# **AI Wars : WEEX Alpha Awakens** Welcome to the future of AI-powered trading! The **AI Wars : WEEX Alpha Awakens** organized by WEEX Labs , blends the realms of Artificial Intelligence, quantitative finance, and Web3 to spark real-world innovation in algorithmic trading. This global AI trading hackathon takes place from **November 20, 2025 to March 3, 2026**, based in Dubai and accessible worldwide. The event welcomes developers, researchers, professionals, and enterprises to compete for a share of **1,880,000 USDT** in prizes, including a **Bentley Bentayga S** for the champion. **WEEX AI Hackathon Preliminary Round Forked Entry** is now open, offering a second chance for participants who missed the early registration deadline on December 31, 2025. The forked entry will open until **January 18, 2026, at 23:59 (UTC+8)**, after which all eligible participants will advance to the preliminary round, running for two weeks from January 19 to February 2. Top-performing teams from the preliminary round will then progress to the finals, making this the final opportunity to join the competition before it officially begins. # Event Introduction ## Overview - **Hackathon Name:** **AI Wars : WEEX Alpha Awakens** - **Duration:** November 20, 2025 – March 3, 2026 - **Format:** Hybrid (online global access + offline workshop) - Join the CoinGecko API Track under AI Wars: WEEX Alpha Awakens and get free 2-month access to the CoinGecko API Analyst plan：[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyq9lRvu2nLNmpCCH8CTYdrgTBDH5poirdZHVB_blqwNLXJw/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyq9lRvu2nLNmpCCH8CTYdrgTBDH5poirdZHVB_blqwNLXJw/viewform) ## Positioning This hackathon sits at the intersection of AI innovation and decentralized trading, aiming to accelerate the future of algorithmic trading, risk management, and financial intelligence. By empowering builders and teams to develop, test, and showcase intelligent trading systems using WEEX data, technology, and infrastructure, the event attracts top talent across AI, blockchain, and fintech—driving practical, impactful advancements in the global crypto trading ecosystem. ## Prize Pool Description - **Total value:** 1,880,000 USDT (split into USDT, cloud credits, top toolkits, and WXT tokens). - **Rewards:** 1. Preliminary Round Rewards: 880,000 USDT 2. Final Rewards: 1,000,000 USDT 3. Additional incentives: strategy investment through the WEEX AI Strategy Fund, official recognition as a WEEX-Certified AI Strategist, and access to a strategy incubator offering data, traffic, compute, and funding support. ## Notable Features - Dual online/offline participation: Dubai as flagship, worldwide access for all. - Exclusive access to WEEX trading data and APIs for approved participants. - Strong emphasis on transparency, open development (GitHub required), and fair play. - Social engagement via Popularity Award . # Timeline **Early Bird Entry** - Registration: Ended on **Dec 31, 23:59 (UTC+8)** - Preliminary: **Jan 12, 20:00 – Feb 2, 23:59 (UTC+8)** - Finals: **February** **Forked Entry** - Registration: Ends on **Jan 18, 23:59 (UTC+8)** - Preliminary: **Jan 19, 12:00 – Feb 2, 23:59 (UTC+8)** - Finals: **February** Additional workshop/demo dates will be updated later. # Preliminary Round Format ### **Early Bird** - 8–10 BUIDLs per group - 1,000 USDT competition fund allocated to each BUIDL - AI strategies run for 3 weeks - Top 2 BUIDLs in each group by account balance advance to the finals ### **Forked Entry** - 8–10 BUIDLs per group - 1,000 USDT competition fund allocated to each BUIDL - AI strategies run for 2 weeks - Top 1 BUIDL in each group by account balance advance to the finals # Support and Partners - **Organizer:** WEEX Labs - **Technology & Data:** Exclusive trading data & developer APIs from WEEX - **Prize Partners:** TBA - **Community:** Global Web3, AI, and trading developer ecosystems - **Additional Support:** Cloud providers (credits), toolkits, mentoring and more # Submission Method and Rules - **Eligibility:** Individuals (global), registered enterprises, academic/research teams — must possess full civil capacity/compliance with relevant jurisdictions. Exclusions: Individuals/entities penalized for finance/fraud violations; personnel related to WEEX/partners. - **Team Formation:** 1–5 persons per team ("BUIDL"). Each person can only join one team. - **Registration:** Submit online via the official website (WEEX UID +KYC required). - **Submission Requirements:** Policy Description Document: Specify trading logic, rationale, and rules. AI Participation Description: Explain role and implementation of AI/ML in the solution. Code/Architecture Proof: Submit via public repository (e.g. GitHub). - **Approval:** All teams and submissions are subject to review. Approved teams gain access to WEEX's data and APIs. - **API test & ai_log upload:** To ensure eligibility for the preliminary round, all teams must promptly complete the required actions, including successfully passing an API connection test to verify that their strategy can connect to and call WEEX API endpoints, and submitting a valid AI log in accordance with WEEX specifications. AI logs are mandatory for verification, scoring, and ranking, and failure to submit valid AI logs during the