Hi builders,

We’re excited to invite you to the first-ever Global Stablecoin Hackathon with $25k in prizes!

• Dates: April 11 - May 2nd

• Prizes: $25,000 USD

• Registration Link: Join the hackathon here 

We're looking for builders who want to create mini apps using Mento's local stablecoins and grow their reach through MiniPay, a wallet already used by 7M+ people across the Global South.

Maybe your idea helps families send money home more easily. Maybe it makes saving or borrowing simpler. Whatever your vision—if it’s practical, people-first, and makes everyday life better—it belongs here.

How to Join ✅

1. Register on Lemonade.

2. Add a link to your project on KarmaGAP and your GitHub. If you don't have a project yet, write N/A and you can update it later.

Submitting Your Project:

1. Create a project on KarmaGAP, reach out to the KarmaGAP team if you run into any issues

2. Add your project to the 'Global Stablecoin Hackathon' program

Why Participate?

MiniPay is the fastest-growing stablecoin wallet in the Global South, with over 7 million users. It’s fast, simple, and lets developers reach real people through seamless payments and Mini Apps.

Pair it with Mento’s local stablecoins—like cUSD, cEUR, cReal, eXOF, cKES, PUSO, and cCOP—and you’ve got the tools to build something special.

• Be one of the first to build useful, everyday Mini Apps with these local stablecoins.

• Unlock new ways for people to save, spend, earn, or send money.

• Build with purpose—and launch to millions from day one.

🏆 Tracks & Prizes ($25k Total)

Top projects in each track will also be considered for a spot in Verda Venture’s MiniPay Fund Accelerator with additional funding.

Using Local Currency Stablecoins for Personal Finance ($15k): 

1. Cross-border Payments and Remittances:  1st - $3,000, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $500

2. Multi-currency Borrow/Lending or Yield:  1st - $3,000, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $500

3. Inflation Protection and Swapping:  1st - $3,000, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $500

Local Currency Stablecoins in Everyday Life ($10k)

4. Best Use Case for Everyday Life:  1st - $3,000, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $500

5. Open: 1st - $3,000, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $500

See technical challenge, example user story, and project ideas for each track here. 

📅 Key Dates

• April 11: Registration Opens & Hackathon Kick Off Live Stream

• April 14–18: Workshop Week

  • Build on MiniPay Workshop

  • Build with Mento Workshop

  • Build with Portal Workshop

• May 2: Submission Deadline + Demo Day

• May 5 - 7: Judging & Winner Announcement

Have Questions?

Learn all about the rules, timeline, and resources from our main FAQ Page.

For any questions, reach out to @GigaHierz in https://t.me/minipayFXhackathon