Forte Hacks is a 2025 flagship hackathon on Flow, the home of consumer Web3.
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254,000 USD
Available in Prizes
Description
Flow is one of the fastest growing developer networks in 2025, and the number 1 choice for builders at hackathons all over the world. Forte Hacks provides an opportunity for those developers and builders to experiment with the latest upgrade to the network and build the next killer app.
From October 1-31st, this global hackathon invites hackers, creators, and Web3 developers to push the boundaries of smart contract automation, DeFi primitives, and user-centric killer applications to win a share of $250,000 in bounties and prizes.
Supported by a range of partners, like Dune, Quicknode, Moonpay, Dapper Labs, Thirdweb, Privy, Crossmint and more, the Forte Hacks hackathon has 5 core tracks - including exclusive bounties for building with partner applications.
About Flow
Flow is the best place to build killer apps, purpose-built to help builders ship faster and scale without compromise. The biggest brands and the best builders keep choosing Flow, like Disney, NFL, Ticketmaster and NBA. Flow has a unique multi-role architecture that ensures high transaction speed, near-instant finality, and MEV-resistance, enabling responsive, consumer-scale crypto applications.
What is Forte
Forte is the Flow network upgrade that brings composability and automation natively to Flow. Two new primitives, Actions and Workflows, let developers compose reusable, protocol-agnostic workflows with onchain time-based triggers. Forte lets builders get an edge with new features, like standardized DeFi actions, scheduled transactions, and onchain workflows.
Finding Team Members for the Hack
Join the dev community telegram, navigate to the general chat and post:
- A brief introduction about yourself, experience level and your skills (i.e. design UX/UI, presentation/pitching, frontend, smart contracts, back end, vibe coding etc.).
- The project you have in mind - either the one you want to build or the type of project you're interested in joining (i.e. DeFi etc.).
- Any additional useful info about yourself (i.e. timezone, other team members).
The submission must be deployed on testnet and/or mainnet (include a link to the contract deployed on explorer if applicable).
Must have a README.md and state the project is built on Flow, specify testnet or mainnet, and list the deployed or used contract address(es).
Both new and existing code can be submitted.
A video demo and GitHub repository must be submitted.
A social media post showcasing or introducing the project must be submitted (i.e. X post tagging the official Flow account @flow_blockchain).
Your submission should be public on github and free for others to check
Submissions can use Solidity (EVM), Cadence or both.
Please list the criteria and corresponding weights used to evaluate projects. The total weight should add up to 100%.
Criterias | Percent | Description |
Technology | 25% | Technical quality/depth and feasibility; the degree of integration with blockchain technology (and if it makes sense or feels forced). |
Completion | 20% | Does the product work fully end-to-end. |
Originality | 10% | Breakthroughs and originality in project technology or narrative. |
User Experience | 10% | The logical flow of the project's interface and operations, along with good user experience design. |
Adoption/Practicality | 10% | The project's adaptability to real-world applications and adoption potential; whether it addresses existing industry issues, has social impact, etc. Can the team pull it off irl. |
Protocol Usage | 10% | The project's integration with the Flow ecosystem, its contribution to ecosystem complementation, and scalability within the ecosystem. |
In your submission when selecting bounties you are applying for, please identify your project as:
Existing Code - a project extended and integrated with Flow during the duration of the hackathon OR
Fresh Code - brand new and created from scratch
In addition to the bounties above, we will be giving daily prizes for best Building in Public posts that include ‘#ForteHacks’ and ‘@flow_blockchain’ throughout the entire month as an encouragement to share with the world what you’re cooking on!
Best Killer App on Flow [All Projects]
16,000 USDC
Best Killer App on Flow [All Projects]
Best Killer App on Flow [All Projects]
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Consumer-oriented “killer apps” have the power to define and lead entire industries by solving real user pain points at scale. Think of how ChatGPT made AI accessible to hundreds of millions. Flow is designed for mass adoption and consumer-grade experiences, so we’re looking for the next breakthrough application that can capture the interest of millions (or billions!) of everyday users. This is a very broad bounty and eligible projects include everything from AI Agents and RWA to games and social apps.
Best Use of Flow Forte Actions and Workflows [All Projects]
12,000 USDC
Best Use of Flow Forte Actions and Workflows [All Projects]
Best Use of Flow Forte Actions and Workflows [All Projects]
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
The new Forte upgrade, live on Flow has released powerful new capabilities such as Flow Actions (FLIP-338) - a brand-new standard that turn protocol logic into self-contained, reusable onchain building blocks you can call without importing ABIs, reading contract code, or writing brittle glue scripts. Each Action is a trustless workflow with clear metadata, built-in safety checks, atomic execution, and verifiable success criteria—think standardized onchain APIs that plug together like Lego bricks. For AI agents, this means instant discovery of available protocols, safe composition of complex workflows, and full automation without off-chain keepers or servers.
