standing open problem or introduce something with a lot of potential for future development. Either way, it has an impact on the Zircuit ecosystem. Winning projects should have a user-centered design that makes it easy for the target audience. This can be end users or developers integrating the project into their own codebase. The best may also include clean and consistent visual designs. Any interesting blockchain applications are welcome. Novel ideas are more impressive than clones of existing projects, though there are certainly times where clones include significant improvements. Those that are very technical may impress the judges if done correctly but simpler ideas may be easier to do well. This bounty will be judged based on completeness, execution, and creativity.

Qualifications

- Project contracts must be deployed on the Zircuit Mainnet or Garfield Testnet and verified via the Zircuit Explorer. - A GitHub repository containing the project artifacts (contracts, tests, documentation) and a solid README or short video demo of the project. The README should include: 1. a clear short one-sentence description of your submission 2. a short description of what you integrated Zircuit with and how 3. short description of the team and their backgrounds 4. clear instructions for testing the integration 5. feedback describing your experience with building on Zircuit 6. optionally, a short video demo or slide deck.

Have a world-changing idea but not necessarily any code? This is your chance to shape the future of the Zircuit ecosystem with nothing but your creativity and strategic thinking. The best submission will be a compelling, well-architected concept for a “killer app” on Zircuit—an application so impactful it inspires builders, excites users, and becomes a reference point for future innovation. This prize is for visionary thinkers, and code isn’t required. We're looking for: - A clear and detailed problem statement - A compelling solution that leverages Zircuit’s unique capabilities (Sequencer level security, account abstraction support, or simply the network performance) - A functional architecture diagram or component layout (this can be text or image based, but be sure to convince us that you’ve thought about the pieces) - A well-written pitch: how it works, why it matters, and who it’s for. Winning projects may also include user journeys, token mechanics (if applicable), market research, and plans for future development.

Qualifications

- A GitHub repository containing the artifacts described above, or links to them. - A clear short one-sentence description of your submission, followed by another sentence explaining why you think your team should win. - Short description of the team and their backgrounds - (Optional) a pitch video or slide deck - (Optional) proof-of-concept source code.

prove that agglayer is the best way to move value between ecosystems. build any consumer flow (zap, bridge‑and‑lend, cross‑chain swap) that touches katana and any one other chain through the agglayer

Qualifications

uses agglayer sdk or raw unified bridge calls for at least one cross‑chain message, end‑to‑end transaction demonstrated live during judging, front‑end or CLI that completes the full flow

we are reserving this amount as a grow-the-pie bonus. we will be observing how much you combine existing primitives and build on top of the current money legos. the more integrations you have, the higher the GTP boost that you'll win on top of you regular prize. even if you don't win the main prize in an existing category, you can submit into this one if you've made heavy use of combining money legos - you won't win the full pot, the reward will be up to us and purely subjective, but we'll make sure it's worth your effort

Qualifications

do not submit to this track unless you specifically do not fit into the other categories and aren't doing heavy money-legoing of existing defi primitives on katana (ausd, morpho, sushi, yearn, universal, etc...)

deliver a dev-experience power tool: cli scaffold, specialk plugin/fork, faucet, indexer adapter, IDE extension, anything that lets hackers ship faster on katana

Qualifications

proves a fresh repo can deploy a sample contract to katana in <10 min on reasonably fast internet, works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL acceptable), detailed README with copy‑paste commands, no external SaaS dependence

AI agents, games, NFT projects, ticketing and event management platforms, private messengers, ZK userland integrations, UX experiments, visualizers, decentralized AI, OTC markets, anything goes that doesn't fit into the other categories.

Qualifications

as long as it works on katana, we're good - the more primitives you integrate with, the better. the more defi focused it is, the better. the more it stands apart from existing solutions, the better.

showcase how katana’s native yield vaults and primitives can be composed into a novel strategy or product. auto‑compounding, delta‑neutral hedges, or creative tokenomics are all fair game

Qualifications

MUST use existing deployed primitives on katana. must deploy on testnet, bonus points if deployed to mainnet.

Chiliz Chain is the home of sports and entertainment on the blockchain — but it's also a fertile ground for innovative DeFi applications tailored for real-world utility and fan-driven economies. This track challenges builders to create the most impactful DeFi app or use case on Chiliz Chain — whether it's a lending protocol for fan tokens, decentralized prediction markets for sports outcomes, staking and yield systems, new financial primitives that empower fans and teams alike, or whatever gap/opportunity you see in the ecosystem that needs to be filled. We’re looking for projects that unlock new value for fans, and demonstrate the real potential of decentralized finance on a purpose-built chain, leveraging AI would be a plus. Whether you're reimagining sports finance or building the next big DeFi protocol — this is your track.

