ETHGlobal

HackMoney 2026

Sui

$10,000

About

Sui brings together high performance, strong security, and deep composability to form a DeFi foundation built for real-world scale. We’re inviting developers to use these capabilities to create the next generation of DeFi—applications that aren’t possible on other platforms. This hackathon is also an opportunity to begin a longer-term relationship with the Sui ecosystem. We’re actively looking for strong builders and teams to continue working with beyond HackMoney, including through our Moonshot Program, which provides ongoing technical, strategic, and financial support to promising DeFi projects. If you’re interested in building on Sui beyond a single hackathon, this track is designed to help you get there.

Prizes

🏆 Best Overall Project ⸺ $3,000

Awarded to the project that best demonstrates a compelling use of Sui to build a high-quality DeFi application. The Best Overall Project stands out across multiple dimensions, including technical execution, product thinking, and user experience, while showing clear potential to evolve beyond the hackathon. This prize recognizes teams that not only build something impressive in a week, but also show thoughtful design choices and a strong foundation for continued development within the Sui ecosystem.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for the Best Overall Project prize, submissions must: • Be built on Sui and meaningfully use Sui-specific capabilities • Include a working prototype or demo • Clearly explain the problem being solved and why Sui is well-suited for it • Demonstrate strong execution across at least two areas (e.g. UX, technical design, market insight, or creativity) • Show potential for continued development beyond the hackathon

🏅 Notable Projects ⸺ $7,000

Up to 7 teams will receive $1,000

Notable Projects recognize teams that demonstrate standout strength in a specific dimension of their submission. These projects may excel in areas such as user experience, creative DeFi design, technical execution, or novel use of Sui’s capabilities. This prize is designed to highlight high-quality work that shows clear promise, thoughtful craftsmanship, and strong alignment with the Sui ecosystem—even if the project is early or focused on a particular aspect rather than end-to-end polish.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for a Notable Project award, submissions must: • Be built on Sui • Include a working prototype or functional demo • Clearly articulate the idea and design decisions • Demonstrate clear strength in at least one key area (e.g. UX, technical innovation, creativity, or product insight) • Show potential for continued iteration or expansion beyond the hackathon