Stellar Build Better Hackathon Results

The Stellar Build Better Hackathon concluded with 220 registered developers and 84 approved projects, targeting practical applications using Stellar’s smart contracts. With a $25,000 USDC prize pool, categories included Better Finance, Better Creativity, and Better Access. Developers worked on DeFi tools, creator economy platforms, and identity solutions, facilitating networking with global peers and leading crypto firms. Significant prizes highlighted innovations fostering financial accessibility, creativity, and access using Stellar’s ecosystem. First-place was awarded 12,000 USDC for a project enhancing financial accessibility, showcasing Stellar’s commitment to smart contract advancement. The event underscored Stellar’s role in promoting global financial inclusion through technological innovation.