# Introduction **Hackathon Galáctica: Foundation of Agentic Payments** is the first hackathon in Tether's Hackathon Galáctica series—an online program designed to explore agents as economic infrastructure and accelerate the next generation of agentic builders. From **25.02.2026** to **22.03.2026**, developers will build AI agents and applications that hold wallets, move money, and settle value onchain—powered by self-custodial infrastructure across 6+ chains. ### AI agents are no longer just tools — but they are also not social experiments. In this hackathon, we explore agents as **economic infrastructure**: autonomous systems that execute tasks, manage capital, and interact with onchain logic under clearly defined constraints. → Builders define the rules → Agents do the work → Value settles onchain Rather than optimizing for discourse, engagement, or popularity, projects are evaluated on **correctness, autonomy, and real-world viability**. While others chase hype, we build what lasts. **Please read the [Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19XFo44xhNIJNMUTNjJt2n52I-cOCrG19/view?usp=share_link) and [Terms of Participation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pus59cd9Mg7QCzaM_vbU-Xq-w5-A9HgI/view?usp=share_link) carefully before deciding if you want to participate. You are required to agree to both the Rules and Terms of Participation in order to participate in this Hackathon**. **The Rules and  Terms of Participation  should be read in conjunction with the [Privacy Statement](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e5PGKRg8SzEOAj_HoDiP0PaIJB4WiVJS/view?usp=share_link) for the Hackathon.** # Prizes ### 🏆 **Best Projects Overall** Awarded to the team that delivers the most complete, impactful, and forward-looking project of the hackathon. This prize recognizes excellence across all dimensions—technical execution, product vision, real-world applicability, and alignment with the future of agentic finance and programmable money. The winning project should not just work, but set a standard others will want to build on. - **6,000 USD₮ - 1st Place** - **3,000 USD₮ - 2nd Place** - **1,000 USD₮ - 3rd Place** ### Tracks Additionally, there are prizes for the winners of each track: - 🤖 **Agent Wallets (WDK / Openclaw Integration)** - **3,000 USD₮ - 1st Place** - **2,000 USD₮ - 2nd Place** - **💰Lending Bot** - **3,000 USD₮ - 1st Place** - **2,000 USD₮ - 2nd Place** - 🌊 **Autonomous DeFi Agent** - **3,000 USD₮ - 1st Place** - **2,000 USD₮ - 2nd Place** - 💸 **Tipping Bot** - **3,000 USD₮ - 1st Place** - **2,000 USD₮ - 2nd Place** # Hackathon Timeline **February 25 – March 15** - Feb 25 – Registrations open - Mar 9 – Submissions open - Mar 22 – Submissions close # Tips for Hackers - **Start with the docs** — Get familiar with WDK modules, MCP tools, and agent skills before you build. → [https://docs.wallet.tether.io](https://docs.wallet.tether.io) - **Use the AI toolkit** — Connect your coding assistant to WDK docs, or give your agent wallet capabilities out of the box. → [https://docs.wallet.tether.io/start-building/build-with-ai](https://docs.wallet.tether.io/start-building/build-with-ai) ### Community Support - **Join the Discord** — Ask questions, find teammates, and get help from mentors. → [https://discord.gg/tetherdev](https://discord.com/invite/tetherdev) # Eligibility - Open to everyone, worldwide - Individuals and teams are welcome - New or existing projects are allowed, as long as they are actively extended or adapted during the hackathon - Submissions must clearly fit at least one official track and meet that track’s requirements - Each project can be submitted to one primary track - Participants must follow applicable laws, platform rules, and hackathon terms - All participants may be subject to a standard background check # Judging criteria Projects are evaluated based on: - **Technical correctness** Sound architecture, clean integrations, and reliable execution. Proper use of relevant tools (e.g. WDK, OpenClaw, protocols) and working end-to-end flows are expected. - **Degree of agent autonomy** How independently the agent operates. Strong submissions demonstrate planning, decision-making, and execution without constant human input, rather than simple scripts or manual triggers. - **Economic soundness** Sensible use of USD₮, XAU₮, or other assets, with attention to incentives, risk, and sustainability. The agent’s behavior should make economic sense in real conditions. - **Real-world applicability** Clear user value, realistic use cases, and a plausible path to adoption. Projects should feel deployable beyond the hackathon, not just proof-of-concept demos. # Contact us You can reach the team throughout the hackathon via [our Discord](https://discord.gg/tetherdev) server or by posting questions in the DoraHacks Questions section. We’ll be actively monitoring both channels to support all hackers. # About us After democratizing finance with **USD₮**, we are now advancing toward **technology sovereignty** — empowering users with autonomous, open, and censorship-resistant systems.