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. 🔽
ZetaChain Advances Universal Blockchain Development with Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom has secured a partnership with ZetaChain to accelerate development of the Universal Blockchain platform. Key developments: - Platform enables single-deployment apps across multiple chains - Native Bitcoin integration included - EVM compatibility maintained - Launch planned during Berlin Blockchain Week The collaboration is part of Telekom & Friends Vol. 2 initiative, marking a significant step toward cross-chain interoperability in the blockchain space. [Learn more about Universal Blockchain](https://zetachain.com)
ZetaChain Expands to BloFin, Reaches 8.5M Users
ZetaChain continues its expansion with a new listing on BloFin exchange. The protocol has reached a significant milestone of 8.5 million users on its Universal Blockchain platform. Recent achievements include: - Ranked #1 in developer activity growth - Launched Coinbase Onramp integration in 100+ countries - Completed successful PitchLucyAI token sale ($115K raised) - Initiated Zeta Summer 25 program with developer grants - Hosted global community events across 7 countries The platform aims to make blockchain technology more accessible by enabling cross-chain functionality, including native Bitcoin integration. [Learn more about ZetaChain](https://blog.zetachain.com)
Zeta Summer Quest Season 2 Launches with 10,000 ZETA Prize Pool
Season 2 of Burnt.gg's mint-to-earn game theory experiment has launched on ZetaChain, offering players a chance to win from a 10,000 ZETA prize pool. - Players can mint and burn tokens to participate - Coinbase Onramp integration enables easy fiat payments - Runs alongside Zeta Starboard leaderboard challenge The platform combines gaming mechanics with blockchain technology, allowing participants to engage through minting, trading, or burning tokens. [Get started on Galxe](http://app.galxe.com/quest/ZetaChain/GC5LwtfuLC)
ZetaChain Enables Native Bitcoin Integration for Universal Apps
ZetaChain has launched native Bitcoin functionality for Universal Apps, marking a significant advancement in cross-chain interoperability. The platform, which recently surpassed 5 million users and 350+ ecosystem apps, allows developers to build applications that work seamlessly across multiple blockchains including Bitcoin, without requiring users to switch wallets. Key updates: - Native BTC integration now live - 5M+ active users - 350+ ecosystem applications - Coinbase Onramp integration in 130+ countries Developers can apply for the Summer 25 Cohort program, which offers grants and support for building Universal Apps. [Apply here](https://www.zetachain.com/grants)
Universal Apps Expand Cross-Chain Reach Including Bitcoin
DappRadar announces expanded support for Universal Apps, enabling developers to deploy applications across multiple blockchains, including Bitcoin, with a single build process. This cross-chain compatibility marks a significant step toward blockchain interoperability, allowing developers to: - Deploy once and reach users across various networks - Reduce development time and resources - Access Bitcoin's large user base seamlessly The Universal App ecosystem continues to grow, offering simplified blockchain development and broader market reach for decentralized applications.