ZetaChain Hackathon Winners Announced at Penn Blockchain Conference
ZetaChain Hackathon Winners Announced at Penn Blockchain Conference
🏆 Hackers Gone Wild
ZetaChain concluded its hackathon at the Penn Blockchain Conference, celebrating successful projects built on multiple chains. Winners included teams working with Aptos, Sui Network, Base, Seismic Systems, Synoptic, and OpenMind AGI.
The event was part of a larger developer engagement initiative, including:
- $1M hackathon prize in partnership with CoinTerminal
- Universal App bounties
- Upcoming presence at ETHDenver
Recent technical updates include:
- Sui localnet integration
- Enhanced cross-chain revert handling
- The Graph protocol support
- Avalanche testnet launch
Developers can now build Universal Apps that seamlessly operate across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other chains.
Registration is now open! One winner. One Universal App. One million dollars: cointerminal.com/ai-hackathon
$1,000,000. One Universal App. One Winner. We’re teaming up with @CoinTerminalCom to launch the first AI crypto hackathon on the Universal Blockchain. Registration opens in 24 hours 👇
Heterogeneous chains with different levels of security, cost, latency, throughput, app ecosystems, use cases, and cultures are the future of the blockchain ecosystem. ZetaChain lets you build Universal Apps that span all of them.
Universal Apps mean building once and reaching users on every chain — including Bitcoin — effortlessly. Coming to another chain near you.
👀 @SuiNetwork interoperability is wide open. ZetaChain is making it happen. 🔽
Vibe Coding Workshop: Building Universal NFT App with AI
**Live coding workshop** focuses on building a **Universal NFT App** integrated with AI technology. The session demonstrates how to: - Create cross-chain NFT applications - Integrate AI functionality into blockchain apps - Build on Universal Blockchain infrastructure This hands-on workshop continues the series of **vibe coding** sessions that teach developers to build interoperable applications quickly. Perfect for developers interested in **cross-chain development** and AI integration in web3.
🔗 Multi-Chain Panel Explores Scaling Infrastructure and Universal Apps
Industry experts from **SUPRA Labs**, **Aurora**, **Stacks**, **ZetaChain**, and **ChainPatrol** gathered for a comprehensive panel discussion on multi-chain scaling infrastructure. Key topics covered: - **Scaling infrastructure** solutions across multiple blockchains - Development of **universal applications** that work seamlessly across chains - Emerging **new primitives** in the multi-chain ecosystem The panel featured insights from leading blockchain projects working on interoperability and cross-chain functionality. Discussion focused on practical approaches to building applications that can operate across different blockchain networks. [Watch the full recording](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1LyxBXYgbpYGN) (discussion starts at 5:32:00) This continues the ongoing conversation about multi-chain infrastructure, building on previous discussions about why appchains matter for the future of blockchain interoperability.
Universal Apps Enable Cross-Chain Development from Bitcoin to Ethereum
**Universal Apps** are emerging as a breakthrough solution for blockchain developers, allowing them to **build once and deploy everywhere**. Key benefits include: - Single codebase works across multiple chains - Access to users on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other networks - Simplified development process for cross-chain applications This approach eliminates the need to rebuild applications for each blockchain, potentially reducing development time and costs while expanding user reach across the entire crypto ecosystem.
ZetaChain Announces Token2049 Singapore Booth with Interactive Experiences
**ZetaChain is hosting a booth at Token2049 Singapore** on October 12th, located on the 5th Floor of the Main Conference. The booth will feature: - Magic tricks and surprise shows - Calming massages for attendees - Real rewards for participants - Opportunities to explore Zeta dApps Attendees can interact with the ZetaChain team and collect rewards while experiencing the Universal Blockchain ecosystem. **RSVP required** for the ZetaChain x BitgetWallet side event at [luma.com/dm0p5qd9](https://luma.com/dm0p5qd9)
🇮🇩 Indonesian Blockchain Event Draws 100+ Developers to Learn Universal Chain Technology
Over 100 developers gathered in Indonesia for a **Blockvest x ZetaChain** educational event on September 19th. The meetup focused on teaching attendees about the **Universal Chain** - ZetaChain's interoperable blockchain technology that connects multiple networks including Bitcoin. - Event demonstrates growing interest in cross-chain solutions in Southeast Asia - Part of ZetaChain's broader expansion into Indonesian market - Follows previous community engagement at CoinfestAsia in Bali The gathering highlights Indonesia's emerging role as a key market for blockchain education and adoption.