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2025-05-10 06:36:52Hackathon Summary
The Stellar Build Better Hackathon concluded successfully, attracting 220 registered developers and approving 84 projects. This event aimed to utilize Stellar's smart contracts for practical applications, emphasizing community collaboration and technological progress. Participants competed for a total prize pool of $25,000 in USDC, distributed among three categories: 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 facilitated networking opportunities with global developers and exposure to leading crypto companies. Additionally, technical workshops and live demo sessions were provided to support participants.
In terms of achievements, the first-place prize of 12,000 USDC was awarded to a project enhancing financial accessibility. Second and third place winners received prizes valued at 8,000 and 5,000 USDC, respectively, acknowledging innovations in creative tools and accessibility solutions. Through these awards, the event underscored Stellar’s role in fostering practical innovations that expand smart contract applications within its ecosystem.
Hackathon Winners
Build Better Prizes
The prizes recognized the best projects across categories.
First Place
PayZoll_Stellar - PayZoll integrates AI and blockchain within the Stellar ecosystem to offer secure, automated, and transparent global payroll services, enhancing payroll management efficiency and reliability.
Second Place
StellarFinance - This 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 transforms Stellar Soroban smart contracts into MCP servers for natural language interactions, enabling AI agent execution and enhancing smart contract functionality.
View all projects from the hackathon at DoraHacks.
Organization
About the Organizer: Stellar Development Foundation
The Stellar Development Foundation strives to promote the growth and development of the Stellar network, a blockchain platform aimed at facilitating efficient cross-border transactions. With a focus on decentralized finance (DeFi), the foundation implements projects that advance financial inclusion worldwide. By partnering with a broad network, the organization promotes scalable blockchain solutions, ensuring accessibility and reliability in financial services. Its mission is to provide equitable access to the global economy through innovative, open-source technology.