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Mastercard Signs On as Sponsor of New York XRP Ledger Hackathon Ahead of Swell
Mastercard has been announced as a sponsor for the upcoming XRP Ledger Hackathon in New York, scheduled for October 24-25, 2026. The event, organized by XRPL Commons and the XRP Ledger Foundation, focuses on blockchain development with tracks in Protocol Innovation, Agentic Finance, and Lending/Borrowing, and includes a developer bootcamp. While not directly targeting gaming, advancements in autonomous transactions and lending protocols could impact future gaming economies.
Solana Blitz v7 Kicks Off Monday as MagicBlock Hands Builders Five App Ideas
MagicBlock has announced that Solana Blitz v7, a recurring weekend hackathon series built on their Ephemeral Rollups technology, will commence on Monday. To assist developers, the company has provided five app concepts for the upcoming sprint. Previous editions of Solana Blitz have included prize pools and specific themes, with cumulative projects surpassing 200 by June.
Sébastien Borget Launches Creative Minds Jam #1 in Hong Kong with The Sandbox and Animoca’s Minds
The Sandbox co-founder Sébastien Borget has launched Creative Minds Jam #1 in Hong Kong, a hackathon organized in partnership with The Sandbox and Animoca Brands' Minds platform. Borget will serve as a judge for the event, which aims to bring together creators, builders, students, and innovators to explore new ideas. This initiative aims to broaden the presence of both The Sandbox and Minds within the Hong Kong creative community.
120 Teams Created Games at YGG Play x Verse8 Hackathon Using Vibe Coding, Most Lacking Programming Experience
A hackathon hosted by YGG Play and Verse8 saw 120 teams create games using 'vibe coding,' a method that bypasses traditional programming experience. Participants ranged from students with no coding background to experienced engineers, showcasing the accessibility of the Verse8 platform. YGG co-founder Gabby Dizon highlighted how vibe coding empowers a wider range of creators, including gamers and streamers, to develop games.
EVE Online prepares for its May Fanfest, EVE Frontier crowns a Hackathon king
CCP Games is preparing for its EVE Fanfest, detailing schedules for panels, livestreams, and community events starting May 14th. In related news, EVE Frontier has announced the winners of its $80,000 Hackathon contest, with CradelOS taking first place for its on-chain civilization management sim.
CCP Games Announces Winners of $80,000 EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon
CCP Games announced the winners of the EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon, an online event where over 800 participants submitted more than 120 projects. The grand prize was awarded to CradleOS, a player-led civilization management system, for its innovative use of on-chain infrastructure. The hackathon challenged participants to extend and reshape the EVE Frontier universe with tools and systems.
YGG Play and Verse8 Launch $5,000 Casual Web3 Games Hackathon
YGG Play and Verse8 are co-hosting a $5,000 hackathon focused on casual Web3 games during Korea Buidl Week 2026. The event challenges developers to create easy-to-play games with integrated blockchain elements, offering winners potential funding, mentorship, and publishing opportunities.
