The Open Hack 2025: Where TON, Telegram & Web3 Builders Collide

Get ready to ignite your Web3 journey with The Open Hack, kicking off July 3 at EthCC Cannes and continuing online through July 22. Powered by TON (The Open Network) and Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem, this hackathon offers developers, creators, and crypto-curious teams the ultimate launchpad to build, scale, and showcase game-changing decentralized apps.

Whether you're a solo developer, student innovator, or early-stage startup, this is your opportunity to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems.

Why Join The Open Hack?

Hosted by TON’s top ecosystem partners — including STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Stickers, Dogs Community, Society, and Open Builders — the event is designed to drive real innovation and adoption through technical excellence and community power.

Two-Phase Challenge to Build Your Web3 Vision

• Phase 1: IdeaTON – July 3

Pitch your concept live at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes or join remotely via livestream. Share your vision with judges, mentors, and investors from across the TON and Telegram ecosystem.

• Phase 2: Online Hackathon – July 3–22

Build fast and deploy your MVP with hands-on support. Integrate with TON Connect, and tap into Telegram-native features like:

• Stars & Smart Contracts

• Soulbound Tokens (SBTs)

• Gifting & native payments

• Seamless user onboarding

You’ll get access to expert mentorship, ecosystem resources, and real-time feedback to bring your dApp to life.

Prizes & Ecosystem Support

What’s in it for builders?

• $8,000 Prize Pool

• Grants in API & Cloud credits

• Accelerated access to TON Ecosystem Support (fundraising, marketing, exchange listing)

• Live Roast Session with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub

• Direct mentorship from the TON Foundation and ecosystem leaders

From zero to MVP in just 2 weeks — all online, all TON.

Who Should Join?

• Web3 Developers & Solidity engineers

• Product Designers & UX Pros

• Startup Teams & DAOs

• Students, hackers & curious builders

Whether you’re aiming to build a Telegram-native bot, DeFi app, NFT marketplace, or social tool — TON gives you the scalability and tools to bring your ideas to life.

Ready to Launch? Register Now.

The future of Web3 is being built today — and it’s happening on TON + Telegram. Don’t miss this chance to collaborate, ship, and scale with one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in crypto.

Register here to secure your spot