Introduction

Welcome to the Stellar DeFi Innovators Hackathon! This 3-week virtual hackathon is for developers worldwide who want to push the boundaries of decentralized finance on the Stellar network. We are looking for novel Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending protocols, yield strategies, and composable DeFi primitives that leverage Stellar's unique features. Whether you are an experienced blockchain developer or just getting started with Stellar, this is your chance to contribute to the DeFi ecosystem and win prizes.

Timeline

• Registration Opens: June 30, 2026
• Registration Closes: July 7, 2026
• Submission Deadline: July 21, 2026
• Judging Period: July 22 – July 28, 2026
• Results Announced: July 30, 2026

All deadlines are at 23:59 UTC.

Prizes

The total prize pool is 100 USDC, awarded as follows:

• 1st Place: 50 USDC
• 2nd Place: 30 USDC
• 3rd Place: 20 USDC

Prizes are awarded based on the judging criteria. All winning teams will receive their prizes within 14 days after the results announcement.

Eligibility