- The event is open to everyone, from startup teams to solo builders.
- The hackathon runs through February 7, 2026.
- Winners will share a $150,000 prize pool.
The Mantle blockchain network has officially launched its first-ever global hackathon, inviting creators and developers to build innovative blockchain solutions in a five-month online competition.
The event began on October 22 and runs until February 7, 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 hobbyists and builders worldwide. Developer ecosystems HackQuest and OpenBuild are providing tools, visibility for new projects, and mentorship.
The organizers emphasize that the event is about practical innovation rather than hype-driven trends.
Building to solve real problems
Mantle has made clear what it expects from participants: relevant products that address real user problems.
The judging process will prioritize five core pillars: scalability, product design, technical execution, Mantle integration, and market potential.
The Mantle team stressed that successful entries should focus on market utility rather than flashy demos.
This hackathon is intended for serious builders, not short-term opportunists. As the organizers put it:
Build something that lasts, not just what’s trendy. Focus on execution, usability, and real impact. Most importantly, solve users’ needs.
Participants have ample time to design and refine their innovative projects.
Registration and 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
Content creators have time to plan, test, and polish their ideas before presenting them to the wider crypto community and judges.
For context, the hackathon features a diverse panel of judges made up of well-known figures from the blockchain community.
The roster includes 0x Todd, Trustless State, Notaciccap, and several others with experience in venture capital, DeFi innovation, and product development.
The sizeable judging team adds credibility to the event.
Their collective expertise sets high expectations and ensures projects are evaluated for real impact and creative innovation.
Mantle and Bybit prioritize real-world solutions
The five-month hackathon coincides with Mantle’s current partnership with centralized exchange Bybit, an initiative meant to connect liquidity providers, real-world asset opportunities, and developers.
The two partners aim to democratize on-chain finance for what they describe as a trillion-dollar industry.
The initiative reflects Mantle’s mission to expand beyond its core network and build an international developer community to accelerate financial innovation.
MNT price outlook
Mantle’s native token mirrored broader market sentiment today.
MNT lost nearly 10% of its value over the past 24 hours, trading at $1.64.
Sluggish daily trading volumes indicate waning trader interest amid a bearish cryptocurrency environment.
The total market capitalization of digital tokens fell 5% in the last 24 hours to $3.65 trillion, influenced in part by regulatory tensions.
Still, analysts remain cautiously optimistic, projecting a substantial recovery in Q4 and into 2026.
Meanwhile, the ongoing hackathon could enhance MNT’s utility and trading volumes, potentially supporting a steadier price trajectory over time.