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VietBUIDL Hackathon

Rising to shape blockchain’s dawn

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VietBUIDL Hackathon
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Host by

U2U

Hackathon Mode

ONLINE

Ecosystem

All

Tech Stack

Rust
Solidity

Participants

JJL
3156+

64,000 USD

Available in Prizes

User application: Defi / Gamefi / SocialFi/RWA32,000 USD
DePIN16,000 USD
AI16,000 USD

Description

The VietBUIDL Hackathon is not just another hackathon. It is a competition tailored for teams with existing MVPs or live products that are ready to deploy on the U2U Network. With U2U’s cutting-edge DAG-based architecture, this event provides the perfect launchpad for scalable and high-performance Web3 applications.

💰 $4,000,000 Prize Pool across multiple tracks ($2M potential investment pool from VC partners)

  • User Applications: DeFi / GameFi / SocialFi / RWA

  • DePIN

  • AI


About U2U

U2U Network is a next-generation blockchain platform built on Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology. It is designed to overcome the scalability and speed limitations of traditional blockchains, providing developers with a high-performance infrastructure to launch real-world applications at scale.


Qualification Requirements

To participate, your team must have:

  • A working MVP or a live product.

  • Smart contract(s) deployable on EVM.


Exclusive Packages

For Projects

  • GTM (Go-To-Market) support.

  • Growth milestones linked to grant eligibility.

  • PR exposure via sponsors, media, and community.

For Builders

  • 1:1 mentorship with protocol founders & VCs.

  • Technical support for deploying on DAG.

  • Fast-track to mainnet with full infrastructure access.


Submission Requirements

Demo

  • Submit a working demo (live or recorded video) highlighting core features.

Documentation

  • Include a README or documentation explaining:

    • Project goals and features.

    • How U2U Network is integrated.

    • Instructions for running the demo.

Pitch

  • Submit a short project description (100–300 words) outlining the problem, solution, and impact.


Judging Focus

  • Innovation & Creativity

  • Practicality & Real-World Impact

  • User Experience & Design

  • Technical Execution

  • Effective integration with U2U Network (DAG + EVM)

User application: Defi / Gamefi / SocialFi/RWA

32,000 USD

User application: Defi / Gamefi / SocialFi/RWA

6 prize in total


1st prize x 1

- $3K USDT + $5K U2U

- Grant upto $200K

2nd prize x 2

- $2K USDT + $4K U2U

- Grant upto $150K

3rd prize x 3

- $1K USDT + $3K U2U

- Grant upto $100K

User application: Defi / Gamefi / SocialFi/RWA

Judging Criteria

Round 1: MVP

  • Project Value – Problem solved, uniqueness, current stage, short-term progress, future roadmap.

  • Technical – Core technology, code quality (GitHub), feasibility.

  • Team – Roles, expertise, ability to deliver.


Round 2: Mainnet

  • Business & Finance – Clear model, tokenomics (if any), funding history, budget plan.

  • Technical – Sound tech stack, working code.

  • Go-to-Market – Launch strategy, channels.

  • Ecosystem Fit – Value and contribution to U2U.


Round 3: Pitching

  • Problem & Solution – Clear definition, realistic solution, working features.

  • Market – Defined target, competitor analysis, entry strategy.

  • Product & MVP – Feasibility, usability, U2U testnet/mainnet readiness.

  • Team & Presentation – Skills, delivery, and pitch deck quality.

DePIN

16,000 USD

DePIN

1st prize x 1

- $3K USDT + $5K U2U

- Grant upto $200K

2nd prize x 2

- $1K USDT + $3K U2U 

- Grant upto $100K

DePIN

Judging Criteria

Round 1: MVP

  • Project Value – Problem solved, uniqueness, current stage, short-term progress, future roadmap.

  • Technical – Core technology, code quality (GitHub), feasibility.

  • Team – Roles, expertise, ability to deliver.


Round 2: Mainnet

  • Business & Finance – Clear model, tokenomics (if any), funding history, budget plan.

  • Technical – Sound tech stack, working code.

  • Go-to-Market – Launch strategy, channels.

  • Ecosystem Fit – Value and contribution to U2U.


Round 3: Pitching

  • Problem & Solution – Clear definition, realistic solution, working features.

  • Market – Defined target, competitor analysis, entry strategy.

  • Product & MVP – Feasibility, usability, U2U testnet/mainnet readiness.

  • Team & Presentation – Skills, delivery, and pitch deck quality.

AI

16,000 USD

AI

3 prize in total

1st prize x 1

- $3K USDT + $5K U2U

- Grant upto $200K

2nd prize x 2

- $1K USDT + $3K U2U

- Grant upto $150K

AI

Judging Criteria

Round 1: MVP

  • Project Value – Problem solved, uniqueness, current stage, short-term progress, future roadmap.

  • Technical – Core technology, code quality (GitHub), feasibility.

  • Team – Roles, expertise, ability to deliver.


Round 2: Mainnet

  • Business & Finance – Clear model, tokenomics (if any), funding history, budget plan.

  • Technical – Sound tech stack, working code.

  • Go-to-Market – Launch strategy, channels.

  • Ecosystem Fit – Value and contribution to U2U.


Round 3: Pitching

  • Problem & Solution – Clear definition, realistic solution, working features.

  • Market – Defined target, competitor analysis, entry strategy.

  • Product & MVP – Feasibility, usability, U2U testnet/mainnet readiness.

  • Team & Presentation – Skills, delivery, and pitch deck quality.

Disclaimer:
HackQuest, as a hackathon platform provider, is not involved in the final judging and reward distribution for any hackathon unless specifically stated otherwise. If no or few submissions meet the host's quality standards, the prize may be subject to change.

Schedule

End
Registration
Aug 22,2025 12:43 - Oct 12,2025 15:59
End
Submission
Aug 22,2025 12:43 - Oct 12,2025 15:59
Deploying to U2U Mainnet
Sep 15,2025 16:00 - Oct 12,2025 15:59
End
Reward Announcement
Oct 18,2025 16:00

Partners

A

AWS

S

SSID

S

SEA DePIN

F

Fluxor.io

D

Draper Dragon

C

Cicada

C

Chain Capital

B

Borderless

E

Exvul

K

Kucoin Ventures