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About

Hedera stands apart as a leading EVM blockchain through its distinctive developer experience, enabling developers of all backgrounds to leverage familiar tools like Solidity or its JavaScript SDK* to build breakthrough applications. Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust manages Hedera’s open-source codebase (as Project Hiero) including the hashgraph consensus algorithm which enables 10,000+ TPS, 3s finality, low fees priced in USD, and the highest grade (aBFT) of security. Meanwhile, the Hedera public network is governed by a diverse council of the world’s leading institutions to ensure transparent and fair decision-making. By empowering the development of applications that solve real-world challenges across DeFi, tokenization, AI, digital identity, and more, Hedera is the trust layer that underpins a decentralized future. For more information, visit www.hedera.com, or follow us on X at @hedera, Telegram at t.me/hederahashgraph, or Discord at www.hedera.com/discord. The Hedera whitepaper can be found at www.hedera.com/papers. *Hedera also hasSDKs for Java, Python, Rust, Go, and Swift!

Prizes

🤖 AI on Hedera ⸺ $3,500
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1st place
$2,000
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2nd place
$1,500
Build innovative applications, agents, tooling, or infrastructure that combine AI/ML (including LLMs and autonomous agents) with Hedera network services. The focus is on demonstrating novel AI‑blockchain integrations that create real utility for developers or end‑users.

Qualification Requirements

1. Utilise at least one Hedera service: Smart Contracts (EVM), Token Service, Consensus Service, Scheduled Transactions, or Mirror Node. 2. Incorporate AI in a material way e.g. Hedera Agent Kit SDK, Hedera Eliza Plugin, Federated Learning, AI Data Marketplaces. 3. Provide all source code in public GitHub repo(s) 4. Verify any smart contracts on Hashscan 5. Include a demo video (≤ 5 minutes) explaining what was built and how to run it Optional enhancements earn extra points: - Use multiple Hedera services - Create high quality documentation / developer resources

🏎️ Hedera EVM: Smart Contracts & Cross‑Chain Integrations ⸺ $3,500
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1st place
$2,000
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2nd place
$1,500
Build and deploy innovative Smart Contract based applications on Hedera. The focus is on leveraging Hedera's EVM compatibility and integration into the Ethereum ecosystem.

Qualification Requirements

1. Deploy a Smart Contract on Hedera Mainnet, Testnet, or Previewnet using the Hedera EVM. 2. Verify all Smart Contracts on Hashscan 3. Provide all source code in public GitHub repo(s) 4. Include a demo video (≤ 5 minutes) explaining what was built and how to run it Optional enhancements earn extra points: - Use Oracles (Chainlink, Pyth, Supra) for real time price feeds - Integrate Bridges (LayerZero, HashPort, Chainlink CCIP) for cross-chain interoperability - Build with the HTS System Contracts for a hybrid EVM and Native Service application - Native Hedera wallet flow (HashPack, Kabila, MetaMask Snap) - Create high quality documentation / developer resources

🎉 Hedera Overall Winner ⸺ $3,000
Up to 2 teams will receive $1,500
The Overall Winner is the best project out of both AI and EVM tracks. See more detailed descriptions in the respective track's section above.

Qualification Requirements

For this track, you must qualify for either the AI on Hedera Track OR the Hedera EVM Track. See more detailed descriptions in the respective track's section above, including optional enhancements to earn extra points.

Workshop

🛠️ Hedera Workshop: EVM, SDKs, and AI Agents

This workshop is a fast-track overview of building on Hedera. You will see examples of how to deploy Solidity contr...

This workshop is happening in-person

04:30 PM EDT — Friday, Aug 15, 2025 in Floor 3 | Workshop Room 2