what's AKINDO?
Akindo is the world's first buildathon platform designed for web3 protocols to foster developer communities and build ecosystem-native applications. It extends beyond traditional hackathons and accelerators by providing long-term, milestone-based grants and support, enabling projects to evolve into sustainable killer apps. The platform is chain-agnostic and hosts programs like WaveHack Global, distributing over $1M in grants through bi-weekly cycles. It integrates on-chain reputation and proof-of-contribution mechanisms, allowing users to earn crypto rewards and NFTs for participation, with operations tied to communities like YoursDAO.
AKINDO partnered with Fhenix for privacy-preserving features like sealed-bid auctions & confidential AI.
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x.com/akindo_ioPartnered with Fhenix to enable privacy-preserving features including sealed-bid auctions, private DeFi positions, confidential on-chain AI, and games with hidden moves.
Sponsored ETHDenver 2026 as an early partner. Presented at the ETHDenver Closing Ceremony on February 21, 2026, with MZ (0xMozzen).
Hosting a buildathon event with an AMA scheduled for January 22, 2026 featuring ProvableHQ and DevRel Alexander Kim to discuss what builders can create during the event.
Partners with Aleo for the Aleo Buildathon, a $50K program to create private and compliant applications on Aleo, with a workshop scheduled for January 13, 2025.
Hosts live Investor Matching Arena at Devconnect featuring 15+ global VCs meeting early-stage founders through speed-match networking, VC panels, and startup pitches at XS Yellow Pavilion.
Teams up with Ethereum Foundation as VC partner for a builder support program in Argentina targeting 20 teams, with 500 event signups already recorded.
Wave 1 of the Linera Buildathon concludes with 22 projects selected as winners from 93 submissions, and 1,000 XP distributed to all Yellow and Green projects with POAPs coming soon.
Wave 1 of the "Don't Be Late. Be Real-Time" Buildathon received 93 submissions with winners to be announced Monday.