HACK THE BLOCK 2026 Paris Blockchain Week XRPL Hackathon
- 2026-04-11 – 2026-04-12
- Paris, France
The flagship hackathon of the Paris Blockchain Week is back.
A unique opportunity for developers from around the world to turn their ideas into real on-chain solutions.
A 36 hour engineering sprint, backed by leading ecosystems and judged by the highest concentration of tech entrepreneurs and investors in Europe.
Teams do not just compete. They get discovered.
Participants regularly walk away with job offers, funding conversations, or pilot integrations, simply by solving real world challenges.
Hack the Block by XRP Ledger is open to:
- Developers, engineers, and technical researchers
- Founders and early stage teams in Web3 infrastructure
- University teams and independent contributors
- Participants from all over the world with any technical background no hackathon experience required
Teams can register individually or form teams on site recommended 2 to 5 participants.
Judging and Prizes
Judging criteria Innovation, Execution, Impact, Pitch
Prize details total prize pool over 10,000 euros.
Venue:
Hack the Block will take place at the inspiring location - La Faïencerie, Rue de Paradis 18, 75010, Paris.
Tracks:
- Make Waves
- Impact Finance
- Secret Track
Detailed explanations of the tracks will be provided on the day of the hackathon.
Mentors and technical support will be available throughout the hackathon.
