GWDC 2026 Korea Hackathon
Funder
Web3Labs · GWDC 2026 Korea Hackathon
Type / status
hackathon · open
Amount
100,000 USD
Deadline
2026-09-25 (8d)
“Online Team Registration: August 25 – September 25”
Ecosystems
tron
Categories
aidev toolinginfra
Tech stack
typescriptsolidity
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Fit
10% · poor fit · The Venture23 Aleo team works in the Aleo ecosystem with Rust/Leo/ZK tech, but this hackathon targets the Tron ecosystem with TypeScript/Solidity and AI categories, making them a poor fit.
Trust
92% · model self-report 95% · first seen 2026-09-10 · v1
Verified
2026-09-15 · page says open: "· Demo video: Submit a project demo video no longer than 3 minutes."
The GWDC 2026 Korea Hackathon offers $100K in prizes and ecosystem support for AI × Web3 development projects. Open to global builders, teams must submit open-source code, a demo video, pitch deck, and prepare for live demonstration. Registration is open online until September 25, 2026, with in-person finals in Seoul from September 28–30, 2026. Applications are submitted via the developer sign-up form.
Eligibility: Open to global builders; teams of up to 5 members; must submit GitHub repo, demo video, pitch deck, and prepare for live demonstration.
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Trust breakdown (4/4 checkable facts verified)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| deadline | 0.35 | 100% | date appears in source |
| amount | 0.25 | 100% | figure appears in source |
| apply link | 0.075 | 100% | link in source |
| funder | 0.075 | 100% | named in source |
| source quality | 0.15 | 50% | social or search hit |
| model confidence | 0.1 | 95% | model self-report |
Fit breakdown (against the ORG_* profile)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| model fit | 0.5 | 10% | model rated 10% |
| ecosystem overlap | 0.25 | 0% | tron vs aleo |
| category overlap | 0.15 | 33% | ai, dev_tooling, infra vs zk, privacy, infra, dev_tooling, security, interoperability |
| tech overlap | 0.1 | 0% | typescript, solidity vs rust, leo, zk |
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| primary | GWDC 2026 Korea Hackathon Global Recruitment Launched with $100K in Prizes | KuCoin | Web discovery: RFP and grant searches | 2026-09-10 |
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# GWDC 2026 Korea Hackathon Global Recruitment Launched with $100K in Prizes
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Release Time: 2026/09/02 09:53:11
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The GWDC 2026 KOREA Hackathon has launched global recruitment, offering $100K in prizes and ecosystem support. Hosted by Web3Labs and co-organized by Techub News, Hypai Labs, and TokenPost, the event will take place from September 28–30, 2026, in Seoul. Focused on AI × Web3 development, it is supported by TRON and Microsoft Azure. The initiative aligns with ongoing global crypto policy discussions and showcases the latest advancements in Web3.
## **About GWDC**
The Global Web3 Developer Conference (GWDC), as a premier global tech event, is dedicated to connecting developers, technology leaders, and innovative companies worldwide, driving cross-industry exchange and innovation in cutting-edge technologies through deep integration of the industry ecosystem.
This year’s event, hosted by Web3Labs and co-hosted by Techub News, Hypai Labs, and TokenPost, will take place from September 28 to 30 at the aT Center in Seoul, South Korea. The event is expected to attract 8,000+ attendees, 500+ core developers, nearly 100 exhibitors, and 100+ investment institutions, aiming to build a community-driven platform for AI × Web3 with over ten thousand participants.
## **Top political, business, and industry leaders**
GWDC 2026 KOREA has successfully gathered distinguished guests from government, industry, finance, and research. To date, confirmed attendees include Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Koo Yun-cheol, South Korean National Assembly member Min Byoung-dug, Hong Kong Legislative Council member Johnny Ng, and Chairman of the Asian Economic Development Committee Suk-hun Yoon, who will discuss global digital economic development, compliance governance, and technological innovation.
In addition, the conference will bring together industry and institutional representatives including Caspar Wong, CEO of Web3Labs; Lee Jae-won, CEO of Bithumb; Kwon Hyuk-il, founder of NAVER and chairman of Happybean Foundation; Justin Sun, founder of TRON; Shin Won-geun, CEO of Kakao Pay; Ryan Li, Deputy General Manager of Digital Business, Greater China, Microsoft; Evan Auyang, President of Animoca Brands; Ella Zhang, Managing Partner and Head of YZi Labs; and Jack Kong, Founder and Chairman of Nano Labs, to discuss the integrated development of Web3 and AI and the industrial application of cutting-edge technologies.
## **About GWDC · Hackathon**
The GWDC 2026 KOREA Hackathon, a core event of the conference and built on the hacker ethos of "For Builders, By Builders," has officially opened project registration to builders worldwide.
