AI3 Hackathon #01: Code Challenge

Solana APY Optimizer Bot: Coding Challenge

Build a bot that hunts the best yields across the Solana ecosystem — the fastest with the best product wins.

This bounty is part of a live hackathon on March 23rd (1PM–6PM UTC) in London. Participants will build a Solana-native APY optimizer bot using the Solana Agent Kit, competing for a cash prize and access to the AI³ incubator.

Scope of Work

Your task is to build a bot that:

• Scans Solana protocols like Marinade, Jito, Jupiter, Kamino, Drift to surface top APY opportunities

• Compares yield strategies based on risk and reward

• Displays yield recommendations through a simple UI

• Includes at least one executable function (e.g. staking, yield farming, LP provision)

Technical Requirements:

• Must be built with the Solana Agent Kit

• Extend Agent Kit with at least one custom tool or module

• Implement secure transaction approval mechanisms

• Include proper error handling and user feedback

Extension Note:
If a needed tool doesn’t exist in the Agent Kit, fork the repo, build it, submit a PR, and document it well.

Judging Criteria

• Does your bot reliably find the best yield over a short period?

• Functionality, creativity, and overall UX

Submission Requirements

• Full code in a public repo with a clear README

• Demo video (Loom, Screen Studio, etc.) showing:

  • Bot in action

  • At least one complete transaction flow

• Tweet your demo and tag @sendaifun, @superteamUK and @NFT_soho

• Submit everything via Superteam Earn

Rewards

Total prize pool: $2,000 + Incubator Access

• 🥇 1st Place: $1,000

• 🥈 2nd Place: $500

• 🥉 3rd Place: $250

• 🎖 4th Place: $150

• 🎖 5th Place: $100

  AI3 Incubator for 1st place and potential other winners (including mentorship, up to $10k grant, and accelerator slot at Buildstation for Solana Breakout Hackathon)

Resources

• Solana Agent Kit

• Solana MCP

• Jupiter API Docs

• Sanctum Developer Docs

Bonus Points

• Supports multiple transaction types

• Visualizes historical APY trends

• Implements user notifications for APY changes

• Includes user risk-tolerance preferences

Good luck — it’s agentic szn 🧠⚙️