event period may result in the team receiving no ranking or being disqualified. - **Judging:** Panel of domain experts + community (Popularity Award). Emphasis: technical quality, AI depth, integretability, innovation, and engagement. - **Leverage capped at 20x**: High-leverage, gambling-style trading is strictly prohibited. - **Minimum of 10 trades required**: Prevents “idle participation”; strategies must undergo sufficient testing. # Encouragement and Vision The **AI Wars : WEEX Alpha Awakens** is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad for disrupting traditional trading paradigms: - **Empowerment:** Top teams will shape the future of AI-enabled finance and Web3 trading. - **Ecosystem Growth:** Outstanding projects may be integrated into WEEX or fast-tracked to further support and recognition. - **Inspiration:** Connect with innovators, pioneers, and mentors across continents. - **Visibility:** Showcase work to a global audience, win cash, and lasting recognition. # Technical Support and Contact Information - TG: @SmallWZ - TG Group : [https://t.me/weexaiwars](https://t.me/weexaiwars) - TG Technical Question Group : [https://t.me/weexaiwars/1](https://t.me/weexaiwars/1) - Twitter: [https://x.com/weex_ai](https://x.com/weex_ai) - API related guidline : [https://www.weex.com/api-doc/ai/intro](https://www.weex.com/api-doc/ai/intro) - **Support staff working hours:** 9:00–22:00 (UTC+8). - **Guideline**: [https://www.weex.com/api-doc/ai/introduction/ParticipantGuide](https://www.weex.com/api-doc/ai/introduction/ParticipantGuide) # Other - **Local Event/Workshops:** Dubai-based participants may attend offline sessions—details TBA. - **Legal Notice:** Please ensure compliance with your local regulations regarding crypto and AI development. - **Data/API Security:** Access is provisioned on approved & reviewed basis—protect your credentials. - **Trading Pairs:** Participants must ensure their strategies trade only within the designated competition pairs, including ADA、SOL、LTC、DOGE、BTC、ETH、XRP、BNB - **Support staff working hours:** 9:00–22:00 (UTC+8). - **IP lookup website**: [https://ipchicken.com/](https://ipchicken.com/) Get ready to innovate at the edge of AI, crypto, and Web3! Register now, form your team, and lead the new era of intelligent trading with WEEX. # How to Start WEEX AI Hackathon: Find Your UID to Submit Your Profile To register for the WEEX Global AI Trading Hackathon, you need to acquire your WEEX UID first. This guide shows you exactly where to find it. ## **Via the Website:** ### Step 1：Register Your Account Click the [link ](https://www.weex.com)to visit the official homepage. Select “Sign Up” in the top right, then register using your email or phone number. **Note**: If you already have an account, click “Log In” in the top-right corner to access your dashboard.  ### Step 3: Find Your UID Click the avatar icon again, and you will see your UID displayed right below your email.  # **CoinGecko API Track Introduction**  ## **Overview** **Duration:** January 13, 2026 – March 3, 2026 **Track Start Date:** January 13, 2026 **Format:** Online global access --- ### **Positioning** The CoinGecko API Track is designed for builders who want to build smarter, data‑driven trading strategies with **market intelligence and real-time data** from the world’s most trusted and independent crypto market data provider. Participants are encouraged to use CoinGecko API’s REST and WebSocket endpoints to support key parts of their strategy workflow such as **market discovery, backtesting, analytics, and monitoring**. --- ### **Track Support (What CoinGecko Provides)** To support eligible participants, CoinGecko API will provide complimentary access for a limited time: - **Complimentary Analyst Plan API Key (2 months)** for each eligible participant/team - **Value:** USD **$258** per key (2-month equivalent) - **Includes:** - CoinGecko API **Analyst plan key** - **WebSocket API access** - Access to **exclusive endpoints** available under the Analyst plan **Note:** Participants are **not expected to purchase** a CoinGecko API subscription to join this track. --- ### **How to Get Your CoinGecko API Key** To request access: 1. Fill in the **[CoinGecko API Dedicated Track Registration Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyq9lRvu2nLNmpCCH8CTYdrgTBDH5poirdZHVB_blqwNLXJw/viewform)** 2. The WEEX team will review eligibility and issue keys to approved participants 3. Approved participants will receive: - their CoinGecko API Analyst plan key - usage limits and basic API details **Issuance timeline:** WEEX will respond to eligible requests within **48 hours / 2 business days**. ### **Winners & Prizes (CoinGecko API Track)** **Number of winners:** **10 total winners** (individual / team)**Track Winner Prizes –** each winner will receive: - 1-year complimentary CoinGecko Analyst API Key (worth $1,548) - Get featured on CoinGecko – X (Twitter), website, newsletters and more --- ### **Notable Features** - **Complimentary API access:** eligible participants will each receive a paid exclusive CoinGecko API key (Analyst plan) worth $258 each. - **Broad market data access:** each CoinGecko API Analyst plan key grants access to market data for over 20M+ tokens, across 1,700+ exchanges and 250+ blockchain