- Sonic SVM launches a $1M hackathon to develop dapps on its Solana-based gaming-optimized network, running from February 17 to March 14.
- The Mobius Hackathon features four tracks: gaming, DeFi, AI, and attention capital markets, with submissions judged for technical depth and real-world use.
New York-based Sonic SVM, a chain extension for Solana, has introduced a $1 million hackathon to spur the creation of decentralized applications (dapps) on its gaming-focused network. The event, named Mobius Hackathon, opened for submissions on February 17 and will close on March 14. Winners will be announced April 2, following the launch of Sonic’s mainnet on February 27.
The competition targets developers building applications across four categories: gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and attention capital markets. Specific projects might include social media content tokenization, asset trading tools, AI agent platforms, or compact games. Each submission will be evaluated by a panel of judges for technical execution and real-world applicability. Judges will also offer feedback to participants, aiming to refine project quality before the mainnet launch.
To ensure transparency, judges must actively engage on social media, sharing updates and interacting with teams. This approach intends to amplify visibility for both the event and Sonic’s infrastructure. By publicly discussing submissions, judges will highlight projects that demonstrate practical utility, potentially drawing attention to emerging talent in blockchain development.
Sonic’s hackathon aligns with its broader goal to expand Solana’s capabilities through specialized layers. The network uses Sonic HyperGrid, a framework designed to optimize transaction efficiency, particularly for high-demand applications like gaming. Organizers emphasize that the event will test Sonic’s scalability while encouraging developers to explore its gaming-optimized environment.
Participants can register via Sonic’s website, with resources such as developer documentation and a Telegram group available for collaboration. The $1 million prize pool will be distributed among winning teams, though exact allocation details remain undisclosed.
For more information, visit Sonic’s official site or access registration forms and developer resources through the provided links.
Learn more: www.sonic.game
- Hackathon registration form for builders: sonicsvm.typeform.com/mobiushackathon
- Builder group (for finding teams or sharing info): t.me/+S_eelN_07xswYTdl
- Developer doc: docs.sonic.game/developers/additional-resources
- Contact us for more info: t.me/derMondder
