Aleo x OpenBuild · APAC Builders
We are looking for builders creating the next generation of privacy-first applications—from AI agents and private payments to DeFi and developer infrastructure.
If you believe the next generation of the internet needs privacy and user-owned data alongside openness and transparency, now is the time to build in the Aleo ecosystem.
output: 5 tracks, 5 winners, programmable privacy
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Whether you are an experienced blockchain developer or new to Aleo, you are welcome to participate if you are excited about building in privacy, AI, payments, DeFi, gaming, social applications, or infrastructure.
Prize Pool
One winning project will be selected from each track and awarded $1,000.
$1,000 Track Prize
Combine AI with privacy-preserving computation to build intelligent tools that protect user data and data sovereignty by design.
$1,000 Track Prize
Build the next generation of private payment applications so transactions, payroll, and cross-border settlements do not expose sensitive financial data.
$1,000 Track Prize
Bring privacy to DeFi and create on-chain financial products that are confidential, secure, and cryptographically verifiable.
$1,000 Track Prize
Build core infrastructure for the Aleo ecosystem and make programmable privacy easier for developers to adopt, integrate, and ship.
$1,000 Track Prize
Create privacy-first games and social applications where users retain control over their identity, reputation, and interactions.
Timeline
Move from registration and team formation to Demo Day with a focus on validating the product and delivering meaningful privacy features.
2026.07.01 - 2026.07.15
Register, form a team, define your project scope, and begin development.
2026.07.01 - 2026.08.15
Build throughout the hackathon with access to Office Hours, mentor support, and Aleo ecosystem resources.
2026.08.15 - 2026.08.16
Present your project online to the community, mentors, and Aleo ecosystem partners.
2026.08.21
Winning projects are announced. High-potential teams may also receive ecosystem support, community exposure, incubation opportunities, and investor introductions.
About Aleo
Aleo is the first Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for programmable privacy. Using zero-knowledge proofs, Aleo enables developers to build applications that protect user data while remaining verifiable on-chain.
Developers can build privacy-preserving applications in Leo without becoming experts in the underlying cryptography. As AI becomes embedded in more products, private computation will be a foundational capability for the next generation of applications.
Why Join
What We Want
We are looking for more than a technical demo. Build a product that solves a real problem, applies privacy in a meaningful way, and has a credible path to real users.
Who Can Join
No prior Aleo experience is required. You can learn the stack and start building during the hackathon.
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