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Decentralized trading platform ANTFUN officially announces its selection for the Solaris Enterprise Accelerator jointly initiated by the Solana Foundation and HackQuest.As a pioneer in social DEX, ANTFUN has recently completed a multi-million dollar Series B financing and obtained multiple trading licenses in the United States and Canada. This selection for the Solaris Accelerator marks the official recognition of its technological strength and compliance layout by Solana. ANTFUN will leverage the top resources and ecological support of the accelerator to deepen its innovative applications on the Solana high-performance public chain, accelerate global expansion, and create a safer and more convenient social financial experience for users.

The decentralized machine learning network Bittensor has officially partnered with the Web3 education and developer platform HackQuest to jointly launch the Bittensor × HackQuest: Build on Bittensor global developer program. This program focuses on Subnet development and aims to encourage global developers, researchers, and builders to systematically participate in the Bittensor decentralized AI ecosystem.Build on Bittensor is Bittensor's first developer program. The program will combine Bittensor's decentralized machine learning and Subnet architecture design with HackQuest's experience in developer education, local execution, and community organization, providing a complete participation path from learning to practice for developers from various backgrounds.This program continues the joint tour activities previously conducted in multiple cities and officially upgrades to a global developer tour (Bittensor × HackQuest Tour). Past events have attracted over 500 developers, university students, and AI researchers, facilitating in-depth discussions on decentralized AI, Web3 infrastructure, and the Bittensor Subnet mechanism, demonstrating the developer community's strong interest in real Subnet construction and mechanism design.As an important part of the Build on Bittensor program, both parties will launch the Bittensor Subnet Ideathon for the first time, open to global developers. Participants will design and build their own Subnet solutions around Bittensor's Subnet architecture, gaining practical understanding of decentralized incentives, miner and validator collaboration mechanisms, and have the opportunity to receive cash rewards, incubation, and subsequent ecosystem support.Additionally, for developers who are new to Bittensor, HackQuest will provide a structured learning path (Learning Track) covering the basic concepts of Bittensor, understanding of the Subnet mechanism, and practical development preparation, helping new developers smoothly transition from entry-level to participating in Subnet construction.In the future, Bittensor and HackQuest will continue to promote the Build on Bittensor series of activities globally, further expanding the developer base for decentralized AI and driving more Subnets from concept to real operation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hackernoon, Web3 developer education and hackathon platform HackQuest announced the acquisition of the hackathon and Bounty platform BuidlBox.BuidlBox, developed from the Gitcoin hackathon platform, has gathered over 50,000 developer users and has a solid developer base in the United States and Europe. It has hosted globally renowned hackathons such as the Permissionless Hackathon and ETH Denver Hackathon.The HackQuest team stated that this acquisition is an important step in building a "global developer network." Through BuidlBox's user base and brand influence, HackQuest will further expand its developer market in Europe and America, enhancing its global developer ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, based on DAG technology, the blockchain platform U2U Network jointly developed the developer education platform HackQuest to initiate the VietBUIDL hackathon, specifically targeting development teams that already have MVPs or launched products and plan to deploy projects to the U2U network.This event is hosted by SSID, co-organized by U2U Network, with technical support from AWS, and partnered with HackQuest, SEA DePIN, and Fluxor.The hackathon features three main tracks, with a total prize pool of $4,000,000, including a $2 million potential investment pool from venture capital partners. The tracks are: User Application Track (covering DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, and RWA fields), DePIN Track, and AI Track.Participating teams will enjoy comprehensive support services, including marketing guidance, one-on-one mentorship with industry protocol founders and investment institutions, technical deployment support, and a priority access green channel to the mainnet. The event adopts a three-round evaluation mechanism, comprehensively assessing project value, technical implementation capability, and ecological adaptability.The registration and submission period for the event is from August 22, 2025, to October 6, 2025, with the final award results officially announced on October 18, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 developer education platform HackQuest announced the completion of a $4.1 million Pre-A round of financing, co-led by Animoca Brands and Open Campus, with participation from Gate Ventures, Hash Global, HashKey Capital, Bytetrade Labs, StepN, Outlier Ventures, and several angel investors including Public Works founder Scott Moore, Signum Capital partner YY, Outlier Ventures ecosystem head Riccardo, and Jambo co-founder James.HackQuest stated that this round of financing will be used to accelerate the development of the developer platform and further expand its influence in the global developer community by acquiring high-quality platforms in the same sector.Currently, HackQuest has established official developer ecosystem collaborations with 30 public chains including Solana, Mantle, Xion, Arbitrum, Consensys, Injective, Soniclabs, 0G, Flow, and Moca Network, as well as official Web3 education collaborations with universities such as Nanyang Technological University, Universiti Malaya, University of Malaya, and University of the Philippines.HackQuest's vision is to become the gateway for global Web3 developers, providing ecological and educational resources for Web3 developers and entrepreneurs.

