AlgoBharat Hack Series 3.0

One of India’s most ambitious blockchain initiatives.

Core Vision

This hackathon challenges developers to build foundational open-source modules for India’s next generation of enterprise blockchain solutions. The focus is on creating interoperable, well-documented components that solve specific business problems within three strategic areas that are are aligned with Algorand’s roadmap and India’s digital transformation.

​The Hack Series is built as a launchpad for serious builders — identifying strong teams, helping them shape their ideas into full-fledged Web3 products, and supporting their journey toward becoming impactful startups in the ecosystem. We are moving away from isolated proof-of-concepts and towards a library of trusted components that can power:

1)  Future of Finance (DeFi, Payments, RWAs)
2) Agentic Commerce (AI + Blockchain)
3) Regulatory Technology (Digital Personal Data Protection Compliance, Identity)

We are excited to support builders in this competition who are building scalable, usable solutions with clear market relevance and real-world impact.

Selected teams will be guided through:

  • ​Mentorship

  • ​Product refinement

  • ​Go-to-market preparation

​The program culminates in June with a developer retreat designed to accelerate projects toward mainnet deployment and startup readiness.

The AlgoBharat Hack Series 3.0 prize pool totals USD 30,000 + acceleration support.

Why Participate?

  • Gain hands-on experience developing on the Algorand blockchain.
  • Showcase your skills and creativity to a global audience. Exceptional modules may be included in a curated registry, providing visibility to Algorand’s global enterprise network.
  • Contribute to the growth of India’s digital infrastructure.
  • Earn recognition, networking opportunities, and cash prizes + acceleration support. 

Hack Series Masterclasses

We will conduct a virtual series of masterclasses that will prepare participants with:

  • Industry expert insights (Finance, E-commerce, Regulatory).
  • Technical deep dives into Algorand capabilities.
  • Enterprise integration patterns.
  • Open-source best practices. 

Hack Series – Important Dates

  • Feb 8-20: Register your interest and participate in Masterclass Sessions (optional)
  • March 7: 1st Deadline – Idea Submission
  • March 15: Announcement of teams selected to compete in Round 2
    – Office hours & mentorship begin
  • April 15: 2nd Round Deadline — Demo Form & Basic Prototype Submission
  • April 20: Announcement of teams selected to compete in Round 3
    – Office hours & mentorship continue
  • May 20: Round 3 Deadline — Working Prototype Submission
  • May 31: Announcement of Final Round / AlgoBharat Dev Retreat selectees
  • Early June (Final Dates & Venue TBC): AlgoBharat Dev Retreat

Tracks

Focus Area 1: Future of Finance
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Objective: Build components that bridge traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure, addressing India-specific challenges and opportunities. Solution examples include:

    Beginner

    1. Stablecoin Payments
    Implement P2P, B2B, or Merchant acceptance flows for stablecoins. Includes QR code generation, transaction monitoring, and settlement confirmation.
    Indian Market Context: Simplifies cross-border remittances and reduces transaction costs for SMEs.


    Intermediate

    2. Stablecoin & Crypto Payroll
    Automated payroll distribution system allowing batch payments in stablecoins with tax calculation integration.
    Indian Market Context: Efficient for remote tech workers and gig economy payouts.

    3. Yield-Bearing Stablecoins
    Stablecoins that automatically distribute protocol-generated yield (e.g., from T-Bills) to holders via rebasing or reward tokens.
    Indian Market Context: Provides inflation protection for digital cash holdings.

    4. Frontendless DEX
    A DEX fully operable via APIs and CLI, focused on programmatic trading and integrations.
    Indian Market Context: Ideal backend infrastructure for fintech apps adding swap features.

    5. Commodity & Stock Tokenization
    Protocol to issue and trade tokenized representations of stocks or commodities.
    Indian Market Context: Democratizes access to global assets (regulatory sandbox applicable).


    Advanced

    6. Cross-Border Microlending
    Platform connecting global lenders with local borrowers for small-ticket loans using stablecoins.
    Indian Market Context: Addresses credit gaps for unbanked populations and small merchants.

    7. Modular Lending Markets
    Isolated lending pools for specific asset classes with customizable risk parameters and interest rate models.
    Indian Market Context: Enables lending against diverse assets like gold or invoices.

    8. RWA Lending
    Protocol allowing real-world assets (invoices, property, commodities) to be tokenized and used as collateral for loans.
    Indian Market Context: Unlocks liquidity for SME assets traditionally hard to leverage.

    9. On-Chain Interest Markets
    Marketplace for trading interest rate swaps or fixed-yield products derived from DeFi lending protocols.
    Indian Market Context: Helps businesses hedge against interest rate volatility.

    10. Yield Tokenization
    Separate principal and yield components of an asset, allowing users to trade future yield upfront.
    Indian Market Context: Creates new financial products for sophisticated investors.

    11. Funding Rate Tokenization
    Convert perpetual futures funding rates into tradable tokens to hedge costs.
    Indian Market Context: Advanced tool for crypto-native trading firms.

