Prize
$20,000 USD
in total prizes

EasyA x Polkadot London Hackathon

19
Apr
-
20
Apr 2025
April 2025
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36 hours
Location
London, UK
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Build the future of Polkadot in London

Have you always wanted to launch a startup? Or do you simply want to learn more about Web3, blockchain and the future of the internet? We're hosting our next Polkadot hackathon at the heart of London.

We'll be flying in blockchain experts from around the world for an entire weekend of fun, building and networking.

You'll even have a chance to pitch your idea in front of hundreds of people during demo day.

Whether you're looking to launch a startup, or just want to learn valuable coding skills to boost your resume, we can't wait to see you in London on April 19-20!

Join for the chance to win these prizes

Polkadot New Projects Track
$6,000
USDC
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This is actual prize money, so you can spend it on whatever you want!
$6,000
USDC
Polkadot Existing Projects Track
$2,000
USDC
Pitchathon
$400
USDC
Guaranteed Prize

Polkadot New Projects (Coding Track)

$3,000
USDC
first prize
$2,000
USDC
second prize
$1,000
USDC
third prize
USDC
fourth prize

Polkadot Existing Projects (Coding Track)

$3,000
USDC
first prize
$2,000
USDC
second prize
$2,000
USDC
third prize
USDC
fourth prize

Pitchathon (No-Code Track)

$1,000
USDC
first prize
$750
USDC
second prize
$250
USDC
third prize
USDC
fourth prize

Shark Tank

first prize
$6,000
USDC
$1,000
USDC
second prize
$6,000
USDC
$750
USDC
third prize
$2,000
USDC
$250
USDC
fourth prize
$400
USDC
$500
USDC

Requirements

What we're looking for:

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  • Projects built on Polkadot or using one of its parachains
  • Continuation of your existing project, if you came to one of our previous Polkadot hackathons
  • Developers excited about pursuing their projects longer-term beyond the hackathon

What you'll need to submit:

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  • Include a short description of your project (<300 chars)
  • Link to your public GitHub repo
  • Link to Canva used in your final presentation (including team slide)
“We love EasyA hackathons and will be flying in to London from Zurich to launch our parachain on Polkadot.”
— Fabio, Software Engineer at Google
Where our hackers come from

Hear it from our community

"On behalf of the entire team here, we wanted to extend a sincere thank you for all of your support during the earliest stages of the Lockbox. The two hackathons we did last semester were monumental in turning a random late-night idea into a functional MVP."
Jeremy, Harvard University Student
Harvard University
"Crazy vibe at Polygon x EasyA's London hackathon. Just look at the long lines. Still so happily surprised everyday how truly global Polygon has become. Onwards!"
Sandeep, Polygon Co-Founder
Polygon Technology
"Polygon's first student hackathon in London was a BLAST! 🔥 Many more to come, all over the world. 🦄💫"
Mihailo, Polygon Co-Founder
Polygon Technology
"That’s when I met Phil and Dom for the first time, that was a life changing event for a lot of people 😊"
Claude, Tezos Developer Relations
Tezos
"Saying hi to the (insanely long) line for the Immutable x EasyA hackathon in London."
Robbie, Immutable Co-Founder
Immutable
"Thanks for the incredible event to bring together people from different backgrounds and provide a platform for stimulating discussions and ideas! 🙌"
Vivian, MIT Student
MIT
"Thank you EasyA for the sessions, prizes, goodies and what not! Means a lot. It is due to your events that we learn so much, interact with VC's and industry professionals. Thanks again for the event guys! Hopefully we'll get to meet at the next event."
Dheeraj, Northeastern Grad
Northeastern University
"Can't think of hackathon without Kwok brothers and EasyA. Can't wait to see you again in Boston."
Berhanuddin, Northeastern University Master's Student
Northeastern University
"It all started with an EasyA Hackathon"
Kashyab, Northeastern University Master's Student
Northeastern University
"Shoutout to EasyA for putting on an incredible hackathon at Harvard 🫡 Bullish on Dom, Phil and the EasyA team 🔥"
Max, Helika Analytics Head of BD
Harvard
"Amazed by the quality of projects. These students are legendary. Salute to the Builders 🫡🫡🫡"
Raza, Scroll Developer Relations Lead
Scroll
"I wish I was a dev so I could go to an easyA hackathon 😭"
Milly, Immutable Senior Developer Growth Manager
Immutable

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