Build the Next Internet—Join PL _ Genesis: Modular Worlds ($250K+ in Prizes)
Registration OPEN! • Global roadshow meet‑ups • $250K+ prize pool & Founders’ Forge: runway
PL Genesis: Modular Worlds Hackathon
The next internet will be composable, sovereign, and open‑source—and we want you to help build it. PL_Genesis: Modular Worlds is Protocol Labs’ new annual hackathon, offering $250K+ in prizes and a runway to Founders Forge: a Bootcamp for Founders
Ship a brand‑new project (Fresh Code) or level‑up something you’ve already started (Existing Code)—just integrate at least one sponsor bounty.
💰 Prize Pool
Fresh Code
🥇 $25 K 🥈 $15 K 🥉 $10 K
⭐ 10 runner‑ups at $5 K each
Existing Code
🥇 $50 K 🥈 $30 K 🥉 $20 K
Hackathon Sponsors
📅 Key Dates
05 June | Hacking Begins
06 July | Submission deadline
16 July | Winners announced🌌 Tracks
Tracks And What You Can Build
Secure, Sovereign Systems: ZK‑verified apps • P2P communications • Decentralized identity
AI & Autonomous Infrastructure: Verifiable AI agents • Open data pipelines • Edge computing
Decentralized Economies, Governance & Science: On‑chain funding • DAO tooling • DeSci infrastructure
About Protocol Labs
Protocol Labs is an innovation network driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward. The PL network connects 600+ startups, accelerators, foundations, open‑source projects, and more—spanning web3, AI, AR/VR, BCI, hardware, and beyond.
Learn more → plnetwork.io
Ready to Build?
Secure your spot now → plgenesis.com