Application closes 18th August, ‘25
Application closes 18th August, ‘25
Application closes 18th August, ‘25
Hack The Chain
2025
Hack The Chain
2025
Hack The Chain
2025
Hack The Chain
2025
Code, Connect, Crypto.
Code, Connect, Crypto.
Apply now
Apply now
Apply now
Are you ready to build the future
of money?
Are you ready to build the future of money?
Are you ready to build the future of money?
Are you ready to build the future
of money?
Are you ready to build the future of money?
Are you ready to build the future of money?
Join Hack the Chain 2025, the proprietary crypto API hackathon powered by Quidax!
In just a few weeks, you’ll go from a spark of an idea to a live crypto-powered app that could change the game.
And guess what? You’re not just building for prizes, you’re building for opportunity.
Join Hack the Chain 2025, the proprietary crypto API hackathon powered by Quidax!
In just a few weeks, you’ll go from a spark of an idea to a live crypto-powered app that could change the game.
And guess what? You’re not just building for prizes, you’re building for opportunity.
Why join?
Why join?
Why join?
Why join?
Why join?
Why join?
Massive Prizes
Massive Prizes
Cash rewards, tech swag, and career-boosting exposure
API Superpowers
API Superpowers
Get hands-on with the Quidax API, your onestop ensuite API for all things crypto finance
Dev Academy Admission
Dev Academy Admission
Every builder gets first dibs into our exclusive Quidax Developer Academy launching in Q3, 2025
Talent Pool Access
Talent Pool Access
Stand a chance to get matched with merchants looking for top API developers
Real Impact
Real Impact
Build apps people can actually use, not just side projects
Massive Prizes
Massive Prizes
Cash rewards, tech swag, and career-boosting exposure
API Superpowers
API Superpowers
Get hands-on with the Quidax API, your onestop ensuite API for all things crypto finance
Dev Academy Admission
Dev Academy Admission
Every builder gets first dibs into our exclusive Quidax Developer Academy launching in Q3, 2025
Talent Pool Access
Talent Pool Access
Stand a chance to get matched with merchants looking for top API developers
Real Impact
Real Impact
Build apps people can actually use, not just side projects
Massive Prizes
Massive Prizes
Cash rewards, tech swag, and career-boosting exposure
API Superpowers
API Superpowers
Get hands-on with the Quidax API, your onestop ensuite API for all things crypto finance
Dev Academy Admission
Dev Academy Admission
Every builder gets first dibs into our exclusive Quidax Developer Academy launching in Q3, 2025
Talent Pool Access
Talent Pool Access
Stand a chance to get matched with merchants looking for top API developers
Real Impact
Real Impact
Build apps people can actually use, not just side projects
About Hack The Chain
About Hack
The Chain
About Hack The Chain
About Hack
The Chain
Hack the Chain is an exclusive hackathon competition for innovative African technology startups. This hackathon is an award category hackathon aimed at spotlighting and supporting startups that are pushing boundaries in the technology space who have built truly inclusive products either in the web 2 or the web 3 space and are able to foster cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption using these products, providing impactful solutions for African markets and beyond.
The Hack The Chain competition winner(s) will be announced during Code Connect Crypto 2025, where the most promising tech startups will be celebrated for their potential to transform and contribute to the evolving crypto landscape.
Hack the Chain is an exclusive hackathon competition for innovative African technology startups. This hackathon is an award category hackathon aimed at spotlighting and supporting startups that are pushing boundaries in the technology space who have built truly inclusive products either in the web 2 or the web 3 space and are able to foster cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption using these products, providing impactful solutions for African markets and beyond.
The Hack The Chain competition winner(s) will be announced during Code Connect Crypto 2025, where the most promising tech startups will be celebrated for their potential to transform and contribute to the evolving crypto landscape.
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
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Startups at any stage are welcome to apply although we prioritize pre-seed and seed-stage startups.
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Startups at any stage are welcome to apply although we prioritize pre-seed and seed-stage startups.
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Startups at any stage are welcome to apply although we prioritize pre-seed and seed-stage startups.
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The startup must be registered in an African country and serve customers in Africa.
