Concluded

HLH Seoul 2025

January 30-
22,
2025
• Wangsimni-ro, Seoul
Total prize pool

$0

In cash and credits

Welcome to the first-ever in-person Hyperliquid Hackathon – HLH Seoul 2025

​📝 Important Note

​This is only for serious hackers, once approved as a hacker, you must attend in person and submit a project within the two days.

Are you joining as a general attendee?
For general attendees, we’re opening specific sessions as well. Please register here:
DAY1 - https://luma.com/bystb0hs
DAY2 - https://luma.com/u735bvuo

​About Event

​Happening during Korea Blockchain Week (September 21–22), HLH is a two-day in-person hackathon hosted by HypeRPC, in collaboration with B-harvest.

​This hackathon aim to bring developers, builders, and ecosystem partners to explore what’s only possible on Hyperliquid.

​From onchain perp innovation to builder-first infra, this event is your chance to create, connect, and push the boundaries of what Hyperliquid can be. We’ll also host keynotes, workshops, panels, and a demo day, giving every team a shot at spotlight and support.

​Whether you're a first-time hacker or a protocol contributor, HLH is open to all who want to build.

​When & Where

​📍 Seoul, South Korea
📅 September 21–22, 2025

​Who Can Join

​Developers, designers, founders, students, and builders across the ecosystem. We welcome teams of all experience levels. Bring your own idea or join a new one onsite.

​Tracks & Prizes

​1 General Track: $40K prize pool (total 10 winners)

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General Track themes you can build around:
• HIP-3 and Hyperliquid staking infra
• DeFi & trading tools
• HyperEVM apps
• Infrastructure, bots, analytics, and more

​3 Sponsor Tracks (winners selected by each sponsor)

​💰 More details on prizes - Participant handbook 📝

​What’s Included

​✅ 24-hour hack access
✅ Onsite mentorship & tech support
✅ Free food, drinks & swag
✅ Real-life vibes with the Hyperliquid ecosystem

Note:

​​By filling out this application, you’re submitting your information for review by the HLH organizing team. Only confirmed hackers will be able to attend the event. We’ll review your application as soon as possible and get back to you via the email you’ve provided.

Why attend?

Launch your idea

Go from zero to MVP in 48 hours with support from top mentors.

Meet co-founders

Connect with 500+ like-minded builders and future partners.

Get Hired

Sponsors are actively recruiting. Show them your code, not just your CV.

Free Food & Swag

We take care of everything so you can focus on building.

Tracks & Themes

Speakers & Jury

Judge

Cain O'Sullivan

Co-founder & CTO, Hyperdrive

Judge

Ryzed

CEO, Hyperswap

Judge

Ibrar ARIF

Co-founder, Imperator.co/HypeRPC

Judge

Jeff

CEO, Hyperliquid Labs

Peter Watts

CEO, Cofounder , Relay

Ake

Director of Developer Experience, Chainstack

Edison

Co-Founder, Based

Mike Massari

OEV & Atom Lead, RedStone Oracles

Matt Gurbiel

Head of BD, RedStone Oracles

Gal Stern

CBDO, deBridge

Noel

Co-founder, Hypurrcollective

Marcin Kazmierczak

Co-Founder, RedStone Oracles

Max Fiege

Co-founder, Native Markets

Hyunsu Jung

CEO, Hyperion DeFi

Hanson Birringer

Head of US sales, Flowdesk

Agenda

KST (UTC+9)

Day 1

Hacker registration, workshops

Day 1

Hacker registration, workshops

Day 1

Hacker registration, workshops

Ceremony

Opening remarks

09:30 AM

Ceremony

Opening remarks

09:30 AM

Ceremony

Opening remarks

09:30 AM

Workshop

Hacking Begins

Main Stage - 1st floor

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11:00 AM

Workshop

Hacking Begins

Main Stage - 1st floor

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11:00 AM

Workshop

Hacking Begins

Main Stage - 1st floor

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11:00 AM

Day 2

Submissions, Demoday

Day 2

Submissions, Demoday

Day 2

Submissions, Demoday

Workshop

Project submission due

4:00 PM

Workshop

Project submission due

4:00 PM

Workshop

Project submission due

4:00 PM

Judging

Demoday (10 shortlists)

Main stage — 1st floor

/

7:00 PM

Judging

Demoday (10 shortlists)

Main stage — 1st floor

/

7:00 PM

Judging

Demoday (10 shortlists)

Main stage — 1st floor

/

7:00 PM

Ceremony

Closing Ceremony

8:30 PM

Ceremony

Closing Ceremony

8:30 PM

Ceremony

Closing Ceremony

8:30 PM

Afterparty

Afterparty

Irish bar — Near hotel reception

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9:00 PM

Afterparty

Afterparty

Irish bar — Near hotel reception

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9:00 PM

Afterparty

Afterparty

Irish bar — Near hotel reception

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9:00 PM

FAQ

Who can participate in the Hyperliquid Hackathon?

