xStocks Hackathon: Market Open

The market is officially open! Step onto the trading floor to compete in the inaugural xStocks Hackathon, a builder-focused Hacker House bringing together top EVM developers to design and ship xStocks applications. xStocks is the next-generation framework for tokenized equities. Built for interoperability, xStocks enables the seamless transfer of real-world assets between centralized and decentralized environments, unlocking new utility across exchanges, wallets, and on-chain applications. 75k USD Prize Pot | Workshops | Technical mentorship | Curated content | Exclusive SWAG 10 teams of up to 6 participants per team, apply today to confirm your spot. Location within walking distance of EthCC conference. Released on approved registration. Schedule March 31st –  April 2nd, 2026 Pre-Event: March 15th: Deadline to apply. Registrations are now closed.March 22nd: Hackathon Telegram Channel Opens Event: March 31st: Day 1, Kickoff, Learning & Build StartApril 1st: Day 2, Full Build DayApril 2nd: Day 3, Submit, Present & Judge Post-Event: Join the xStocks Ecosystem - access to apply for grantsPriority access to become a full xStocks Alliance MemberIntroduction to Ecosystem partnersAccess to further mentorship More behind-the-scenes shots of the venue and setup dropping soon. Stay tuned! Build across one of three core tracks. Borrow, Lend Track Build the next generation of onchain structured products and leveraged exposure. Projects in this track should build on xStocks borrow/lend markets, focusing on capital efficiency, composability, and risk-aware design. Frontend Track Make DeFi feel familiar, powerful, and accessible. Reimagine a modern fintech app - fully onchain. Build an interface designed for everyday users but powered by blockchain primitives. Strategy Track We’re looking for creative uses of automation that make investing smarter, safer, and hands-off. Automated investing, powered by smart accounts. Use Ethereum Smart Accounts to build automated and programmable strategies on top of xStocks. Please note that all hackathon projects can only be started on during xStocks Hacker House. While you are highly encouraged to come prepared with ideas, existing projects will not be accepted. About xStocks xStocks is the next-generation framework for tokenized equities, developed through a partnership between Kraken and Backed. Fully collateralized and 1:1-backed by underlying equities and ETFs, xStocks brings publicly-listed companies and ETFs onto blockchain rails, giving global investors access to U.S. capital markets even when traditional exchanges are closed. Built for interoperability, xStocks enables the seamless transfer of real-world assets between centralized and decentralized environments, unlocking new utility across exchanges, wallets, and on-chain applications. Since launching in June 2025, xStocks has rapidly become the industry benchmark for real-world asset tokenization, powering billions in transaction volume and supporting a growing ecosystem of platforms building the future of tokenized markets. Learn more: xstocks.fi, LinkedIn, X Apply now for the opportunity to compete for prizes, demo your project to our judges, and take the stage on the final day to showcase what you’ve created. Please find the link to our Judging Criteria, Rules, FAQs & T&C’s here.