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Coin Terminal and ZetaChain unite to launch AI-powered crypto hackathon with $1M in funding

Feb. 14, 2025

CoinTerminal, one of the leading crypto IDO launchpads, has partnered with ZetaChain, the new L1 and Universal Blockchain for cross-chain interoperability, to host an exclusive online hackathon – AI3. This groundbreaking event aims to uncover the most promising and impactful blockchain projects, fueling their growth with up to $1 million in funding raised through CoinTerminal’s launchpad.

Bridging AI and Blockchain Innovation

The Coin Terminal AI Hackathon, powered by ZetaChain’s Universal Blockchain platform, invites developers, entrepreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts to build transformative decentralized applications (dApps) that leverage artificial intelligence and multi-chain connectivity. With Coin Terminal’s expertise in aggregating and analyzing market sentiment in real-time and ZetaChain’s Universal Blockchain compatibility, participants will gain unique tools to bring their visions to life.

“Our goal is to identify and support the next generation of blockchain innovators,” said Hatu Sheikh, Founder of Coin Terminal. “By combining AI-powered insights with ZetaChain’s unparalleled cross-chain capabilities, we’re providing a launchpad for truly disruptive projects.”

Hackathon Key Features

Unlike traditional blockchain hackathons, this event focuses on:

AI-Powered Market Insights: Participants will gain access to CoinTerminal’s real-time crypto market analytics to refine their projects with data-driven decision-making.
Seamless Cross-Chain Development: With ZetaChain, developers can build Universal Apps that natively span with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more.
Up to $1M in Growth Funding: Winning projects will receive investment support via CoinTerminal’s IDO platform, enabling them to secure capital and scale efficiently.

“ZetaChain is designed to unify the blockchain ecosystem,” said Alex Kim, Business Development at ZetaChain. “This partnership with Coin Terminal aligns perfectly with our mission to make cross-chain development seamless and accessible for developers worldwide.”

How to Participate

The online hackathon will run from the 20th to the 21st of February, welcoming projects, developer groups, and teams to compete. Participants will receive mentorship from industry experts, access to leading blockchain infrastructure, and a chance to showcase their projects to a panel of top judges in the Web3 space.

For more details and registration, users can visit the hackathon’s website.

With CoinTerminal’s cutting-edge launchpad platform and ZetaChain’s revolutionary blockchain framework, this hackathon is set to spotlight the most promising crypto innovations of the year. Users can join and be part of the future of decentralized technology.

About Coin Terminal

Coin Terminal is a leading launchpad in the Web3 space that has offered users the opportunity to buy in pre-sales along with investors like Binance Labs, Samsung NEXT, Arthur Hayes, and many more.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain is the first Universal Blockchain with native access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more, offering seamless user experience and unified liquidity to the next billions of users. With its Universal EVM, ZetaChain empowers developers to build Universal Apps that operate natively across any blockchain, creating a fluid crypto ecosystem from a single platform.

Users can follow ZetaChain on Twitter @zetablockchain and join the conversation on Discord and Telegram.

Users can reach out to [email protected] if they are building on top of ZetaChain.

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