Developers, designers, founders, students, and ecosystem builders can apply to attend. HLH welcomes teams of all experience levels and skill sets. Your application goes through a quick approval process on Luma.

Who can participate in the Hyperliquid Hackathon?

Developers, designers, founders, students, and ecosystem builders can apply to attend. HLH welcomes teams of all experience levels and skill sets. Your application goes through a quick approval process on Luma.

Who can participate in the Hyperliquid Hackathon?

Developers, designers, founders, students, and ecosystem builders can apply to attend. HLH welcomes teams of all experience levels and skill sets. Your application goes through a quick approval process on Luma.

What can I build during the hackathon?

You’ll choose from our core themes: HIP‑3 and staking infrastructure, DeFi and trading tools, HyperEVM apps, and infrastructure tools like bots, analytics, and SDKs. You can code on any track if your project ships on Hyperliquid.

What can I build during the hackathon?

You’ll choose from our core themes: HIP‑3 and staking infrastructure, DeFi and trading tools, HyperEVM apps, and infrastructure tools like bots, analytics, and SDKs. You can code on any track if your project ships on Hyperliquid.

What can I build during the hackathon?

You’ll choose from our core themes: HIP‑3 and staking infrastructure, DeFi and trading tools, HyperEVM apps, and infrastructure tools like bots, analytics, and SDKs. You can code on any track if your project ships on Hyperliquid.

Does it cost anything to join? What’s included?

Registration is free, but attendance is subject to application approval. Once accepted, you’ll enjoy 24‑hour hacker access, onsite mentorship, full meals and drink coverage, branded swag, and a collaborative build environment with technical support.⁠

Does it cost anything to join? What’s included?

Registration is free, but attendance is subject to application approval. Once accepted, you’ll enjoy 24‑hour hacker access, onsite mentorship, full meals and drink coverage, branded swag, and a collaborative build environment with technical support.⁠

Does it cost anything to join? What’s included?

Registration is free, but attendance is subject to application approval. Once accepted, you’ll enjoy 24‑hour hacker access, onsite mentorship, full meals and drink coverage, branded swag, and a collaborative build environment with technical support.⁠

Do I need prior experience with Hyperliquid to apply?

No. Some hands-on experience goes a long way. Whether you’ve built on EVM, worked on trading tools, or explored on-chain projects, we’re looking for builders ready to take ideas into execution. We recommend preparing a portfolio/GitHub link to understand your background.

Do I need prior experience with Hyperliquid to apply?

No. Some hands-on experience goes a long way. Whether you’ve built on EVM, worked on trading tools, or explored on-chain projects, we’re looking for builders ready to take ideas into execution. We recommend preparing a portfolio/GitHub link to understand your background.

Do I need prior experience with Hyperliquid to apply?

No. Some hands-on experience goes a long way. Whether you’ve built on EVM, worked on trading tools, or explored on-chain projects, we’re looking for builders ready to take ideas into execution. We recommend preparing a portfolio/GitHub link to understand your background.

When and where is the hackathon happening?

HLH takes place on September 21–22, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, during Korea Blockchain Week.⁠

When and where is the hackathon happening?

HLH takes place on September 21–22, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, during Korea Blockchain Week.⁠

When and where is the hackathon happening?

HLH takes place on September 21–22, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, during Korea Blockchain Week.⁠

Do you provide scholarships or travel grants?

Unfortunately, HLH does not provide scholarships, stipends, or travel grants. All participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own flights, visas, and accommodations.⁠

Do you provide scholarships or travel grants?

Unfortunately, HLH does not provide scholarships, stipends, or travel grants. All participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own flights, visas, and accommodations.⁠

Do you provide scholarships or travel grants?

Unfortunately, HLH does not provide scholarships, stipends, or travel grants. All participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own flights, visas, and accommodations.⁠

Venue
Wangsimni-ro

30-12, Wangsimni-ro 16ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

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