Hosted by SSID, co-hosted by U2U Network, and powered by AWS – with HackQuest, SeaDePIN, and Fluxor as event partners, and IoT Innovation Hub as the Expert Mentor -  a team of seasoned experts in IoT and emerging technologies to mentor and guide projects as they grow and scale, VietBUIDL Hackathon is designed to become a gateway for both local and global developers to build real-world applications on U2U Network, a top 3 global DePIN Layer-1 recognized by Messari, with a record-breaking $4M prize pool, officially the largest Hackathon in the region.

👉 Register now and start BUIDL: https://hackathon.ssid.com.vn 

SSID: Institutional Trust and Strategic Backing

SSID is the digital arm and startup incubator of SSI Securities Corporation – Vietnam’s largest financial institution with 25 years of market leadership and $3.37B in assets under management. As the incubation and expertise unit of the $200M SSI Digital Ventures Fund, SSID provides capital, resources, and a complete ecosystem to support high-potential startups. Its mission is to drive innovation and help “Made in Vietnam” solutions scale globally. By backing this Hackathon, SSID underscores its groundbreaking commitment to Web3, reaffirming its dedication to innovation and to expanding the U2U ecosystem.

Through its Incubation Program, SSID is offering a $2M prize pool in performance-based grants for standout projects emerging from the Hackathon. By providing a grant pool tied to performance, SSID ensures that only the most impactful, scalable, and visionary projects receive support, setting a high standard for innovation in the blockchain space. This strategic support is a major step toward expanding and strengthening the U2U Network ecosystem. These grants represent institutional trust in the builders, their ideas, and their capacity to scale globally.

U2U Network: Vietnam’s National Layer-1, Ready for Global Scale

U2U Network is a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain built on DAG technology, delivering scalability, real-time finality, and practical applications across industries.

Positioned as Vietnam’s national blockchain with global ambition, U2U Network is fostering an ecosystem where both local and international developers can deploy impactful solutions. From DeFi to GameFi, SocialFi to RWA, AI to DePIN, U2U is opening doors for innovation across every frontier.

Projects from the Hackathon are launched directly on U2U Network, gaining:

→ End-to-end technical support to refine, scale, and deploy their solutions.

→ Direct access to an infrastructure of 1.4M+ active users, ensuring immediate adoption potential.

→ Integration into a thriving ecosystem of 80+ high-quality projects across DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, RWA, AI & DePIN.

→ Community exposure and growth opportunities through U2U’s established channels and partners.

→ Strategic connections with leading VC partners, opening doors to long-term funding and global expansion.

AWS: Powering the Next Era of Web3

Powering the infrastructure of this Hackathon is Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s leading cloud provider with over one million active customers and $90B+ in annual revenue, powers the infrastructure of this Hackathon. With a global footprint spanning 32 regions and 102 availability zones, AWS ensures unmatched security, scalability, and reliability.

AWS has consistently been recognized as the #1 cloud infrastructure provider by Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for 13 consecutive years. Its innovations in AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain services have accelerated growth for thousands of startups, empowering them to go from idea to global scale.

AWS, SSID and U2U are ensuring that Hackathon participants are equipped with the best-in-class infrastructure to bring their ideas to life.

A $4M Launchpad for Builders

The $4M prize pool (~100 billion VND) represents a monumental opportunity for blockchain builders in Southeast Asia and beyond.

• $2M from SSID’s Incubation Program
• $1M from Cicada Venture – a leading market maker
• Over $1M from U2U Network, combining direct prizes and project development support

The direct prize pool will be allocated immediately after the program concludes. Additional capital from partner funds will be deployed following a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that selected teams and projects receive not only financial backing but also long-term partnership and support.

👉 BUIDL it. Pitch it. Win it. Register for VietBUIDL Hackathon now: https://hackathon.ssid.com.vn 

By positioning Vietnam as both a launchpad for local startups and a hub for global blockchain projects, VietBUIDL Hackathon is shaping the country into a new blockchain center of Southeast Asia.

The SSID x U2U Network VietBUIDL Hackathon is a bold statement about the future of blockchain in Southeast Asia. With institutional backing from SSID, powered by AWS, and a $4M prize pool, this Hackathon will not only amplify the DePIN ecosystem but also cement Vietnam’s position as a global blockchain hub.

For builders, this is the chance to transform ideas into reality, gain institutional trust, and join one of the most ambitious blockchain ecosystems in the world: U2U Network.