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The startup must be registered in an African country and serve customers in Africa.
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The startup must be registered in an African country and serve customers in Africa.
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The startup must have a substantial and functional tech component at the time of the competition. Corporate websites will not be considered as the primary tech component.
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The startup must have a substantial and functional tech component at the time of the competition. Corporate websites will not be considered as the primary tech component.
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The startup must have a substantial and functional tech component at the time of the competition. Corporate websites will not be considered as the primary tech component.
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The startup must be fully operational and must have been in existence for 3 months – 3 years.
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The startup must be fully operational and must have been in existence for 3 months – 3 years.
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The startup must be fully operational and must have been in existence for 3 months – 3 years.
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The startup in the beta phase will only be considered in special circumstances if there is a reasonable expectation that it will officially launch within three months from the competition date.
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The startup in the beta phase will only be considered in special circumstances if there is a reasonable expectation that it will officially launch within three months from the competition date.
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The startup in the beta phase will only be considered in special circumstances if there is a reasonable expectation that it will officially launch within three months from the competition date.
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The startup must have at least 3 – 6 months of recurring revenue.
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The startup must have at least 3 – 6 months of recurring revenue.
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The startup must have at least 3 – 6 months of recurring revenue.
How it works
How it works
How it works
How it works
How it works
How it works
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Apply in 3 minutes
Fill out the quick form.
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Apply in 3 minutes
Fill out the quick form.
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Get your Starter Pack
Receive an email with hackathon details, API docs, and how to join the Hackathon community (Telegram / Slack).
03
Meet Your Tribe
Connect with fellow builders, find a team, or hack solo.
04
Build Like Crazy
Code, swap, mint, automate, your imagination is the limit.
05
Submit & Shine
Turn in your project, pitch it live, and grab your chance at glory.
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Stay for the Future
Whether you win or not, you’ll join the Quidax Developer Academy and become part of our growing developer talent network.
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Apply in 3 minutes
Fill out the quick form.
02
Get your Starter Pack
Receive an email with hackathon details, API docs, and how to join the Hackathon community (Telegram / Slack).
03
Meet Your Tribe
Connect with fellow builders, find a team, or hack solo.
04
Build Like Crazy
Code, swap, mint, automate, your imagination is the limit.
05
Submit & Shine
Turn in your project, pitch it live, and grab your chance at glory.
06
Stay for the Future
Whether you win or not, you’ll join the Quidax Developer Academy and become part of our growing developer talent network.
01
Apply in 3 minutes
Fill out the quick form.
01
Apply in 3 minutes
Fill out the quick form.
02
Get your Starter Pack
Receive an email with hackathon details, API docs, and how to join the Hackathon community (Telegram / Slack).
03
Meet Your Tribe
Connect with fellow builders, find a team, or hack solo.
04
Build Like Crazy
Code, swap, mint, automate, your imagination is the limit.
05
Submit & Shine
Turn in your project, pitch it live, and grab your chance at glory.
06
Stay for the Future
Whether you win or not, you’ll join the Quidax Developer Academy and become part of our growing developer talent network.
How it works
How it works
How it works
How it works
Key dates
Key dates
Key dates
Key dates
Key dates
Key dates
Application close
18
18
August, 2025
Application close
18
18
August, 2025
Application close
18
18
August, 2025
Building starts
18
18
May, 2025
Building starts
18
18
May, 2025
Building starts
18
18
May, 2025
Submission deadline
01
01
September, 2025
Submission deadline
01
01
September, 2025
Submission deadline
01
01
September, 2025
Demo Day + Announcement
25
25
September, 2025
Demo Day + Announcement
25
25
September, 2025
Demo Day + Announcement
25
25
September, 2025
What you'll get after applying
What you'll get after applying
What you'll get after applying
What you'll get after applying
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An instant confirmation email
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An instant confirmation email
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An instant confirmation email
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Your official Hack the Chain Starter Pack (API docs + getting started guide)
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Your official Hack the Chain Starter Pack (API docs + getting started guide)
02
Your official Hack the Chain Starter Pack (API docs + getting started guide)
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A link to join our Hackathon Community Server (chat, resources, team matchups!)
