Ârc & Builder Monastery Hackathon

​Theme: Building the Future
Join us for a dynamic, three-day hackathon where the challenge is simple: build something remarkable. Whether you’re crafting a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP), creating a governance protocol, developing an AI-Arbitration system, or even working on a spaceship, this is your time to showcase your skills.

​With an incredible lineup of OG hackers from our core communities, this hackathon promises fierce competition, camaraderie, and inspiration. The rewards? Beyond just prizes, you'll earn the respect of your peers and gain an unparalleled building experience.

​Event Highlights:

​Wednesday, 2nd October
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• ​10.00 AM - 12.00 PM Builders Brunch Kickoff (Hosted by Talent Protocol and Celo): Meet and mingle over brunch, hear from key players in the space, and form your team to tackle the challenge ahead.

• ​Hacking begins after the brunch.

​Thursday, 3rd October
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM

​Friday, 4th October
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM

• ​Pitch Day: Finalize your projects and prepare to impress the judges, including David Wood and other notable experts.

• ​Pitches at 5:00 PM

• ​Awards Ceremony & Closing Party by GenLayer afterwards

​Tracks:

• ​Privacy

• ​DeSci

• ​AIxCrypto

• ​DeFi

• ​Ideathon (develop and present research)

​Prizes:

• ​Talent Protocol: 3B $BUILD tokens (approximately $4.5K USD at the current price) allocated to hackathon winners.

• ​GenLayer: $3,000 USD in cash prizes.