    12. Concentrated Liquidity AMMs
    DEX architecture allowing LPs to provide liquidity within specific price ranges for capital efficiency.
    Indian Market Context: Improves trade execution for INR-pegged stablecoin pairs.

    13. Dynamic Liquidity AMMs
    AMMs that adjust fees or liquidity distribution based on market volatility.
    Indian Market Context: Reduces impermanent loss during volatile market conditions.

    14. Fusion AMMs
    Hybrid model combining order book logic with AMM pools for better price discovery.
    Indian Market Context: Bridges gap between traditional trading UI and DeFi backend.

    15. Time-Weighted AMMs
    Execute large orders over time (TWAP) to minimize price impact.
    Indian Market Context: Essential for institutional entry into DeFi markets.

    16. On-Chain Orderbook
    Fully decentralized limit order book maintained on-chain for transparency.
    Indian Market Context: Provides familiar trading experience for traditional equity traders.

    17. BitcoinFi Integration
    Secure bridging or wrapping of BTC to use as collateral in Algorand DeFi.
    Indian Market Context: Leverages India's significant BTC holder base for local DeFi yield.

    Focus Area 2: Agentic Commerce
    2
    5

    Objective: Create infrastructure for autonomous AI agents to transact, negotiate, and verify commerce on-chain. Solution examples include:

      Beginner

      1. Micropayment Systems (Tap-to-Stream)
      Pay-per-use infrastructure for digital content, enabling streaming payments of tiny amounts.
      Indian Market Context: Viable monetization for vernacular content creators and education platforms.

      2. Instant Checkout Links
      Generate one-click payment URLs that handle complex on-chain settlement logic in the background.
      Indian Market Context: simplifies crypto acceptance for social commerce sellers (WhatsApp/Instagram).


      Intermediate

      3. A2A Autonomous Payments
      Wallets controlled by AI agents with predefined spending limits and rule-based approval logic.
      Indian Market Context: Useful for recurring B2B payments or IoT service subscriptions.

      4. A2A Data Marketplace
      Platform where AI agents buy and sell proprietary datasets for model training or analysis.
      Indian Market Context: Monetization avenue for diverse Indian datasets (agriculture, traffic, language).

      5. Micro-Bounty dApp
      Task marketplace where small jobs are posted and verified, with instant crypto payouts.
      Indian Market Context: Supports gig economy and student developers seeking small tasks.

      6. Machine-to-Machine Transactions
      Trustless settlement layer for automated interactions between smart devices (e.g., EV charging).
      Indian Market Context: Critical infrastructure for smart cities and automated logistics.


      Advanced

      7. A2A Agentic Commerce Framework
      Standardized protocol for AI agents to discover services, negotiate prices, and execute payments autonomously.
      Indian Market Context: Enables automated procurement for SMEs and logistics optimization.

      8. A2A Lending Desk
      Automated agents that scan lending markets for best rates and manage loan positions.
      Indian Market Context: Helps corporate treasuries optimize yield on idle cash.

      9. DePin Infrastructure
      Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks managing IoT devices, sensors, or connectivity nodes.
      Indian Market Context: Incentivizes rollout of localized wifi or pollution monitoring networks.

      10. Agentic Payments Stack
      Full-stack API allowing non-crypto applications to embed AI-driven payment capabilities.
      Indian Market Context: Integration layer for existing ERPs and accounting software.

      Focus Area 3: DPDP & RegTech
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      5

      Objective: Develop privacy-preserving compliance tools that help Indian enterprises and SMEs meet regulatory requirements efficiently. Solution examples include:

        Intermediate

        1. Proof of Personhood Apps
        Sybil-resistance mechanisms to verify unique human identity for fair airdrops or voting.
        Indian Market Context: Prevents fraud in government benefit distribution or DAO governance.

        2. DPDP Act Consent Management
        Immutable log of user consents for data usage, with granular revocation capabilities.
        Indian Market Context: Mandatory requirement for Data Fiduciaries under new Indian law.

        3. Automated Compliance Checking
        Smart contracts that automatically verify transaction parameters against regulatory rules (sanctions, limits).
        Indian Market Context: Reduces compliance costs for fintech startups.

        4. Cross-Border Data Flow Documentation
        Audit trail system for monitoring and logging cross-border data transfers.
        Indian Market Context: Helps MNCs prove compliance with data localization norms.


        Advanced

        5. AlgoPlonk ZK-KYC
        Zero-knowledge proof implementation for KYC, allowing verification without storing sensitive user data.
        Indian Market Context: Directly addresses DPDP Act data minimization principles.

        6. Private Data Oracles using zkTLS
        Fetch web2 data (bank statements, Aadhaar status) privately to on-chain smart contracts.
        Indian Market Context: Enables credit scoring without revealing bank history details.

        7. Stablecoin-Based Social Credit Platform
        Reputation system building credit scores based on on-chain payment history and behaviors.
        Indian Market Context: Alternative credit assessment for those lacking formal CIBIL history.