Optimism grant for Re7ETH goes live — OP rewards now streaming to Morpho WETH depositors via Merkl on the Superchain
The distribution is automated through Merkl's infrastructure, meaning eligible depositors receive OP token rewards without any additional steps. This marks another example of Optimism ecosystem grants being routed directly to DeFi liquidity providers on the Superchain.
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The distribution is automated through Merkl's infrastructure, meaning eligible depositors receive OP token rewards without any additional steps. This marks another example of Optimism ecosystem grants being routed directly to DeFi liquidity providers on the Superchain.
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Merkl (@merkl_xyz) on X
The @Optimism grant powering Re7ETH is now flowing to depositors. Lend WETH on @Morpho and claim your OP directly on Merkl
TOKEN2049 Origins brings web3 builders to Singapore for an in-person crypto hackathon with applications closing September 18, 2026
This recap-style event is tied to the TOKEN2049 conference ecosystem and requires a formal application to participate. Hackers should note that travel costs are not covered, so plan accordingly if attending from outside Singapore.
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This recap-style event is tied to the TOKEN2049 conference ecosystem and requires a formal application to participate. Hackers should note that travel costs are not covered, so plan accordingly if attending from outside Singapore.
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CoinEasy | Web3 Education & Korea GTM (@Coiniseasy) on X
Builders: TOKEN2049 Origins applications close on 18 September.
The hackathon runs 6–8 October in Singapore. In-person participation is required; travel and accommodation are not covered.
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The hackathon runs 6–8 October in Singapore. In-person participation is required; travel and accommodation are not covered.
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Bankr Runtime Agent Week + Hackathon brings $30K in prizes to NYC for builders of AI agents and onchain finance
The official Bankr IRL hackathon targets developers working across tokenized stocks, payments, and onchain finance infrastructure. Applications close September 19, 2026, making this one of the longer-runway opportunities for teams looking to build and ship in a structured, funded environment.
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The official Bankr IRL hackathon targets developers working across tokenized stocks, payments, and onchain finance infrastructure. Applications close September 19, 2026, making this one of the longer-runway opportunities for teams looking to build and ship in a structured, funded environment.
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bankrbot (@bankrbot) on X
Runtime Agent Week + Hackathon
$30K in prizes
Sept 13–19, NYC.
Sign up: https://t.co/5x44DtOJ6K
$30K in prizes
Sept 13–19, NYC.
Sign up: https://t.co/5x44DtOJ6K
Foresight Institute opens AI Science Safety Nodes RFP — up to $100,000 for open-source compute infrastructure work, deadline October 31, 2026
The grants target open-source projects building local compute clusters, deployment software, and community compute infrastructure in support of AI safety research. Teams working at the intersection of decentralized infrastructure and AI safety stand to benefit most.
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The grants target open-source projects building local compute clusters, deployment software, and community compute infrastructure in support of AI safety research. Teams working at the intersection of decentralized infrastructure and AI safety stand to benefit most.
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Foresight Institute
I. Local Compute - Request for Proposals
Monad Metropolis Hackathon puts $250K on the table for crypto builders across four online tracks
The competition is open to blockchain developers worldwide, spanning four distinct building tracks with additional in-person hacker-house support available for those who want a physical space to grind. A strong entry point for teams looking to build on Monad.
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The competition is open to blockchain developers worldwide, spanning four distinct building tracks with additional in-person hacker-house support available for those who want a physical space to grind. A strong entry point for teams looking to build on Monad.
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Metropolis — a Monad hackathon
Monad's six-week global online hackathon is your chance to turn an idea into a working product and take it to a global stage.
Ethereum Foundation opens Devcon 8 Creator Fellowship — 10 spots for web3 content creators ahead of Mumbai summit, deadline September 20, 2026
Selected fellows will produce original Ethereum and web3 content in the lead-up to Devcon 8, receiving a free conference ticket and public recognition across Devcon channels. Applications are open to creators across formats including video, writing, and podcasting.
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Selected fellows will produce original Ethereum and web3 content in the lead-up to Devcon 8, receiving a free conference ticket and public recognition across Devcon channels. Applications are open to creators across formats including video, writing, and podcasting.
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Devcon 8 | Mumbai, India 🇮🇳 (@EFDevcon) on X
There are a thousand ways to tell the story of Devcon.
We want to see yours 🤳
Introducing the Devcon 8 Creator Fellowship: 10 creators will join us in the lead-up to Mumbai to make stories that…
We want to see yours 🤳
Introducing the Devcon 8 Creator Fellowship: 10 creators will join us in the lead-up to Mumbai to make stories that…
Solana launches $100,000 Perps and Prediction Markets Hackathon with a hard deadline of October 2, 2026
Builders have one week to ship a perpetuals or prediction-market product on Solana for a shot at prizes of $50K, $30K, or $20K — 134 developers are already registered with zero submissions filed, meaning the field is wide open.
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Builders have one week to ship a perpetuals or prediction-market product on Solana for a shot at prizes of $50K, $30K, or $20K — 134 developers are already registered with zero submissions filed, meaning the field is wide open.
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Hackathons Solana
Perps and Prediction Markets | Hackathons Solana
The market never closes. $100K in prizes. One week to build perpetuals and prediction markets on Solana.
