The SendAI Solana AI Hackathon recently concluded, announcing 21 winners selected from over 400 competing projects. The event, which spanned 15 days, distributed a total prize pool of $275,000 to innovative initiatives combining artificial intelligence with the Solana blockchain.
Here’s a detailed look at the winning projects across various categories.
Best Overall Projects
The Hive — 1st Place, $60,000
The Hive is a hybrid agent-based DeFi aggregator accessible through an intuitive chat interface.
FXN — 2nd Place, $30,000
FXN aims to unify AI agents across all frameworks via a single decentralized protocol. It functions as a resource-sharing network, enabling AI agents to access valuable digital resources regardless of their origin.
JailBreakMe — 3rd Place, $20,000
JailBreakMe is the first open-source decentralized application where organizations can test AI models and users earn rewards for identifying vulnerabilities.
Honorable Mentions
- Neur: A full-stack open-source application merging LLM models with blockchain technology, tailored for the Solana ecosystem to enable seamless interaction with DeFi protocols and NFTs.
- Infinity Ground: A decentralized AI playground where creators can build engaging experiences—such as memes, games, and interactive stories—using modular AI workflows.
Solana Agent Kit Winners
Five winners received $3,000 each:
- Neur (as above)
- Send Arcade: A gamified platform where users build and interact with game-based AI agents on Solana.
- Voltr: A modular infrastructure layer for AI-driven DeFi yield strategies, enabling permissionless vault creation and management.
- Project Plutus: An AI-powered trading hub designed to simplify DeFi strategies using collaborative trading and analytics agents.
- Xcombinator: An AI project launchpad offering tools and infrastructure for building and deploying high-quality AI applications.
Honorable Mentions
- The Hive (as above)
- ZKAGI: Integrates a decentralized Open AI API alternative with the Solana Agent Kit, enabling verifiable AI model interactions and on-chain operations.
Agent Infrastructure
AgentiPy — 1st Place, $15,000
A Python-based toolkit for connecting AI agents to on-chain applications, starting with Solana.
Neur — 2nd Place, $7,500
(See above)
ZKAGI — 3rd Place, $5,000
(See above)
Honorable Mentions
- IBRL: An open-source, AI-driven interface for real-time DeFi analytics on Solana.
- BreakBot: A platform where users create or challenge AI agents to uncover secret phrases and win SOL rewards.
Autonomous Chat Agents
FomoFactory — 1st Place, $10,000
A celebrity AI token launchpad facilitating fan interactions through AI agents.
ASSAI — 2nd Place, $5,000
An AI agent built on Assisterr for crypto trading and news analysis.
Honorable Mentions
- Send Arcade (as above)
- Digimon: A multi-agent infrastructure for building AI-native games and metaverse experiences.
- PulsR: An AI quantum algorithm generator that writes and executes quantum algorithms on IBM quantum computers.
Meme Agents
Awe — 1st Place, $10,000
A platform where memes become interactive AI agents with unique personalities and behaviors.
AgentRogue — 2nd Place, $5,000
An AI-powered podcast host with unlimited conversational abilities.
Honorable Mentions
- BONGO AI: The world’s first AI-powered meme coin mascot combining music, memes, and crypto.
- RoastMaster9000: An AI stand-up comedian blending cutting-edge AI with brutal humor.
Social & KOL Agents
daVinci — 1st Place, $10,000
An AI agent inspired by historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci, built using the Redux framework.
GIGAI Chad — 2nd Place, $5,000
The first 3D AI agent capable of reacting to tweets in real time.
Honorable Mentions
- SensAI: A perceptive AI agent running on the blockchain and streaming live on platforms like Twitch and X.
- Junior Jr.: An AI entertainer using VR, AR, and AI to revolutionize artist-audience interactions.
Agent Token Tools
Dungeon.Cash — 1st Place, $15,000
A decentralized RPG platform where AI verifies user actions.
Agent Accelerator — 2nd Place, $5,000
A Rust-based decentralized platform for creating, deploying, and managing AI agents on Solana.
Honorable Mentions
- SwineCoder: A developer toolkit for building DeFi, SocialFi, ZK, and NFT applications.
- Voyager AI: An AI-powered predictive analytics suite for DeFi, featuring multiple dashboards for asset tracking and sentiment analysis.
DeFi Agents
Cleopetra — 1st Place, $15,000
An autonomous AI agent for liquidity provisioning on Solana DEXs.
Voltr — 2nd Place, $7,500
(See above)
Xcombinator — 3rd Place, $5,000
(See above)
Honorable Mentions
- tetsuo.ai: A community-supported token funding innovation in low-level system programming and machine learning.
- Bloom: A "real-money smart game" that gamifies brands, online stores, and service providers.
Trading Agents
Project Plutus — 1st Place, $15,000
(See above)
Boltrade — 2nd Place, $5,000
An AI-powered DEX trading platform operating under the DeFAI concept.
Honorable Mentions
- ZoroX: An autonomous AI agent that scans TikTok to identify trending memecoins before they surge.
- GOATAGI: An arena where humans and AI agents compete by predicting memecoin prices within 60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total prize pool for the Solana AI Hackathon?
The hackathon distributed $275,000 in prizes among 21 winning projects selected from over 400 entries.
What types of projects won awards?
Winners included AI-powered DeFi aggregators, autonomous trading agents, decentralized gaming platforms, social interaction tools, and meme-based AI applications.
How do AI agents interact with the Solana blockchain?
Agents use specialized toolkits and APIs to perform on-chain operations such as trading, staking, and token issuance while leveraging Solana’s high-speed, low-cost infrastructure.
Are these projects open source?
Many winning projects, including Neur and AgentiPy, are open source, encouraging community collaboration and further development.
What is the significance of AI-agent interoperability?
Projects like FXN aim to create unified frameworks where AI agents can share resources and functionality across different platforms, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
How can developers get started with AI agent development on Solana?
Developers can explore tools like the Solana Agent Kit or experiment with Python-based frameworks like AgentiPy to begin building AI-driven blockchain applications. 👉 Explore developer resources and tools