Blockchain and cryptocurrency hackathon hosted at the University of Nottingham Malaysia
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Host by
University of Nottingham Malaysia Computer Science Society
Hackathon Mode
OFFLINE
Ecosystem
Venue
University Of Nottingham Malaysia
Conduct
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Tech Stack
Participants
4,300 USD
Available in Prizes
Description
NottsHack 2026 is a six-day blockchain and cryptocurrency hackathon organized by the Computer Science Society at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, where teams of 3-5 participants tackle industry-defined challenges across two sponsor tracks. The event features mentorship, workshops, and hands-on guidance from industry professionals, starting online on April 6 with an opening ceremony and five days of remote hacking, and concluding on April 11-12 at the UNMC campus with in-person hacking, pitching, and the final awards ceremony.
Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)
1,500 USD
Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)
Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)
Judging Criteria
Main Goal | Build blockchain solutions that address real world problems and improve systems for communities , businesses or institutions |
Focus Areas | Financial inclusion, transparent supply chains, digital identity verification, anti-fraud tools, public digital infrastructure, climate and environmental monitoring |
Key objectives | Encourage students to build blockchain solutions, identify talented developers, promote transparency and security , connect builders with the blockchain ecosystem |
What judges look for | Real-world problem solving, meaningful blockchain use, practicality of deployment, strong potential impact |
Important Advice | Avoid generic or AI-generated ideas; focus on original concepts, practical solutions, and user-friendly designs (especially for non-technical users) |
Bonus Criteria | Real user perspective, clear deployment path, public good benefits, ethical design, scalability |
Submission Requirements | Working prototype/demo, explanation of the problem and solution, description of blockchain use, project presentation |
DCAI
1,800 USD
DCAI
DCAI
Judging Criteria
Main Goal | Encourage creative applications using DCAI ecosystem tools |
Project Types | Web apps, AI assistants, games, dashboards, automation tools, developer tools, productivity apps |
Blockchain Requirement | Must integrate at least one interaction with their L3 on Base (API, data access, or ecosystem interaction) |
Focus | Innovation and creativity rather than strict blockchain implementation |
Minimum Requirement | Use at least one API or interaction from the L3 network |
Example Integrations | API calls, data access, blockchain interaction through L3 infrastructure |
DASH
1,000 USD
DASH
DASH
Judging Criteria
Build real-world applications using Dash — a network that combines fast, low-cost payments with a powerful Web3 platform. Explore how Dash enables instant transactions, optional privacy, and decentralized app development through Dash Platform (Drive & DAPI).
Project Types:
Payment solutions
dApps & Web3 apps
Wallet integrations
AI + crypto tools
Consumer apps
Requirement: Working prototype or demo, clear use case and value, integration with Dash (payments or platform), final presentation
Schedule
Resource
Check Out Our Official Website for More information: https://nottshack.unmcss.dev/
Founding Sponsors
CCACC Inovation Hub
Diamond Sponsors
Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)
DCAI
DASH
Platinum Sponsors
Base
Gold Sponsors
HackQuest
Community Partners
Students Association (UNM)
University Of Nottingham