Qualifications

Contract deployed and/or transactions happening on Spicy Testnet or Chiliz Chain Mainnet

Game-changing apps for sports fans start here. Some apps don’t just find success—they redefine how industries engage with users. Socios.com, built on Chiliz, revolutionized fan engagement by giving supporters a real voice and stake in the teams they love. Now, we’re looking for the next breakthrough that can take consumer adoption even further. Whether it’s fan-first gaming, tokenized real-world assets, AI-powered sports tools, or social platforms that connect communities in new ways, this is your chance to build something that resonates at scale. If your project has the potential to reach millions and push the boundaries of what’s possible on Chiliz, we want to see it. We don't want to limit creativity so we're keeping the scope broad and look forward to your spicy ideas!

Qualifications

Contracts Deployed and/or app transactions happening on Spicy Testnet or Chiliz Chain Mainnet

First Place - $5,000 Awarded to the team that shows the most effective and creative use of ASI:One for human–agent interaction, paired with MeTTa for structured reasoning or OCEAN Protocol for real, usable data. Judged on problem choice, solution quality, and real-world impact. Second Place - $3,000 Awarded to the team with the most impactful, well-presented launch on Agentverse. Your listing should be easy to find via ASI:One, explain how MeTTa powers your logic, or show how OCEAN data feeds or datasets drive your agent. Judges look for usability, discoverability, clear purpose, and adoption potential. Third Place - $2,000 Awarded to the team that builds the most cohesive multi-agent system using Fetch.ai agents, MeTTa for shared knowledge and reasoning, or OCEAN for data flow. We’ll evaluate how smoothly agents communicate, collaborate, and coordinate complex tasks across chains and data sources.

Qualifications

Functionality & Technical Implementation (25%) Does the agent system work as intended? Are the agents properly communicating and reasoning in real time? Use of ASI Alliance Tech (20%) Are agents registered on Agentverse? Is the Chat Protocol live for ASI:One? Does your solution make use of uAgents, MeTTa Knowledge Graphs, and/or OCEAN Data tools? Innovation & Creativity (20%) How original or creative is the solution? Is it solving a problem in a new or unconventional way? Real-World Impact & Usefulness (20%) Does it solve a meaningful problem? How useful would this be to an end user? User Experience & Presentation (15%) Is the demo clear and well-structured? Is the user experience smooth and easy to follow? The solution should include comprehensive documentation, detailing the use and integration of each technology involved.

For the best integration of AI or autonomous agents in an onchain app. We're seeking projects that intelligently merge AI capabilities with crypto-native experiences.

Qualifications

- Submitted the form: https://forms.gle/pgr3s1KYKVymoBB76 - Must be built using the Dynamic SDK - Must use Dynamic for embedded wallet auth and management - Must incorporate an AI component (e.g. LLMs, autonomous agents, recommendation systems, or generative models) that drives some part of the user experience or app logic - Must not involve gambling, wagering, or games of chance

For the app that demonstrates the full potential of seamless crypto integration. This award recognizes the most engaging consumer-facing product—something that would genuinely appeal to your friends who aren't into crypto. We're looking for user-friendly interfaces, effortless getting-started experiences, and obvious value propositions.

Qualifications

- Submitted the form: https://forms.gle/pgr3s1KYKVymoBB76 - Must be built using Dynamic's APIs or SDK - Must use Dynamic for embedded wallet auth and management - Should be a consumer-facing product (not infra or dev tooling) - Must not involve gambling, wagering, or games of chance

This prize will be awarded to the best onchain financial experience. Think programmable money, stablecoins, trading tools, DeFi dashboard, payment rails.

Qualifications

- Submitted the form: https://forms.gle/pgr3s1KYKVymoBB76 - Must be built using Dynamic's APIs or SDK - Must use Dynamic for embedded wallet auth and management - Must involve a financial use case (e.g. trading, lending, payments, stablecoins, yield, or DeFi interactions) - Must not involve gambling, wagering, or games of chance

Integrate Ledger hardware wallet support using our new Device Management Kit by building secure dApps, Device Apps, or Plugins that leverage hardware wallet capabilities. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS - Implement the Ledger Device Management Kit in popular Ethereum Connector libraries ethers.js, wagmi, RainbowKit, web3-react, Reown AppKit, Web3Auth, -. - Add a new Signer to the Device Management Kit - Build an app for Ledger devices or integrate one in Ledger Live SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Your submission MUST include a documentation feedback! EXEMPLES OF FEEDBACK - Your overall experience using our docs - Detailed analysis of documentation gaps - Suggestions for improvements with concrete examples - Identification of unclear or missing information - Ideas for better code examples or tutorial - UX/navigation improvement suggestion

Rewarding creative and unique ideas. You're free to let your imagination run wild!

