Hackathon Description:
Welcome to the Hack the CastHackathon powered by HeLa Chain!
We’re living in a world where AI is starting to write code, ideas are turning into prototypes overnight, and the lines between builders and users are blurring faster than ever. In this evolving landscape, a hackathon can’t just be about building an app anymore, it has to be about creating something that thrives in the wild.
That’s exactly what Hack the Cast is about.
Over the course of this hackathon, developers, dreamers, and doers will come together to build mini-apps on Farcaster, powered by the HeLa Chain. But here’s the twist: it’s not just about building. It’s about proving that what you’ve built has life beyond the repo.
Each team will not only code but also launch, promote, onboard, and grow their product in real time. Because in today’s world, the true test of innovation isn’t just functionality, it’s whether people actually use it, love it, and spread it.
This hackathon is a trial by fire in the new internet economy, where distribution matters as much as code, where growth is part of the build, and where developers step into the role of founder.
⏳ Hacking Period : 2 week
{ starting from 6th SEP, 2025 }
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Prize Pool
Total Bounty Pool: $2,000
- 1st Team : $1000
- 2nd Team : $650
- 3rd Team : $350
Top 10 Runners-up: Social mention + NFTs.
All valid submissions: Hackathon NFT badge (on-chain proof of participation).
Who can Hack?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Working ProfessionalsÂ
Students- UniversityÂ
Students – Others
Timeline
- Aug 27th – Registration Starts
- Sept 3 – Last date to submit ideas
- Sept 5 – Selection mails sent
- Sept 6 – Onboarding
- 4 days :: Sept 6-9: Build phase (teams develop and push MVPs).
- mini-checkin and interactions
- 6 days :: Sept 10–15: Growth phase (teams must push their mini-apps to reach top 25 in usage metrics).
- mini growth-checkin and interactions
- First 10 dapp to cross 100 transactions gets spotlight. ( many more such mini-challenges to keep your momentum going… )
- Sept 16: Submissions close by 11:49 PM SG timezone.
- Sept 17 : Judging + announcement.
Judging Criteria:
The evaluation criteria will be shared with the selected teams.
Links & Resources:
If you need any ideas on mini apps to build, here are 139 ideas sourced from the Farcaster community :
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BA_86Xl_rP234KXyqpXtUuyMLMnyl5AcEE-ijZ6Ml2g/edit?usp=sharing
Join the Builders community on TG:
Learn everything from Official Documents from Farcaster to know about mini apps:
Learn everything from Official Documents from HeLa Chain:
- Want to meet other hackers, brainstorm, and maybe even find your co-founder? Join the Community & Start Interacting https://discord.gg/NEBtTztJCj
Ready to be part of this?
Submit your idea today and secure your spot in Hack the Cast!
Hi, I'm Carina, and I've been captivated by the world of web3 for as long as I can remember. Ever since I first dipped my toes into this innovative technology, I've found myself drawn to exploring and understanding its infinite potential. The complexities of layer 1 solutions particularly intrigue me, as they form the foundation of decentralized networks and pave the way for a more transparent and efficient digital landscape.
