IOTA has announced its new series of online hackathon events, IOTA MOVEATHON, designed to explore the possibilities of its upcoming protocol upgrade. This initiative will run throughout 2025, with the first installment scheduled from March to June 2025, culminating in a live grand finale in Singapore. Participants stand a chance to win from a total prize pool of $150,000.
As one of the longest-standing distributed ledger technologies globally, IOTA is undergoing its most significant upgrade. The protocol will be restructured using Move programming language, transforming it into a powerful ecosystem that merges cutting-edge concepts from the DLT space. Key features include:
- Full decentralization with 150+ validator nodes
- 50,000+ TPS processing capacity
- Sub-second finality
- Native staking with up to 15% APY
- Dual smart contract ecosystem supporting both MoveVM and EVM
Under the guidance of the IOTA Foundation in Berlin, IOTA continues its tradition of real-world applications, collaborating with entities like the World Economic Forum and various governments. Now, it’s poised to usher in a new era for its ecosystem and the broader Web3 landscape.
Exploring IOTA MOVEATHON
The IOTA MOVEATHON hackathon invites developers worldwide to turn ideas into reality by building innovative solutions across four focus areas. If you’re a Web3 developer excited about Move’s potential on IOTA, this event is for you.
Key Dates & Locations
- Registration opens: March 3, 2025
- Discord server launch (for eligible participants): April 7, 2025
Discord will serve as the central hub for MOVEATHON - Code freeze: May 4, 2025
- Winners announced: May 23, 2025
- Live finale (Singapore): June 6, 2025
Prize Structure
Total pool: $150,000
Overall winners (judged panel):
- 1st: $35,000
- 2nd: $25,000
- 3rd: $15,000
Track-specific prizes:
- 1st: $8,000
- 2nd: $5,000
- 3rd: $2,000
- Bonus challenges: $15,000 in total
Four Competitive Tracks
🏦 Payments & Consumer Apps
- Redefine decentralized transactions using IOTA’s Move VM.
- Ideal for developers building seamless payment systems, from micropayments to cross-border solutions.
🌍 Real-World Asset Tokenization
- Bridge Web3 to everyday life via digital twins and asset digitization.
- Targets developers leveraging IOTA to onboard real-world data.
💸 DeF(A)i & AI-Driven Finance
- Innovate at the intersection of decentralized finance and AI.
- Encourages AI-enhanced dApps for next-gen DeFi solutions.
🛠 Tools & Infrastructure
- Build foundational tech for a decentralized future.
- For teams creating pivotal developer tools and frameworks.
👉 Join now to shape the future of Web3!
FAQ
Q: Who can participate in IOTA MOVEATHON?
A: Web3 developers, startups, and enthusiasts familiar with Move or eager to learn.
Q: Is there a fee to join?
A: No—registration is free.
Q: How are winners selected?
A: Projects are judged based on innovation, technical depth, and real-world applicability.
Q: Can remote teams compete?
A: Yes, though the finale requires in-person attendance for selected teams.
Q: What resources are provided?
A: Access to IOTA’s documentation, mentorship, and developer communities.
For updates, follow IOTA’s official channels.