Unleashing Innovation: Join the Seoul Hackathon and Shape the Future of the Interchain!

Team Chainapsis
Interchain Ecosystem Blog
5 min readAug 24, 2023

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Chainapsis is proud to announce the Interchain Hacker House & Hackathon, to be hosted in Seoul, Korea on September 2–10!

Organized by Chainapsis (the team behind the Keplr Wallet) — in collaboration with the Interchain Foundation, Argus, Celestia, and Osmosis — this event will be a melting pot of some of the best minds from across the ecosystem, redefining innovation in the Interchain.

Read on for more info, or sign up to be a part of this extraordinary event!

Limited Spots Available!

Time is of the essence, and opportunity waits for no one. Go apply now!

The Interchain Hacker House: Hub of Collaboration and Creativity [September 2 ~ 10]

At the Interchain Hacker House, participants will have the unique opportunity to glean invaluable insights from seasoned mentors, while collaborating with like-minded hackers to build groundbreaking proof-of-concepts.

By providing a cohabiting venue for the Interchain contributors and hackers, the Hacker House cultivates an innovation-centric atmosphere, promoting open discussions, impromptu brainstorming, and intense hands-on experiences.

🔥 Why You Should Join the Interchain Hacker House

  • Collaboration: The art of hacking extends beyond mere skillsets, it’s also about mindsets. Embrace collaboration by working with diverse individuals to combine their expertise, tackle real-world problems together, and bring your solution to reality!
  • 24/7 Access: Innovation doesn’t adhere to a 9-to-5 schedule. With round-the-clock access, participants can immerse themselves fully in their projects, testing and iterating as they strive for excellence.
  • Community Building: Beyond the competition, the Hacker House nurtures a strong sense of community. Here, relationships are formed, and networks are expanded. The connections made within these walls often transcend the event itself, extending into professional partnerships and lifelong friendships.
  • Accelerated Learning: The Hacker House is more than just a space; it’s an opportunity to learn. Workshops and collaborative coding sessions facilitate an accelerated learning curve, enabling participants to swiftly gain new knowledge and skills most relevant to their goals.
  • Mentorship by the Interchain Key Players: Imagine having mentors and industry experts available at your doorstep. The Hacker House offers tailored guidance from top-tier experts, arming participants with the necessary resources to overcome challenges and maximize their potential.

✍️ Read more about the Hacker House and related FAQs

💫 Apply to stay at the Hacker House

The Seoul Hackathon: A Nexus of Innovation [September 8~10]

The Interchain Hackathon celebrates innovation, technology, and camaraderie.

Hosted at Nonce — Seoul’s Crypto Hub — the hackathon is set to attract some of the best builders and projects from across the ecosystem.

Be sure to register for this event — come meet and collaborate with other contributors, create values, and set your ideas in motion!

Fostering Local Innovation

Seoul’s vibrant tech scene has been gaining momentum over the years, and the Interchain Hackathon is set to amplify this growth. By attracting and prioritizing talents from local universities and nurturing homegrown ideas, the event fosters a culture of innovation that has far-reaching implications for the city’s economy and reputation as a tech hub.

Global Implications of Local Initiatives

While the event’s impact on the Seoul Web 3 scene is undeniable, its ripple effects extend beyond city limits. In an increasingly interconnected world, innovation transcends borders. The Interchain Hackathon invites hackers from across the globe to be a part of this exciting journey. By bringing together diverse perspectives and skill sets, the event stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in tackling global challenges.

⚡️ Why You Should Join the Interchain Hackathon

  • Unlock Your Potential: Push your limits and explore the depths of your creativity. The hackathon challenges you to think outside the box, pushing your boundaries with the Interchain Stack and more.
  • Networking with the Interchain Key Players: Rub shoulders with industry leaders, tech pioneers, and fellow hackers who share your passion for innovation. Forge connections that could shape your career for years to come.
  • Cultural Exchange: Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the borderless Interchain while collaborating with global minds. Experience the beauty of cross-cultural knowledge sharing.
  • Prizes and Recognition: Apart from the thrill of creation, there are enticing prizes awaiting the most innovative solutions. Showcase your skills and gain recognition!

💙 Hackathon Tracks & Prize Pool

As a testament to the hackathon’s commitment to celebrating exceptional talent, a substantial prize pool of $15,000 awaits the most innovative and impactful projects.

This isn’t just about the monetary reward; it’s a validation of your hard work, a recognition of your ingenuity, and a stepping stone to greater opportunities.

🧑‍💻 Tracks

  • Gaming Track by Argus
  • DeFi Track by Osmosis
  • Modularity Track by Celestia

🏅 Bounties

  • Bounty by KYVE

*Specific track details and judging criteria will be announced at the hackathon.

Learn more about the Interchain Hackathon

👩‍🚀 About the Judges

Our jury is composed of some of the most renowned masterminds from the Interchain:

🦸‍♂️️ About the Sponsors

Chainapsis (Keplr)
Connecting Blockchains and Humans ~ An interchain infrastructure company with a focus on IBC and the Interchain Ecosystem. Builders of the number one Interchain Wallet per adoption, Keplr, and Co-Founders of Osmosis.

Interchain Foundation
Responsibly shaping a new technological paradigm ~ As stewards of the interchain, we fund and advance the creation of an interoperable, sustainable, and community-owned decentralized ecosystem focusing on the development of the Interchain Stack.

Argus
Trailblaze the Internet of Games ~ Committed to realizing a future where games are open, interoperable, and shaped by emergent gameplay.

Celestia
The first modular blockchain network ~ A modular consensus and data network, built to enable anyone to easily deploy their own blockchain with minimal overhead.

Osmosis
Interchain Liquidity Lab ~ the largest Interchain DEX.

KYVE
KYVE Network is revolutionizing customized and secure access to on- and off-chain data by providing fast and easy tooling for decentralized data validation, immutability, and retrieval.

Radius
Radius is a trustless shared sequencing layer built to power the next generation of interoperable modular blockchains.

Wonderstruck
Designing brands that define tomorrow.

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