PancakeSwap v4 Hookathon Finalists Announced
PancakeSwap v4 Hookathon Finalists Announced
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The PancakeSwap v4 Hookathon has reached a crucial stage with the announcement of its top 14 finalists. Selected from a pool of 116 hackers and 26 projects, these teams will now compete for a share of the $40,000 prize pool.
Key points:
- 14 finalists chosen from 116 hackers and 26 projects
- $40,000 prize pool at stake
- Finalist demos scheduled for October 10-17
- Demos to be streamed on DoraHacks YouTube Channel
Interested in seeing the innovative projects? Don't miss the finalist demonstrations on the DoraHacks YouTube Channel from October 10-17.
For more details, visit the PancakeSwap blog.
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