<h1 class="heading-node">About the Bounty</h1>DeFi is still in its early stages and Solana’s performance unlocks entirely new possibilities for on-chain finance. This track is for builders who want to push DeFi forward by creating real products, not just experiments. Whether it's rethinking liquidity provision, building new trading primitives, designing sustainable yield mechanisms, or creating fully automated financial protocols, this track invites teams to build the next generation of DeFi on Solana. Participants can use any stack, including AMMs, concentrated liquidity, bonding curves, or custom Solana programs, with optional integrations such as Orca’s SDKs and DeAura’s token launch and liquidity infrastructure.The objective is simple: ship a DeFi product that could go live tomorrow. Submissions must include a functional MVP with real token utility, working protocol logic, clear fee and risk design, and a complete launch plan on DeAura. Judges are looking for products that feel real, something users could trust, use, and build around. The strongest submissions will demonstrate thoughtful protocol design, strong execution, and clear potential to grow into a live DeFi protocol after the hackathon.Top teams will not only win prizes, but also unlock real opportunities for backing and security support. First place winners will receive an interview opportunity with Bonk Advisory for potential investment and ecosystem backing, along with a professional smart contract security review from Hacken to help prepare the protocol for production launch. <h1 class="heading-node">Evaluation Criteria</h1>Submissions will be evaluated across the following areas:Execution and Technical Quality<ul class="list-node"><li>Does the MVP work reliably and demonstrate strong engineering quality?</li><li>Are smart contracts, integrations, and protocol mechanics functional?</li><li>Does the project feel ready to operate in a live environment?</li></ul>Token Utility and Protocol Design<ul class="list-node"><li>Does the token have real utility tied directly to protocol usage?</li><li>Are incentives, fees, and token mechanics clearly designed and sustainable?</li><li>Is the economic model aligned with long-term growth?</li></ul>Product Experience<ul class="list-node"><li>Is the product intuitive, usable, and complete?</li><li>Can users easily interact with core features such as trading, liquidity, or staking?</li><li>Does it feel like a real product rather than a prototype?</li></ul>Innovation<ul class="list-node"><li>Does the project introduce new ideas or meaningful improvements to DeFi?</li><li>Does it solve a clear problem or unlock new possibilities?</li></ul>Launch Readiness and Potential<ul class="list-node"><li>Is there a clear and executable launch plan on DeAura?</li><li>Could this realistically launch and gain users after the hackathon?</li><li>Does the project show strong long-term potential?</li></ul><h1 class="heading-node">Submission Requirements</h1>To qualify, teams must submit:<ul class="list-node"><li>A working DeFi MVP deployed on Solana</li><li>Functional smart contracts or AMM integrations</li><li>A live demo or frontend interface</li><li>A DeAura token launch link</li><li>Documentation explaining the protocol and token mechanics</li><li>A demo video and pitch outlining the launch plan</li></ul><h1 class="heading-node">Eligibility requirements:</h1><ul class="list-node"><li>Token must be launched via DeAura</li><li>Project must reach at least $200,000 in trading volume</li><li>Reused code must be disclosed</li><li>Malicious behavior, plagiarism, or wash trading will result in disqualification</li></ul><h1 class="heading-node">Rewards</h1>Total Prize Pool: $8,5001st Place — $3,000 + $2,5000 Hacken<ul class="list-node"><li>Interview opportunity with Bonk Advisory for potential backing</li><li>Professional smart contract security review from Hacken</li><li>Enrollment in the Buildifi Hack 2 launch accelerator program</li></ul>2nd Place — $2,0003rd Place — $1,000 NOTE! All cash prizes are paid 50% in USDC and 50% in DeAura tokens at TGE.<h1 class="heading-node">Why Build in This Track</h1>This is an opportunity to go beyond building a demo, and launch a real DeFi protocol.Winning teams receive:<ul class="list-node"><li>Direct exposure to ecosystem investors and advisors</li><li>Professional security support to prepare for launch</li><li>A live token and protocol ready for users</li><li>The foundation to turn a hackathon project into a real DeFi startup</li></ul>If the goal is to build the future of finance on Solana, this is where it starts. <h2 class="heading-node"> Resources can be found at:</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.buildifi.ai/hackathon/693bb38c238f4bd5a9b40e7f?q=resources">https://www.buildifi.ai/hackathon/693bb38c238f4bd5a9b40e7f?q=resources</a> <h1 class="heading-node">!Disclaimer note! How Judging Works</h1>The build phase runs from February 16th to March 19th. Teams submit their MVP demo, documentation, DeAura token link, and pitch materials before the deadline. A two-week evaluation period follows, during which partner judges will review all submissions. Winners are selected based on aggregated scoring across all tracks.<h1 class="heading-node">Rules</h1><ul class="list-node"><li>Reused code is allowed if clearly disclosed.</li><li>Malicious contracts, plagiarism, and any form of fake or wash trading result in disqualification.</li><li>All judging decisions are final.</li><li>The team reserves the right to withold or not award certain prizes if, in its sole discretion, the required criteria have not been met or if an insufficient number of eligible teams participate</li><li>Submission of a project constitutes full acceptance of all competition rules, terms, and conditions</li><li>All cash prizes are paid 50% in USDC and 50% in DeAura tokens (at TGE)</li></ul>

TokenTon26 - DeFi Track $8500 prize pool

TokenTon26 - DeFi Track $8500 prize pool

8,500USDC Total Prizes
5,500 USDC 1st 2,000 USDC 2nd 1,000 USDC 3rd