
Tezos EVM (formerly Etherlink) is Tezos' high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 2, fully decentralized with a Tezos-native sequencer. This hackathon challenges developers to build innovative onchain applications at the intersection of AI and blockchain.

Industry experts evaluating submissions for innovation, execution, and impact.

Co-Founder & CEO, Now Media

Apprentice, Visualize Value

Founder, BRT Moments

CXO, Ledger

Head of Arts, Trilitech
Build anything that pushes the boundary of what's possible on Tezos EVM. Here are some categories to inspire your project.
Autonomous agents that interact with smart contracts, manage wallets, or orchestrate onchain workflows using AI.
Novel financial primitives, AI-assisted trading tools, or decentralized lending and yield protocols on Tezos EVM.
Onchain games, generative art engines, dynamic NFTs, or AI-driven game mechanics built on the Tezos EVM stack.
SDKs, CLI tools, testing frameworks, or AI-powered dev experiences that make building on Tezos EVM easier.
Decentralized identity, reputation systems, social graphs, or community-driven platforms powered by Tezos EVM.
Something we haven't thought of yet. Surprise us with a creative use of Tezos EVM and AI together.
Use any tools you like — here are some recommended starting points.

Open-source AI agent framework for building autonomous onchain agents. Connect LLMs to smart contracts and wallets.

Anthropic's agentic coding tool. Build, debug, and ship full-stack dApps and smart contracts from your terminal.
From announcement to winners — here's how it all plays out.
The hackathon goes live. Register your team and start building on Tezos EVM.
Live kickoff event on X/Twitter Spaces. Meet the organizers, ask questions, and connect with other builders.
Build your project, deploy to Tezos EVM, and integrate AI. Community support available via Telegram.
All projects must be submitted by 11:59 PM UTC. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Panel of judges evaluates submissions on AI innovation, technical execution, reach, and ecosystem impact.
Top finalists present their projects live with demos and Q&A. Winners revealed and prizes distributed in USDT within 14 days.

$5,000 USD prize pool. All finalists featured in the Now Media livestream and recap.
Deadline: April 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC
Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions may be updated until the deadline.