IXH26 Italian XRPL Hackathon
IXH26 is a hackathon with a focus on cryptography and blockchain. This two-day event will feature a mix of insightful seminars, engaging discussions, and significant hands-on experience. It is jointly organized by University Blockchain Research Initiative, XRPL Commons, DeComponendis Cifris, and University of Bari Aldo Moro.
Tracks & Challenges
Three official tracks: Advanced cryptography for blockchain and XRPL applications. Exact challenges will be announced on-site.
Judging & Prizes
Judging criteria: Innovation, Execution, Impact, Pitch.
Prize details: total prize pool of EUR 10,000.
Notes & Logistics
We are hosting a virtual prep workshop to help hackers become familiar with the XRPL before hacking begins. Please feel free to register here
Teams: 3-8 people. Students who graduated in 2023-2026 are eligible for student categories.
Mentors and technical support will be available during the hackathon.
Organisers:
UBRI: Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) supports a diverse portfolio of blockchain research, technical development, and innovation at universities around the world.
De Componendis Cifris (De Cifris) is an Italian association dedicated to animating the national cryptographic community. It aims to stimulate academic and applied research in cryptography, particularly in the fields of mathematics, computer science, and engineering.
XRPL Commons aims to support developers, educators, and entrepreneurs who are committed to creating utility leveraging the XRP Ledger.
University of Bari Aldo Moro, Scuola di Scienze e Tecnologia, has strong expertise in cryptography, cybersecurity, and blockchain technologies, drawing on complementary research activities across its Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Its interdisciplinary environment combines advanced cryptographic research with mathematical foundations and applications to secure and distributed technologies.