🎯 ink!ubator hackathon – your gateway to ink!ubator 2.0 The ink!ubator Hackathon is an open innovation challenge designed for developers looking to push the boundaries of ink! smart contracts within the Polkadot ecosystem. Unlike traditional hackathons with direct cash prizes, this event is categorized as Non-Cash, meaning that participants have the opportunity to apply for ink!ubator 2.0 and receive funding of up to $60,000 to continue developing their projects beyond the hackathon stage. 🚀 What is the ink!ubator hackathon? This hackathon is more than just a competition—it’s a launchpad for early-stage ink! smart contract projects. Developers will have the chance to build, test, and showcase their ideas, with the most promising projects gaining access to mentorship, funding, and long-term support through ink!ubator 2.0. 💡 Why participate? By joining the ink!ubator hackathon, participants will: ✅ Gain visibility within the Polkadot ink! ecosystem. ✅ Receive expert feedback and mentorship from leading curators. ✅ Get a fast-track application process for ink!ubator 2.0. ✅ Become eligible for up to $60,000 in funding for continued development. 🎯 Who can join? We are looking for developers, teams, and innovators who: Work with ink! smart contracts and want to deploy on Polkadot parachains. Are developing dApps, tools, or infrastructure that enhance the ink! ecosystem. Want to take their ideas beyond the hackathon into full incubation. 🔍 How does it work? Participants build projects using ink! smart contracts during the hackathon. Teams can submit their work for evaluation by expert curators. The best projects will be invited to ink!ubator 2.0, where they can receive up to $60,000 in funding. All projects will be developed transparently, with updates shared on GitHub and the Polkadot Forum. 🌍 Where can you deploy? ink! smart contracts are compatible with multiple chains in the ecosystem, including Astar, Amplitude, InvArch, Kintsugi BTC, Kreivo, Krest, Nodle, Pendulum, Phala (PhatContracts), Pop Network, Shiden, Zeitgeist, Xode, and more. 📩 Ready to build? This is your chance to contribute to the next generation of ink! smart contracts and secure funding for your project. Join the hackathon, showcase your idea, and take the first step toward ink!ubator 2.0! Apply now & join ink!ubator 2.0! We invite all interested teams and developers to submit their applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life with the support of ink!ubator 2.0. Check out the ink!ubator ecosystem grants repo (https://github.com/use-inkubator/Ecosystem-Grants) for more context. Apply Here ( https://form.typeform.com/to/NDn5L7Nn) We can’t wait to see what you build! 🚀 Additional Information: - Proposal for ink!ubator 2.0: https://forum.polkadot.network/t/ink-ubator-2-0-proposal-for-treasury-funding-to-accelerate-polkadots-growth-through-ink-smart-contracts/10537/13 - Join the ink! community on Telegram: https://t.me/inkathon/569 - Website: https://use.ink/ubator/