The Solana AI Hackathon for developers, running from December 10 to December 23, has captured global tech community attention with a total prize pool exceeding $185,000. Organized by the Solana Foundation and backed by a16z, this event paves the way for promising advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly in the field of AI Agents. The competition features six categories dedicated to AI development, including:
- Building DeFi Agents capable of interacting with and managing positions on Solana DeFi protocols, with a total prize of $27,500.
- Developing new infrastructure and frameworks for AI Agents on Solana, with a total prize of $27,500.
- Creating AI Agent tools for launching and managing token liquidity, with a total prize of $20,000.
- Designing AI Agents specifically for spot trading, with a total prize of $20,000.
- Building conversational AI Agents for tasks such as chatting, answering questions, and engaging in dialogue, with a total prize of $15,000.
- Developing AI Agents that can generate 3D images, videos, or integrate live streaming, with a total prize of $15,000.
In addition, $60,000 in prizes will be awarded to the three most comprehensive AI Agent projects. This hackathon not only encourages innovative solutions but also fosters the integration of AI and blockchain. The involvement of esteemed partners such as Jito Labs, Jupiter Exchange, and Orca ensures participants receive in-depth technical support and high-quality mentoring sessions.
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The hackathon offers participants an exciting array of options, ranging from developing automated bots and DeFi tools to managing tokens with AI. With six challenging categories, AI developers and experts have the freedom to innovate—whether designing next-generation frameworks or creating 3D avatars for influencers.
Solana places particular emphasis on community engagement by hosting Telegram exchange channels, mentoring sessions, and idea boards. This event once again reinforces Solana’s position as a pioneering platform at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence, unlocking new possibilities across various industries.
