# Introduction 🎃 The **Halloween Solana Hackathon** is here! Running from **October 1st–31st, 2025** on **DoraHacks**, this global hackathon is your chance to build, innovate, and showcase your best ideas on Solana. Expect a month full of creativity, community, and spooktacular surprises! 👻 # Timeline - 🟠 **Hackathon Opens**: October 1, 2025 - 🟠 **Submission Deadline**: October 31, 2025 - 🟠 **Judging & Winner Announcements**: Early November 2025 # Prizes (Updated) • Miro (rated 4.2⭐) — $1k credit for team plan top digital whiteboard w/AI ($1k value) • DevRev (rated 5⭐) — 1 year free better products with AI support (#9 in Conversational Search / $10k value) • Pixpa — 6 mo free top no-code sites for creatives (#2 in Drag and Drop Website Builder / exclusive / $120 value) • Deel (rated 4.7⭐) — $2k in free credits for global team payroll YC W19 (#1 in Human Resources / $2k value / exclusive) • Posthog (rated 5⭐) — $50k in free credits for product coder dev tools YC W20 (#6 in Data Analytics / $50k value / exclusive) • Mixpanel (rated 4.5⭐) — 1 yr free on top analytics platform YC S09 (#1 in Reporting / $144k value) 💰 **Prize Pool Breakdown:** 1. **VIP Access: Taco Tech Tuesday** 🌮🎟️ - Exclusive VIP tickets to our flagship event on **October 28th** at *The Penthouse* in NYC. - Includes rooftop networking with top builders, priority entry, and complimentary perks. 2. **Global Marketing Spotlight** 🚀✨ - Featured promotion across our digital platforms and communities. - Gain exposure to investors, partners, and the wider Web3 ecosystem. 3. **Exclusive Community Pass** 🔑🤝 - Access to our private builder & founder network. - Invitations to curated dinners, mixers, and hackathon showcases. - Direct connections with VCs, investors, and partners. 4. **Partner Perks & Discounts** 💼💡 - Discounts, credits, and perks from ecosystem partners. - Early access to collaborations, pilots, and new tools. 5. **🎁 Bonus Surprises — TBA!** 👻🔥 - Additional prizes will be revealed during the hackathon. Stay tuned for spooky surprises! # Eligibility - Open to developers, designers, and innovators worldwide 🌍. - Both solo builders and teams are welcome. - All projects must be built on **Solana**. # Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated based on: Features for new WGS Alpha Wallet, (Please Do Not Submit Other Projects): [http://107.172.13.93:5173](http://107.172.13.93:5173) - 💡 **Innovation & Creativity** — uniqueness of the idea. - ⚡ **Technical Execution** — quality of build, code, and implementation. - 🌐 **Real-World Impact** — usefulness, adoption potential, and problem-solving. - 🎨 **User Experience** — design, usability, and accessibility. - 🚀 **Speed & Performance** — efficiency and responsiveness, especially in trading/copy-trading applications. # Contact us For hacker support & questions: - 📧 Email: **[gabrielc247@gmail.com](mailto:gabrielc247@gmail.com)** - 💬 Telegram: [hhcw_wgs](https://t.me/hhcw_wgs) # About us The **Halloween Solana Hackathon** is organized by **Wristkey Global Solutions (WGS)** — a next-generation wallet protocol and ecosystem redefining how people engage with blockchain and digital assets. We host **IRL & virtual events**, including NYC’s #1 weekly tech mixer **Taco Tech Tuesday**, global hackathons, and blockchain showcases. Our mission is to empower builders by connecting them with networks, investors, and opportunities.