Rebel in Paradise
AI Hackathon
Jan 19 - Feb 28, 2026 | Monad Blitz Pro Series
We have what you need
The Variables Are Changing Simultaneously
In an era where Agents become execution entities, which directions are most worth exploring? Rebel in Paradise addresses this question head-on.
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
Hacker Camp
Join our full-day developer events in Beijing (Jan 31) and Shenzhen (Feb 7), featuring workshops, panels, and networking
Hands-on Hacking Environment
We create a developer-friendly, on-site space for building, collaborating, and connecting. Come to code, meet peers, and form ideas together in a setting designed for creativity and flow.
Industry Insight
Learn directly from industry leaders and VCs across LLMs, infrastructure, and agents. Explore real edge cases and the intersections between AI and crypto with people shaping the frontier.
Lightning Pitches
Step on stage and present your project freely. No scripts, no pre-assigned teams. Share your ideas, engage your audience, and spark conversations with fellow builders in real time.
Prizes & Awards
We expect 40-50 project submissions, with 7 teams selected as award winners.
Cash Prizes (USD 20,000)
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.
Track Awards (per track):
Total cash prizes: USD 20,000 distributed among 7 teams.
Creative & Resource Awards (USD 20,000)
Beyond cash prizes, we collaborate with partners to provide high-value creative and resource awards:
NVIDIA DGX Spark AI Supercomputer on your desk
Free trial credits for cutting-edge models, developer tools, and infrastructure
Top Tech Company Access including office tours and internships
Select partner companies will also provide special awards and resources for outstanding projects.
Q&A
Common questions about registration, review, teaming, and online mentoring.
QCan I join this hackathon fully online? Is it okay to skip the offline events?
Yes.
QAre there any requirements to register? (Can I join without a project or idea?)
There are no requirements for the offline events, but the online hackathon requires a final project submission.
QWill applications be reviewed after registering? Is it based on the information submitted?
Yes, a review is required.
QFor teams, do we form our own teams or get randomly assigned?
You form your own team, and you can also recruit teammates in the hackathon community.
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 & Team Formation Deadline: February 15 23:59 UTC+8
Submit closes Feb 28 23:59 UTC+8