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ZecHub Hackathon
Build across five tracks, from infra to games, then document and demo your work. Official kickoff May 25, 2026 (UTC); submissions close July 15, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Community voting then runs until July 24, 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Community voting ends in
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Submissions are closed. Voting ends Friday, July 24 at 12:00 UTC.
2026 event
Tracks
Align your project with a track for clarity when you submit, judges and the community use them to browse entries.
Infrastructure
Nodes, indexers, RPC tooling, and reliability for builders and operators.
Games
Interactive experiences and game loops where Zcash is part of the fun.
FROST
Threshold signing, custody patterns, and safer key management on Zcash.
Zcash Login
Auth and identity flows that use Zcash primitives for sign-in or access.
Accounting
Reporting, reconciliation, and workflows for teams handling ZEC.
Rewards
Prizes
25 ZEC Prize pool
Build, submit, and compete for the community prize pool.
Start here
Devtools & documentation
ZecHub Developer Quick Start
Find the essential tools, references, and setup steps for building on Zcash.
Rules
Keep submissions fair and easy to judge.
- 1Projects must interact with the Zcash network in a meaningful way.
- 2Teams can submit only one final project per team.
- 3All submissions must include clear setup and usage documentation.
- 4Use open-source licensing whenever possible to encourage collaboration.
- 5Respect privacy, security, and community guidelines in both code and content.
FAQ
Quick answers before you dive in.
Who can participate?
Anyone building with Zcash can join: developers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams.
What must a valid submission include?
A working prototype or demo, basic documentation, and an explanation of how it uses the Zcash network.
Where do we submit projects?
Share your entry in the Zcash Global Discord and include any relevant repository or demo links.
How are winners selected?
A public community process is run via ZecHub DAO channels after submissions close.
What are the tracks?
This year’s themes are Infrastructure, Games, FROST, Zcash Login, and Accounting. Pick the track that best matches your build, you can still combine ideas across tracks.
2026 entries
Hackathon submissions
Explore all 35 projects submitted to the 2026 ZecHub Hackathon. Select any project to reveal its description, video, demo site, and source code.
One project can be opened at a time.
Past editions
Previous hackathon projects
Browse previous hackathons
Previous project folders were not returned to this component. You can still browse every past submission directly on GitHub.
Need help?
The Zcash Global Discord is the best place for build questions, infra tips, and hackathon chatter.