Hack2Build: Payments x402
$25,000
About
🚀 Hack2Build: Payments x402 edition
Join us for an incredible 2.5 weeks long hackathon where developers, product designers, and entrepreneurs come together to build the next generation of AI+Blockchain interactions using x402 and ERC8004 on Avalanche.
🎯 What We're Looking For:
- Innovation: Breakthrough ideas that push the boundaries of what's possible
- Technical Excellence: Well-architected, secure, and scalable solutions
- User Experience: Applications that are intuitive and accessible to everyone
- Real-World Impact: Solutions that solve actual problems and create value
🏆 Prize Pool: $25,000 + Founder Support
- $25,000 to be distributed among the most promising teams
- Interview with the InfraBuidl(AI) grant committee
- Business and Technical Mentorships
- Partners: Additional incentives from partners
✉️ Submission:
- 1st Deliverable - Prototype. (Dec 1)
- 2nd Deliverable - MVP. (Dec 8)
- Live Pitch. (Dec 12)
🤝 Community & Support
Our team of mentors, technical experts, and community members will be available throughout the hackathon to help you succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out for guidance, technical support, or just to chat about your ideas!
Ready to build the future? Let's make it happen together! 🚀
Tracks
What to build
Resources
Unlock incredible rewards for your innovation and skills in Hack2Build: Payments x402
Agenda (Workshops, Office Hours and Submission Schedule)
Add the agenda to your calendar to get the meet links and get calendar reminders
Pitch Templates (TBD)
Use templates to speed up your work. Here is a suggested one, but feel free to use any self-branded or completely different format.
x402 Academy Course
Find Academy, Documentation, Tooling, etc
Developer Tools
Recommended tools for building on Avalanche, including L1 Launcher, ICM Deployer, and more.
Schedule
November 28, 2025 - December 13, 202528TH FRIDAY
Submit Your Project
Follow the guidelines to submit your hackathon project successfully
Deadline
Submissions close on December 12, 2025, at 03:00 PM America/New_York.
Requirements
Your project must include a GitHub repo, slides for your pitch, and any additional content.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be judged on value proposition, technical complexity and usage of Avalanche technologies
Submission Process
Submit your project through the Avalanche Builder Hub, add your team members, and upload your GitHub repo, presentation slides along with any other file that support your submission.
Mentors & Judges
We're here to help you build the next big startup in web3.
Andrea Vargas
Ava Labs
Owen Wahlgren
Ava Labs
Alejandro Soto
Ava Labs
Ashutosh Tripati
Ava Labs
Nicolas Arnedo
Ava Labs
Vik Pandey
Head of Protocol - Kite AI
Samina Kabir
Product Manager - Thirdweb
Juan Rivera
Head of BD - Thirdweb
Eiman Abdel
Head of Solutions - Thirdweb
Dibyo Majumder
CEO & Co-founder - TURF Network
Michael O’Connor
Founder & CEO - Youmio
Community
Connect with fellow hackers, mentors, and experts. Get real-time support, network with industry leaders, and make the most of your hackathon experience.
Partners
Our partners drive the future of blockchain innovation.
