Innovation went local this year as developers and entrepreneurs from Vietnam, France, and Nigeria showcased their technical expertise at Algorand's Regional Hackathons. The events brought fresh perspectives to blockchain development, with each region focusing on specific challenges relevant to their local markets.
Over two months, participating teams received comprehensive technical and business training before the hackathons. Working with regional partners—GFI in Vietnam, 42 in France, and the Taraba Government of Nigeria—the program established strong foundations for project development across diverse tracks, including infrastructure, decentralized identity, payments, and supply chain solutions.
Lots of Local Flair
Vietnam
Vietnam's technical focus produced notable innovations in blockchain infrastructure and development tools. Algorand Blink secured first place in the Build on Algorand track, leading a strong group of projects that included Tavern Pos and Wefit365. In the Tooling & Infrastructure category, AlgoIDE emerged as the winner, offering practical solutions for developers, followed by Call Grant and Water Wallet.
France
France's participants concentrated on real-world applications of blockchain technology. In the Decentralized Identity track, Certify won first place with their blockchain infrastructure audit solution. The Payments track saw Vibepass take the lead with its decentralized ticketing platform, which addresses the challenge of secondary ticket sales while ensuring artists receive fair compensation. Safeout topped the Real-World Assets category with its comprehensive solution for item authentication and traceability.
Nigeria
Nigerian teams developed solutions targeting local economic challenges. The Financial Inclusion track winner, Jointly, demonstrated the potential for blockchain to expand access to financial services. Data Bank led the Decentralized Identity category, while Agroshop secured first place in Supply Chain with solutions tailored for local market needs.
The Podiums
Vietnam
Build on Algorand
1st Place: Algorand Blink
2nd Place: Tavern Pos
3rd Place: Wefit365
Tooling & Infrastructure
1st Place: AlgoIDE
2nd Place: Call Grant
3rd Place: Water Wallet
France
Decentralized Identity Track
1st: Certify
2nd: Nexus ID
3rd: Place BlockSpace
Payments Track
1st: Vibepass
2nd: Trusted
3rd: Ticket Hack
Real-World Assets Track
1st: Safeout
2nd: Habitat du Roi
3rd: Circle of Trust
Nigeria
Decentralized Identity
1st Place: Data Bank
2nd Place: Decentralized Identity Management System
3rd Place: IDentiaby IOTU
Financial Inclusion
1st Place: Jointly
2nd Place: VoltPay
3rd Place: Farm Shield
Supply Chain
1st PlaceL Agroshop
2nd Place: TrackIt
3rd Place: FluxTrail
A Growing Global Community
The diversity of projects reflects Algorand's growing global community. From infrastructure tools in Vietnam to financial inclusion solutions in Nigeria, these regional hackathons highlighted how blockchain technology adapts to meet different market needs. The successful projects will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and adoption of the Algorand ecosystem, adding new capabilities and services to the network.