# Introduction **The Open Hack** is a hybrid hackathon created to empower developers across India to build **consumer-facing applications on TON** — real-world products that everyday users can interact with and enjoy. Over a period of **one month**, participants will progress from **idea to prototype to TON integration** through a structured program combining expert mentorship, technical workshops, and continuous builder support. The journey concludes with a **live finale at our side event during India Blockchain Week 2025 in Bangalore**, where the top ten teams will present their projects to industry partners, investors, and the TON ecosystem. Unlike traditional hackathons focused on infrastructure or tools, **The Open Hack** encourages developers to create **user-first applications** — marketplaces, games, social utilities, learning platforms, and more — designed to make blockchain technology accessible and useful in daily life. --- ### Developer Benefits and Support - **$5,000 prize pool** for top-performing teams - **Personalized mentorship** from TON DevRel and ecosystem experts - **Fast-track listing** on TON App Center - **Showcase opportunities** during India Blockchain Week 2025 - **Exclusive swag kits** for finalists and active participants - **Collaboration opportunities** with TON ecosystem partners and the C#Sharp Community - **Co-working sessions** with the TON India team for ongoing guidance - **Comprehensive workshops** on Tolk contracts, UX design, user acquisition, and pitching - **Free domains** to all the TOP 10 winners by endless domain --- **The Open Hack** is not just a competition—it is a **launchpad for India’s next generation of Web3 builders**. # Timeline ### 🌐 **Phase 1: Online Hackathon (Oct 27 – Nov 23)** Go from **idea → prototype → TON integration** in a month-long online journey packed with workshops, mentorship, and builder activities on **DoraHacks**. **Key Milestones:** - **Oct 29:** Official Launch & Registrations Open - **Oct** **31:** Orientation & Kickoff Workshop - **Nov 2–7:** Ideation Week – Team formation & concept validation - **Nov 8–16:** Prototyping & UX Sessions – Build and refine your app - **Nov 17–19:** Mentor Check-ins & Midpoint Reviews - **Nov 20:** Pre-Finale Tour (Delhi NCR) – In-person builder meetup - **Nov 23:** 🧠 **Final Submission Deadline** 💡 *Build with TON smart contracts (via Tolk), connect wallets, and create apps that users love.* --- ### 🏆 **Phase 2: Offline Finale @ India Blockchain Week (Nov 30 – Dec 4)** The top **10 finalist teams** will pitch live at **India Blockchain Week, Bangalore** — a celebration of innovation, creativity, and Web3 adoption. **Highlights:** - **Dec 1:** Grand Finale Showcase – Live pitches, jury Q&A, and networking - **Dec 2–4:** Winner announcement, post-event highlights, and onboarding of top builders into the TON ecosystem # Workshop & TON Builder Series **🔷Opening Workshop — Event overview and key resources** —🗓 Oct 31 | 1PM UTC **🔷Nov 5–19: TON Builder Series (4-part technical workshop journey)** —Nov 5: Building on TON with Tolk & Pitch Deck Essentials —Nov 14: Midpoint Mentorship – Technical & Growth Feedback —Nov 17: Live Coding Course – Hands-on Building with TON Tools —Nov 19: Founder Live Chat – From Idea to Impact # Hackers chats [Telegram group](https://t.me/+BB6qcXh_VMA2M2Y9) # Prizes 1. **1st: $2000** 2. **2nd: $1000** 3. **3rd: $500** 4. **4th: $300** 5. **5-10: $200** — Fast-track access to TON ecosystem support — Hands-on mentorship from TON Foundation and our leading partners — Fast-track listing on Telegram Apps Center # Eligibility - The project must be submitted on Nov 23rd at the latest. - Projects are built for the TON ecosystem and in [Tolk](https://docs.ton.org/v3/documentation/smart-contracts/tolk/overview) languages - Every project must build a Telegram Mini-App as its main surface - Teams can close-source GitHub repo during the hackathon, but are required to open-source after the last day of BUIDL submission deadline. Teams can opt for open-source under BSL 1.1, which stipulates that the codes cannot be used for commercial purposes by other parties - dApp must support [TON Connect](https://docs.ton.org/develop/dapps/ton-connect/overview) standard - Entrants undertake to submit projects that do not violate relevant laws and regulations, infringe any intellectual property or other rights of any third parties, or will otherwise be disqualified - Teams must be attend the **live finale during India Blockchain Week 2025 in our side event** # Contact us Contact our TON SSEA Team if you have any question about The Open Hack - TON SSEA Hub Lead: [Telegram](https://t.me/josephine_crypto) | [Email](josephine@ton.org) - TON SSEA Hub DevRel Manager: [Telegram](https://t.me/Sha_onchain) | [Email](shashank@ton.org) - TON SSEA Hub Manager: [Telegram](https://t.me/MassonCryp) |[ Email](proe@ton.org)