The OKX Solana Accelerate Hackathon invites developers, designers, and innovators to redefine the boundaries of DeFi, AI, and on-chain trading. With a prize pool exceeding $30,000 and pathways to real-world deployment, this event is your platform to create groundbreaking solutions.
🗓️ Timeline
- Online Hackathon Launch: May 6, 2025
- Project Submission Deadline: May 27, 2025
- Optional In-Person Networking Day: May 21, 2025 @ Solana Accelerate
👉 Register for the Networking Day
💰 Prize Pool
Winners will share $30,000+ in USDC, API benefits, and ecosystem opportunities:
- 🥇 First Place (per track): $3,000 USDC
- 🥈 Second Place (per track): $2,000 USDC
- 🔥 Most Innovative OKX API Use (up to 5 projects): $15,000 USDC
- Top 10 Projects: 3-month premium OKX DEX API access
Additional Perks:
- Mentorship from OKX experts
- Potential integration into OKX DEX
- Pitch opportunities for OKX Ventures funding
🧪 Judging Criteria
Projects are evaluated across five key dimensions:
| Criteria | Weight | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Implementation | 30% | Code quality, API creativity |
| User Experience | 25% | Intuitive design, low friction |
| Business Potential | 20% | Scalability, real-world impact |
| OKX Ecosystem Integration | 15% | Use of OKX DEX tools |
| Presentation Quality | 10% | Clear demo and value proposition |
🧭 Tracks & Themes
1. Trading Innovations
Develop bots leveraging DEX/CEX APIs for market opportunities.
Examples:
- Cross-exchange arbitrage systems
- Social sentiment trading platforms
2. DeFi Breakthroughs
Advance DeFi with OKX DEX APIs.
Examples:
- Gasless transaction protocols
- Cross-chain liquidity aggregators
3. AI x Web3
Pioneer AI-driven trading and DeFi tools.
Examples:
- Autonomous portfolio managers
- AI-powered DeFi assistants
🧑💻 Eligibility
Open to all Solana builders. Requirements:
- Register individually or as a team
- Submit projects by the deadline
- Join the OKX Developer Discord
Teams must remain active in Discord to qualify.
📬 Support & Resources
Need technical guidance or teammates?
👉 Join our Discord for live support, OKX engineer office hours, and collaboration channels.
FAQ
❓ Can I submit multiple projects?
Yes, but each project must be unique and separately registered.
❓ Are remote participants eligible for all prizes?
Absolutely! Physical attendance is optional.
❓ How do I access the OKX DEX API?
Documentation and sandbox environments are available in Discord upon registration.
Shape the future of decentralized finance—code, collaborate, and compete!