Build Something Real
Turn a real financial challenge into a working prototype in 24 hours — not a mock problem, not a slide deck.
Build the Future of Finance in 24 hours
Next Hackathon: 16-17 October 2026 – Medellín, Colombia
Overview
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During a 24-hour Interledger Open Payments Hackathon, you’ll take on a real financial challenge, build a working prototype, and pitch it to a panel of industry leaders, investors and ecosystem partners. You build on Open Payments: an open API standard that lets applications send, receive and manage payments across networks through one interoperable interface.
Registration is open to students, professionals, and hobbyists alike — no prior Interledger experience required. Check back here for updates on dates, themes, and how to sign up.
Why Participate?
Prove it to Everyone
Pitch a working prototype to people who build and fund payments technology for a living.
Find your People
A room full of builders and entrepreneurs who are just as excited as you are to spend an all-nighter coding.
Get Coding Right Away
Learn in advance with our free Open Payments course on Platzi and our Open Payments Guide so you can get straight to coding.
Leave with Real Results
Win cash prizes, grab cool swag, and get the opportunity to explore how to take your project beyond the hackathon.
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