HTX Genesis Hackathon Successfully Concludes: Fueling Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term $HTX Value

APIA, Samoa, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly three months of competition, the HTX Genesis Hackathon, co-hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, with TinTinLand serving as organizer, has successfully concluded. The program progressed from its launch in Hong Kong through project reviews, Demo Day presentations, and the online grand finals, showcasing how global developers and startups are pushing the convergence of artificial intelligence and Web3 beyond theory and into innovative real-world applications and technologies.

For HTX DAO, however, the hackathon was never intended to be a standalone competition. Rather, it represents the first step in a broader strategy to cultivate a sustainable developer ecosystem, one that emphasizes project discovery, early-stage funding, ecosystem collaboration, and community governance. By continuously expanding real-world use cases for $HTX, the initiative is designed to strengthen the long-term foundations of the HTX DAO ecosystem.

Over 200 Participants Competing for the Next-Level Builders

As AI rapidly evolves from a productivity tool into autonomous agents capable of analyzing information, making decisions, and executing complex tasks, Web3 is providing infrastructure for digital identity, asset ownership, value transfer, and open coordination. This convergence is creating new opportunities for the next-generation builders, across on-chain asset management and automated trading via AI agents and AI-driven payment, wallet, security, and DeFi applications.

To provide a launchpad for these groundbreaking ideas, the HTX Genesis Hackathon was launched under the theme of "AI × Web3," attracting over 200 innovative projects from around the globe.

Over nearly three months, the competing teams advanced through a rigorous evaluation process that included technical reviews, live product demos, and final pitch presentations. Rather than rewarding purely conceptual ideas, the HTX Genesis Hackathon's judges prioritized technical execution, product maturity, real-world utility, and long-term potential, inspiring builders to transform early prototypes into functional, verifiable, and continuously adaptable products.

Submissions spanned a diverse range of tracks, including AI trading, AI payments, AI agents, AI wallets, AI infrastructure, developer tools, security, and DeFi. Spanning end-user applications to foundational tools for developers and the broader ecosystem, these projects demonstrated the immense potential of combining AI with on-chain finance, digital asset management, and open collaboration.

From its kickoff in Hong Kong to the online grand finals, the hackathon went beyond surfacing top-tier innovations, bringing together developers, judges, partners, and community members into a thriving, builder-centric gala.

From Hosting a Competition to Building an Ecosystem Mechanism

The true value of a hackathon goes far beyond its registration numbers, prize lists, or event buzz. What ultimately defines its lasting impact is whether standout projects receive ongoing support long after the curtains close, enabling them to evolve from prototypes into products, and from projects into thriving ecosystems.

For this reason, HTX DAO did not position the Genesis Hackathon as a one-off event, but rather as a gateway to building a developer ecosystem.

With the conclusion of the event, the HTX DAO Genesis Program will build on the projects, talent, and collaborative resources gathered during the hackathon. Together, they will establish a long-term support framework driven by "Hackathon + Genesis Grant + Ecosystem Collaboration Network":

• The Hackathon is responsible for discovering innovative projects and outstanding builders, providing a stage to validate and showcase early-stage ideas;
• The Genesis Grant offers further support to projects with technical innovation, application potential, and ecosystem value;
• The Ecosystem Collaboration Network connects technology, community, market, capital, and application scenarios, helping projects obtain the resources needed for long-term growth.

With this mechanism, a project's connection with HTX DAO does not end when the awards are handed out. Outstanding teams have the opportunity to continue participating in ecosystem collaboration, gaining support across product iteration, technical integration, marketing, and community building.

Through this, HTX DAO aims to build a sustainable growth flywheel for builders: discovering projects through hackathons, nurturing development via Grant, driving real-world deployment through the ecosystem network, and ultimately allowing new applications and users to enrich the ecosystem.

Empower Community in Project Discovery While Expanding $HTX Use Cases Through Co-Building

As a core pillar of the HTX DAO ecosystem, $HTX derives its value not just from market performance, but from the real-world utility it absorbs across governance, ecosystem building, and collaborative development.

The HTX Genesis Hackathon offered $HTX a dedicated use case to bridge token utility directly with the developer community. During the event, community members can stake $HTX to receive sHTX and vote on shortlisted projects. By combining community voices with expert judging, the evaluation process enabled $HTX holders to transition from passive spectators into active participants, shaping the discovery and curation of groundbreaking projects.

This mechanism reflects HTX DAO's long-term vision for governance token empowerment: $HTX is not merely a trading asset, but also serves as a participation credential connecting users, developers, project teams, and ecosystem resources.

Moving forward, the Genesis Program will unlock even deeper utility for $HTX across the ecosystem:

• Governance: Connecting community members directly to ecosystem initiatives to grant holders a real voice in project support and resource distribution.
• Developers: Forming new building scenarios around Grant, hackathons, and ecosystem collaboration;
• Applications: Expanding real-world utility for $HTX by embedding it into AI payments, AI wallets, DeFi, and on-chain services.
• Community: Strengthening user participation through staking, voting, and ecosystem activities, forming a more sustained co-building relationship.