Qualifications

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Your submission MUST include a documentation feedback! EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK - Your overall experience using our docs - Detailed analysis of documentation gaps - Suggestions for improvements with concrete examples - Identification of unclear or missing information - Ideas for better code examples or tutorial - UX/navigation improvement suggestion

Awarded to the the project that most creatively integrates OpenSea MCP into an AI-powered product or agent workflow, delivering a truly magical end-user experience. Think: AI assistants with live NFT data, game characters whose inventories update on-chain in real time, or tools that let users ask “What’s my wallet worth?” and get an instant, trusted answer.

Qualifications

- Must use the OpenSea beta MCP server to provide real-time, structured Web3 context. - Integration should demonstrate meaningful interaction between AI/LLMs and blockchain data (not just static queries). - Eligible for any stack or platform; bonus consideration for projects that could scale beyond the hackathon.

Awarded to the project that most convincingly demonstrates a powerful and scalable real-world use case for PYUSD. The winner will set a new benchmark for digital payments, showing how PYUSD unlocks unique value—whether by powering global remittances, revolutionizing commerce, or creating new economic opportunities. Each Project Submission will be judged by a panel of judges in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Functionality: How well does this Project Submission work? What is the quality of the code? (b) Payments Applicability: How effectively does the solution address real-world payment challenges? (c) Novelty: How unique is this Project Submission’s concept? (d) UX: How well does this Project Submission utilize PYUSD’s performance and unique proposition to create great UX for downstream users? (e) Open-source: Is this Project Submission open-source? How well does the Project Submission compose with other primitives in the ecosystem? (f) Business Plan: Is there a viable business that can be built in the future around this Submission?

Qualifications

1. Submission must clearly demonstrate utilization of PYUSD (deployed on mainnet or testnet) 2. Project must be newly built and deployed. 3. Include a public code repo; if private, share access credentials 4. Submit a 2–4 minute demo video explaining and showcasing the project 5. Project must be original

This prize goes to the team that invents the most novel, clever, or unexpected way to handle payments with PYUSD. From streamlining cross-border settlements, to enabling microtransactions, programmable subscriptions, or “pay-as-you-go” economics, we want to see fresh ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital payments. Think outside the box—your solution should inspire new thinking for the entire PYUSD ecosystem. Each Project Submission will be judged by a panel of judges in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Functionality: How well does this Project Submission work? What is the quality of the code? (b) Payments Applicability: How effectively does the solution address real-world payment challenges? (c) Novelty: How unique is this Project Submission’s concept? (d) UX: How well does this Project Submission utilize PYUSD’s performance and unique proposition to create great UX for downstream users? (e) Open-source: Is this Project Submission open-source? How well does the Project Submission compose with other primitives in the ecosystem? (f) Business Plan: Is there a viable business that can be built in the future around this Submission?

Qualifications

1. Submission must clearly demonstrate utilization of PYUSD (deployed on mainnet or testnet) 2. Project must be newly built and deployed. 3. Include a public code repo; if private, share access credentials 4. Submit a 2–4 minute demo video explaining and showcasing the project 5. Project must be original

Recognizes the project that delights end users, providing a remarkably smooth, intuitive, and enjoyable experience for anyone using PYUSD. Whether it’s a beautifully designed wallet, a seamless onboarding journey, or something that goes viral within the community, this prize celebrates projects that put people first. Each Project Submission will be judged by a panel of judges in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Functionality: How well does this Project Submission work? What is the quality of the code? (b) Payments Applicability: How effectively does the solution address real-world payment challenges? (c) Novelty: How unique is this Project Submission’s concept? (d) UX: How well does this Project Submission utilize PYUSD’s performance and unique proposition to create great UX for downstream users? (e) Open-source: Is this Project Submission open-source? How well does the Project Submission compose with other primitives in the ecosystem? (f) Business Plan: Is there a viable business that can be built in the future around this Submission?

Qualifications

1. Submission must clearly demonstrate utilization of PYUSD (deployed on mainnet or testnet) 2. Project must be newly built and deployed. 3. Include a public code repo; if private, share access credentials 4. Submit a 2–4 minute demo video explaining and showcasing the project 5. Project must be original

Uniswap v4 introduces Hooks — smart contracts that let developers customize swap fees, liquidity logic, and trading behavior at the protocol level. Unichain, a fast, DeFi-native Ethereum L2 with 200ms finality, offers an ideal environment to build and iterate quickly. This bounty is an open track for projects that push the limits of what’s possible in DeFi innovation using Hooks on Unichain.

