To launch the Neo APAC Hackathon and create a variety of special NFTs for participants, as well as to promote chances for participants to interact and innovate further with OKX, OKX teamed with Neo, the top open-source, community-driven blockchain platform.The hackathon, which will take place from July to October 2023, will feature a USD $120,000 total prize pool as well as a USD $1 million post-hackathon award from Neo Foundation, both of which will be used to promote Web3 growth in line with recent favorable legal developments in the APAC region. To guarantee that all interested teams and top Web3 engineers may participate, a mix of online and offline events will be held.  

 

OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau said: “We have always been committed to the development of Web3 industry infrastructure. This collaboration with Neo for the APAC Hackathon is another great example. We eagerly support the growth of the web3 developer community in APAC and look forward to what these builders will accomplish.”

 

Launching the Hackathon, Neo Founder Da Hongfei said: “The whole team here at Neo is absolutely delighted to launch this year’s Hackathon for the APAC region, building on the resounding successes of our previous events and under the favorable regulatory environment of the APAC region. Through our Hackathon, we aim to attract and support the finest in blockchain and Web3 talent, alongside exciting startups working in the blockchain industry, and truly introduce people to the capabilities that developing on Neo provides. I encourage all developers interested in blockchain and Web3 to get involved in our Hackathon. We look forward to seeing an exceptional set of projects, celebrating the winner at our prestigious event in Hong Kong, and showcasing the finest talent in the APAC region.”