Hackers League Offers a $3.5 million Opportunity for Developers
TON is upping the ante by introducing the Hackers League, a global hackathon designed to empower and inspire the next generation of blockchain talent! More than just a competition; it’s an opportunity to bring your ideas to life and compete for a staggering $1.4 million in prizes and $2.1 million in VC funding!
What’s in it for developers?
▪️ Compete across 5 specialized tracks (including DeFi & GameFI)
▪️ Turn your ideas into fully functioning dApps in just 8 weeks
▪️ Collaborate with experts and fellow innovators at 20 in-person bootcamps worldwide
Continuing the mission of the Open League, which saw 3,000 participants and 1,000 project submissions, the Hackers League fosters collaboration and blockchain solutions designed to impact both crypto natives and those who are just being on-boarded.
Our Title Sponsors include:
▪️ TON Apps
▪️ Gate Ventures
▪️ AEON
▪️ DeDust
And if that wasn't impressive enough, our Diamond Sponsors include industry leaders, such as:
▪️ GSR
▪️ ByBit
▪️ MEXC Ventures
▪️ Arkham
▪️ Adsgram
▪️ Yescoin
▪️ Curve Finance
Finally, the winning projects will have the opportunities to secure funding from our Capital Partners:
▪️ TON Ventures
▪️ Gate Ventures
▪️ MEXC Ventures
▪️ Kenetic Capital
▪️ Foresight Ventures
Our judging panel will feature experts from TON Foundation, TON Ventures, Pantera Capital, Curve Finance, Foresight Ventures, and more.
We are confident that these aforementioned names will give builders access to unparalleled resources and expertise.
Ready to write the next chapter of Web3? Join us and turn your concepts into reality!
For more details, read our blog post, and visit the Hackers League website.
Carry On! MENA #1 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Tournament
Are your parachutes ready? The Carry On! MENA #1 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Tournament, organized by Gameness in collaboration with Binance and TON Society, is now open for registrations! Citizens of MENA countries are eligible to participate, so gather your squad and join the action!
▪️ Prize Pool: $5K
▪️ Registration Deadline: October 18
▪️ Format: Squad applications only
Tournament Structure:
▪️ Groups play Open qualifiers in BO6 format, Top 4 from each group advance to Finals
▪️ Finals played in BO6 format
Don’t miss your chance to compete in one of the biggest tournaments!
2-Day Reminder: Amsterdam Hackers League Bootcamp!
In two days the Hackers League Bootcamp is coming to Amsterdam! Are you ready for a weekend of workshops, mentoring, and networking with like-minded individuals?
The top team of the event will receive a $5000 prize pool and fast-track entry to the main Hackers League Hackathon!
Helping you on your journey into the world of the TON Blockchain will be our respected speakers:
▪️ Gleb Vorontsov (TMA Lead at TON FOundation),
▪️ Vlad DeGen (DeFi Lead at TON Foundation),
▪️ Kate Bahajati (Head of Hubs at TON Society),
▪️ Erik de Groot (COO at Xircus)
▪️ Slavik Baranov (STON.fi CEO & Founder)
Register now to take part in the event and see you in Amsterdam!
TON Quest Platforms: BroBot
Continuing our ‘TON Quest Platforms’ series, we’re introducing BroBot, a Telegram-native tool for driving engagement and growing your community on Telegram.
TON projects can now boost their quest campaigns with BroBot by combining social, on-chain, and custom tasks tailored to their needs. Use BroBot to create personalized onboarding experiences, guide users directly to your product, and reward those who complete their quests.
With BroBot, you can offer a wide range of rewards — tokens, NFTs, whitelist spots, or any prize you choose. Plus, each quest includes an official TON Society SBT, making participation even more rewarding.
To celebrate, BroBot has launched the TON Society x BroBot campaign. Complete simple tasks to receive a special SBT, plus a unique Early BroBot SBT NFT as your passkey to exclusive BroBot products. Check it out!
🌏1 Day Until the TON Bootcamp in Astana!
Join us for an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and collaborate with fellow builders as we spearhead innovation in the Web3 space.
We’ve prepared a $5000 prize pool for the top teams at the Hackers League Bootcamp as fast track to the $3M Hackers League Hackathon.
Register here!
⛰Only 1 Day Left Until the TON Bootcamp in Tbilisi
In one day we’ll be meeting builders and developers at the TON Bootcamp in Tbilisi! Join us for hands-on workshops and a chance to innovate within the TON community.