According to ChainCatcher news, monitored by businessinsider, HackQuest has completed a $4.1 million financing round, led by Animoca Brands and Open Campus, with participation from Gate Ventures, HashKey Capital, Hash Global, Find Satoshi Labs (StepN), Outlier Ventures, Bytetrade Labs, and others.The funds from this round of financing will be used to expand its developer platform. The platform addresses the talent gap in Web3 through education, on-chain credentials, and ecosystem support, and has currently attracted 90,000 developers from over 30 countries.

ChainCatcher news, HackQuest has partnered with Injective to launch the Injective Learning Track, helping developers learn and understand the Injective ecosystem from 0 to 1. The content covers Rust and EVM development, practical guides for the Injective SDK, and building an AI Agent on Injective, among other topics. Upon completing the course, learners will receive a certificate of completion jointly issued by Injective and HackQuest. The content of the first chapter is now live on the HackQuest official website, with subsequent chapters set to be released in the coming weeks.At the same time, HackQuest will serve as the educational partner for Injective developers, hosting multiple Injective co-learning camps in the Greater China region to jointly promote the development of the Injective ecosystem's developer community.

ChainCatcher news, Arbitrum co-founder Dr. Ed announced at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival Arbilink event and on the official Twitter the launch of a new round of Chinese ambassador recruitment in collaboration with HackQuest, providing deep engagement opportunities for developers in the Chinese community and promoting the continuous development of Arbitrum in the Chinese ecosystem.According to the official announcement, selected ambassadors will undertake multiple responsibilities, including content creation, event organization, and technical promotion. At the same time, ambassadors will receive official certification, ecological resource support, Grant application opportunities, global community interaction opportunities, and participation in incentive programs.The application channel is now fully open. Interested participants can submit their applications through the Arbitrum Foundation official website.

ChainCatcher news, recently, the Builder Base Camp co-hosted by the Pharos Joint Developer Platform HackQuest has officially launched. This competition covers four major tracks: RWA + Payment, DeFi, Tooling & Infra, and Innovative, with a generous prize pool of up to $300,000. Participants not only have the chance to win substantial prizes and gain valuable practical experience but also receive guidance from experts in the Pharos ecosystem, gaining in-depth knowledge of the Pharos SPN (Special Processing Network) and its efficient execution framework.The Builder Base Camp aims to provide developers with comprehensive technical knowledge, guidance, and support, helping participants successfully build projects on the Pharos platform. The event is divided into several key stages, from introductory to in-depth technical sessions, culminating in a Demo Day showcase, ensuring that participants can effectively build applications and expand innovations throughout the process. Base Camp mentors include HackVC partner Hsin-Ju, Sign Protocol co-founder Potter, Yala CTO Vicky, NEBRA LABs founder Shumo, and more.The online submission period for the event is from March 10, 2025, to April 30, 2025. In addition to the online competition, Pharos will also hold a series of offline developer meetups in Kolkata, Delhi, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Ho Chi Minh City, aimed at providing comprehensive ecological deployment support for participants.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain announced on the official X that it has partnered with the developer platform HackQuest to launch the BNB Greenfield and opBNB Learning Track. The content covers Greenfield storage, AI agent development, opBNB development, Solidity syntax, and more. Upon completing the courses, learners will receive a certificate of completion jointly issued by BNB Chain and HackQuest.In addition, HackQuest will serve as a developer education partner for BNB Chain, jointly promoting the development of the developer community within the BNB Chain ecosystem and supporting developer hackathons in the BNB Chain ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Electric Capital partner Maria Shen will host a special discussion in X Space with Consensys Developer Relations Head Francesco and HackQuest co-founder Harry, focusing on the latest developer report released by Electric Capital. The three guests will delve into the core conclusions of the report, strategies for onboarding developers from different ecosystems, future development trends of the Web3 developer ecosystem, and innovative directions in developer education, among other topics.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, Daniel, the head of the Solana Foundation for the Asia-Pacific region, announced during the Blockchain Week in Taipei, Taiwan, that the official Chinese community Solar will jointly launch the Solaries Accelerator aimed at the Chinese-speaking community in collaboration with the developer education platform HackQuest. The Solana Foundation will provide support and funding for this incubator. This incubator program will select 5-7 outstanding teams from the Chinese-speaking region for a three-month in-depth incubation. During this period, several top project founders from the Solana ecosystem will serve as mentors to provide guidance for the selected teams.The accelerator will combine online and offline components to fully support team growth. Selected teams will receive professional guidance from mentors, ecosystem resources, Solana Mini Grants, and other forms of support. The application deadline is January 15, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a list of instructors to be announced later.

