- The event is open to everyone, from startup teams to solo builders.
- The hackathon runs through February 7, 2026.
- Winners will share a prize pool of $150,000.
The Mantle blockchain network has officially launched its first global hackathon, inviting creators and developers to participate in a five-month online competition to build innovative blockchain solutions.
The event began on October 22, 2025, and runs until February 7, 2026, offering up to $150,000 in incentives for winning 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 worldwide, with established developer ecosystems HackQuest and OpenBuild providing connections to new projects and mentorship during the event.
Organizers emphasize that this event is designed for builders who want to deliver practical innovation rather than chase hype-driven trends.
Build to Solve Real Problems
Mantle has been clear about what it expects from participants: meaningful products that address real user problems.
The judging process will prioritize five key pillars: scalability, product design, technical execution, Mantle integration, and market potential.
The Mantle team stressed that successful submissions should focus on market utility rather than flashy demos.
This hackathon is positioned as a platform for serious builders rather than short-term speculators. The organizers said:
Build what lasts, not just what’s trendy. Focus on execution, usability, and real-world relevance. Above all, meet the needs of your users.
Participants will have ample time to conceptualize and develop their projects. Registration and initial building start this month, with winners 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
Developers can plan, test, and polish their ideas before presenting their projects to the wider crypto community and the judging panel.
The hackathon features a diverse jury composed of respected figures from the blockchain space.
The panel includes experienced contributors such as 0x Todd, Trustless State, Notaciccap, and several others with backgrounds in venture capital, DeFi innovation, and product development.
A large, experienced jury adds credibility to the event and signals high expectations for submissions with real-world impact and creative innovation.
Mantle and Bybit Focus on Real-World Solutions
The five-month hackathon coincides with Mantle’s partnership with the centralized exchange Bybit, an alliance intended to bring together liquidity providers, real-world assets, and developers.
Together, they aim to help democratize on-chain finance within a multi-trillion-dollar industry.
The initiative aligns with Mantle’s mission to expand beyond a blockchain network and cultivate an international developer community that accelerates financial innovation.
MNT Price Outlook
Today, Mantle’s native token reflected broader market sentiment.
In the last 24 hours, MNT fell nearly 10% to $1.64.
Lower daily trading volume suggests reduced trader interest in the token as bearish conditions affect the cryptocurrency market.
The total value of all digital tokens dropped by 5% in the past 24 hours to $3.65 trillion, influenced by macro factors such as tariff tensions.
Despite the recent weakness, analysts remain optimistic and forecast a significant recovery in the fourth quarter and into 2026.
Meanwhile, the ongoing hackathon could boost MNT’s utility and trading volume over time, potentially contributing to more stable price behavior.