TON Global BTCFi Hackathon kicks off with a million-dollar prize pool, launching first in Shenzhen
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TON Global BTCFi Hackathon kicks off with a million-dollar prize pool, launching first in Shenzhen
This is not just a novel technological feast, but also an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the BTC and TON ecosystems.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsThe BTCFi Hackathon, presented by TONX, TonBit, TON Foundation, TON Society, and TON Core, officially kicks off! This global event will ignite the torch of innovation, aiming to redefine the interaction between Bitcoin and the TON & Telegram ecosystems, accelerate the mass adoption of tgBTC, and unlock unprecedented possibilities.
As part of this worldwide journey, the Shenzhen Warm-Up Workshop will launch first on January 10, 2025, at Bays Work Pitch Hall, 1st Floor, Building G, Qianhai Youth Dreamworks North Zone, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. Join us to explore this highly anticipated hackathon, gain inspiration, compete for a million-dollar prize pool, and ride the wave of TON’s evolution!
1. Overview of TON Global BTCFi Hackathon
This BTCFi Hackathon focuses on the application and real-world implementation of tgBTC within the TON blockchain ecosystem, creating fertile ground for next-generation blockchain innovation. Developers and teams will brainstorm and build around the following core themes:
Power of Liquidity 💧
Focused on building future-ready liquidity solutions for tgBTC that thrive in both decentralized markets and centralized platforms. Key criteria include:
Market Impact: Enhance tgBTC liquidity across various markets to enable genuine supply-demand dynamics and high-frequency usage, driving broader awareness and adoption;
Scalability: Solutions should adapt to growing market demand and ecosystem expansion, with potential for rapid iteration and continuous optimization;
Technical Feasibility: Clear implementation roadmap, practical technical architecture, and manageable risks to ensure stable deployment and evolution;
Innovation: Challenge conventional liquidity models with fresh perspectives, injecting sustained vitality into tgBTC's development.
Power of Distribution 🌍
Aimed at seamlessly integrating tgBTC into the daily lives of Web2 and Web3 users worldwide, breaking down geographical and technical barriers. Key criteria include:
Ease of Adoption: Minimize operational complexity across trading, holding, and usage to deliver frictionless tgBTC experiences;
Global Reach: Prioritize underserved regions and design actionable go-to-market strategies to expand tgBTC’s global footprint;
User Experience: Offer intuitive designs catering to both beginners and experts, enhancing appeal across Web2 and Web3 communities;
Inclusivity: Account for diverse cultures, languages, and user behaviors to ensure broad accessibility and adoption of tgBTC.
Power of Yield 🌱
Focuses on creating attractive and sustainable yield opportunities for tgBTC through innovative DeFi protocol integrations. Key criteria include:
DeFi Integration: Explore diverse applications of tgBTC in farming, staking, lending, and other protocols to maximize earning potential;
Yield Sustainability: Design long-term viable models that balance returns with risk management to ensure lasting profitability;
Risk Mitigation: Employ decentralized governance, smart contract audits, collateral ratio mechanisms, and other safeguards to minimize user exposure;
Creative Vision: Empower tgBTC with breakthrough ideas, giving it a unique edge in investment and wealth management to lead the next wave of DeFi.
Overall Excellence 🌟
Seeks truly groundbreaking projects by evaluating technical depth, business potential, and creative execution. Key criteria include:
Quality of Solution: Balance creativity and technical rigor to align closely with tgBTC goals while ensuring robustness;
Business Viability: Present clear monetization models and long-term growth strategies to attract market attention and resources;
Adoption Strategy: Deliver actionable plans for user acquisition and scaling;
Integration with TONX API: Effectively leverage tools and interfaces provided by TONX to enhance project performance and ecosystem impact;
Proactive Security Solutions: Address smart contract vulnerabilities, data privacy, and resistance to liquidity manipulation with comprehensive security measures; use of multi-sig wallets (e.g., Tonkey) is encouraged.
Bonus Scoring Criteria
Additional points will be awarded to projects that integrate TON Connect standards and utilize Telegram Mini-Apps as their primary interface, leveraging Telegram’s massive user base for rapid outreach. Projects that demonstrate novel, high-impact use cases for tgBTC—showcasing its functionality and innovation—will also receive bonus consideration. Finally, deep integration with TONX API tools and infrastructure can further boost scores and deepen ecosystem influence.
Nomination Requirements:
Only new teams and original projects are eligible.
Projects must be built using the TON tech stack (Tact or FunC).
Must comply with all applicable laws, intellectual property rights, and third-party rights.
At least one team member must attend the awards ceremony in person.
2. Event Timeline
Spanning nearly three months—from workshops to mentorship sessions, final pitches, and showcase at HK Web3 Festival—participants will receive full-cycle support from concept to execution, covering both technical and business dimensions.
Application Opens: Project submissions for the TON Global BTCFi Hackathon begin on December 27, 2024
Register via DoraHacks:
https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ton-btcfi/detail
Join a Workshop: Attend the Shenzhen session (Jan 10), or follow up with Singapore (Jan 22) and Hong Kong (Feb 20).
Sign up for Shenzhen Workshop via Luma:
Development Phase: Refine your project during the initial stages (Workshops & 1-on-1 Mentorship).
