$12,000 Hackathon Prize Pool is LIVE
Dot Your Future Hackathon: Create | Connect | Transform
Polkadot has always been about cross-chain interoperability and modular design, giving developers the freedom to innovate without limits. Now, with Polkadot 2.0, the JAM vision, and upcoming products like Polkadot App & Polkadot Hub, the ecosystem is entering its most transformative era yet.
To celebrate this momentum, OneBlock+, in collaboration with Polkadot, Bifrost, and PaperMoon, proudly presents:
🎉 Dot Your Future Hackathon - a global online stage for developers to experiment, build, and bring bold Web3 ideas to life.
Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced builder, this is your chance to push the boundaries of Web3 and gain recognition on a worldwide stage.
🌍 Global Vision, Asia Power
This hackathon is the Official Asia Hub of Polkadot’s global “Road to sub0” campaign, uniting developers worldwide on the path to Sub0 Symbiosis in Buenos Aires.
✍️ Register here: scan QR
📅 Hackathon Timeline
Sep 11 — Registration Opens
Oct 20 — Pre-registration Closes
Oct 27 — Submission Deadline
Oct 30 — Demo Day
Eligibility: Developers worldwide 🌍
Format: Online 💻
Prize Pool: 💰 $12,000
🔥 Tracks & Challenges
Track 1: Next-Gen Web3 Ecosystem (by OneBlock+)
OneBlock+ is Asia’s leading Polkadot developer community, known for education, community building, and governance.
💡 Build innovative dApps on Polkadot’s multi-VM environment (REVM, EVM, PVM).
We especially encourage projects on REVM, Polkadot’s upcoming execution environment, offering seamless compatibility with Solidity tools like Foundry & Hardhat.
✅ Example directions:
DeFi, NFT marketplaces, social dApps, cross-chain tools
XCM-powered cross-chain integrations
Developer experience improvements (deployment, interaction, tooling)
High-performance contracts or novel logic on PVM
🏆 Prizes:
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Best Dev/Team: $500 (shared)
Most Dedicated Dev/Team: $500 (shared)
Track 2: Bifrost Liquid Staking UX Challenge (by Bifrost)
Bifrost is a liquid staking parachain for the multichain ecosystem, enabling users to stake assets securely while staying liquid.
🎯 Your mission: Redesign the staking experience.
Think seamless, intuitive, user-first interfaces for minting, redeeming, and tracking liquid staking tokens.
✅ Possible directions:
Simplified staking frontends
Multi-chain staked asset monitoring tools
Visual dashboards with real-time feedback
🏆 Prize Pool:
Ecosystem Public Goods: $7,500 (rewards $300–$1,000+)
Hackathon Special Awards ($2,500 total):
Best Innovation: $500
Best Technical Implementation: $500
Potential Award: $300 × 5
⚖️ Judging Criteria
Technical Quality — Code, architecture, completeness
Innovation — Fresh ideas with practical impact
Polkadot Integration — Strong use of REVM or cross-chain features
UX — Smoothness, clarity, ease of use
Ecosystem Value — Long-term potential & sustainability
🌱 Why Join?
Skill Growth: Learn Polkadot development, sharpen Web3 skills
Hands-On Experience: Build real projects with real impact
Recognition: Gain visibility, attract investors & career opportunities
Community: Connect with Polkadot devs, mentors & global peers
Incubation: Turn your idea into a sustainable Web3 project
🚀 How to Get Started
1️⃣ Register in QR
2️⃣ After signing up, connect with Emma on WeChat (🆔 oneblockEmma) for submission details.
💡 This is your moment to build, innovate, and transform.
Join the hackathon, showcase your vision, and claim your share of the $12,000 prize pool!