Another powerful feature is Schedued Transactions which let smart contracts execute code at (or after) a chosen time without an external transaction. You schedule work now; the network executes it later. This enables recurring jobs, deferred actions, and autonomous workflows.
This bounty is calling on builders to push the boundaries by using either of these two new features, creating new connectors to major protocols, chaining cross-protocol workflows, integrating Actions into games, integrating fully onchain agents with actions, or tools that help others discover and use useful Actions and more. Whether you’re into DeFi, gaming, or novel automation, this is your chance to shape the future of composability and define how agents interact with Web3.
Best Existing Code Integration [Existing Project]
12,000 USDC
Best Existing Code Integration [Existing Project]
Best Existing Code Integration [Existing Project]
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Best integrations and enhancements by existing projects onto the Flow network. This can be an existing startup, side hustle, or project that you've been working on for months. The main requirement is that the project is deployed on Flow and over the month has made some meaningful enhancement to the app's codebase. Select this bounty only if you are not starting your project from scratch during the hackathon!
This bounty is eligible for overlap submissions with other [Existing Project] and [All Project] bounties but is not eligible for overlap with [Fresh Code] bounties.
Best Vibe Coded Project
5,000 USDC
Best Vibe Coded Project
5 x $1000
Best Vibe Coded Project
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Fresh projects that are primarily vibe coded during the hackathon, utilizing any of the Flow AI resources and submitting a feedback form by the end of the hackathon.
Dune Analytics Integration [Existing Projects Only]
10,000 USDC
Dune Analytics Integration [Existing Projects Only]
$10,000 [Split Bounty]
Dune Analytics Integration [Existing Projects Only]
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Split bounty prize pool divided evenly to every project deployed on mainnet in the existing code track that has integrated a meaningful Dune dashboard for their project.
Flow Community Bounties
5,000 USDC
Flow Community Bounties
5 x $1000 [More info coming soon]
Flow Community Bounties
Judging Criteria
TBD
Perks
165,000 USDC
Perks
Quicknode:
QuickNode is the #1 blockchain development platform, providing high-performance infrastructure including RPC APIs, Streams for blockchain data, Webhooks for instant alerts, and managed solutions like Rollups and dedicated clusters. Forte Hacks participants are eligible for Quicknode's Startup Program, where participants receive $300 in credits to kickstart their projects.
How to Claim: Apply at https://www.quicknode.com/startup and mention 'Forte Hacks'.
Perks
Judging Criteria
TBD. It will be updated soon.
KittyPunch: Build on $FROTH Challenge
1,000 USDC
KittyPunch: Build on $FROTH Challenge
KittyPunch: Build on $FROTH Challenge
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Put your Flow blockchain skills to the test in this exciting Forte Hacks competition! We're challenging developers to build innovative applications and games leveraging KittyPunch's $FROTH token on the Flow blockchain.
Your mission is to create something compelling that integrates with or builds upon the $FROTH token ecosystem. Whether you're developing a game, an NFT experience, or another creative use case, we want to see how you can leverage $FROTH in innovative ways.
Project Ideas
Gaming Applications: Create engaging games where $FROTH serves as an in-game currency, reward mechanism, or staking asset
NFT Integrations: Develop NFT experiences that utilize $FROTH for minting, trading, or utility
Social/Community Tools: Create platforms for $FROTH holders to interact, compete, or collaborate
Utility Applications: Build practical tools that give $FROTH real-world use cases
Links:
https://kittypunch.gitbook.io/kittypunch-docs/token-economy/froth-+-fvix-+-kona
Find Labs: Best use of Find Data APIs
1,000 USDC
Find Labs: Best use of Find Data APIs
Find Labs: Best use of Find Data APIs
Judging Criteria
Find Labs is a leading creator of data tools that enable easy web3 development across the Flow ecosystem.
Bounty Overview
We're looking for the top project that integrates with our APIs. Effortlessly access Flow blockchain data with our Simple API, a streamlined solution perfect for small projects and individual developers. This tool provides essential data without unnecessary complexity for many different types of dapps, the API gives devs easy access across both Cadence and EVM on Flow to query:
Blocks: Monitor the backbone of the blockchain, one block at a time.
Events: Stay updated on key blockchain activities as they happen.
Transactions: Dive into the details of every transaction on the network.
Transaction-specific Events: Pinpoint event details linked to specific transactions.
