Edited By
Clara Zhang

A new mobile app hackathon has emerged in the crypto space, claiming an impressive prize pool exceeding $125,000. RadiantsDAO kicks off MONOLITH today, inviting developers to create mobile applications for the Solana dApp store.
The MONOLITH hackathon will span five weeks, concluding on March 9. Participants will have to develop a functional APK integrating the Solana Mobile Stack and Mobile Wallet Adapter. The event aims to help innovators produce standout mobile solutions to add to the growing ecosystem.
Total Prize Pool: $125,000
Main Prize: $10,000 to the overall winner
Honorable Mentions: $10,000 split among 5 winners
Best SKR Integration: Additional $5,000 available
Other Perks: Marketing support, featured placements on the Solana dApp store, and exclusive devices await the top creators.
Prominent figures from the community will judge submissions:
@toly
@mert
@m_it
@somemobiledev
@therealchaseeb
@0x_diablo
Participants must submit the APK, a GitHub repository with the source code, a demo video, and a presentation brief. Scores will be based on:
Stickiness & PMF (25%)
User Experience (25%)
Innovation/X Factor (25%)
Presentation & Demo Quality (25%)
Many from the developer community expressed enthusiasm. One commented, "We wish everyone good luck," while another encouraged broader participation, noting, "Radiants' hackathons tend to be solid."
๐ฐ Over $125,000 in total prizes available.
๐ Event runs until March 9.
๐ Encouragement from the community for participation.
What's stopping you from joining this exciting challenge? Creators should be ready to innovate and compete for substantial rewards in this latest hackathon.
As participants tackle the MONOLITH hackathon, thereโs a strong chance the event will drive innovation in mobile crypto solutions. Many expect new apps to significantly enhance the Solana ecosystem, especially given the substantial prize pool. Experts estimate that about 30% of participants might create market-ready applications, spurring further interest in blockchain technology among developers. Increased collaboration within the community, reflected in positive sentiment, could lead to a wave of new partnerships that strengthen the relationship between developers and platforms.
The excitement surrounding the MONOLITH hackathon can be likened to the early days of the smartphone boom in the late 2000s. Just as developers rushed to create new apps for Apple's App Store, many of which seemed trivial at first but became essential, we may see a similar rapid evolution in the crypto mobile app landscape. History shows that this type of competition can unexpectedly produce revolutionary tools, changing how people engage with technology completely. The potential for simple apps to evolve into vital parts of our daily lives is an outcome that is equally unpredictable and thrilling.