The Open Hack

The Open Hack is a hybrid hackathon created to empower developers across India to build consumer-facing applications on TON — real-world products that everyday users can interact with and enjoy. Over a period of one month, participants will progress from idea to prototype to TON integration through a structured program combining expert mentorship, technical workshops, and continuous builder support. The journey concludes with a live finale at our side event during India Blockchain Week 2025 in Bangalore, where the top ten teams will present their projects to industry partners, investors, and the TON ecosystem. Unlike traditional hackathons focused on infrastructure or tools, The Open Hack encourages developers to create user-first applications — marketplaces, games, social utilities, learning platforms, and more — designed to make blockchain technology accessible and useful in daily life. Developer Benefits and Support - $5,000 prize pool for top-performing teams - Personalized mentorship from TON DevRel and ecosystem experts - Fast-track listing on TON App Center - Showcase opportunities during India Blockchain Week 2025 - Exclusive swag kits for finalists and active participants - Collaboration opportunities with TON ecosystem partners and the C#Sharp Community - Co-working sessions with the TON India team for ongoing guidance - Comprehensive workshops on Tolk contracts, UX design, user acquisition, and pitching - Free domains to all the TOP 10 winners by endless domain. The Open Hack is not just a competition—it is a launchpad for India’s next generation of Web3 builders. Timeline Phase 1: Online Hackathon (Oct 27 – Nov 23) Go from idea → prototype → TON integration in a month-long online journey packed with workshops, mentorship, and builder activities on DoraHacks. Key Milestones: - Oct 29: Official Launch & Registrations Open - Oct 31: Orientation & Kickoff Workshop - Nov 2–7: Ideation Week – Team formation & concept validation - Nov 8–16: Prototyping & UX Sessions – Build and refine your app - Nov 17–19: Mentor Check-ins & Midpoint Reviews - Nov 20: Pre-Finale Tour (Delhi NCR) – In-person builder meetup - Nov 23: Final Submission Deadline. Phase 2: Offline Finale @ India Blockchain Week (Nov 30 – Dec 4) The top 10 finalist teams will pitch live at India Blockchain Week, Bangalore — a celebration of innovation, creativity, and Web3 adoption. Highlights: - Dec 1: Grand Finale Showcase – Live pitches, jury Q&A, and networking - Dec 2–4: Winner announcement, post-event highlights, and onboarding of top builders into the TON ecosystem. Workshop & TON Builder Series Opening Workshop — Event overview and key resources — Oct 31 | 1PM UTC Nov 5–19: TON Builder Series (4-part technical workshop journey) —Nov 5: Building on TON with Tolk & Pitch Deck Essentials —Nov 14: Midpoint Mentorship – Technical & Growth Feedback —Nov 17: Live Coding Course – Hands-on Building with TON Tools —Nov 19: Founder Live Chat – From Idea to Impact. Contact our TON SSEA Team if you have any question about The Open Hack.