Palm USD x Superteam UAE - Global Track

About

Palm USD (PUSD) is the non-freezable, USD-pegged stablecoin - live on Solana as an SPL token. No freeze function. No blacklist. No pause. Compliance is enforced at the permissioned mint/redeem layer only. We're

inviting builders to create the utility layer. We have a strong preference for working prototypes over slide decks.

Mission

Develop innovative applications and solutions that integrate and utilize PUSD as a core component on the Solana blockchain.

Hackathon Track Scope

This track focuses on building real utility with PUSD on Solana. We're looking for projects that demonstrate practical applications and strong technical direction.

• Projects in areas such as:

  • Payments and commerce

  • DeFi and yield generation

  • Treasury management and institutional tooling

  • Developer infrastructure

  • Social impact initiatives

Submission Requirements

• A link to your project's submission on Colosseum (Frontier Hackathon).

• A link to your GitHub repository. If your repository is closed source, please grant access to hello@palmusd.com for evaluation purposes.

• A demo video (using Loom or a similar service) showcasing your project.

• A 5 min pitch deck (max 12 slides)

Eligibility Criteria

• Submissions should include a working prototype or a clear technical direction. We prefer shipped code over theoretical concepts.

• Projects must be built on Solana or integrate its core infrastructure in a meaningful way.

• Prototypes, MVPs, or testnet deployments are highly encouraged. Early-stage ideas are acceptable if supported by clear architecture, a defined use case, and an execution roadmap.

Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on the following:

• Technical Execution (35%): Quality of the build, code, and overall architecture. How effectively is PUSD integrated into the Solana ecosystem?

• Product & Use Case (30%): Does the project address a genuine problem? Is there a clearly defined user base or market?

• Innovation & Differentiation (15%): Does the project introduce novel ideas or stand out in the stablecoin or payments landscape?

• Traction & Validation (10%): Evidence of user engagement, partnerships, pilot programs, or demonstrable market demand.

• Team & Execution Ability (10%): The team's skills and their capacity to ship and scale the project effectively.

Reward Structure

• 1st Place: 5,000 PUSD

• 2nd Place: 3,000 PUSD

• 3rd Place: 2,000 PUSD