ChainCatcher message, during the Taipei Blockchain Week, Daniel, the head of the Asia-Pacific region for the Solana Foundation, announced that the official Chinese community of Solana, Solar, will jointly launch the Solaries Accelerator aimed at the Chinese-speaking community in collaboration with the developer education platform HackQuest. The Solana Foundation will provide support and funding for the incubator. This incubator program will select 5-7 outstanding teams from the Chinese-speaking region for a three-month in-depth incubation. During this period, several top project founders from the Solana ecosystem will serve as mentors to provide guidance for the selected teams.The accelerator will combine online and offline components to comprehensively support team growth. Selected teams will receive professional guidance from mentors, ecosystem resources, Solana Mini Grants, and other forms of support. The application deadline is January 15, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a list of instructors to be announced later.

ChainCatcher message, the Mantle APAC Hackathon jointly initiated by Mantle, Hackquest, and OpenBuild will officially kick off on November 15, open for registration to developers and blockchain enthusiasts in the Asia-Pacific region.This hackathon features five main themes: Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Infrastructure (Infra), Game Development (Gaming), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Meme, with a prize pool of up to $30,000. Each participating project can apply for project funding of up to 20,000 MNT. Additionally, outstanding projects will have the opportunity to receive support from the $200 million fund from Mantle Eco Found and AWS Activate Credits. Winning teams will also gain direct interview opportunities with the HackQuest X Mantle Global Accelerator. During the event, participants will receive technical support from the Mantle expert team, as well as professional feedback from the judging teams of Hackquest and OpenBuild. Shortlisted projects will be showcased online during the Demo Day from December 19 to 22.

ChainCatcher news, KIP Protocol announces a strategic investment in HackQuest. As a decentralized AI infrastructure, KIP will fully leverage HackQuest's developer network, with plans to launch a global hackathon initiative next year, gradually advancing the development of the KIP ecosystem and developer program, supporting the growth of the next generation of DeAI developers.HackQuest, as a leading Web3 developer education platform, hosts over 50 hackathons globally each year, with an active community of more than 50,000 developers and rich experience and expertise. This investment will further enhance KIP Protocol's influence in the promotion and education of decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI), while providing HackQuest with a robust set of DeAI development components to help emerging DeAI developers get started.

