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Hack2Build: Privacy Edition

$25,000

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🛠️ Hack2Build Program Structure

A 4-week journey from idea to product.

Hack2Build is not your typical weekend sprint. It’s a staged, builder-focused program designed to help teams move from prototype to product while exploring encrypted token standards like eERC20. Each stage includes mentorship, workshops, and prizes, plus a shot at joining the Codebase Accelerator.


🏁 Kickoff Weekend 📅 August 1–3

The program starts with a packed weekend of technical and product workshops to help you form teams, shape your idea, and understand the power of eERC20.


🚀 Week 1: Round 1 – Build a Prototype 📅 August 3–9

Start building. Submit your initial prototype and define your project roadmap.

📦Deliverables: MVP on GitHub and Short growth/product roadmap with clear milestones.
🤝 Support: Join the Telegram chat
🗓 Submission Deadline: August 9
🏅 1st Stage Winners Announcement: August 11. Non-winning teams can remain in the program and participate in workshops to keep building their projects.
🏆 1st Stage Prizes: $5,000


Week 2-3: Round 2 – Product & Growth Development 📅 August 11–17

Selected teams double down on building. You’ll receive 1:1 mentorship and work toward achieving your roadmap goals.

📦Deliverables: Progress on your product roadmap, GTM (Go-to-Market) strategy, Pitch presentation deck
🤝 Support: 1:1 mentorship (technical, product, business), DevRel workshops & ongoing chat support
🗓 Submission Deadline: August 17
👨‍⚖️ Judging + Pitch Sessions: August 18
🏅 Announcement: August 18
🏆 2nd Stage Prizes: $5,000


🚀 Week 4: Round 3 – Testnet and Codebase Fastrack Pitch 📅 August 18–24

Finalists push to testnet and prepare for a live pitch in front of Codebase Director.

📦Deliverables: Code progress tied to roadmap, Deployed product on testnet, Final pitch session
🤝Support: Advanced mentorship sessions, Marketing spotlight opportunities, Custom support based on team needs
🗓 Submission Deadline: August 25
👨‍⚖️ Final Judging: August 25
🏆 Top 3 Winners Announced: August 25


🎓 Post-Program:

This isn’t the end—it’s the beginning.

What happens next:

  • Spotlight and social recognition
  • Milestone-based grant opportunities
  • Participation certificates + program recap

Tracks

$25,000Total price pool

What to build

Resources

Unlock incredible rewards for your innovation and skills in Hack2Build: Privacy Edition

Builder hub

U can find here a lot of resourcers

Developer Tools

Recommended tools for building on Avalanche, including L1 Launcher, ICM Deployer, and more.

eERC20 docs

Get started with eERC20 Docs

eERC20 Repo

eERC20 standard Github repo

Schedule

August 1, 2025 - August 10, 2025
45d 13h to deadline

AUGUST1
AUGUST10

1ST FRIDAY

11:12 AM11:42 AM
Kick Off and Hackathon Overview
Kick Off
Get familiar with the program structure, tracks, and prizes.
Meet link
11:12 AM11:42 AM
Workshop: Intro to Avalanche
Workshop
Get familiar with the Avalanche Stack and what makes Avalanche unique.
Meet link
11:12 AM11:42 AM
Workshop: eERC20 Standard
Workshop
Learn everything about the eERC20 Standar and how it achieves privacy while remaining on public infrastructure.
Meet link

Submit Your Project

Follow the guidelines to submit your hackathon project successfully

Deadline

Submissions close on September 1, 2025, at 12:19 PM Europe/London.

Requirements

Your project must include a GitHub repo, slides for your pitch, and any additional content.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be judged on value proposition, technical complexity and usage of Avalanche technologies

Submission Process

Submit your project through the Avalanche Builder Hub, add your team members, and upload your GitHub repo, presentation slides along with any other file that support your submission.

Submit project

Mentors & Judges

To be Announced

Community

Connect with fellow hackers, mentors, and experts. Get real-time support, network with industry leaders, and make the most of your hackathon experience.