what's PL Genesis?

PL Genesis is an initiative by Protocol Labs dedicated to fostering innovation in the web3 and decentralized technology space through events, hackathons, and builder programs. It connects developers, founders, and professionals to collaborate on cutting-edge projects involving blockchain, AI, decentralized storage, and cross-chain infrastructure, often in partnership with ecosystems like NEAR, Filecoin, and Polkadot. The program emphasizes modular and interoperable worlds, hosting demo days, conversations, and challenges that highlight advancements in areas such as intents, chain signatures, synthetic data, and decentralized applications. By providing resources, networking opportunities, and visibility, PL Genesis aims to accelerate the development of open, scalable crypto technologies that address real-world challenges in data provenance, privacy, and computational efficiency.

PL Genesis went live on February 3, 2026.