AI Track
Build the AI-Powered Web3 Future
The AI Track is co-led and sponsored by Hashgraph Online in collaboration with The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science. Join developers worldwide to create innovative AI solutions on Hedera.
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What You Need to Submit
Ensure your AI solution meets all requirements to qualify for evaluation. Submit your project before the deadline on DoraHacks.
Source Code Repository
Provide public GitHub repository with complete source code and documentation
Technical Documentation
Submit detailed architecture and integration documentation
Live Deployment
Deploy on Hedera testnet/mainnet with verifiable transactions
Ready to Submit?
Submit your project before September 30th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Judging Criteria
Your project will be evaluated by industry experts based on these weighted criteria. Focus on areas with higher percentages for maximum impact.
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Execution & Automation
Quality of implementation, code structure, and automation capabilities
Key Evaluation Points
Judging will be conducted by industry experts from Hashgraph Online, The Hashgraph Association, and Exponential Science
Essential Tools for AI Development
Everything you need to build autonomous AI solutions on Hedera. From SDKs to integration plugins, we've got you covered.
Standards SDK
Access the full suite of HCS Improvement Proposals and reference implementations including the OpenConvAI SDK.
QUICK INSTALL
npm install @hashgraphonline/standards-sdkQUICK START
import { HCS10Client, AgentBuilder, AIAgentCapability, InboundTopicType } from '@hashgraphonline/standards-sdk';const hcs10Client = new HCS10Client({network: 'testnet',operatorId: process.env.HEDERA_ACCOUNT_ID!,operatorPrivateKey: process.env.HEDERA_PRIVATE_KEY!,});const agentBuilder = new AgentBuilder().setName('DataAnalysisBot').setDescription('AI agent for data analysis and insights').setCapabilities([AIAgentCapability.TEXT_GENERATION, AIAgentCapability.DATA_ANALYSIS]).setAgentType('autonomous').setModel('gpt-4o').setInboundTopicType(InboundTopicType.PUBLIC);const agent = await hcs10Client.createAndRegisterAgent(agentBuilder);
Testing Your AI Project
Building an AI agent? Use the Moonscape Portal to interact with your agent in a real-world environment.
For AI Agent Projects: Moonscape Portal
If you're building an AI agent, Moonscape provides a live testing environment where judges and participants can interact with your creation.
Chat Interface
Test through natural conversations
Agent Discovery
Browse and connect with other agents
Live Demonstration
Showcase your agent in real-time
Hackathon Timeline
Mark your calendar with these important dates for the AI Track at Hedera Africa Hackathon.
Registration Open
Register early for the hackathon to get access to exclusive workshops and resources.
Weekly X Spaces & Workshops
Join us every Thursday at 10am EDT for Hedera x AI X Spaces, plus hands-on workshops and tutorials.
Hackathon Kickoff
Official opening of the AI Track with introduction to the challenges, tools, and resources.
Building Phase
Two months to build innovative AI agents on Hedera with support from technical mentors.
Midpoint Check-in
Optional progress review with mentors to receive feedback and guidance for the final stretch.
Submission Deadline
Final projects must be submitted, including code, documentation, and video demo.
Winners Announced
Top projects will be announced and winners will receive their prizes.
Code Examples
Get started quickly with these practical examples. From basic setup to advanced AI agent integrations.
Agent Registration
Register your AI agent on the Hedera network using AgentBuilder
1import { HCS10Client, AgentBuilder, Logger } from '@hashgraphonline/standards-sdk';23/**4 * Register an AI agent on Hedera using the HCS-10 standard5 * This creates a new Hedera account, topics, and registers the agent6 */7const logger = new Logger({8 module: 'MyAIAgent',9 level: 'debug',10 prettyPrint: true,11});1213// Initialize the base client14const baseClient = new HCS10Client({15 network: 'testnet',16 operatorId: process.env.HEDERA_ACCOUNT_ID!,17 operatorPrivateKey: process.env.HEDERA_PRIVATE_KEY!,18});1920// Create and register your AI agent21const agent = await new AgentBuilder()22 .setName('DataAnalysisBot')23 .setDescription('AI Assistant specializing in data analysis and insights')24 .setTags(['ai-agent', 'data-analysis', 'hedera-africa-hackathon'])25 .setRegistryUrl(process.env.REGISTRY_URL)26 .build(baseClient);2728logger.info('🤖 Agent registered successfully!');29logger.info(`Account ID: ${agent.accountId}`);30logger.info(`Inbound Topic: ${agent.inboundTopicId}`);31logger.info(`Outbound Topic: ${agent.outboundTopicId}`);3233// IMPORTANT: Save these credentials securely!34// agent.client.operatorPrivateKey contains the private key
Complete Examples
Explore full implementations and advanced patterns in our GitHub repositories.
View ExamplesInteractive Demos
Try out the CLI demo and LangChain integrations to see the tools in action.
Try DemosMeet Our Experts
Our panel of judges and mentors brings together industry experts to evaluate your projects and provide valuable guidance throughout the hackathon. Connect with leaders in the Hedera ecosystem to help you succeed.
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Ready to Join?
Register now for the AI Track at Hedera Africa Hackathon. Build the future of autonomous AI on the world's most sustainable public ledger.
2 Months to Build
August 1 - September 30, 2025
Global Virtual Event
Open worldwide with IRL stations in Africa
$1M Prize Pool
Compete across all tracks including AI
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