AI x Web3 Hackathon: Build a Working Prototype in One Afternoon
14th April 2026
2:00 pm
Level39
Introduction
Go from AI-curious to AI-builder. In one afternoon.
βAI has changed who gets to build. Come find out what that means in practice.
βOn Tuesday 14 April, Applied Blockchain is running a hands-on AI hackathon at Level39, Canary Wharf. Use the latest AI coding tools to build something real in a single afternoon, solo or with a team. No coding experience needed, just curiosity.β
Go from AI-curious to AI-builder in one afternoon.
ββ‘οΈ What could you build?
βAnything. Here are some starting points:
βπ€ Agentic payments Β· π Automated trading strategies Β· πΌ Business process automation Β· π Privacy-preserving data tools Β· π AI-powered commerce Β· πͺͺ KYC & compliance tooling
βYour idea might be more interesting than any of these!
βπ§ The Challenge
βBuild the most impressive AI-powered prototype you can in 4 hours. The only requirement: use AI tools effectively. Everything else is up to you.
βExpert mentors from Applied Blockchain on hand throughout.
βWeb3 curious? Participants can optionally build on Silent Data, Applied Blockchain’s privacy-enabled Ethereum Layer 2.
βπ Β£1,000 Prize Pool
βJudged by industry leaders, including Daniel Brockwell, Nickel Digital Asset Management, one of Europe’s leading digital asset managers with $105B+ in annual trading volume.
βπ§© How It Works
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βKick offΒ β intros, option to form teams, pick your problem
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βBuildΒ β 4 hours, heads down, mentors available throughout
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βDemo & judgingΒ β present what you made, compete for the prize
ββ‘ What you’ll walk away with
βπ A working AI-powered prototype you built yourself
βπ§ Hands-on experience with the latest AI coding tools
βπ‘ Practical instincts for AI-assisted building you can apply immediately
βπ A shot at Β£1,000 in prizes
βHigh-impact, low time commitment.
βπΒ What to bring
βπ» Your laptop β’ π§ An idea, or just curiosity β’ π We will share some resources ahead of the event
βπ Apply
βClickΒ Request to Attend here. We collect your name, email, LinkedIn, and current role.β Spaces are limited.
βHosted by Applied Blockchain, building enterprise-grade systems since 2015 β’β
Questions?Β info@appliedblockchain.com