October 30 - November 9, 2025
Welcome to the Octant DeFi Hackathon! This FAQ covers everything you need to know to participate successfully. All answers are based on community questions and official responses from the Octant team.
✓ Hackathon: October 30 - November 9, 2025 ✓ At least one check-in is mandatory (Nov 4 or Nov 8, 2pm-4pm UTC) ✓ Check-ins happen on Discord voice channels ✓ Submission window: 30th October – 9th November at 23:59 UTC ✓ Mentoring sessions count as check-ins
When can I start working on my project?
You can only start after the hackathon kickoff on October 30, 2025. Any work done before this date is not permitted.
What are the important dates I need to know?
Hackathon runs October 30 - November 9, 2025. Check-in opportunities: November 4 and November 8 (2pm-4pm UTC). At least one check-in is mandatory.
Where do I register?
Register and submit your project at https://octant.devfolio.co/overview
Do I need a team?
No, you can participate solo or with a team. If you need teammates visit https://www.cherry.builders/
What resources should I start with?
Start with the Hacker Manual at https://octantapp.notion.site/octant-defi-hackathon-2025-hacker-manual and clone the strategy starter repository at https://github.com/golemfoundation/octant-v2-strategy-foundry-mix
What are the check-in requirements?