- The event is open to everyone, from startup teams to solo creators.
- The hackathon runs through February 7, 2026.
- Winning participants will share a prize pool of $150,000.
Blockchain network Mantle has officially launched its first global hackathon, inviting builders and developers worldwide to create innovative blockchain solutions during a five-month online competition.
The event began on October 22 and runs through February 7, 2026, offering up to $150,000 in rewards for successful projects.
Introducing the Mantle Global Hackathon — now live!
– Global, online & open to all
– $150K in prizes & rewards
– 6+ tracks, endless potentialFrom Oct. 22, 2025 – Feb. 7, 2026.
Supported by @HackQuest_ & @OpenBuildxyz.
Enter the arena: https://t.co/lzgYCA3rt4 pic.twitter.com/1zvAsKyo42
— Mantle (@Mantle_Official) October 22, 2025
The hackathon is open to enthusiasts across the globe, with established developer ecosystems HackQuest and OpenBuild providing tools, exposure to new projects, and mentorship.
Organizers stress that the event is focused on building practical innovations rather than chasing hype-driven trends.
Building solutions for real problems
Mantle has made clear what it expects from participants: relevant products that address real user needs.
The judging process will prioritize five main pillars: scalability, product design, technical execution, Mantle integration, and market potential.
The Mantle team emphasized that winning submissions should prioritize market utility over flashy demos.
This hackathon is positioned as a platform for serious builders, not short-term speculators. The organizers said:
Build something that lasts, not just what’s trending. Focus on execution, usability, and real-world relevance. The most important thing is solving what users need.
Participants have ample time to design and refine their innovative projects.
Registration and development begin this month, with the winner announced in February.
Timeline:
▫️ Oct 22 – Dec 31: Registration
▫️ Oct 22 – Jan 5: Build period
▫️ Oct 22 – Jan 15: Submission period
▫️ Jan 15 – Jan 31: Review & community voting
▫️ Feb 1: Demo Day
▫️ Feb 7: Winner announcement & incubation kickoffPlenty of time to design, build, and refine. pic.twitter.com/41jwD5ivG4
— Mantle (@Mantle_Official) October 22, 2025
Builders can plan, test, and polish their ideas before presenting projects to the wider crypto community and the judging panel.
For context, the hackathon has assembled a diverse jury of respected figures from the blockchain space.
The panel includes names such as 0x Todd, Trustless State, Notaciccap, and other experienced professionals with backgrounds in venture capital, DeFi innovation, and product development.
The extensive jury adds credibility to the event and raises expectations, as the panel is well-equipped to evaluate projects that deliver tangible impact and creative solutions.
Mantle and Bybit prioritize real-world use cases
The five-month hackathon coincides with Mantle’s current partnership with centralized exchange Bybit, which aims to bring together liquidity providers, real-world assets, and developers.
Together, they seek to democratize the multi-trillion-dollar on-chain finance industry.
The initiative reflects Mantle’s mission to evolve beyond a single blockchain network into a global developer community that accelerates financial innovation.
MNT price outlook
Mantle’s native token reflected broader market sentiment today.
MNT lost nearly 10% of its value over the past 24 hours, trading around $1.64.
Lower daily trading volumes suggest reduced trader interest in the token as bearish pressures affect the crypto market.
The total market capitalization of all digital assets fell about 5% in the past 24 hours to $3.65 trillion amid factors such as rate tensions.
Despite short-term weakness, analysts remain optimistic and forecast stronger recoveries in Q4 and into 2026.
Meanwhile, the ongoing hackathon could help increase MNT utility and trading volumes over time, potentially supporting more stable price performance.