The top teams at the Hackers League Bootcamp will share a $5000 prize pool and receive a fast track to the $3M Hackers League Hackathon.
Register now!
TON Nest Application Regular Pitch Sessions: Updated Time and Platform!
Are you a builder who applied via eco.ton.org/opportunities/ton-nest for the TON Nest program? Join us for our regular pitch sessions to present your project and secure a spot in the upcoming batch — with a few changes to the format starting next week.
Pitch Format:
Each participant will have 2 minutes to pitch their project.
When:
▪️ 5 PM UTC, every Tuesday
▪️ 1 PM UTC, every Thursday
Where:
The sessions will be held on Telegram Voice Chats.
What’s TON Nest?
TON Nest is an early builders support program that forms a community of founders, provides workshops and mentorship, and runs a leaderboard with rewards for the top performing projects.
Find more details here.
Tbilisi Bootcamp: Secrets to Winning the Hackathon!
Ready to step up your game at the Tbilisi Bootcamp | Hackers League Hackathon? Join us on an evening packed with masterclasses, pro tips, and networking.
You’ll learn how to distribute shares in a startup, build a pitch that wows the jury, and understand what to create for maximum impact. Plus, a lively afterparty to wrap it all up!
Speakers:
▪️ Alexander Kolesnik — Founder of Polyton
▪️ Denis Soloviev — Blockchain Consultant, ex-COO DYOR.io
▪️ Yaroslav Volovoy — Founder of Crypto Millionaire
Event details:
▪️ Date: October 10, 2024
▪️ Time: 18:00 - 21:00
▪️ Place: Margot Old Tbilisi, 27 Ketevan Tsamebuli Avenue
▪️ Language: Russian
Get your spot! Purchase an NFT ticket for 0.1 TON or register via Luma if you don’t have a TON Wallet.
Only those attending in person and scanning their ticket will receive the SBT.
Join the Hackers League: Interoperability Track Sponsored by GSR
Are you ready to bridge the gap between blockchains? The Interoperability Track, sponsored by GSR — a global leader in digital asset trading and market making — is looking for the brightest minds to create cross-chain solutions on the TON Ecosystem and compete for $75K in cash prizes!
Develop innovative interoperability solutions like bridges, cross-chain swaps, and liquidity protocols that connect TON with other networks. Boost TON’s TVL, increase transaction volumes, and expand its use cases!
Prizes Breakdown:
▪️ 1st Place: $35K + $10K in Telegram ads credits
▪️ 2nd Place: $25K + $10K in Telegram ads credits
▪️ 3rd Place: $15K + $10K in Telegram ads credits
Let’s see what you can build!
London Bootcamp Starts in 3 Days!
Just 3 days left until we kick off the first-ever Hackers League Bootcamp in London on October 10-11!
Partnering with Zebu Live and Flight3, the bootcamp is packed with workshops, mentoring sessions, and a $15K prize pool for the top teams. Winners will also get a fast-track pass to the $3M Hackers League Finals!
Get ready to dive into the TON Ecosystem and connect with industry experts.
Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot!
Curve Finance x TON Livestream: Don’t Miss It!
We’re excited to share that Curve Finance has recently announced its collaboration with the TON Foundation to integrate Curve’s constant-function market maker (CFMM) technology into the TON Blockchain. This partnership aims to streamline the swap process and enhance the overall user experience on TON.
As a next step, join us for a special livestream featuring Curve Finance Founder, Michael Egorov, alongside representatives from the TON Foundation.
▪️ Date: October 7th
▪️ Time: 18:00 CEST
▪️ Live on: YouTube & Telegram
During the stream, we’ll cover:
▪️ Curve’s journey and evolution in the market.
▪️ TON’s narrative, achievements, and upcoming plans.
▪️ The significance of the Curve-TON collaboration and why stable swaps are essential for the TON ecosystem.
Don’t miss out — set a reminder and join us to learn about this pivotal development!
TON Hackers League Bootcamp: Astana
We’re excited to bring the Hackers League Hackathon Bootcamp to Astana as part of the Hackers League 2024!
This 3-day event is packed with workshops, mentoring sessions, and a $5,000 prize pool. Winners will also get a fast-track pass to the $2M Hackers League Finals!
