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Pump.fun's 'The Build in Public' Hackathon Concludes: $3M Granted to 12 Projects Across Solana Ecosystem

Pump.fun's 'The Build in Public' Hackathon Concludes: $3M Granted to 12 Projects Across Solana Ecosystem

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2026-06-27 13:53:20
Pump.fun's Spotlight account announced the conclusion of its 'The Build in Public' hackathon, distributing $250,000 each to 12 projects for a total of $3 million. Winning projects span AI agent infrastructure, prediction markets, on-chain intelligence, gaming companions, and more, highlighting Pump.fun's growing role as an ecosystem incubator beyond its Meme coin roots. This article breaks down each project's core focus and potential impact on Solana.
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Hackathon Overview: $3 Million for 12 Projects

On June 27, Pump.fun's official account Spotlight announced the successful conclusion of its 'The Build in Public' hackathon. The program awarded $250,000 to each of the 12 winning projects, for a total grant pool of $3 million. The selected projects span multiple verticals including AI agents, prediction markets, on-chain analytics, gaming, and financial layers, all built on Solana.

Full List of Winning Projects and Their Core Focus

  • zauth: Trust and security layer for the AI agent internet, solving agent-to-agent trust issues.
  • Opal: Real-time AI game companion enhancing interactive gaming experiences.
  • Pumpcade: Embedded prediction market allowing users to create and participate in predictions anywhere.
  • BloxAPI: Creator launchpad for game developers, simplifying on-chain game deployment.
  • ClawPump: Autonomous AI agent financial layer managing agent-to-agent financial operations.
  • CodecFlow: Open-source platform for building robots and autonomous operators.
  • Dexter: Monetary layer for AI agent economies, providing settlement infrastructure.
  • Clude: AI memory layer enabling agents to store and retrieve information.
  • SolScanner: On-chain intelligence platform offering Solana network data analysis tools.
  • Collector Group: Digital card collecting platform focusing on NFT collectibles.
  • Daydreams: AI agent commerce suite covering marketing, sales, and other business functions.
  • AgenC: AI agent job market connecting agents with task demanders.

Strategic Significance: From Meme Launcher to Infrastructure Incubator

As one of the most active meme coin launchpads on Solana, Pump.fun previously helped users create tokens at minimal cost. This 'The Build in Public' hackathon signals a strategic shift toward infrastructure and tooling layers. The 12 funded projects concentrate on AI agents, automation, and data analytics, aligning with the current AI+Crypto narrative. By providing capital support, Pump.fun strengthens its influence within the Solana ecosystem while seeding the next wave of application innovation.

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