XRPL Hackathon @ Blockchain Kaigi 2025

​XRPL Hackathon @ Blockchain Kaigi 2025

​This XRPL Hackathon is a global event focused on building innovative applications on the XRP Ledger. Over three weeks, participants will ideate, build, and present XRPL projects. The event is organized by the the team at IIT Bombay and Ripple's University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI).

​This hackathon features a hybrid launch event, dedicated online workshops, and direct support from engineers to help you bring your ideas to life.

​Format

​Though online hacking will be allowed for the entire hackathon, there will be an optional in-person component for parts of the event on-campus at IIT Bombay. More details will be announced soon.

​Schedule

​(Timezone: IST)

​Tuesday, Nov. 14

• ​6:00 PM Hackathon Launch & Workshop #2: Official kick-off! Get inspired, learn the hackathon rules, and dive into the XRP Ledger with an introductory workshop from the Ripple team. Join online or at the in-person gathering in Mumbai.

​[2.5 weeks of asynchronous hacking!]

​Tuesday, Dec. 03

• ​All Day Project Wrap-up & Office Hours: Final push! Get 1-on-1 support from our mentors to polish your project and prepare for submissions.

​Friday, Dec. 06

• ​Judging & Demo Ceremony: The grand finale! Watch the top teams present their projects live to our panel of judges and see who takes home the top prizes in our awards presentation.

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​Tracks & Challenges

​​The hackathon will feature challenges focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, interoperability, and other innovative applications on the XRP Ledger. Exact challenge details will be revealed at the kick-off event on November 14th.

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​Judging & Prizes

​​Judging criteria: Innovation, Technical Execution, Real-World Impact, and Presentation Quality.

​Prize details: The prize pool and breakdown will be announced during the launch event.