This hackathon will focus on up to five ecosystem blockchains, with a total prize pool exceeding $100,000 USD. To date, the event has received support from TRON and is partnering with Microsoft, a global leading cloud provider, to deliver powerful computing and cloud resources that fully empower teams with development, testing, and deployment capabilities. Project registration remains open, and teams at all stages are warmly invited to participate.
In addition, this hackathon will feature a 48-hour in-person finals in Seoul. All teams are welcome to travel to Seoul to compete on-site, engage in deep exchanges and collaboration with developers, top investors, and industry leaders under intense development and optimization, and witness the announcement of award winners live—unlocking further ecosystem partnerships and brand exposure opportunities.
## **I. Overview of GWDC 2026 KOREA·Hackathon**
Date: September 28–30, 2026
Location: Seoul · aT Center
Format: In-person Coding + Demo Day
Bonus: $50K USD + $50K USD worth of ecosystem resources support
## **II. Hackathon Schedule: 48-Hour Ultimate Challenge**
This hackathon consists of two phases: online registration and on-site development with the finals. All times below are in Korean Standard Time (KST); please ensure your team is aware of the key deadlines:
1. **Online Team Registration****August 25 – September 25**
Team self-formation and registration
2. **Offline on-site stage: September 28, 17:00–20:00**
Hackathon kickoff
The public chain ecosystem and technology lead presents project overviews, technical insights, and ecosystem task discussions.
Claim the developer bonus pack
3. September 28, 20:00 – September 30, 11:00 | On-site Coding
Teams develop projects, optimize technologies, and enhance products around ecological challenges.
4. Before September 30 at 12:00
Project submission
5. **September 30, 15:00–17:00**
Innovation Stage Project Showcase & Award Ceremony
**Review and Project Presentation**
This hackathon will invite CXOs, technology and ecosystem leads from ecosystem blockchains, as well as leading industry VCs to serve as judges and evaluate participating projects on-site. Outstanding teams will earn the opportunity to present on the Innovation Stage and engage in in-depth discussions with industry investment institutions and ecosystem partners, expanding prospects for future investment and ecosystem collaboration.
## **Three, Participant Benefits and Ecosystem Support**
· $50,000 USD cash prize + $50,000 USD ecosystem support
Winning projects can receive up to $50,000 USD in cash rewards and up to $50,000 USD in ecosystem support.
· Microsoft Azure Credits support
Eligible projects can receive up to six months of free cloud service credits from Microsoft to provide cloud resources for project development, testing, and deployment.
· Web3Labs Global Acceleration Opportunities
Winning projects will be prioritized for admission into the Web3Labs 2026 Global Accelerator Program and the incubation project reserve, gaining future opportunities for project development and ecosystem support.
Industry resources and investment matchmaking
Engage with industry veterans, leading companies, and top-tier VCs to expand investment opportunities, ecosystem partnerships, and industry resources.
· Global media and market exposure
Winning projects will receive ongoing media coverage and marketing support to enhance visibility and industry influence through global media and community channels.
## **Four, GWDC 2026 KOREA Hackathon Participation Requirements**
· GitHub open-source code repository: Submitted projects must include a publicly accessible GitHub code repository.
· Demo video: Submit a project demo video no longer than 3 minutes.
· Pitch Deck: Submit a complete project description and pitch deck.
· Live demonstration: Finalist teams must present their projects live on the Innovation Stage.
· Team size: Each participating team may have up to 5 members.
Teams may choose to participate online or attend the in-person event in Seoul. Final project submissions must include all of the above materials and be submitted according to the competition timeline.
## **Five: GWDC 2026 KOREA · Hackathon Registration Portal**
* Hackathon details and tracks: [www.gwdc.net/hackathon.html](https://www.gwdc.net/hackathon.html)
* Developer sign-up: [https://forms.gle/vQRpYf9T7mwZBEPX9](https://forms.gle/vQRpYf9T7mwZBEPX9)
* Official TG community: [https://t.me/GWDC\_Global](https://t.me/GWDC_Global)
Please select your team's registration channel; if you have not joined a partner university/community channel, you may choose another. Details about the specific tracks and tasks will be announced in mid-September.
## **Global Matrix Partners and Collaboration Network**
Currently, GWDC 2026 KOREA has partnered with leading industry brands, media outlets, AI and Web3 communities, and renowned university blockchain associations worldwide. Through collaborative brand initiatives, media network coverage, community-driven promotion, and integration of university ecosystem resources, the event is receiving comprehensive promotional support and a global outreach network for this ten-thousand-person conference and hackathon.
Innovation goes beyond code—it’s about bringing new ideas to life. The GWDC 2026 KOREA Hackathon aims to provide a global platform for Builders to create, collaborate, and turn innovative ideas into reality, connecting them with real-world applications.
Looking forward to gathering with builders worldwide in Seoul, using code to make the world interesting again.
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