Welcome to Cook 04 of The Cookathon by Mantle Network
Virtual
Monthly
$15,000 in prizes
What's new?
Existing projects are allowed — but you’ll need clear proof of progress during the cook
The Golden Rule is no longer mandatory
New partner perks (see below) ✨
This round's tech stack by Chainlink, Pimlico, Orb & Para
Timeline (UTC)
Aug 4 @ 10:00pm: Kick-off
Aug 8 @ 11:59pm: Round 1 [Idea] submissions due [Submit here]
Aug 11 @ 1pm (TBC): Idea Roast Sesh (Livestream)
Aug 15 @ 11:59pm: Round 2 [MVP] submissions due
Aug 18 @ 11:59pm: Finalists announce (Top 50%)
Aug 22 @ 11:59pm: Round 3 [Final] submissions due
Aug 25 @ 11:59pm: Winners announced
How it works
Round 1: Think of something
Share your idea on X (tag @0xMantleDevs)
Submit via the form
Everyone who submits progresses
Round 2: MVP
Build a working prototype or proof of concept
Judges eliminate 50% of teams*—the rest keep cooking.
Form to submit TBC
Round 3: Final leg
→ Ship it like you mean it.
→ The judges feast.
Form to submit TBC
Judging Criteria:
Technical quality: Code, architecture and integration
Originality: Novelty and creativity
Usefulness: Real-world application
Wow factor: Does it delight?
Golden Rules
Consumer
Recommended Verticals
Onchain AI
Payments
Consumer & Culture
DeFi
Infra
Prizes
Top 3 Bounties ($10K)
1st: $5K
2nd: $3K
3rd: $2K
Finalists Pool ($5K)
Split across all finalists who make it to Week 3
Bonus:
→ Fast track consideration for Mantle grants
Terms:
→ Max. 3 people per team
→ Projects must be deployed on or have synergies with the Mantle ecosystem
→ Projects must be demoable
Looking for a team?
We've partnered with cherry.builders 🍒 to make it easy!
Create a profile & start swiping (just like a dating app)
Apply filters to find the right match.
Once matched, connect via the Chats page
If you need tech support, reach out to @deca12x on Telegram!
Compliance
Prizes will be paid in MNT or USD equivalent for U.S.-based participants
All winners must complete KYC verification
Prize distribution will comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Participants are responsible for legal eligibility
Questions?
Follow @0xMantleDevs on X.
Join the TG group
Happy cooking 🧪