Aya AI Hackathon - 🗽 New York

🚀Build the Future of AI-Powered Wallets The Aya AI Hackathon is your chance to create Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools and DeFi automation services that empower Aya's AI agent to interact with any blockchain or Web2 apps (like booking a flight on booking.com). Whether you’re coding solo or teaming up, this is the place to push the boundaries of AI, blockchain, and decentralized finance. ⚡️ What is Aya? Aya is the first crypto mobile wallet with a built-in AI agent, leveraging multiple tools and APIs to help users with everyday crypto tasks. The hackathon series enables developers to create tools accessible to the entire Aya user base, transforming projects into real-world startups within the open Aya ecosystem. 🛠️ What You’ll Work On MCP: Build tools and AI services that execute DeFi operations across blockchains or even on Web2 platforms. 🎁 What You Can Win Free AI Compute: Courtesy of Aethir & Comput3. Cash Prizes: Sponsored by Aya, Aethir, Hedera, and more. Integration Rewards: $1,000 in tokens for up to 20 projects integrated into Aya wallet. VC Exposure: Connect with leading VCs and portfolio companies. Jobs & Internships: Partners will scout top engineering talent. Cool Merchandise: Take home exclusive hackathon swag. 📅 Important Dates Sunday, Sep 24: Remote hacking begins Sunday, Sep 27: Informational LiveStream Sunday, Oct 11: Mid-point LiveStream (FAQ + Comput3) Wednesday, Oct 21: Submit your MCP (Google form) Saturday, Oct 25: Live demo day in New York – showcase, networking, and sessions 🗓️ Demo Day Schedule (Oct 25 - New York) 10:00 – 11:00 Arrival & Welcome (Coffee/Tea) 11:00 – 11:30 Keynote by Rafik or Claude (Aya Team) 11:30 – 13:00 MCP Pitches by participants – Session 1 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch & Networking 14:00 – 15:00 Fireside Chat: Fundraising Insights (Mirabeau Capital) 15:00 – 16:30 MCP Pitches by participants – Session 2 16:30 – 17:30 Closing: Coffee/Tea, Winner Announcements, Networking 📡 Stay Connected Vibe-coded Website: https://hackathon.aya.cash Discord + Telegram Channel&Group: All critical announcements and Q&A will happen here—"please join all". Join our Discord (NYC Hackathon Section): https://discord.gg/CrUxfd8xhr Join our Telegram Hackathon chat: https://t.me/+rHRHZBrjF9o0ZDUy Join our Telegram Hackathon channel: https://t.me/+2I9XHv4ODYM0Mzdi Follow us on X - Announcement channel: https://x.com/theayawallet Follow us on X - Community channel: https://x.com/theayacommunity Luma Subscription Form: When you sign up on Luma, please ensure you provide all the requested details. This ensures that we can keep you informed about critical updates and event logistics. 🚀 Ready to Build with Aya? Join us in shaping the future of AI + Decentralized Finance. Submit your project now and secure your place in the Aya AI Hackathon New York!