Xahau Dev Contest

Ecosystem Rising — Build user-facing services powered by Xahau

2nd Edition Xahau Mainnet 3 Main Prizes XAH Rewards

Introduction

About

Welcome to Ecosystem Rising

This contest invites innovators to build user-facing services powered by Xahau and compete for prizes while strengthening the Xahau ecosystem.

Whether you're a solo developer or a team, you can submit as many projects as you like — each eligible for different prizes.

Prizes

Main Prizes in XAH

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1st Prize 4,000 USD value in XAH
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2nd Prize 2,000 USD value in XAH
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3rd Prize 1,000 USD value in XAH
Timeline
Submission deadline: February 1st, 2026
Judging panel: 5 members from the Xahau and XRPL community

Panel & Theme

Judges Panel

Five Community Members

tequ Xahau Blockchain Developer @_tequ_ ↗
Robert Kiuru COO, XRPL Labs @robertkiuru ↗
gadget78 Evernode Developer @gadget78 ↗
Andrei Rosseti Architect of Xahau DocProof · CTO, EleveCRM @andreirosseti ↗
Vet XRPL Community Contributor @Vet_X0 ↗
Theme

Services on Xahau

Participants must build web-based services that interact with Xahau Mainnet and are designed for the end user — whether casual users, power users, public sector, or private sector audiences.

Everyday user tools Personal finance dashboards Wallet managers Community apps
Business services Payment portals Loyalty platforms Client service tools
Public platforms NFT marketplaces Voting systems Donation hubs Cultural apps Utilities for social good

Rules & Evaluation

Participation Rules

What You Need to Know

  • You can submit as many projects as you like.
  • Each project may be submitted by an individual or a group.
  • Different projects from the same participant can be eligible for different prizes.
  • Projects must run on the Xahau Mainnet.
  • Each project must be accessible online so that judges and the public can use or view it.
  • Each submission must include basic documentation. Multimedia material (videos, slides, demos) is welcome.
  • AI tools may be used for both development and documentation.
  • If your project uses Hooks, the Hook code must be open source. Attach C code and hook hash in your submission.
  • Projects offering regulated financial services or targeting illegal activities are not eligible.
  • Post on X tagging @XahauNetwork to announce your participation.
Evaluation Criteria

What Judges Value

Originality & Creativity How novel and creative is the idea?
No Existing Competitors Absence of similar services on Xahau Mainnet before the contest.
Impact & Usefulness Value for end users — individuals, businesses, or public sector.
Quality of Execution Stability, documentation, and user experience.
Use of Hooks Smart contract usage on Xahau receives special recognition.
Submission Format

Each project must include a folder and a submission file inside the submissions directory of this repository ↗.

submissions/GitHubName_ProjectName/GitHubName_ProjectName.md

Required fields: Project Title · Brief Description · Participants · Social Media · Contact Email · Link to Online Project · Xahau Address · Documentation Link · Hooks C code & hash (if applicable) · Repository Link (optional)

Support & Resources

Support

Questions & Community

Join the Xahau Builders Discord ↗ or email [email protected]. Your questions may also be added to the FAQ so others can benefit.

All submitted projects remain the property of their original creators.

FAQ
Can I submit more than one project? Yes — as many as you want, individually or as part of a group.
Do projects have to be open source? No, but they must include basic documentation. Hook code must be open source if used.
Can I use AI to build or document my project? Yes, AI usage is fully allowed.
Is there an advantage to using Hooks? Yes — projects that creatively implement Hooks will receive special recognition.
What happens to my project after the contest? You keep full ownership.
Useful Links

Resources for Xahau Developers

Xahau Documentation ↗ Xahau Hooks Documentation ↗ Xahau GitHub Repositories ↗ Xaman Website ↗ Xahau Testnet Faucet ↗ Xahau Discord ↗ Contest Repository ↗
Final Disclaimer

By participating, you agree that:

  • Participants must meet eligibility criteria and adhere to all rules. Previously published projects are not eligible.
  • Projects remain the property of their creators; organizers reserve the right to showcase submissions with appropriate credit.
  • Organizers may disqualify submissions that violate rules. All jury decisions are final.
  • Organizers are not liable for damages or losses during participation and may modify contest requirements at any time.
  • Sanctions and jurisdictional restrictions may apply. KYC verification may be required to receive rewards.
  • All taxes and financial obligations related to rewards are the sole responsibility of the participant.