About the Hackathon
# Introduction
**StableHacks 2026** is a fully online, global hackathon for experienced developers, startups, and financial innovators building **institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure on Solana**.
The hackathon **targets real-world, scalable use cases** at the intersection of **DeFi and TradFi**, with a focus on regulatory-aligned, security-first, production-ready solutions.
Focus areas:
- **Institutional Permissioned DeFi Vaults**
- **Cross-Border Stablecoin Treasury**
- **Programmable Stablecoin Payments**
**StableHacks** is designed for seasoned teams ready to leverage Solana’s performance and composability to tackle institutional adoption challenges.
# Partners
Organised by: **Tenity**
Co-hosts & Sponsors:
**Solana Foundation, AMINA Bank, Solstice Labs**
Other Partners:
**UBS,**
**Keyrock,**
**Fireblocks,**
**Steakhouse Financial, Superteam Germany**
# Location
Fully online on the **DoraHacks** platform. All activities — including the kick-off, hacking sprint, submissions, and judging — will take place entirely online.
A closing **Demo Day** will be held in **Zurich, Switzerland, on April 8**, with **only the Top 3 teams per track** invited to present their solution live on stage.
# Prizes
The prize pool value will be approx at 30k.
Top teams will gain **exclusive access to partners**, **mentorship from industry experts**, and the **opportunity** to **collaborate on real-world proof-of-concepts (PoCs)** with leading institutions and ecosystem players.
# Timeline
Dates: **13-22 March 2026**
The Agenda will be available on the **DoraHacks** platform soon. You can find a high level timeline below:
| Date | Time | Activity |
| :------ | :------ | :------ |
| 13 March | 15:00 | Livestream: Hackathon Kick-Off & Challenge Reveal |
| 14 March | 15:00 | Workshops by Amina, Solana and Solstice Labs |
| 15 March | 15:00 | Ecosystem Partner Presentations |
| 22 March | 15:00 | Deadline for BUIDLs Submission on DoraHacks |
| 8 April | 15:00 | Live Pitching by Top 3 teams per Track |
# Eligibility
- Open to startups and developers **worldwide**.
- Participation is limited to **teams only**; solo submissions will not be accepted.
- All projects must be **built on Solana**.
- **Product readiness requirement**: teams must submit an MVP, live prototype, or an active/private beta. Concept-only submissions will not be considered.
# Submission Requierments
1. **Complete your submission/BUIDL** by including:
- Project name, team members and description
- A link to a presentation video
- A link to a technical overview video
- Source code repository
**Submit before the deadline.** Late submissions will not be considered. Submissions can be edited until the deadline, after which they will be locked for judging.
# Judging criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on:
1. Team Execution & Technical Readiness
2. Institutional Fit & Compliance Awareness
3. Stablecoin Infrastructure Innovativeness
4. Scalability & Adoption Potential
5. Submission Clarity & Completeness
# Solana Dev Starter Pack
[Introduction to Solana Development ](https://solana.com/docs/intro/quick-start)
More coming up soon.
# Contact us
If you have any questions, please first check the **Hackathon FAQ** section.
If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to via our [Telegram channel](https://t.me/+Tp0d5Z-QASFhMGI8) or [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/f4xdVF5z).
# About us
**Tenity** is a global innovation platform shaping the future of finance and technology. With hubs in Zurich, Singapore, Tallinn, Madrid, London, and Istanbul, Tenity combines venture capital, open innovation, and ecosystem access to support founders and technologies at scale.
**StableHacks** is co-hosted by **AMINA Bank** and the **Solana Foundation**. **AMINA Bank** is a globally regulated crypto bank providing institutional-grade digital asset services and bridging traditional finance with blockchain-based infrastructure. The **Solana Foundation** supports the growth and adoption of the Solana blockchain, enabling high-performance, scalable, and low-latency financial applications. **Solstice Labs** is a blockchain infrastructure and product studio focused on building compliant, institutional-grade DeFi and stablecoin solutions that bridge on-chain innovation with real-world financial use cases.
Challenge tracks are provided by **AMINA Bank**, **Solana Foundation** and **Solstice Labs**. **UBS**, **Keyrock**, **Fireblocks**, **Superteam Germany** and **Steakhouse Financial** participate as ecosystem and community partners, supporting the next generation of institutional-grade financial infrastructure. Partners will also contribute through expert sessions and mentoring throughout the hackathon.
