Nov 15-17, 2025 • Virtual Event

Build the Future of
Decentralized Intelligence

Join 500+ elite developers for a 48-hour convergence of AI and Web3. Where code meets capital.

View Tracks

500+

Elite Builders

$100K+

Prize Pool

48H

To Ship

The Event

Where Code Meets Capital

NEXUS 2025 isn't just a hackathon. It's a curated convergence of the brightest minds in AI and Web3, designed to launch the next generation of unicorns.

World-Class Mentorship

Direct access to engineers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and leading Web3 protocols. Get real-time feedback on your architecture and code.

Global Community

Connect with 500+ hand-picked developers from top universities and tech companies. Build lasting relationships with the best in the field.

Career Acceleration

Fast-track your career with exclusive recruiting opportunities. Winners get direct interviews with partner VCs and accelerators.

Competition Tracks

Choose Your Arena

AI Infrastructure

$40,000

Build the next generation of decentralized AI compute, inference, or data layers. Focus on scalability, privacy, and verifiable compute.

ComputeInferenceData Layers

Web3 Protocols

$40,000

Design novel DeFi primitives, governance mechanisms, or ZK-rollups that leverage AI agents for optimization and security.

DeFiGovernanceZK-Rollups

AI × Web3 Fusion

$20,000

Create consumer-facing applications that seamlessly blend AI intelligence with Web3 ownership. The best of both worlds.

ConsumerSocialGaming

The Rewards

$100,000+ In Prizes

Beyond the cash, winners receive invaluable exposure to top-tier VCs, accelerators, and the global Web3 community.

Grand Prize

$25,000

Direct VC Intro

Audit Credits

Mentorship

2nd Place

$15,000

Cloud Credits

Tech Support

Media Feature

3rd Place

$10,000

API Credits

Swag Kit

Community Role

Track Winners

$5,000

(x3 Winners)

Partner Perks

Fast Track

The Schedule

48 Hours to Ship

A non-stop marathon of coding, creating, and deploying. Every minute counts.

Nov 15

09:00 AM

🎉Opening Ceremony

Keynote speakers from OpenAI and Ethereum Foundation kick off the event.

Nov 15

12:00 PM

🚀Hacking Begins

Teams form and start building. Mentorship channels open.

Nov 16

02:00 PM

🧠Workshops

Deep dives into ZK-ML, Agent Swarms, and On-chain Inference.

Nov 17

09:00 AM

⏰Submission Deadline

Code freeze. Projects must be submitted to the platform.

Nov 17

04:00 PM

🏆Live Demos & Awards

Top 10 teams present to judges. Winners announced live.

Testimonials

Voices from the Industry

The level of talent at NEXUS is unmatched. We found our lead protocol engineer here last year.

Sarah Chen

CTO, Solana Foundation

Not your average hackathon. The focus on high-quality shipping and design is refreshing.

Alex Rivera

Partner, Paradigm

A masterclass in execution. If you're serious about building in Web3 × AI, you need to be here.

David Kim

Founder, Anthropic

The Experience

More Than Just Code

Witness the energy of 500+ builders pushing the boundaries of what's possible. This isn't just a hackathon; it's a launchpad.

500+

Builders

$50k

In Prizes

48h

Of Creation

Hackers collaborating in a modern office

Our Partners

Backed by the Best

Platinum Partners

Polygon

Gold Partners

Filecoin

Chainlink

Community Partners

Gitcoin

Buildspace

Developer DAO

Encode Club

FAQ

Common Questions

NEXUS is open to elite developers, designers, and researchers. Admission is competitive and based on your GitHub portfolio and past projects.

Teams can be between 2-5 members. You can apply as a team or find teammates through our exclusive Discord community after acceptance.

You own 100% of what you build. Our goal is to help you launch your startup, not take equity.

Yes, we offer travel grants for top applicants coming from outside the Bay Area. Details will be provided upon acceptance.

Ready to Build?

Applications close November 1st. Limited spots available for this exclusive event.

Contact Team

NEXUS2025

Build the Future of Decentralized Intelligence