Introduction Four.meme AI Sprint is a global online hackathon focused on real-world AI innovation — spanning AI tools, generative applications, AI agents, and integrations across Web3 and internet culture. This 4-week sprint is designed for builders who want to experiment rapidly and ship meaningful AI products. Projects are not required to issue tokens or deploy on-chain, making the hackathon accessible to early-stage teams, solo developers, and AI enthusiasts. Participants will gain exposure to leading AI and Web3 ecosystems, access mentorship and technical resources, and compete for a $50,000 prize pool plus incubation opportunities. Timeline - Registration Period: April 1 – April 7, 2026 - Build Phase: April 8 – April 21, 2026 - Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026 - Evaluation Period: April 23 – April 28, 2026 - Results Announcement: April 30, 2026 Prizes Total Prize Pool: $50,000 + ecosystem support - 1st Place: $12,000 + incubation & mentorship support - 2nd Place: $8,000 + ecosystem exposure - 3rd Place: $8,000 + ecosystem exposure - 4th Place: $6,000 - 5th Place: $6,000 Additional partner-sponsored thematic awards may be announced during the hackathon. Eligibility - Open to global participants - Team size: 1–5 members - Projects must involve AI technology - AI x Web3 / AI x Meme integrations are encouraged but not mandatory - Working demo required (prototype, repo, or demo video) - Token issuance is optional and will not influence judging outcomes - Projects must comply with open-source licensing and IP requirements - Participation is free Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated through expert review (70%) and community voting (30%). Expert Evaluation (70%) - Innovation — originality and depth of AI application (30%) - Technical Implementation — code quality and demo stability (30%) - Practical Value — user impact or commercial potential (20%) - Presentation — clarity of pitch and execution capability (20%) Community Voting (30%) Top projects will be showcased publicly for community voting with anti-bot mechanisms. Contact us For hackathon support and inquiries: Official Website: https://four.meme X (Twitter): https://x.com/fourdotmemeZH About Four.meme Four.meme is a leading launchpad and cultural platform on BNB Chain focused on enabling new forms of internet-native innovation.
