Hackathon #1¶
Last updated: 2026-06-28
Hackathon #1 was Cortensor's first public builder program for decentralized inference apps. It followed internal end-to-end testing and invited builders to create working proof-of-concept apps or bots.
Program Summary¶
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Theme | Build the future of decentralized inference. |
| Duration | 4 weeks. |
| Kick-off | August 1, 2025. |
| Submission deadline | August 30, 2025. |
| Main output | Working public apps or bots using Cortensor inference. |
Objective¶
Builders were asked to create proof-of-concept apps that emphasized:
- real-world usability;
- creative decentralized-AI tooling;
- visible use of the Cortensor inference network.
Prize Pool¶
| Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $700 equivalent |
| 2nd | $400 equivalent |
| 3rd | $250 equivalent |
| 4th-5th | $150 equivalent each |
| 6th-7th | $100 equivalent each |
| 8th-10th | $50 equivalent each |
Prize-winning participants without qualifying node-operation, $COR holding, or staking participation could have rewards split between Staking Pool #1 and liquid $COR.
Suggested Projects¶
| Idea | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Oracle / Truth Machine | Web2/Web3 truth-as-a-service using multiple miner responses and verification. |
| Cortensor Community Bot | Community chatbot powered by Cortensor inference. |
| Basic AI Agent | Simple function-calling agent for small useful tasks. |
| Price and Sentiment Bot | Web scraping plus LLM summaries and sentiment analysis. |
Evaluation¶
Submissions needed to be working applications demonstrated publicly during the hackathon. Evaluation considered functionality, stability, originality, Cortensor integration, real usability, and demo quality.
Legacy Value¶
Hackathon #1 established the first public builder template: build a real app, show the integration, document how it works, and demo it to the community.