NodeOps Proof Of Build DePin Virtual Hackathon Winners Recap
Hackathon Summary
The NodeOps Proof Of Build DePin Virtual Hackathon took place online from October 1–31, 2025. The event attracted 177 registered developers and led to 30 approved project submissions. The hackathon aimed to promote decentralized infrastructure by encouraging developers to create deployable solutions in AI, DeFi, and other application areas. All submissions were integrated into the NodeOps Template Marketplace, enhancing its repository of production-ready tools.
Throughout the hackathon, participants developed a variety of solutions that leveraged Docker and containerized deployment to address practical use cases. Live workshops and AMAs provided community engagement and technical support during the development process. Winning projects were rewarded with shares of a USD stablecoin and platform credit prize pool. Additionally, these projects were added to the marketplace, increasing their visibility and offering potential revenue streams. The event highlighted the influence of community-driven development on scaling and adopting decentralized infrastructure, further establishing NodeOps’ contribution to the Web3 developer ecosystem.
Hackathon Winners
The hackathon featured one main category subdivided into five prize levels, each recognizing technical excellence in application development, AI, analytics, and network infrastructure. The following projects were selected as prize winners:
NodeOps Prize Winners
1st Place
Agent Forge – Agent Forge is a no-code platform that enables users to design conversational AI agents using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) without programming skills. The platform supports document processing, a variety of AI models, and provides integration options for seamless deployment.
2nd Place
Wurt – Wurt is a Discord bot designed to convert documentation into an interactive AI assistant. The tool uses web crawling, embeddings, and vector search to deliver intelligent question-and-answer interactions within Discord servers.
3rd Place
EruptCDN – EruptCDN is a content delivery network built in TypeScript and tailored for NodeOps.network. It features intelligent caching, real-time analytics, and geographic traffic monitoring in a containerized environment.
4th Place
Youtube Content Generator – This tool utilizes Google Generative AI and Next.js to automatically convert YouTube videos into content suitable for blogs and social media. It uses Mastra agents for multi-platform distribution support.
5th Place
X Mindshare – X Mindshare offers social media analytics for X (Twitter) by combining keywords with OR query logic and measuring user influence through mindshare metrics. The solution also integrates Web3 payments for analytics access via the x402 protocol.
A complete list of hackathon projects can be found at https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/nodeops-proof-of-build/buidl.
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