ChainCatcher news, the Solana Chinese community Solar and the Solana Foundation will hold the Solana Hong Kong Startup Village in Hong Kong from October 9 to October 16, 2024. This event is co-hosted by the Web3 education platform HackQuest and supported by Hong Kong Cyberport. The Solana Hong Kong Startup Village will select 30 entrepreneurs from the Solana ecosystem within the Chinese-speaking region for a week-long Co-build, Co-live event.The event is also supported by several local Web3 companies and universities in Hong Kong, including OKX, Gate.io, Metalpha, Animoca Brands, ScalingX, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, SOON, and SONIC. Selected Solana ecosystem entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions with Solana Foundation staff and founders of leading ecosystem projects, visit local Web3 companies and investment institutions, and explore potential collaboration opportunities. This event is part of Solana's ecosystem building for founders in the Asia-Pacific region and marks the first time Solana Startup Village enters the Chinese-speaking region. Solana will also host the Solana Hong Kong Hacker House from October 24 to October 26.

ChainCatcher news, AIA Chain recently announced the launch of the first Community Hackathon for AIA Chain on the developer education and hackathon platform HackQuest, with a total prize pool of 15,000 USD across 3 tracks, including Consumer App, Meme, and GameFi.The hackathon will run from September 30 to October 30, and an online Demo Day will be held on November 9. Winning projects will have the opportunity to receive follow-up incubation support from AIA Chain, and AIA Chain will hold community developer workshops in locations such as India and Singapore to support more developers entering the AIA Chain ecosystem.According to Rootdata information, AIA Chain is a programmable smart contract blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The AIA Smart Chain retains Ethereum's fast execution times, low transaction fees, and high security, while adding smart contract features to support compatible DApps. The native token of AIA Chain is AIA (Native Token), which utilizes the APoS consensus mechanism.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized AI underlying protocol KIP Protocol has announced its strategic partnership with NTU I&E x HackQuest MOOC: Building & Ideating in Web3. KIP Protocol CEO & Cofounder Julian Peh will also personally teach a class, delivering an online public lecture titled "Why AI needs decentralisation: Retaining economic agency in the AI powered future" on October 8th at 10 AM.The course and activities aim to help students, developers, and educators understand the fundamentals of the integration of Web3 and AI, and explore its applications across various industries. As part of the course, there will be an in-depth discussion on decentralized AI topics, sharing industry insights and practical experiences. Other instructors for the course include Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu, Arbitrum co-founder Ed Felten, Axelar co-founder Sergey, and Ethereum Foundation's Austin Griffith, among others.At the same time, KIP Protocol also plans to make a strategic investment in HackQuest, and both parties will work together to promote the construction and development of the Web3 education ecosystem. This collaboration will strengthen KIP Protocol's presence in the Web3 education field and accelerate HackQuest's efforts to bring Web3 education to more schools, developer communities, and entrepreneurial environments globally, jointly committed to nurturing the next generation of Web3 developers and innovators.

ChainCatcher news, HackQuest will collaborate with Solar and the Solana Foundation to jointly launch the Solana Founders Fellowship, which will take place during the Solana Radar Hackathon. The Fellowship will start on September 20 and end on October 12, with rolling applications accepted during this period. The entire program will provide in-depth guidance to participants in areas such as technology, financing, and ecosystem support through multiple closed-door Office Hours and Workshops. The mentor team consists of members from the Solana Foundation and top project founders within the ecosystem, including Backpack co-founder Can Sun, Jupiter co-founder Siong, Drift co-founder Cindy, STEPN CRO Mable, Sonic co-founder Chris, Jambo co-founder James, Solayer core contributor Jason, Colosseum APAC head Cris, and SOON co-founder Joanna, among others. This session of the Fellowship Program will select 20 teams from the Chinese-speaking region. It is reported that this is the second Founders Fellowship Program organized by HackQuest in collaboration with Solana. In the first Fellowship, five teams won the Solana Global Hackathon Grand Prize, and several teams successfully secured follow-up funding.In addition, well-known investment institutions such as Coinfund, OKX Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Animoca Brands, SevenX Ventures, HashKey Capital, Find Satoshi Lab, Hash Global, and Gate Ventures will participate in Demo Day, providing project support and feedback. Teams selected for the Fellowship will also have the opportunity to receive a Travel Grant and be prioritized for selection in the Solana Hong Kong Founders House and to participate in the subsequent Solana X HackQuest Founders Bootcamp.Registration link: https://xsxo494365r.typeform.com/to/YB6H88tp