{"id":408909,"date":"2025-10-23T05:48:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/mantle-mnt-kicks-off-5-month-global-hackathon-with-150k-in-rewards-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T05:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:23:04","slug":"mantle-mnt-kicks-off-5-month-global-hackathon-with-150k-in-rewards-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/mantle-mnt-kicks-off-5-month-global-hackathon-with-150k-in-rewards-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Mantle (MNT) kicks off 5-month global hackathon with $150K in rewards &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/10\/20251022_171101_rhgvn_720-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/10\/20251022_171101_rhgvn_720-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/10\/20251022_171101_rhgvn_720-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/10\/20251022_171101_rhgvn_720-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/><\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The event is open to everyone, from startup teams to solo creators.<\/li>\n<li>The hackathon runs until February 7, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Winning participants will enjoy a $150,000 prize pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blockchain network Mantle has officially opened its first-ever global hackathon, inviting creators and developers to build innovative blockchain solutions in a five-month online competition.<\/p>\n<p>The event has started today, October 22, and will run until February 7 next year, and offers up to $150,000 in incentives to winning projects.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Introducing the Mantle Global Hackathon \u2014 now live!<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Global, online &#038; open to all<br \/>\u2013 $150K in prizes &#038; rewards<br \/>\u2013 6+ tracks, endless potential<\/p>\n<p>From Oct. 22, 2025 \u2013 Feb. 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Supported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HackQuest_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HackQuest_<\/a> &#038; <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OpenBuildxyz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OpenBuildxyz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Enter the arena: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lzgYCA3rt4\">https:\/\/t.co\/lzgYCA3rt4<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1zvAsKyo42\">pic.twitter.com\/1zvAsKyo42<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mantle (@Mantle_Official) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mantle_Official\/status\/1980999434617151519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The hackathon is open to all enthusiasts globally, with renowned developer ecosystems HackQuest and OpenBuild offering tools, exposure to new projects, and mentorship.<\/p>\n<p>The event offers builders an opportunity to create practical innovations, and not hype-driven trends.<\/p>\n<h2>Building to solve real-world problems<\/h2>\n<p>Mantle has highlighted what it expects from participants of its hackathon: relevant products that tackle real user issues.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the evaluation procedure will prioritize five primary pillars, including scalability, product design, technical execution, Mante integration, and market potential.<\/p>\n<p>The Mantle team emphasized that successful entries should focus on market utility and not flashy demos.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, this hackathon is a platform for serious builders and not short-term speculators. They said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Build what lasts, not just what trends. Focus on execution, usability, and real-world relevance. Most importantly, solve what users need.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Meanwhile, participants have adequate time to design and shape their innovative projects.<\/p>\n<p>Registration and building start this month, with the winner announcement scheduled for February.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Timeline:<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0f Oct 22 \u2013 Dec 31: Registration<br \/>\u25ab\ufe0f Oct 22 \u2013 Jan 5: Build period<br \/>\u25ab\ufe0f Oct 22 \u2013 Jan 15: Submission period<br \/>\u25ab\ufe0f Jan 15 \u2013 Jan 31: Review &#038; community voting<br \/>\u25ab\ufe0f Feb 1: Demo Day<br \/>\u25ab\ufe0f Feb 7: Winner announcement &#038; incubation kickoff<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of time to design, build, and refine. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/41jwD5ivG4\">pic.twitter.com\/41jwD5ivG4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mantle (@Mantle_Official) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mantle_Official\/status\/1980999523121127444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Creators have the time to plan, test, and polish ideas before presenting their projects to the broader cryptocurrency community and judges.<\/p>\n<p>For context, the hackathon boasts a diverse judging panel comprising renowned figures in the blockchain world.<\/p>\n<p>The comprehensive list includes 0x Todd, Trustless State, Notaciccap, and multiple others with experience spanning venture capital, DeFi innovation, and product development.<\/p>\n<p>The massive judging team adds credibility to the event.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, their experience signals high expectations as the panel boasts expertise in evaluating projects with real-world impact and creative innovations.<\/p>\n<h2>Mantle and Bybit prioritize real-world solutions<\/h2>\n<p>The five-month hackathon coincides with Mantle\u2019s current alliance with centralized exchange Bybit, aimed at merging liquidity providers, real-world assets, and developers.<\/p>\n<p>The duo seeks to democratize the trillion-dollar industry of on-chain finance.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative reflects Mantle\u2019s mission to expand beyond a blockchain network and create an international developer community to accelerate financial innovation.<\/p>\n<h2>MNT price outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Mantle\u2019s native token mirrored broader sentiments today.<\/p>\n<p>MNT lost nearly 10% of its value over the past 24 hours to $1.64.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-342758\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MNT-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1036\" height=\"425\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The faded daily trading volumes indicate trader disinterest in the tokens, as bears rattle the cryptocurrency landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The value of all digital tokens plunged by 5% the past 24 hours to $3.65 trillion due to factors like tariff tensions.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, analysts remain confident, predicting massive rebounds in Q4 and into 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the ongoing hackathon could boost MNT\u2019s utility and volumes in the coming times, which could catalyze stable price performances.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The event is open to everyone, from startup teams to solo creators. The hackathon runs until February 7, 2026. Winning participants will enjoy a $150,000 prize pool. Blockchain network Mantle has officially opened its first-ever global hackathon, inviting creators and developers to build innovative blockchain solutions in a five-month online competition. 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