Interchain Foundation opens application-only ATOM Ecosystem Growth Delegations round targeting Cosmos Hub critical infrastructure
The ICF's Targeted RFP process identifies specific ecosystem gaps — the current open RFP calls for a PebbleDB Snapshot Provider for the Cosmos Hub. Teams meeting defined service standards can apply for ATOM delegations as compensation.
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The ICF's Targeted RFP process identifies specific ecosystem gaps — the current open RFP calls for a PebbleDB Snapshot Provider for the Cosmos Hub. Teams meeting defined service standards can apply for ATOM delegations as compensation.
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Cosmos Hub Forum
Targeted RFP: Cosmos Hub PebbleDB Snapshot Provider
Background The ICF Ecosystem Growth Delegations tranche is an application-only part of the ATOM delegation program designed to advance key ecosystem initiatives and support critical infrastructure. Targeted RFPs allow the program to identify a specific need…
Zcash Q3 Coinholder-Directed Retroactive Grants Program opens voting on 37 proposals — deadline September 29 at 20:00 UTC
The 30-day review period has closed and ZEC coinholders can now vote on retroactive grants for Q3. A full synopsis of all 37 proposals is available on the Zcash forum; selecting either "Reject" option counts as a no vote, and results will be published promptly after the deadline.
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The 30-day review period has closed and ZEC coinholders can now vote on retroactive grants for Q3. A full synopsis of all 37 proposals is available on the Zcash forum; selecting either "Reject" option counts as a no vote, and results will be published promptly after the deadline.
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Zcash Community Forum
Q3 Coinholder-Directed Retroactive Grants Program Voting Now Open!
The 30 day review period has ended and the Q3 CDRGP voting period has begun! The voting period will end on September 29th at 20:00 UTC. Reminder that selecting either “Reject” response is a “no” vote. A synopsis of the 37 proposals can be found here. Results…
Funding the Commons Fellowship opens in El Salvador for crypto/web3 founders — grant pot awarded on final day, deadline September 18, 2026
Four full-time founders will spend six days in San Salvador exploring public goods funding, culminating in a community-allocated grant. The fellowship targets early-stage builders working at the intersection of crypto and open infrastructure.
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Four full-time founders will spend six days in San Salvador exploring public goods funding, culminating in a community-allocated grant. The fellowship targets early-stage builders working at the intersection of crypto and open infrastructure.
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Funding the Commons (@FundingCommons) on X
We've extended applications for the El Salvador Fellowship to Friday, September 18!
Four founders, six days in San Salvador.
Apply (ENG): https://t.co/dccqJBjPPy
Aplicar (ESP): https://t.co/zTk…
Four founders, six days in San Salvador.
Apply (ENG): https://t.co/dccqJBjPPy
Aplicar (ESP): https://t.co/zTk…
Dev3pack launches official Solana university hackathon spanning 100+ countries — submissions open Oct 30 to Nov 1
This hybrid global event targets student and university builders entering the web3 space, offering a structured competitive environment backed by the Solana ecosystem. Teams across all time zones can participate, making it one of the broader-reach blockchain hackathons aimed specifically at the academic builder community.
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This hybrid global event targets student and university builders entering the web3 space, offering a structured competitive environment backed by the Solana ecosystem. Teams across all time zones can participate, making it one of the broader-reach blockchain hackathons aimed specifically at the academic builder community.
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Dev3pack Global Hackathon
The largest Solana university hackathon. Students worldwide build for three days, 27–29 November 2026, online or at a local build station.
BNB Chain hackathon targets tokenized-stock builders with a $20K prize pool — submissions close October 11, 2026
The BNB Hack Tokenized Stocks Edition is an official BNB Chain event run in partnership with Binance Wallet, inviting developers to build products that bring real-world stock exposure on-chain. It's one of the few funded hackathons explicitly focused on the tokenized equities vertical, making it a strong signal of where BNB Chain is directing ecosystem growth.
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The BNB Hack Tokenized Stocks Edition is an official BNB Chain event run in partnership with Binance Wallet, inviting developers to build products that bring real-world stock exposure on-chain. It's one of the few funded hackathons explicitly focused on the tokenized equities vertical, making it a strong signal of where BNB Chain is directing ecosystem growth.
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BNB Chain Blog
BNB Hack: Tokenized Stocks Edition, with Binance Web3 Wallet - BNB Chain Blog
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the world of Web3 with the BNB Chain blog. Get insights, analysis, and expert perspectives on the blockchain developed by the BNB Chain community.
Btrust expands long-term developer grants for Bitcoin open-source contributors across the Global Majority — rolling deadline with quarterly cohorts
Targeted at established contributors from underrepresented regions, the program provides sustained funding rather than one-off awards, giving developers the runway to make meaningful, ongoing contributions to Bitcoin's open-source ecosystem.
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Targeted at established contributors from underrepresented regions, the program provides sustained funding rather than one-off awards, giving developers the runway to make meaningful, ongoing contributions to Bitcoin's open-source ecosystem.
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Btrust Blog
Expanding Btrust’s Long-Term Developer Grants Across the Global Majority
Global Majority, 16th September, 2026 — We’re excited to announce three new recipients of Btrust’s long-term developer grants: plebhash and Leonardo Souza from Brazil, and Ansh Sharma from India.
Their addition marks an important expansion of Btrust’s developer…
Their addition marks an important expansion of Btrust’s developer…