Casper Hackathon 2026 - Qualification Round

Casper Hackathon 2026 invites developers worldwide to build the next generation of decentralized applications on Casper - an enterprise-grade, proof-of-stake blockchain designed for real-world scalability and performance. Whether you're exploring DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, liquid staking solutions, or cross-chain interoperability, this is your opportunity to innovate on a platform that combines developer-friendly tooling with institutional-grade infrastructure. Total Prize Pool: $40,000 USD Cash Prizes ($25,000 Total) - Main Track: 1st Place: $10,000 | 2nd Place: $7,000 | 3rd Place: $3,000 - Best Interoperability App: $2,500 - Best Liquid Staking dApp: $2,500 NodeOps Platform Credits ($5,000 Total) Top 5 awards: - 1st Prize: $1,800 credits - 2nd Prize: $1,125 credits - 3rd Prize: $720 credits - 4th Prize: $495 credits - 5th Prize: $360 credits Plus 3 × $167 bounties.