Stellar Build-A-Thon Chennai

Stellar Build-A-Thon – Chennai Edition Join us for Stellar Build-A-Thon Chennai, a 24-hour in-person hackathon bringing together blockchain enthusiasts, Web3 developers, and startup teams to build real-world applications on the Stellar blockchain using the Soroban platform. Whether you’re new to Stellar or already building with Soroban smart contracts, this hackathon combines learning, hands-on building, mentorship, and community collaboration into one high-energy builder experience. Date: 7–8 February 2026 Location: Innov8 Featherlite, Chennai Duration: 24 Hours (IRL) What to Expect $1,200 Prize Pool + Swag. Compete for exciting cash prizes and exclusive Stellar ecosystem swag. Technical Workshops & Live Demos. Learn the fundamentals of Stellar, explore Soroban smart contracts, and build fast, scalable, low-cost decentralized applications. Hands-on Mentorship. Get real-time guidance from Stellar ecosystem experts and Rise In mentors to refine ideas, solve challenges, and ship faster. Builder Networking. Connect with developers, founders, designers, and Web3 enthusiasts from the Chennai blockchain ecosystem. Build Real-World Use Cases. Work on payments, DeFi, wallets, remittances, tokenization, and on-chain utilities powered by Stellar. Top 3 Teams Opportunity. The top 3 teams will get direct access to the Stellar Builder Residency – Himalaya. About Stellar Stellar is an open, decentralized blockchain designed for fast, low-cost payments and real-world financial use cases. With Soroban smart contracts, Stellar enables developers to build powerful applications across payments, DeFi, tokenization, and financial inclusion. About Rise In Rise In is a global Web3 talent ecosystem empowering 400,000+ developers through hackathons, bootcamps, and mentorship. Rise In partners with leading blockchain ecosystems to help developers learn, build, and grow Web3 careers.