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NEAR HACKATHON: Build Beyond Boundaries
NEAR HACKATHON: Build Beyond Boundaries is a two-week online hackathon announced on near.org on October 19, 2026, with a $250,000 prize pool paid in NEAR. Developers, designers and others can enter solo or as teams, and no sign-up is required before the final submission. The build window runs from November 1, 2026 at 00:00 UTC to November 14, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, when the repository must be public and the submission form closes. There are 13 tracks, including Unstoppable DeFi, Privacy & Private AI, AI Swarms, Agent Economy and Open Innovation, with a $55,000 grand prize and first, second and third prizes of $10,000, $3,000 and $2,000 in each track. Entries need a public repository and a public demo post on X that mentions NEAR HACKATHON; judging runs November 16 to 18 and results are announced by November 18, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 build window | November 1, 2026 to November 14, 2026Deadline ahead | $250,000 prize pool; $55,000 grand prize; 13 tracks | nearhackathon.com |
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