About the challenge

Join us for the first Aeternity Hackathon in San Francisco! Spend a weekend learning the Sophia smart-contract language, exploring AEpp boilerplates, and building powerful decentralized applications on the Aeternity blockchain.

​Whether you’re a seasoned web3 engineer or just curious about smart contracts, this event will get you hands-on with cutting-edge tools — and connect you with mentors, founders, and fellow builders.

​🏆 Prize Pool

​💰 $5,000 in prizes

​🏅 Top teams earn fast-track consideration for the Crypto Castle Launchpad in Germany.

• Innovation & Originality
  • Does the project present a novel idea or a creative twist on an existing one? • Does it push the boundaries of what’s possible in this space? • Is there a unique technical or conceptual insight?
• Technical Execution
  • How well does the project work in practice? • Did the team build a functioning prototype or MVP? • Is the implementation technically impressive given the timeframe?
• Impact & Usefulness
  • Does the solution solve a real problem or address an important need? • Could it make a meaningful difference for users, communities, or the ecosystem? • Is the project scalable or extensible beyond the hackathon?
• Clarity of Presentation & Demo
  • Is the problem statement clear? • Does the team explain their solution in a concise, compelling way? • Is the live demo smooth and well-prepared?
• Team Dynamics & Ambition
  • How well did the team collaborate and divide roles? • Did they stretch beyond their comfort zones to build something ambitious? • Did they show strong execution as a team?