Demo Day & Judging: Final pitch competition on March 28, 2025!
Awards & Follow-up: Online award ceremony on March 31; winning teams to present in a panel at HK Web3 Festival on April 8.
3. Shenzhen Warm-Up Workshop | January 10 – See You There!
Following the global launch, Shenzhen will host the first in-person workshop.
Date: Friday, January 10, 2025, 13:00 – 17:00
Venue: Bays Work Pitch Hall, 1st Floor, Building G, Qianhai Youth Dreamworks North Zone, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Agenda
Highlights of the Shenzhen Workshop
Expert Panel Discussions featuring:
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Dr. Awesome Doge (Co-Founder, TONX)
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Flames Lan (Head of DeFi & Infrastructure, Asia-Pacific, TON Ecosystem)
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Paul Li (Co-Founder, TonBit)
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Luis Lu (Co-Founder, TonBit)
Comprehensive Overview of BTCFi Hackathon: Gain in-depth insights into themes, technical requirements, and judging criteria to identify promising tracks and innovation directions early.
Showcase & Ideation: Connect with like-minded developers and teams, exchange ideas, and explore the next big trend in crypto.
Early Access to Resources: Secure official tools and mentor guidance ahead of the main hackathon to strengthen your competitive edge.
Deepen TON Ecosystem Engagement: Learn more about TON’s developer tools and resources, and tap into full community and institutional support.
The workshop will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions on trending topics including “BTC Ecosystem Review and Outlook,” “TonBit Security Practice,” “TON BTCFI Roadmap,” and “TON x BTC Ecosystem Potential,” led by Flames Lan, Paul Li, Dr. Awesome Doge, and Luis Lu.
We’ll provide a full breakdown of the BTCFi Hackathon’s themes, technical expectations, and evaluation framework, helping you lock in strategic focus early. Engage face-to-face with fellow innovators to spark new ideas and uncover the next frontier in the TON ecosystem. Get early access to official resources and expert mentorship before the hackathon begins, setting a solid foundation for success. Finally, immerse yourself in the TON ecosystem, understand its tooling and support systems, and leverage every available advantage to accelerate your project and unlock its full potential.
4. $1M Prize Pool – Don’t Miss Out!
The BTCFi Hackathon now offers a total prize pool of $1,000,000. In addition, participants may win:
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Direct Support from TON Foundation: Assistance in boosting liquidity and expanding user reach
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Security Audits & Technical Guidance: TonBit, the security leader in the TON ecosystem, will offer audit services and protection for selected projects
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Investment Opportunities: Connect directly with investors and earn backing from institutions and the community
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Official APIs & Developer Resources: Deep integration with the TONX API ecosystem, unlocking powerful development tools
5. Why Join the BTCFi Hackathon?
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Shape the Future of BTC: A rare chance to fuse Bitcoin with TON for more efficient and widespread applications.
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Fast-Track Your Project: Receive dedicated support from TON Foundation, with priority access to liquidity, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
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Join a Vibrant Community: Compete alongside global developers and collaborate with existing TON ecosystem projects.
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Win Big: Beyond the $1M prize, gain access to security audits, funding opportunities, and ecosystem resources to launch your project onto the global stage.
Conclusion
From online submissions to offline workshops, culminating in live demos and a grand showcase at Web3 Festival, this is more than just a technical event—it’s a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of the BTC and TON ecosystems.
About the Co-hosts
TONX
TONX, founded in 2021, is a SuperApp platform layer driving the next generation of Web3 economies. As a core pillar of the TON ecosystem, TONX delivers powerful tools such as TONX API—a trusted RPC solution adopted by over 20 leading projects—and Tonkey, a secure multi-sig wallet managing over $400 million in assets.
TONX has successfully hosted over 20 major TON events, including The Open Art 2024, The Open Summit 2024, TON Hacker House 2024, TON Bootcamp 2024, and Hack-a-TONx on DoraHacks 2023.
TON Foundation
The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) is a non-profit organization supported by community contributors, dedicated to advancing TON’s mission. Established in Switzerland in 2023, the Foundation brings together expertise across domains to support protocol development, guide platform creation, and foster ecosystem growth. While advocating for TON’s vision, the Foundation holds no control over the network. TON operates on open-source software, welcomes contributions from all individuals, and remains independent of any centralized authority. Learn more at: https://ton.foundation.
TON Society
TON Society is a grassroots-driven global movement committed to supporting the TON community through growth initiatives and real-world activities, bridging the TON community with the physical world.
TON Society is a home for revolutionaries building a better internet.
TonBit
TonBit, a core sub-brand of BitsLab, is a security specialist and early builder within the TON ecosystem. As a leading security provider for the TON blockchain, TonBit specializes in comprehensive security audits—including those for Tact and FunC—ensuring integrity and resilience for TON-based projects. To date, TonBit has successfully audited prominent projects such as Catizen, Algebra, and UTonic, identifying multiple critical vulnerabilities and demonstrating excellence in blockchain security. Additionally, TonBit hosted the TON CTF competition, attracting wide participation and recognition, further solidifying its role as a security leader in the TON ecosystem. Going forward, TonBit will continue safeguarding blockchain security and driving technological and ecological advancement.
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