networks. - **WebSocket access:** each CoinGecko API Analyst plan key also grants access to sub-second ultra-low latency data streams for a wide variety of crypto assets including the latest tokens and liquidity pools from Solana, BNB, Base, Monad, and more blockchain networks. - **Compatible with the main hackathon:** you can submit the same project to both WEEX AI War’s main tracks and the CoinGecko API Track. This lets you maximize chances of winning across multiple prize categories while building a single strong project. --- ## **Eligibility** Your submission is eligible as long as your trading strategy (or strategy workflow) meaningfully relies on CoinGecko API for **at least one** of the following: - **Market discovery**(e.g., selecting assets/pairs, filtering assets, market mapping) - **Backtesting / simulation support**(e.g., pulling historical market data for experiments, validation, benchmarking) - **Data analysis & research**(e.g., correlation/volatility analysis, regime detection, risk inputs) - **Any other purpose that directly strengthens the trading strategy** **Not eligible:** Projects that only mention CoinGecko but do not actually use the API in a meaningful way. --- ## **What to Submit** To qualify for the CoinGecko API track, you must submit: 1. **Public GitHub repository with a README section: “How CoinGecko API is used” (required)** Include: - which CoinGecko endpoints/data you used - what each one contributed to your strategy/workflow - where it’s used in the project (reference to file/module) 2. **Short walkthrough video (required, 1–5 minutes)** Explain: - what your strategy/system does - where CoinGecko API fits in - what improved because of CoinGecko API Submit your project here 👉 [CoinGecko API Track Submission Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKdvhCcsuqq3fikT1C8IXiqZYrTY4YFdA97jO-LgQKG1zh2A/viewform) --- ## **Judging Focus** We’ll judge from these lenses: - **Innovation & usefulness**: Is it a clever / valuable trading strategy or trading tool? - **CoinGecko API contribution**: Is CoinGecko API’s data important to the solution? - **Quality of integration**: Clean, sensible use of data (not random calls) - **Clarity of explanation**: Can we clearly understand “why CoinGecko mattered” from your README + video? - **WebSocket API usage (Bonus):** Projects that integrate **CoinGecko WebSocket API** may receive **bonus consideration** during judging (not mandatory). --- ## **Basic Rules / Disqualification Criteria** - **Do not leak API keys** (in GitHub, video, screenshots, logs, or commits), store in a .env file instead. - **Do not fabricate results** or make performance claims you cannot reasonably explain. - Follow WEEX AI War hackathon’s rules and general fair-play expectations. --- # **ForeGate × WEEX Dorahack**  ## **ForeGate: Create and Predict Everything** ForeGate is a cutting-edge **decentralized prediction markets** platform that empowers users to create, predict, and trade on real-world event outcomes — spanning **crypto prices**, **sports results**, **politics**, **finance**, **entertainment**, **global trends**, and beyond. By harnessing collective intelligence through transparent smart contracts, ForeGate delivers fair, secure settlements and turns sharp insights into real profits. ## **Key Highlights** • **Official Partnership** with football legend **Michael Owen** (2001 Ballon d'Or winner & ForeGate Global Ambassador) • Advanced liquidity via **AMM + orderbook** integration for instant trades and precise pricing • Supports both **event-based predictions** and **short-term price movement forecasts** • Broad coverage across categories: crypto, sports (NBA, LOL, etc.), politics, finance, entertainment & more • **Permissionless market creation** with revenue sharing for creators • Fully on-chain transparency, fairness, and instant settlements — no KYC required ## **ForeGate × WEEX Hackathon: Exclusive Prediction Markets** As Technology Support Partner for **AI Wars: WEEX Alpha Awakens**, ForeGate brings live prediction markets to action! Join the AI trade wars now — predict **real-time winners**, **top performers**, **breakout strategies**, and key competition outcomes directly on ForeGate. Make the hackathon more fun, engaging, and **profitable** with our seamless, permissionless markets! **Exclusive Event Rewards —** Prize Pool: $5,000 Futures Bonus + $5,000 USDT (distributed first-come, first-served): • **First deposit ≥ $5**: Up to **$20 Futures Bonus** + **$20 USDT** • **First prediction ≥ $5**: Up to **$50 Futures Bonus** + **$50 USDT** • **Total trading volume ≥ $5,000**: Chance to win a **FIFA World Cup ticket** + signed jersey **Join the events**: [https://www.foregate.com/?channelId=weex](https://www.foregate.com/?channelId=weex) ## **Rules & Terms** • **Eligibility**: Only users who sign up via channel ID WEEX qualify for rewards. • To claim **Futures Bonus** on WEEX, submit your WEEX UID via the provided form. • Only trades in **USDC/USDT markets** count (FGUSD markets excluded). • Trading volume rewards distributed within **3 business days** after event ends. • Follow WEEX AI War hackathon’s rules and general fair-play expectations. • ForeGate may disqualify participants for dishonest/abusive behavior (e.g., bulk registrations, fraud).