Format:
▪️3 days of technical sessions, lectures, and hands-on mentoring
▪️Full access to top mentors from TON Foundation, TON Society and TON Ventures
▪️Pitch session and wrap-up celebration party
Date: October 11-13
Register now and start building!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of The Open Network Ecosystem and showcase your skills!
Looking to grow your project and win the $3M prize?
Our offline bootcamps offer a real-time learning experience with expert mentors and a community of developers. You’ll get to collaborate, solve problems on the spot, and prepare for the Hackers League Hackathon!
With $5,000 up for grabs at each bootcamp, it's the perfect time to join and take your project to the next level. Limited spots available, so don't wait too long!
🔗 Explore the full advantages here
Berlin Bootcamp | Hackers League Hackathon
Get ready for the Hackers League Bootcamp in Berlin from October 25-27!
This is your opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the TON Ecosystem, work on your project, and compete for a $5K prize pool. The top teams will also secure a fast-track pass to the $3M Hackers League Finals!
Here's the format:
▪️ 3 days packed with technical workshops, lectures, and mentoring
▪️Exclusive networking with key players and investors
▪️A wrap-up pitch session with prizes and chances to showcase your skills!
Meet the speakers and mentors in-person:
▪️ Gleb Vorontsov — Telegram Mini Apps Lead, TON Foundation
▪️ Roman Krutovoy — Developer Onboarding TON Foundation, Co-Founder of Mineland Network Minecraft Server
▪️ Lev Chizhov — Affiliate Researcher, Wolfram Institute
▪️ Alexander Poddubny — SettleTON
▪️ Sepezho — EVAA
▪️ Rostislav Rudakov — TON Apps
The sponsors of the Berlin edition of the Hacker League Bootcamp are Quantstamp and TON App.
Location: W3Hub, Möckernstraße 120, 10963 Berlin, Germany
Register now to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/i46u1o6j
3-Day Reminder: Paris Hackers League Bootcamp!
We're just 3 days away from the Hackers League Bootcamp in Paris! Join us for a weekend of workshops, mentoring, and networking for developers on TON.
Pitch your product for a chance to win a share of the $5000 prize pool and fast-track entry to the main Hackers League Hackathon!
Guiding you through the weekend will be our crypto-native speakers Lev Chizhov, Aurele, Rostislav Rudakov, Helena Dikhtiaruk, and more! Details here.
The event has been brought to you by:
▪️ MEXC Ventures
▪️ Station F
▪️ Megland
▪️TON France
Don't miss out — register now! See you in Paris!
Amsterdam Bootcamp | Hackers League Hackathon
We’re excited to announce that the Hackers League Bootcamp is coming to Amsterdam on October 18-20!
It’s your chance to fully dive into the TON Ecosystem, build your project, and compete for a $5K prize pool. The top teams will also receive a fast-track pass to the $2M Hackers League Finals!
Format:
▪️ 3 days of technical workshops, lectures, and mentoring
▪️ Exclusive networking with key players and investors
▪️ Wrap-up pitch session with prizes and opportunities to shine!
Meet the speakers and mentors in-person:
▪️ Gleb Vorontsov — Telegram Mini Apps Lead, TON Foundation
▪️ Vlad Degen — DeFi Lead, TON Foundation
▪️ Kate Bahajati — Head of Hubs, TON Society
▪️Eric de Groot — COO, Xircus
Partners: CryptoCanal, BCNL Foundation, Xircus
Location: Kanteen25, Kattenburgerstraat 5, Building 025, 1018 JA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Register now to secure your spot!
🇪🇺Just 1 Day Until the TON Bootcamp in Warsaw!
Are you ready to connect, learn, and build? Meet likeminded creators and get a leg up on your Web3 journey.
The top teams at the Hackers League Bootcamp can expect to share a $5000 prize pool and receive a fast track to the $3M Hackers League Hackathon.
Don’t miss your chance — register now!
🇮🇳Just 1 Day to Go Until the TON Bootcamp in Bangalore!
Are you ready to dive into the TON Ecosystem and build the future of Web3? We sure are!
Sweeting the deal of the Hackers League Bootcamp is that top teams will share a $5000 prize pool and receive a fast track to the $3M Hackers League Hackathon.
Builders, developers, and founders — don’t miss out and register now!
TON Coming to Bangkok! 🇹🇭
Nobody saw it coming, but how could we miss Devcon? Bangkok is about to experience a surprise as both the TON Hacker House and the Hackers League Bootcamp will offer developers opportunities to explore the TON Ecosystem.