Delegated Staking Rewards: Track rewards distributed to participants in staking pools.
Node Staking Rewards: Access earnings information for staking node operators.
Links:
aiSports: Best Integration of $JUICE & Fantasy Sports Experiences
1,000 USDC
aiSports: Best Integration of $JUICE & Fantasy Sports Experiences
aiSports: Best Integration of $JUICE & Fantasy Sports Experiences
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Think you’ve got game? aiSports is revolutionizing fantasy basketball on the Flow blockchain — where fans earn $JUICE tokens, collect and boost player lineups with NFTs, and compete in Fast Break Vaults for rewards.
For this bounty, we’re calling on developers, creators, and builders to extend the aiSports ecosystem by integrating $JUICE, aiSports NFTs, or our escrow contract into new or existing applications. Whether it’s a dapp, tool, game, or platform — show us how you can take the aiSports experience to the next level.
Your goal: build something that deepens engagement with aiSports’ on-chain assets and community.
Project Ideas
Token Integrations: Use $JUICE as a reward, payment, or staking mechanism in your dapp or game.
NFT Utilities: Extend aiSports NFTs with new utility - lineup boosts, marketplace perks, or player-powered games & experiences.
Escrow Use Cases: Leverage our escrow contract for secure community contests, automated giveaways, or fantasy tournament payouts.
Social & Community Tools: Create dashboards, analytics, or gamified hubs for aiSports fans and collectors.
Crossover Experiences: Blend aiSports assets into other Flow-based ecosystems for cross-project synergy.
Links:
Dapper: Best Dapper Data & Insights Tool
7,000 USDC
Dapper: Best Dapper Data & Insights Tool
Dapper: Best Dapper Data & Insights Tool
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Create valuable data and analytics tools to provide insights into the Dapper ecosystem.
Focus Areas: Providing external, transparent, and user-friendly metrics for market health, collection value, and user behavior.
Target IPs: NFL ALL DAY, NBA Top Shot, Disney Pinnacle, CryptoKitties MeowCoins.
Inspired By: The Disney Pinnacle bot, LiveToken, Flowvana, etc.
Example Applications:
A real-time NFT marketplace tracker for NBA Top Shot or NFL ALL DAY with features that collectors would benefit from.
“MomentsWiki” - A platform where users can add additional information about NFTs, verified through on-chain signatures and requiring Moment ownership. Allows for collectors to add additional context, notes, and unique commentary around Moments.
“Sales Bot” - Similar to the Disney Pinnacle Bot on X, a bot which tracks big sales for MeowCoins, any Dapper NFT, and more.
Links:
Find Labs API for accessing on-chain Data easily
Account Linking with NBA Topshot - Tutorial (how to build an app using Topshot):
Native Data Availability with Cadence Scripts (Tutorial on building a script to pull Topshot moments).
Example of Disney Pinnacle Twitter bot
You can retrieve pin images by constructing an endpoint using a base url + render id (can be found on the NFT) + asset name as in this example: https://assets.disneypinnacle.com/render/${ed.renderID}/front.png.
Dapper: Top Game Integration Across NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY & Disney Pinnacle
9,000 USDC
Dapper: Top Game Integration Across NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY & Disney Pinnacle
Dapper: Top Game Integration Across NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY & Disney Pinnacle
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Develop applications or experiences that build on top of the various game modes for Dapper Labs' sports platforms.
Focus Areas: Creating new layers of interaction or engagement for existing game modes. For the NBA, this is the FastBreak game. We invite you to get inspiration by other official game modes by NFL Allday like: PlayBook, Pick ‘Em, Huddle, or One & Done
Target Platforms: NFL All Day and NBA Top Shot.
Example Applications:
“FastBreak - Best Performance” - A way for a group of friends to bet against one another on who will do the best in that week's FastBreak run.
“Backing Other Collectors” - A way for users to bet on the outcome of other collectors
“Real Time Performance” - A tool that visualizes a player's real-time performance across multiple game types
Links:
CryptoKitties Contracts
Burn Contract Address: 0xe249E18Fe5c30a972B5CfE3FF04144beBD365967
NBA Topshot
NFL All Day Contracts:
Disney Pinnacle Contracts
You can retrieve pin images by constructing an endpoint using a base url + render id (can be found on the NFT) + asset name as in this example: https://assets.disneypinnacle.com/render/${ed.renderID}/front.png.
Games:
Dapper: Top Dapper NFT Experience Unlocking Real Utility
9,000 USDC
Dapper: Top Dapper NFT Experience Unlocking Real Utility
Dapper: Top Dapper NFT Experience Unlocking Real Utility
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Build creative and compelling uses for Dapper's collectible assets to enhance their usage and composability within the ecosystem.
