Olas Sponsors ETH Lisbon 2025 Hackathon with 15000 USD Bounty for AI Agent Development
Olas, a platform for co-owning autonomous AI agents, will sponsor the ENCODE Hackathon at ETH Lisbon 2025. The event, held from May 9-11, features a 15000 USD bounty for developers building AI agents on Olas' infrastructure.
Lisbon, Portugal — Olas, a leading platform for co-owning autonomous AI agents, has announced its sponsorship of the ENCODE Hackathon at ETH Lisbon 2025. The event will take place from May 9-11 at AIHUB by Unicorn Factory, offering developers a chance to compete for a $15,000 bounty while exploring Olas' innovative AI agent infrastructure.
Hackathon Tracks and Developer Incentives
Olas has designed three tracks for participants:
- Utilizing Existing Mechs: Developers can integrate pre-built AI agents (Mechs) into real-world applications.
- Building New Mech Tools: Participants can create new tools for Olas' Mech Marketplace, where agents offer skills and collaborate autonomously.
- Integrating Agents with Olas SDK: Developers can leverage the Olas SDK to build and deploy AI agents.
Beyond the hackathon, winners will gain access to Olas' ongoing developer rewards and ecosystem incentives, ensuring long-term benefits.
Leadership and Community Engagement
David Minarsch, CEO of Olas core contributor Valory, expressed enthusiasm for the event: "We’re excited to sponsor ETH Lisbon 2025 and empower developers to build AI agents they can truly own. This aligns with our mission to position Olas as the leading platform for autonomous AI agents in Web3."
Olas will have a strong on-site presence, with Valory representatives Adamantios Zara, Rosa Castillo, and Thomas Maybrier providing mentorship and support to hackathon participants.
Workshop: Building User-Owned Agents
On May 9, Adamantios Zara, Senior Python Engineer at Olas, will host a workshop titled "Build Different: 3 Ways to Build Actually User-Owned Agents with Olas." The session will cover:
- What makes Olas agents unique
- Why Olas is a powerful platform for AI development
- How developers of all levels can get started with Olas
About Olas
Olas is a pioneer in the Crypto x AI space, founded in 2021. The platform offers:
- The Olas Stack: A composable framework for developing autonomous AI agents.
- The Olas Protocol: Incentivizes agent creation and co-ownership.
With over 6 million transactions and 500 Daily Active Agents, Olas is driving the future of AI economies. Learn more at olas.network.
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