BUIDL CTC Hackathon

BUIDL For The Real World

This is a quarterly hackathon series sponsored by Creditcoin and Credit Labs. Participating teams will build products across multiple tracks that grow and strengthen the Creditcoin ecosystem. Exceptional teams will advance through the Creditcoin Ecosystem Investment Program (CEIP) via a fast-track process.

Timeline & Venue

📌UPDATE

The submission deadline has been extended, and Demo Day has been updated to an online Winner Announcement.

• Submission Deadline: March 7, 2026, 23:59:00 EST
• Winner Announcement: March 21, 2026

Prizes and Track

Prize Pool

Total Prize Pool $15,000

• Grand Prize (1 Team) $10,000
• 2nd Prize (1 Team) $3,000
• 3rd Prize (1 Team) $2,000

Tracks

We are interested in the following 4 tracks:

1. DeFi

   • Build DeFi applications on Creditcoin that enable lending, trading, liquidity, or yield, showcasing Creditcoin as a scalable and reliable general-purpose L1 for on-chain finance.
   • #Perpetuals #Derivatives #Bridges #Liquid staking

2. RWA

   • Build products that tokenize, manage, or finance real-world assets on Creditcoin, bridging off-chain value with on-chain transparency and trust.
   • #Tokenization #Treasury #Stablecoin #Real estate #Commodities

3. DePIN

   • Build decentralized physical infrastructure or coordination layers that use Creditcoin for incentives, settlement, or data integrity across real-world networks.
   • #IoT #Space #Telecom #Storage #Sensor

4. Gaming

   • Build games or gaming infrastructure that leverage Creditcoin for in-game economies, asset ownership, or marketplaces, enabling sustainable and player-driven economies.
   • #In-Game crypto #Social platforms

Creditcoin Ecosystem Investment Program

The top three teams will proceed through the CEIP fast-track process.

1. What is the Creditcoin Ecosystem Investment Program (CEIP)?

   • The Creditcoin Ecosystem Investment Program (CEIP) is an investment initiative led by Credit Labs. It supports companies and individuals building innovative products that strengthen, expand, and drive long-term growth within the Creditcoin ecosystem.

2. What are the benefits of being accepted into CEIP?

   • Initial investment, with potential follow-on funding or grants
   • Engineering and product advisory from the Creditcoin team
   • Access to Creditcoin’s partner network, including ecosystem partners and VCs

3. What is CEIP Fast-Track Process?

   • CEIP fast-track process is an accelerated admission process designed to bypass the initial screening steps. The top three projects in this demo day event advance directly to the due diligence stage, allowing investment decisions to be made more quickly. This enables teams to access funding sooner and use the resources to refine and prepare their products for official launch.

Rules and Requirements

Eligibility (All team members must)

• Have no criminal record
• Have no pending criminal cases
• Not be residents of sanctioned countries
• Not be sanctioned individuals
• Be legally permitted to participate under applicable local laws

Submission Requirements

Project Information

• Project Name
• Project Logo (Image URL - PNG, SVG, or AI, optional)
• Project Sector (e.g., DeFi, DePIN, RWA, Gaming, etc.)
• Project Description
• GitHub Repository URL (must include a README)
• Project Deck or Whitepaper (PDF URL)
• Prototype Demo Video URL

Team Information (provide the following for each team member)

• First & Last Name
• Email
• Telegram ID (optional)
• X / Twitter (optional)
• LinkedIn (optional)
• Resume (PDF URL, optional)
• Short Bio
• Role within the team
• Country of Residence
• Country of Citizenship

Team Size

• Minimum team size: 1 member

Project Requirements (Projects must)

• Be original work created during the hackathon period
• Be deployed on a testnet
• Not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights

Terms (Teams must agree that)

• All information submitted is accurate and truthful
• They have the right to use all code, content, and materials submitted

Need Help?

If you have any questions, uncertainties, or require assistance before applying, please contact our support team via the official support page or email us directly at team@creditcoin.org