Rebel in Paradise

AI HACKATHON

Exploring Native Infrastructure, Products and Markets in the Age of Agents

The Variables Are Changing Simultaneously

In an era where Agents become execution entities and blockchain becomes the economic foundation, which directions are most worth exploring? Rebel in Paradise addresses this question head-on.

40-50 Projects

Expected submissions, with 10 teams advancing to Demo Day

USD $40,000

Total prize pool: $20K cash + $20K in creative & resource rewards

3 Tracks

Agent-native Payments, Intelligent Markets, Agent-powered Apps

Hybrid Format

1-month mentorship + Beijing/Shenzhen Hacker Camps + Online Demo Day

Beijing Hacker Camp Agenda

January 31, 2026 • Beijing • Full-day event with workshops, panels, and networking

09:00 - 09:30

Registration & Check-in

Welcome coffee, badge pickup, and networking with fellow hackers

Speakers

ET
Event Team
Organizers
09:30 - 10:00

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address and introduction to Monad Blitz Pro hackathon

Speakers

MC
Monad Core Team
Founder
10:00 - 11:00

Keynote: The Future of Agent Economy

Deep dive into agent-native infrastructure and the next wave of blockchain innovation

Speakers

DS
Dr. Sarah Chen
AI Researcher
AW
Alex Wang
Blockchain Architect
11:00 - 12:00

Track Introduction & Technical Workshops

Overview of three tracks with hands-on technical guidance

Speakers

EZ
Emily Zhang
Track 1 Lead
ML
Michael Liu
Track 2 Lead
JK
Jessica Kim
Track 3 Lead
12:00 - 13:30

Lunch & Networking

Connect with mentors, investors, and fellow builders

Open to all participants
13:30 - 15:00

Panel Discussion: Building for the Agent Era

Industry leaders discuss challenges and opportunities in agent-powered applications

Speakers

DP
David Park
CEO, AI Startup
LW
Lisa Wang
Partner, Vertex Capital
TC
Tom Chen
CTO, Web3 Company
15:00 - 17:00

Team Formation & Ideation

Find your co-founders and start brainstorming your winning idea

Speakers

M
Mentors
Available for consultation
17:00 - 18:00

Hacking Begins!

Start building your project with full mentor and technical support

Open to all participants

Note: A similar Hacker Camp will be held on February 7, 2026 in Shenzhen with additional workshops and networking opportunities. Choose the location that works best for you!

Prizes & Awards

We expect 40-50 project submissions, with 10 teams selected as finalists for the online Demo Day presentation and judging.

Cash Prizes (USD 20,000 Total)

Cash prizes are structured across three tracks, with 1st and 2nd place awards for each track, plus one Grand Prize selected from all winning projects.

Grand Prize (1 team)$5,000

Track Awards (per track):

1st Place (3 teams, 1 per track)$3,000 × 3 = $9,000
2nd Place (3 teams, 1 per track)$2,000 × 3 = $6,000

Total cash prizes: USD 20,000 distributed among 7 teams.

Creative & Resource Awards (USD 20,000 Value)

Beyond cash prizes, we collaborate with partners to provide high-value creative and resource awards to support continued development, validation, and incubation, including but not limited to:

Top Tech Company Access

Lab visits, office tours, and internship opportunities at leading companies like Tencent

GPU compute resource credits

Hardware prizes including display devices

Free trial credits for cutting-edge models, developer tools, and infrastructure

Select partner companies will also provide special awards and resources for outstanding projects.

Ready to Explore
the Age of Agents?

Join developers and innovators from around the world to build the future. Limited spots available, first come first served.

Registration closes soon. Seize the opportunity!