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Developers have one week left to submit their entries to the Core Connect Global Buildathon, an international web3 hackathon hosted by CoreDAO and DoraHacks.
Originally scheduled for August 10, the organizers extended the submission deadline to August 15, 2025 to give more time to developers to “refine, test, & ship your best builds on [Core blockchain] to win up to $1.2M in rewards.”
Thos who are interested can submit their applications here.
PH Builders Joined
The hackathon, which began on June 2, invites global developers to build decentralized applications across key sectors such as Bitcoin finance (BTCfi), DeFi, AI-powered tools, SocialFi, gaming, and blockchain infrastructure.
In response to BitPinas, Chris Flores, Initial Contributor and currently the Philippine Lead for CoreDAO, shared that he is aware of several Filipino teams and builders who are participating in the event.
According to Flores, there are currently at least four confirmed Filipino projects participating in the buildathon, with a few more teams still finalizing their submissions.
He added that so far, feedback from the local developer community has been overwhelmingly positive. Flores noted that participants are excited not only about the $1.2 million prize pool but also about the opportunity to pitch at TOKEN2049 in Singapore before Core Ventures and over 100 venture capital firms.
He noted that the travel scholarships granted to all finalists make the global finale an especially rare and valuable opportunity for many Filipino developers.
Flores also encouraged local developers to seize the opportunity and submit their projects.
“My advice? Just go for it. Start. Build something. You’ll never know if you don’t try. Parang basketball lang yan, di ka makakashoot kung di ka titira. Opportunities like this don’t come often, and as I see on the builders’ standpoint, I really believe Filipinos can compete globally, they just got to take the shot at it.”
Chris Flores, Initial Contributor and Philippine Lead, CoreDAO
Confirmed Filipino-led Projects Joining the Buildathon
SF Legends
SF Legends is a free-to-play, blockchain-powered multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Myth Games, available on platforms like Epic Games.
The game offers fast-paced, tactical FPS action, integrating NFTs, in-game asset trading, and a user-controlled economy built on the CoreDAO Mainnet using smart contracts
Website: https://sf.mythgames.net/
Agent Daredevil
Agent Daredevil is an autonomous web3 AI agent built for sports prediction on the blockchain.
Launched on the Virtuals Genesis platform, it operates via smart contracts and logic-based decision-making, allowing it to be traded like a digital asset and supported through token staking, social activity, and community engagement.
Website: https://daredevil.gg/
Speed Rivals
Speed Rivals is a AAA arcade racing game with anime-inspired visuals, combining high-octane action, character-driven rivalries, rich customization, and a strategic farming mechanic.
Website: https://www.speed-rivals.com/
PayGuppy
PayGuppy is a web3 payment solution designed to enable traditional merchants worldwide to accept cryptocurrency seamlessly. Built to support payments in any token and on any blockchain, it implements QR code-based transactions for ease of use.
Website: https://payguppy.xyz/
Core Connect Global Buildathon
It is a global online hackathon, offering up to $1.2 million in rewards for web3 builders developing innovative projects on the Core blockchain.
Organized by CoreDAO and hosted on DoraHacks, the event includes in-person meetups across Africa, Asia, Europe, SEA, and Latin America, and will culminate in a global pitch finale at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, where finalists will receive travel scholarships.
With the final submission deadline approaching, developers can refer to the curated list of project ideas and detailed eligibility requirements as a guide in shaping their entries. The project wishlist highlights high-priority concepts to help developers identify areas with the greatest potential impact.
Suggested ideas include:
- On-chain evolving NFT and battle games
- Decentralized prediction markets
- lstBTC Vault and Bitcoin neobank solutions
- Dual staking compounding APIs
- Yield tokenization protocols
- AI agent launchpads
- Intent-centric dApps
- SocialFi platforms inspired by OnlyFans and ShameFi models
- Utility tools such as Telegram bots and clones of existing Web3 tools
Submission Requirements:
- GitHub repo with project code and detailed README
- Short demo video and presentation explaining the innovation, Core integration, and UI/backend
- Projects must be deployed on Core Testnet2 or Mainnet
- All materials must be in English
- Multiple unique submissions allowed
Key Dates:
- Buildathon Period: June 2 – August 15, 2025
- IRL Meetups: June 4 – August 1, 2025
- Final Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Regional Finalists Announced: August 25, 2025
- Semi-Final Demo Day: Early September 2025
- Global Finale (Singapore): Early October 2025
Rewards:
- Core Ventures Funding: Up to $500,000 in funding for the most innovative and promising projects.
- Core Builder Incentive Program: Up to $400,000 in CORE tokens for projects that significantly drive on-chain activity and user growth.
- Core Starter Program: Up to $200,000 in development perks, including security audit discounts, hosting support, and Google Cloud credits.
- Gas Rebate Program: Up to 6 months of free gas to help offset transaction costs once dApps go live on the Core mainnet.
- AWS Activate Credits: Winners and runners-up may receive up to $100,000 in AWS credits to support cloud infrastructure and scalability.
To qualify for rewards, projects must meaningfully integrate Core tokens, be deployed on the Core Mainnet, and publicly share their progress by tagging @corechain_devs on social media. Projects on Core Testnet during judging must transition to the mainnet within two weeks after winners are announced to remain eligible.
This article is published on BitPinas: Core DAO’s $1.2M Global Buildathon Aims to Spark Innovation Across DeFi, AI, and BTCfi
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