AlgoVerse 2026 is a hybrid Algorand hackathon organised by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pune, in collaboration with the AlgoBharat team. The competition focuses on Agentic Payments (x402) — a new paradigm for pay-per-use AI and compute services on the Algorand blockchain. Participants will build working x402 endpoints, demonstrate complete payment flows, and pitch real-world business models.
Who Should Apply
Open to all students across India, from any college, specialization, or department. Inter-college and inter-department teams are welcome. Whether you are a blockchain developer, a web3 enthusiast, or a product-minded builder, this hackathon is designed for you.
Tracks / Themes
Seven problem statements are offered under the Agentic Payments (x402) theme:
- Pay-Per-Use AI Services Marketplace
- Voice to Slide Deck Node
- Pay-Per-Compute GPU Marketplace
- Atomic Multi-Agent Service Router
- Payment Logging & Audit Infrastructure
- SLM-Powered Code Optimizer
- Open Innovation — Build the Future of Web3
Teams choose one problem statement to build their project around.
Format & Timeline
The hackathon runs in three phases:
- Phase 1 (23rd July – 12th August): Registrations open.
- Phase 2 (23rd July – 10th August): Idea submission, finalist shortlisting, mentor support, and an Algo Guide progress review session.
- Phase 3 – Final Round (12th August, on-campus): A 12-hour hacking day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ending in live demos and judging. A mandatory pre-hackathon onboarding workshop will cover Algorand fundamentals, AlgoKit setup, and the x402 architecture.
Judging criteria: Technical implementation, innovation, real-world impact, completeness/functionality, presentation quality, and alignment with the x402 Agentic Payments theme. Final evaluation and winner selection will be jointly decided by faculty judges and the AlgoBharat team representative.
Prizes
- 1st Place: $200
- 2nd Place: $120
- 3rd Place: $80
Total Prize Pool: $500 (approx. ₹46,000 INR).
Eligibility
Open to all students across India. Team size: 1 to 4 members. Inter-college and inter-department teams are permitted. Registration is initially free; if selected for the final round, a fee of ₹300 per team is required.
About the Organiser
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pune, is a well-known engineering institution in Maharashtra. The hackathon is supported by the AlgoBharat team, the Indian community arm of the Algorand Foundation, which promotes blockchain education and development in India.
How to Apply
Register via the official Unstop page linked above. The registration deadline is 5th August 2026. After registration, teams submit their idea by 10th August for shortlisting.