Focus Areas: Cryptokitties Ethereum NFTs, MeowCoins, NBA Top Shot Moments, NFL ALL DAY Moments, Community made TSHOT token.
Target Platforms: Cryptokitties, NFL All Day and NBA Top Shot.
Example Applications:
Applications that let users use Moments as game pieces, whether it’s to “play” against each other, “wager” against each other, or similar.
“Fractionlisation” - A platform where users can “split” a high-value NFT into multiple slicers where people can buy and sell ownership of smaller parts, whilst the core NFT is securely held in a vault
“NFT Gallery” - A social application where users can "show off" or create visual art and media using their owned Moments or CryptoKitties.
“Burn To Earn” - A vaulting app where users can contribute MeowCoins, FLOW tokens, or NFTs. Other users can then burn NFTs for a lotterised chance to win the contents. The Vault creator can select what can be eligible to be burnt.
Links:
Data Resources
Find Labs API for accessing on-chain Data easily
Account Linking with NBA Topshot - Tutorial (how to build an app using Topshot):
Native Data Availability with Cadence Scripts (Tutorial on building a script to pull Topshot moments).
Example of Disney Pinnacle Twitter bot
CryptoKitties Contracts
Burn Contract Address: 0xe249E18Fe5c30a972B5CfE3FF04144beBD365967
NBA Topshot
NFL All Day Contracts:
Disney Pinnacle Contracts
You can retrieve pin images by constructing an endpoint using a base url + render id (can be found on the NFT) + asset name as in this example: https://assets.disneypinnacle.com/render/${ed.renderID}/front.png.
Games:
MFL: Best On-chain Football
1,000 USDC
MFL: Best On-chain Football
MFL: Best On-chain Football
Judging Criteria
Bounty Overview
Think you can redefine football gaming on-chain?
MFL is the on-chain football universe where managers own their clubs, trade player NFTs, and compete in dynamic competitions — all powered by the Flow blockchain. For this hackathon, we’re calling on developers, creators, and innovators to build tools, systems, and automations that expand the MFL ecosystem.
Whether you’re developing a smart contract, an agent, or a data-driven product, your mission is to leverage on-chain logic to enhance gameplay, ownership, and community experiences.
Your goal: create something that deepens the MFL world and empowers managers to play, trade, and compete more intelligently.Project Ideas
Game Mechanics & Automation
Flow Agent for Dynamic Management: Build a Flow agent that automatically delists a player from the marketplace when he levels up or progresses — ensuring users always trade relevant assets.
On-chain 1v1 Battles: Implement an on-demand 1v1 match system where players can challenge each other, putting NFTs at stake (e.g. a player card). Let on-chain logic handle validation and rewards.
Ownership & Delegation
Club Delegation Smart Contract: Develop a smart contract allowing club owners to delegate control (for matches, transfers, etc.) to other wallets or managers — safely and transparently.
Market & Economy Tools
Trading / Swapping Feature: Enable direct asset swaps between managers — player-for-player or multi-asset bundles — with automated verification and fair valuation logic.
Market Analytics Dashboard: Create a market intelligence tool aggregating sales, rarity trends, and player stats to help users make smarter transfers and understand the in-game economy.
Competition Systems
On-chain Competitions: Bring MFL competitions fully on-chain — using verifiable randomness for scheduling, group assignment, and rewards distribution. Imagine a transparent, trustless tournament organizer!
Bonus Tip: Combine multiple ideas for maximum impact — for example, use on-chain randomness to seed 1v1 match outcomes or integrate the Flow agent into your trading tool for automated asset management.
Resources & Links
Deployed Contracts:
mainnet: https://www.flowscan.io/account/0x8ebcbfd516b1da27
testnet: https://testnet.flowscan.io/account/0x683564e46977788a
Schedule
Resource
Foundational Knowledge: Flow.com | Why Flow | Roadmap | Forte Network Upgrade Blog
Tools: Developer Portal | Flow Testnet Faucet | Block Explorer | Cadence Website
Socials: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Discord
Additional Links: Actions Tutorial | Scheduled Callbacks Tutorial
Example of Qualified Submission
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Scheduled Txns
Partners
Dune
Quicknode
Tally
Moonpay
Thirdweb
Privy
Crossmint
Dapper Labs
Beezie
Find Labs
KittyPunch
MFL
AI Sports Pro
Nouns DAO
India Ecosystem Partner
Namespace
Fluxor
Vibe Coding & AI Partners
Venture Miner
University Partners
UWaterloo