Stellar Build-A-Thon Kolkata

​🚀 Stellar Build-A-Thon Kolkata

​24-Hour IRL Hackathon

​Join us for Stellar Build-A-Thon Kolkata, a 24-hour in-person hackathon designed to bring together blockchain enthusiasts, Web3 developers, and startup teams to build real-world applications on the Stellar blockchain.

​Whether you’re new to Stellar or already experimenting with Soroban smart contracts, this hackathon offers the perfect mix of learning, hands-on building, mentorship, and community collaboration — all packed into an intense 24-hour builder experience.

​📅 Date: 24 - 25 January 2026
📍 Location: Offbeat CCU Kolkata, India
⏱ Duration: 24 Hours (IRL)

​🔥 What to Expect

​🏆 $1,200 Prize Pool + Swag
Compete for exciting cash prizes and exclusive Stellar ecosystem swag.

​💡 Technical Workshops & Demos
Learn about the Stellar blockchain, Soroban smart contracts, and how to build fast, scalable, and low-cost decentralized applications.

​🧑‍💻 Hands-on Mentorship
Get real-time guidance from Stellar ecosystem experts and Rise In mentors to refine ideas, solve technical challenges, and ship faster.

​🌐 Network with Builders
Connect with developers, founders, designers, and Web3 enthusiasts from Kolkata’s growing blockchain community.

​⚡ Build Real-World Use Cases
Focus on practical applications like payments, DeFi, wallets, remittances, and on-chain utilities using Stellar.

​🏢 The top 3 teams will get direct access to Stellar Builder Residency Himalaya

​🌟 About Stellar

​Stellar is an open, decentralized blockchain network built for fast, low-cost payments and real-world financial use cases. With Soroban smart contracts, Stellar enables developers to build powerful applications for payments, DeFi, tokenization, and financial inclusion.

​🌱 About Rise In

​Rise In is a global Web3 talent ecosystem empowering 400,000+ developers through bootcamps, hackathons, and mentorship. Rise In partners with leading blockchain ecosystems to help developers learn, build, and grow their Web3 careers.