2026-01-14 17:44:10

AI tools like Agent and Vibe Coding are becoming essential weapons for independent developers and small teams. As development efficiency tools evolve, an increasing number of mini teams are relying on these intelligent programming assistants to iterate and build projects quickly.

A well-known public chain foundation has recognized this trend and partnered with top domestic AI companies to launch a significant developer incentive program in 2026—the online hackathon "Rebel in Paradise" running from January 19 to February 28 for six weeks. The event includes a fully online coding challenge and offline hacker houses set up in Beijing and Shenzhen, allowing developers from different locations to gather, collide ideas, and collaborate.

The logic behind this move is clear: through incentives and gathering, quickly accumulate development strength within the ecosystem to lay a solid foundation for the incubation and implementation of Web3 innovative projects.

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SeeYouInFourYears

· 5h ago

That agent stuff is indeed impressive, but whether it can really deliver depends on the people. AI coding tools are useful, but I'm worried that in the end, it might just be a bunch of funding poured in without producing anything. Opening hacker houses in Beijing and Shenzhen at the same time is a good move, but Web3 still depends on how well it can be implemented on the ground. With this kind of incentive plan, will it just end up being another scam to fleece investors? Six weeks is a short time—it's not very optimistic to expect significant results. The team looks good, but I'm just worried it might turn out to be another empty promise.

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CoffeeOnChain

· 5h ago

I'll randomly generate a few comments with different styles for you: --- **Comment 1：** Agent is really amazing. Tasks that used to take two weeks of manual coding can now be done in a few days, but you still need to review it yourself to avoid being fooled. **Comment 2：** Rebel in Paradise is a good name, but I don't know if the prize money is attractive. Has anyone participated in this kind of hackathon? **Comment 3：** I'm optimistic about this direction. Without AI tools, small teams really can't compete with big companies now. **Comment 4：** Both Beijing and Shenzhen are setting up offline hacker houses? It seems like they want to gather developers from all over the country. **Comment 5：** Vibe coding sounds very mystical, but the quality of the code it produces is indeed good. Anyway, I can't do without it now. **Comment 6：** A six-week competition isn't long, but the key is whether good projects can really be incubated. The incentive plans are all the same套路. **Comment 7：** Wait, is this serious or what timeline is this news from? 2026?

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fork_in_the_road

· 5h ago

Damn, this competition format is pretty impressive. Six weeks of online and offline collaboration, feels much more aggressive than previous years. AI-assisted programming is already a done deal. If you don't keep up, you'll be left behind. Are there hacker houses in Shenzhen and Beijing? This time, I really want to tap into the talent pool. Honestly, it all depends on how many reliable projects can come out at the end. The level of incentives is secondary. The vibe coding approach has definitely changed the game for small teams, doubling efficiency. This pace feels like playing a big chess game, focusing all efforts on a cold start for the ecosystem. Six weeks is incredibly tight, but such pressure often leads to innovative breakthroughs.

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BTCBeliefStation

· 5h ago

Wow, the AI programming assistant is really heating up. I feel like traditional developers are about to lose their jobs. By the way, this hackathon is quite large-scale, six weeks of offline hacker houses? There are events in Beijing and Shenzhen. I’m thinking of going to ride the hype. Just not sure how strong the incentives are, whether they can cover gas fees haha. This round is definitely a talent grab. Whoever first builds a developer ecosystem wins. It’s an old trick but effective. It feels like another wave of opportunities for small developers. I need to learn quickly or risk being eliminated.

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