Welcome to the Web3 Hackathon 2026 by HackIndia, a nationwide innovation challenge focused on building real-world decentralized applications. This hackathon brings together developers, builders, and innovators to solve industry-backed problems using blockchain technology.

🧠 About the Hackathon

The Web3 Hackathon 2026 is designed to accelerate blockchain adoption by solving practical challenges in token ecosystems and on-chain identity.

Participants will work on problem statements provided by Sharp Economy, building scalable solutions that can be integrated into real-world applications.

This is your chance to build impactful Web3 products, gain recognition, and compete with top talent across the country.

📅 Timeline

Hackathon: 1 May - 28 June 2026

Project Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026 – 5:30 PM IST

Final Showdown: 28 June 2026

Results Announcement: 30 June 2026 (via HackIndia official socials)

Finalists Notification: Selected teams will be notified via email

🧩 Problem Statements (Powered by Sharp Economy)

🔹 Problem Statement 1: Plug-and-Play Sharp Token Integration Platform

Build a plug-and-play platform that allows any developer or company to seamlessly integrate Sharp Token into their application or website.

Requirements:

Easy-to-use SDK, APIs, or no-code integration
Support core functionalities:
Earn Sharp Tokens
Spend Sharp Tokens
Buy Sharp Tokens
Developer-friendly documentation
Scalable and secure infrastructure

Objective:

Enable frictionless adoption of Sharp Token across multiple platforms.

🔹 Problem Statement 2: Skills On-Chain Platform

Create a skills-on-chain platform that enables issuing and verifying credentials on the blockchain.

Requirements:

Issue certifications/credentials as on-chain records

Store and verify credentials via *Polygon blockchain**

Allow third-party apps/websites to integrate this system

Provide instant and trustless verification

Objective:

Build a decentralized system where skills and credentials are verifiable, tamper-proof, and portable.

🏆 Prizes

🥇 1st Place: 20,000 Sharp Tokens

🥈 2nd Place: 10,000 Sharp Tokens

🥉 3rd Place: 5,000 Sharp Tokens

Winners will also receive recognition across HackIndia’s official platforms.

⚔️ Final Showdown

Top teams will present their projects during the Final Showdown on 28 June 2026.

Projects will be evaluated based on:

Innovation and creativity
Technical implementation
Practical usability
Scalability and impact

👥 Who Can Participate?

Developers (Web2 & Web3)
Students and professionals
Blockchain enthusiasts
Designers and product builders

Open to anyone ready to build and innovate in Web3.

🔗 Why Participate?

Work on real-world Web3 use cases
Build on blockchain ecosystems like Polygon
Gain exposure to industry-level problem-solving
Showcase your skills to a national audience
Unlock potential career opportunities

🚀 Ready to Build?

Join the Web3 Hackathon 2026 and start building the future of decentralized applications.