Qualifications

A user interface is not mandatory, but projects must provide clear evidence of functional code. Each team must submit the following: - **GitHub Repository** – A well-documented repo with clean code - **README.md** – Instructions on setup, usage, and functionality - **Demo Link or Setup Instructions** – Either a hosted live demo or clear steps to run it locally - **Demo Video (Max 3 min)** – Showcasing the project, features, and why it matters

We’re looking for teams that push the limits of what’s possible with Nora — our AI coding agent built specifically for Solidity and Web3 infrastructure. Whether you’re a first-time hacker learning the ropes or a seasoned dev aiming for lightning-fast iteration, this is your chance to show how Nora can take your build from idea to deployed product. With Nora, hackathon coding changes forever. Before, you’d spend hours setting up, debugging, and rewriting — now you can focus entirely on building the smartest, most creative version of your idea. The possibilities with AI coding are endless; the only difference is you’ll get there 50× faster, with fewer mistakes and more room to experiment.

Qualifications

Your project must actively use Nora for coding, optimization, or analysis. We may request your account email to review the prompts you’ve used during development. Demonstrate how Nora’s reasoning powers improve your execution models, state management, on-chain interactions, or any other part of your build. There’s no limit to how you can leverage Nora — the more you use it, the more weight it will carry in judging. Any stack or ecosystem is welcome, but note that Nora is currently optimized for Solidity and macOS.

Fern's APIs can be used to move money globally faster, more inexpensively, and more transparently than ever before. We're looking for the best application that showcases the power of stablecoin embedded finance and moving money seamlessly across borders.

Qualifications

- Must create an account at https://dashboard.fernhq.com - Must use Fern's API - Must use Fern's onramp and/or offramp functionality to move money between fiat and crypto - Must be able to functionally demonstrate live money movement and successfully completed transactions

Consumer applications need seamless money movements between fiat, mainstream crypto, and custom assets/tokens. Leverage Fern's wallets, currency exchange, and other features to build a super-charged consumer app that blends the best of web2 and web3 financial and user experiences.

Qualifications

- Must create an account at https://dashboard.fernhq.com - Must use Fern's API - Must use Fern's currency conversion functionality - Must be able to functionally demonstrate live money movement

AI is changing the future of human-computer interactions. We want to see the best use case that leverages AI for seamless finance and embeds Fern's fintech infrastructure to create powerful and creative new user experiences.

Qualifications

- Must create an account at https://dashboard.fernhq.com - Must use Fern's API - Must use Fern's onramp and/or offramp functionality to move money between fiat and crypto - Must be able to functionally demonstrate live money movement - Must use an AI agent to move money

Build your project using Hardhat 3 as the main Solidity testing and network simulation tool

Qualifications

Usage of a Hardhat release 3.0.0*. Usage of Hardhat 2 releases won't qualify.

For the app that best showcases what’s possible when crypto fades into the background. This prize goes to the most compelling user-facing experience, something your non-crypto friends would actually want to use. Think intuitive design, smooth onboarding, and a clear user benefit.

Qualifications

- Must be built using Privy's APIs or SDK - Must use Privy for embedded wallet auth and management - Should be a consumer-facing product (not infra or dev tooling) - Must not involve gambling, wagering, or games of chance

For the most thoughtful use of AI or agentic behavior in an onchain app. Whether it’s a smart trading bot, a personalized commerce assistant, or an AI-powered mod, we’re looking for projects that creatively blend intelligence with crypto-native experiences.

Qualifications

Must be built using the Privy SDK - Must use Privy for embedded wallet auth and management - Must incorporate an AI component (e.g. LLMs, autonomous agents, recommendation systems, or generative models) that drives some part of the user experience or app logic - Must not involve gambling, wagering, or games of chance

For the best onchain financial experience. This include be a trading tool, DeFi dashboard, payment rail, or a new take on programmable money or stablecoins. We're looking for apps that make crypto finance more accessible, powerful, or intuitive for end users.

Qualifications

- Must be built using Privy's APIs or SDK - Must use Privy for embedded wallet auth and management - Must involve a financial use case (e.g. trading, lending, payments, stablecoins, yield, or DeFi interactions) - Must not involve gambling, wagering, or games of chance

Build an application that sets the benchmark for simplicity and user experience in web3. We are looking for innovative solutions across the DeFi, Web3 Gaming and AI Agents domains.

Qualifications

- Smart contract deployed on a Saga Chainlet (Reach out to TG: @DeJen for access) - Projects must have a accessible UI/frontend, and a GitHub repository with a descriptive README which includes a short description of your submission and why you chose Saga chainlet

This prize will go to the team that has created the most powerful and useful Vincent app. Vincent is a delegation platform for agents and vaults, powered by Lit Protocol. To win this prize, use the dashboard to create your Vincent app and the Vincent SDK or MCP to execute your app’s strategy on behalf of Vincent users.

Qualifications

-Creativity: What makes your project powerful, useful, and novel? -Technical Implementation: Depth and complexity of your project's implementation using Vincent.

This prize will be divided among three teams that build noteworthy Vincent Apps, Abilities, or Policies that are not selected for other prizes.

Qualifications

- Creativity: What makes your project powerful, useful, and novel? -Technical Focus: Depth and complexity of your project's implementation using the Vincent SDKs.