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A link to join our Hackathon Community Server (chat, resources, team matchups!)
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A link to join our Hackathon Community Server (chat, resources, team matchups!)
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Early Dev Academy access
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Early Dev Academy access
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Early Dev Academy access
What you'll get
after applying
What you'll get
after applying
What you'll get
after applying
What you'll get
after applying
Introducing the
Introducing the
Quidax Developer
Academy
Quidax Developer
Academy
Quidax Developer
Academy
Quidax Developer
Academy
Quidax Developer Academy
Quidax Developer Academy
Quidax Developer Academy
Quidax Developer Academy
Every hackathon participant is automatically admitted into the Quidax Developer Academy waitlist your fast-track into real-world blockchain development.
Every hackathon participant is automatically admitted into the Quidax Developer Academy waitlist your fast-track into real-world blockchain development.
Inside, you’ll get:
Inside, you’ll get:
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Step-by-step tutorials on integrating the Quidax API
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Step-by-step tutorials on integrating the Quidax API
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Step-by-step tutorials on integrating the Quidax API
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Exclusive blockchain development resources
02
Exclusive blockchain development resources
02
Exclusive blockchain development resources
03
Early access to new developer programs
03
Early access to new developer programs
03
Early access to new developer programs
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Hands-on practice building live crypto apps
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Hands-on practice building live crypto apps
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Hands-on practice building live crypto apps
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Mentorship and coaching from experts
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Mentorship and coaching from experts
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Mentorship and coaching from experts
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Top performers will be added to the Quidax Developer Talent Pool where we connect you directly with our merchants looking to hire integration experts.
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Top performers will be added to the Quidax Developer Talent Pool where we connect you directly with our merchants looking to hire integration experts.
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Top performers will be added to the Quidax Developer Talent Pool where we connect you directly with our merchants looking to hire integration experts.
Hack. Learn. Get hired.
Hack. Learn. Get hired.
Hack. Learn. Get hired.
Hack. Learn. Get hired.
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
Applications are open. Spaces are limited. Don’t miss out.
Who can join?
Who can join?
Developers at any stage; beginner, intermediate, or advanced. You just need passion and curiosity.
Is it free?
Is it free?
Yes. 100% free.
Can I work solo or with a team?
Can I work solo or with a team?
Both are welcome! Teams of up to 5 are allowed.
What tech stack is needed?
What tech stack is needed?
Whatever you're comfortable with! Our API is flexible. We'll send you resources after you apply.
What happens if I don’t win?
What happens if I don’t win?
You still get Dev Academy access, exclusive resources, and a shot at joining the talent pool.
Who can join?
Who can join?
Developers at any stage; beginner, intermediate, or advanced. You just need passion and curiosity.
Is it free?
Is it free?
Yes. 100% free.
Can I work solo or with a team?
Can I work solo or with a team?
Both are welcome! Teams of up to 5 are allowed.
What tech stack is needed?
What tech stack is needed?
Whatever you're comfortable with! Our API is flexible. We'll send you resources after you apply.
What happens if I don’t win?
What happens if I don’t win?
You still get Dev Academy access, exclusive resources, and a shot at joining the talent pool.
Who can join?
Who can join?
Developers at any stage; beginner, intermediate, or advanced. You just need passion and curiosity.
Is it free?
Is it free?
Yes. 100% free.
Can I work solo or with a team?
Can I work solo or with a team?
Both are welcome! Teams of up to 5 are allowed.
What tech stack is needed?
What tech stack is needed?
Whatever you're comfortable with! Our API is flexible. We'll send you resources after you apply.
What happens if I don’t win?
What happens if I don’t win?
You still get Dev Academy access, exclusive resources, and a shot at joining the talent pool.
Are You Ready to Build the Future?
Are You Ready to Build the Future?
Are You Ready to Build the Future?
Are You Ready to Build the Future?
Applications are open. Spaces are limited. Don’t miss out.
Applications are open. Spaces are limited.
Don’t miss out.
Apply now
Apply now
Apply now
