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S Tier Hackathon: Student Edition — 100,000 S in Prizes

S Tier Hackathon: Student Edition — 100,000 S in Prizes

Calling all students with big ideas and builder energy… Your moment has arrived.

We’re proud to kick off the S Tier Hackathon: Student Edition, a global call to student builders ready to create, innovate, and launch Web3 applications on Sonic, the fastest and most builder-aligned L1 in the world.

With a 100,000 S prize pool, VC introductions, and the chance for a lead investment from Sonic Labs, this isn’t just another hackathon. It’s a launchpad for the next generation of decentralized builders.

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Enter now on DoraHacks

The Challenge

Build anything. There are no predefined tracks. Whether you're exploring DeFi, building a new social primitive, experimenting with prediction markets, or launching something the space hasn’t seen yet, it’s all welcome.

You’ll have 4 weeks to go from idea to deployed app on Sonic. Use any part of the Sonic ecosystem, including Fee Monetization, and show what a fast, scalable, decentralized chain makes possible.

Prize Pool — 100,000 S

Prizes will be distributed in six installments post-deployment, giving top teams runway to keep building:

🥇 1st Place: 40,000 S
🥈 2nd Place: 25,000 S
🥉 3rd Place: 15,000 S

Additionally, two honorable mentions will each receive 10,000 S. Top teams will also be invited to pitch Sonic Labs for a chance at a lead investment.

Timeline

  • Submissions Open
    August 1, 2025
  • Deadline
    September 1, 2025, at 11:59PM PST
  • Judging
    September 1 – September 15
  • Winners Announced
    By September 15

This event is fully virtual, allowing students worldwide to participate.

What You’ll Get

Participants will gain access to mentorship from top Web3 builders, hands-on support throughout the hackathon, and exposure to VCs actively scouting for investable projects.

Beyond the competition, Sonic Labs will offer post-hack growth support to help promising teams scale their apps. All builders will work directly with Sonic’s robust infrastructure stack, including full Ethereum compatibility and powerful tools like FeeM, enabling fast, scalable, and user-aligned app development.

Who Should Participate

Only students are eligible to apply.

  • Teams or solo builders
  • Developers with a sharp mind for DeFi, infrastructure, or creative app design
  • Anyone with a big idea and the drive to make it real

Build. Launch. Win. Register now and submit by September 1.

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