Hackathon Overview
The Stellar Build Better Hackathon has concluded successfully, with 220 registered developers participating and 84 projects approved. The event aims to promote practical applications through Stellars smart contracts, emphasizing community cooperation and technological progress. Participants competed in three categories with a total prize of $25,000 USDC, including: Better Finance, Better Creativity and Better Access.
Developers explored areas such as DeFi accessibility tools, cross-border payment solutions, creator economy platforms, and identity solutions. The Hackathon provided an opportunity to communicate with global developers and gain exposure to well-known crypto companies. In addition, there were technical workshops and live demo sessions to support the participants.
In terms of results, the first prize of 12,000 USDC was awarded to a project that improves financial accessibility. Second and third prizes were awarded 8,000 and 5,000 USDC respectively in recognition of their innovation in creative tools and accessibility solutions. Through these awards, the event highlights Stellars role in promoting practical innovation and expanding the application of smart contracts in its ecosystem.
Hackathon Winners
First Place
PayZoll_Stellar - PayZoll integrates AI and blockchain in the Stellar ecosystem to provide secure, automated and transparent global payroll services, improving the efficiency and reliability of payroll management.
Second Place
StellarFinance - The platform facilitates connections between users and financial advisors on the Stellar blockchain, providing secure and transparent financial services focused on integrity and user engagement.
Third Place
Soroban to MCP Server in seconds + Policy Signers Playground - This solution converts Stellar Soroban smart contracts to MCP servers, enabling natural language interaction, supporting AI agent execution and enhancing smart contract functionality.
Head over to DoraHacks to see all the projects participating in the hackathon.
About the Organizer
Stellar Development Foundation
The Stellar Development Foundation seeks to foster the growth and development of the Stellar network, a blockchain platform designed to facilitate efficient cross-border transactions. The Foundation focuses on decentralized finance (DeFi), implementing projects that advance global financial inclusion. By working with a broad network, the organization promotes scalable blockchain solutions that ensure accessibility and reliability of financial services. Its mission is to provide fair access to the global economy through innovative open source technology.
