University Blockchain Conference Hackathon 2026 (UT Austin, online build + Austin finals)
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About this hackathon
A one-week on-chain app hackathon run by the University Blockchain Conference at the University of Texas at Austin, open to developers, designers and researchers from any background, with mentors and bounties from Solana, Circle and others. Pick one of three chain-agnostic tracks (AI agent payments, DeFi and on-chain apps, consumer apps) and stack chain prizes and sponsor bounties. Teams of 1–4; projects must be built new during Nov 13–20, 2026. Up to 13 teams pitch at the in-person final in Austin on Nov 21, and finalists must attend to be eligible for prizes. Submissions close Nov 20, 12:00 CT.
- Status
- Deadline
- 2026-11-20
- Starts
- 2026-11-13
- Who
- Open to all
- Level
- Intermediate
- Prize
- $22k · USD 22,000+ in cash: grand prize $2,500, 2nd $1,000, 3rd $500, $2,000 for each track winner, plus chain prizes and sponsor bounties
- Size
- —
- Format
- Hybrid · 奥斯汀 · International
- Location
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Original listing (Chinese)
The full original listing below is in Chinese, as published in the Hack123 newsletter.
一句话简介：University Blockchain Conference 在德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校举办的一周链上应用黑客松，面向各背景的开发者、设计师与研究者，Solana、Circle 等提供导师与赏金。
看点：三条主赛道任选其一（AI 智能体支付、DeFi 与链上应用、消费级应用），链无关；可叠加链奖项（Solana 1,500 美元、Arc 1,000 美元）与 Gemini、ElevenLabs、QuickNode、Grok Bot 赏金；1—4 人组队，作品须在 11 月 13—20 日当周全新创作；最多 13 支队伍晋级 11 月 21 日奥斯汀现场决赛路演，须现场出席才有获奖资格。
奖金：总奖池 22,000 美元以上现金；总冠军 2,500 美元、亚军 1,000 美元、季军 500 美元，每条赛道冠军各 2,000 美元，另有 Gemini 赏金冠军 2,500 美元等。
截止日期：11月20日 12:00（中部时间）（线上开发，奥斯汀决赛）
活动日期：11月13—21日（线上+线下，奥斯汀）
Summarized from the organizer’s page and public posts. Please confirm details on the official site before registering.