Attendees can join:
▪️ The TON Hacker House Bangkok on Nov 14.
▪️ The Bangkok Hackers League Bootcamp on Nov 15-16.
The events, organized by TON Society and @TONX, will be packed with workshops, mentoring sessions and the chance to build dApps for millions of people.
Firstly, we are organizing TON Hacker House Bangkok supported by @TOXonTON, which is all about helping developers who attend Devcon to explore the growing startup ecosystem on TON. Projects will have the chance to perform their project demos in front of key industry leaders, tier-1 venture capitals, and thousands of attendees. Project submissions are opening soon, so stay tuned!
For a more hands on experience we invite builders to participate in the Bangkok Hackers League Bootcamp. Through this initiative the TON Society is building an ecosystem-wide competition for early stage founders with 20 events happening worldwide to help those teams that are prepared to lay the groundwork for the mass adoption of blockchain technology.
The top teams at the Hackers League Bootcamp will share a $5000 prize pool and receive a fast track to the $3M Hackers League Hackathon.
PITCH. BUILD. GROW. WIN.
Register now and help build the future of Web3!
TON’s First Hackers League Bootcamp Kicks Off in London Tomorrow! 🇬🇧
Partnering with Zebu Live, the UK’s largest Web3 event, and Flight3, this two-day event co-hosted by GSR is packed with workshops, mentoring sessions, and a $15K prize pool. Winners will also get a fast-track pass to the $3M Hackers League Finals!
Register now and start building!🌐
Curve Finance x TON Livestream is Today!
Don’t miss today’s livestream featuring Curve Finance Founder, Michael Egorov, alongside representatives from the TON Foundation and Stable Swap contest participants:
▪️ Torch Finance
▪️ Crouton Finance
▪️ Catton
▪️ TONPools
▪️ Cyclone Finance
The livestream will take place today, October 7th, at 18:00 CEST on YouTube and Telegram.
Set a reminder and see you there in one hour!
Paris Bootcamp | Hackers League Hackathon
We’re excited to announce that the Hackers League Bootcamp is coming to Paris on October 18-20!
Format:
▪️ 3 days of technical workshops, lectures, and mentoring
▪️ Exclusive networking with key players and investors
▪️ Wrap-up pitch session with prizes and opportunities to shine!
It’s your chance to fully dive into the TON Ecosystem, build your project, and compete for a $5K prize pool. The top teams will also receive a fast-track pass to the $2M Hackers League Finals!
Register now to secure your spot.
Hackers League Opening Ceremony – Tune In!
Join us today, October 5th, at 17:00 CEST for the Hackers League Opening Ceremony. This is your chance to hear from the key players and get insider tips on how to win the Hackers League.
Host: Jack Booth
Speakers: Vladyslav Horilyi (TON Foundation), Ian Wittkopp (TON Ventures) and Helena Dikhtiaruk (TON Society)
We’re also excited to welcome Kenetic Capital and Foresight Ventures joining us as capital partners!
Title sponsors:
▪️ Gate Ventures (Karen Kao, Director of Communications)
▪️ TON Apps (Rostislav Rudakov, Chief Business Developer)
▪️ DeDust (Vitalii Kitaev, Head of Marketing and Partnerships)
Learn how to join, build, and compete for $3M in prizes and support from top industry leaders.
Don’t miss out — join the stream and get ready to build!
▪️ Telegram
▪️ YouTube
▪️ X
Join the Hackers League: GameFi & Onboarding Track Sponsored by Adsgram
Are you passionate about gaming or onboarding? The GameFi & Onboarding track, sponsored by Adsgram, is your chance to create impactful games and experiences on Telegram and compete for $75K in cash prizes!
What We’re Looking For:
▪️ Mid-Core & Hybrid-Casual Games: Build engaging, interactive games that offer a mix of complexity and accessibility to capture a broader audience.
▪️ Onboarding Experiences: Develop unique experiences to onboard new users to the TON ecosystem through Telegram-based applications and creative game mechanics.
Prizes Breakdown:
▪️ 1st Place: $35,000 + $10,000 in Telegram ads credits
▪️ 2nd Place: $25,000 + $10,000 in Telegram ads credits
▪️ 3rd Place: $15,000 + $10,000 in Telegram ads credits
This is your opportunity to stand out and showcase your skills in creating the next generation of Web3 games. Top teams will gain exposure to key investors and receive mentorship from industry experts.
Let’s see what you can build!