February 11-12, 2026
EasyA Consensus Hackathon
The EasyA Consensus Hackathon is where the world’s best developers in blockchain and AI gather to build the tech unicorns of tomorrow.
Join us in Hong Kong for the opportunity to compete for cash prizes, pitch live to top developers and protocols, and join our hackathon alumni who have secured millions in funding from the world’s best VCs like a16z, Founders Fund, Y Combinator and more.
Apply by December 22, 2025.
Approved participants receive a complimentary Developer’s Pass ($1099 USD Value).
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Alumni Success Stories
Amanu
A Hong Kong project bringing Apple-inspired simplicity to crypto wallets. Founded by Hackathon alumni, it went on to raise $1.5M in seed funding.
RampMeDaddy
An innovative Telegram bot that transforms messaging into a seamless memecoin wallet, enabling users to instantly buy, store, and trade tokens within chats.
BlindPay
A financial platform revolutionizing global payments with fully private cross-border transactions while preserving user anonymity went on to join Y Combinator.
What Is the EasyA Consensus Hackathon?
Hosted on the Consensus show floor, the EasyA Consensus Hackathon is a unique opportunity to build the future of Web3 alongside hundreds of top developers and founders, while gaining exposure as you pitch to leading investors, blockchain founders and business leaders.
Finalists will present their projects onstage at Consensus in front of industry leaders and VCs eager to invest. Past winners have secured coveted ecosystem grants and raised from top VCs such as a16z, Y Combinator, Founders Fund and many more.
There’s no better place to launch your next big idea.
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Who Is It For?
We're looking for crypto, blockchain, Web2, Web3, and AI developers excited about building the next big Web3 projects on the world’s leading blockchains. Whether you’re building something new or advancing an existing project, the EasyA Consensus Hackathon is for you.
Approved participants will receive a complimentary Consensus Developer Pass with full access to the event ($1099 USD Value). For priority consideration, apply before December 22, 2025.
What To Expect
The EasyA Consensus Hackathon is your chance to build and showcase your Web3 project to top investors and ecosystem teams. You can also expect:
- A chance to present on-stage at Consensus
- Generous bounties from sponsors (TBA)
- Networking with top blockchains seeking developers
- Connect with VCs looking to fund Web3 projects
- Mentorship from leading ecosystem teams
- Recruitment opportunities in technical and non-technical roles
- Potential to pitch your project in the CoinDesk PitchFest
- Prizes, sponsors and agenda details coming soon
Application Criteria
and How to Apply
We welcome developers and builders of all levels, but we prioritize those with project experience or a professional background in engineering.
Eligibility for Hackathon:- Active Github Repository
- Students interested in building crypto and blockchain-based projects
- Individuals interested in building on the blockchain (technical experience is nice to have but not required)
- Links to past projects or past hackathon participation
Application approvals will be granted on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to those who apply before December 22, 2025. As with our past Hackathon, we anticipate reaching capacity. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
For developers participating in the EasyA Consensus Hackathon, badges can be picked up at the main registration area on the 3rd floor of the HKCEC. The hackathon will take place on the 2nd floor, where a dedicated space will be available for participants to work on their projects. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided throughout the event.
For a detailed understanding of the rules and regulations, please refer to the EasyA CoinDesk Official Terms here.