# Introduction **Kaia Wave Stablecoin Summer Hackathon** is Kaia’s first and largest flagship hackathon of 2025, built for **early-stage founder teams** ready to build with stablecoins. This isn’t just another hackathon. You’ll **build a DeFi MiniDapp powered by Kaia-native USDT**, and we’ll help you take what you build **from hack to live launch immediately after the event.** If your team wants to go beyond a weekend prototype and actually ship, **Kaia Wave Stablecoin Summer Hackathon is your stage.** # Developer Support & Updates Join our Discord to ask technical questions, get guidance, and connect with other teams. Post in **#kaia-wave-stablecoin-summer-questions** with your **team name / project name** when you need help. We announce **schedule changes and key updates here first**. **Join Discord:** [https://discord.gg/kaiachain](https://discord.gg/kaiachain?utm_source=chatgpt.com) # Who’s it for? - **Stage**: Early-stage founder teams in the pre-seed to (early) seed range. - **Product Readiness**: Not just a slide deck, your team should have an MVP, live prototype, or active/private beta in progress. - **Technical Depth**: Demonstrated EVM ecosystem experience (Smart contracts, dApp infra). At least one strong technical founder recommended. - **DeFi Impact Potential**: You’re building (or can quickly build) DeFi products that can attract and grow USDT TVL on Kaia across diverse verticals. # Why should you care? **The Kaia Wave Stablecoin Summer Hackathon** is for founder teams that are ready to *launch real products,* not just demo an idea. Winners receive **far more than prize money**: they get broad, end-to-end launch support across every area needed to take a project live. **Winner Benefits Include:** - **Direct onboarding to Kaia Wave.** - **VC introductions, investment support, and access to acceleration/incubation programs.** - **Liquidity support programs.** - **Marketing and technical support.** # Prizes $165K in prizes + $1M in investment commitments, all allocated to a single track. 50% of the prize pool is released upon completion of post-hackathon milestones. - **Winner: US$ 35,000** (US$ 17.5K/US$ 17.5K) + *US$ 30K* in Infra Credits - **Runner Up #1: US$ 25,000** (US$ 12.5K/US$ 12.5K) + *US$ 15K* in Infra Credits - **Runner Up #2: US$ 15,000** (US$ 7.5K/US$ 7.5K) + *US$ 10K* in Infra Credits - *Finalist x2: Each at US$ 10,000 (US$ 5K/US$ 5K) + US$ 7.5K* in Infra Credits # Tracks ***The DeFi Mini-dApp*** For developers building LINE Mini dApps on Kaia that leverage Kaia-native USDT and stablecoin DeFi to unlock trade-and-earn experiences across the Kaia × LINE messenger ecosystem. ***Example Mini-dApps**: USDT Earns, DID-based Stablecoin Earns, DeFAI Agents and AI-Enhanced Mini-dApps in Trading, Yield Optimization and Asset Allocation, Payments, Staked Credentials with LineID, DID-based Stablecoin, Stablecoin Earns with missions on LINE* # Submission Requirements - A DeFi protocol and infra related to Kaia stablecoins and ecosystem assets (link to the GitHub + UI + Dapp demo) - A Mini-Dapp on LINE messenger linked with the DeFi protocol built (UI + Dapp demo) - A dashboard on Dune Analytics built for the DeFi use cases submitted (submit the public dashboard URL) - A pitch deck (submit a DocSend link) # How to apply for LINE Mini-Dapp SDK access *(Required)* Apply early to avoid delays in your build. 1. Go to **[https://developers.dappportal.io/](https://developers.dappportal.io/)** 2. Click **“Apply”** on the top navigation. 3. In **Q7**, select **“Other”** and enter: **“Kaia Wave Stablecoin Summer Hackathon”**  # Timeline - Aug 25: Global Kick-off Ceremony & Hackathon Commencement at WebX - Sep 2: Application Deadline - Sep 17: Submission Due - Sep 24: Finalist (Best 10) Announcement - Sep 30: Finalists Live Demo + Closing Ceremony + Winner’s Announcement (In-person at Token2049 Singapore)