True token empowerment isn't about chasing hyped narratives or dishing out short-term incentives but consistently building real, participatory, and verifiable use cases. $HTX gains its ultimate value foundation when developers actively build on HTX DAO and projects tap into its ecosystem to create lasting utility.

Bringing Together Innovative Developer Teams to Drive HTX DAO Ecosystem Growth

In the Web3 ecosystem, developers have always been the driving force behind turning innovation into reality. Every protocol, application, tool, and piece of infrastructure ultimately stems from the relentless effort of builders.

The HTX Genesis Hackathon brought together more than 200 AI and Web3 projects, showcasing a wide range of innovative solutions. It also marks a clear shift in HTX DAO's strategy from expanding beyond community governance and tokenomics to building a thriving developer and application ecosystem.

Next, the HTX DAO Genesis Program will focus on supporting projects in areas such as AI trading, AI payments, AI agents, AI wallets, AI infrastructure, developer tools, security, and DeFi. The program is looking for teams with strong technical expertise, compelling products, and a long-term commitment to building in Web3.

Some projects are still at the prototype stage, while others are seeking market adoption. Building a thriving ecosystem takes time. Through funding, technical support, community engagement, market access, and strategic partnerships, HTX DAO aims to help projects evolve from early-stage prototypes into scalable, real-world applications.

As more projects join the Genesis Program, HTX DAO aims to foster a cycle of developer participation, project growth, application launch, user adoption, and ecosystem expansion. Every new project, every real-world use case, and every community member has the potential to contribute to the long-term growth of the $HTX ecosystem.

The Hackathon Ends. The Genesis Program Begins.

From its kickoff in Hong Kong and 200+ project registrations, to the Demo Day and online grand finals, the HTX Genesis Hackathon has delivered on its opening mission: bringing hidden innovation to the spotlight and bridging builders with the broader ecosystem.

For HTX DAO, the conclusion of the event is not a full stop.

In its next phase, HTX DAO will continue supporting high-potential AI and Web3 projects through the Genesis Grant and Ecosystem Collaboration Network to unlock new opportunities for $HTX utility driven by community engagement, developer building, and real-world adoption.

A hackathon can discover outstanding projects, but only a long-term mechanism can keep innovation happening.

The HTX Genesis Hackathon has ended, yet HTX DAO's ecosystem building has just begun.

About HTX DAO

HTX DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) collaboratively built by community members, early contributors, and global advisors. Supported by HTX Exchange and the TRON blockchain ecosystem, HTX DAO is committed to establishing an open governance ecosystem led by users, governed by transparent rules, and driven by efficient collaboration, serving as a key engine in advancing decentralized finance (DeFi).

HTX DAO embodies the principle of "token holders govern", aiming to inspire global consensus and participation, align community interests with platform value, and explore a new order in the world of crypto finance.

Contact Information

Website: www.htxdao.com

 

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HTX Genesis Hackathon Successfully Concludes: Fueling Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term $HTX Value

HTX Genesis Hackathon Successfully Concludes: Fueling Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term $HTX Value

HTX Genesis Hackathon Successfully Concludes: Fueling Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term $HTX Value

HTX Genesis Hackathon Successfully Concludes: Fueling Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term $HTX Value

• Pizza Hut Indonesia has partnered with TUKR, demonstrating its commitment to the wise and proper management of food production waste in the interest of sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health.
• Over a two-year period—from June 2024 to June 2026—TUKR has collected 90 tons of used cooking oil from approximately 300 PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) and Pizza Hut Ristorante locations to be processed into biofuel.
• Pizza Hut Indonesia is collaborating with TUKR during the Pizza Maker Junior tenth-anniversary celebration to educate children about responsible and sustainable waste management.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Indonesia's National Children's Day and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pizza Maker Junior, Pizza Hut Indonesia has partnered with TUKR, an Indonesian used cooking oil recycling company, to launch a special edition of its educational program that encourages children to learn through hands-on experiences while fostering environmental awareness.

For the past decade, Pizza Maker Junior has been one of Pizza Hut Indonesia's flagship educational initiatives, giving millions of children the opportunity to experience pizza making while developing creativity and confidence. Celebrating its 10th year, the program has evolved beyond culinary activities by introducing environmental education, in line with Pizza Hut Indonesia's Pizza Hut Peduli 8P corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Centered around the values of creating, caring, and appreciating, this year's program allows participants to explore the journey of food ingredients from locally sourced paprika farms supported by Pizza Hut Indonesia, while also learning about responsible used cooking oil management through educational activities with TUKR.

Through these experiences, children gain a better understanding of where food comes from before it reaches the dining table and discover that used cooking oil, often regarded as waste, can be responsibly collected and recycled into renewable energy, creating positive environmental impact. By combining interactive learning with fun experiences, Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR hope to encourage environmentally responsible habits from an early age.

Herryady, Local Store Manager of Pizza Hut Indonesia, said, "For the past 10 years, Pizza Maker Junior has been part of the learning journey of more than five million Indonesian children. Through this special edition, we want to offer a more meaningful experience—from making pizza and discovering where ingredients come from to understanding the importance of protecting our environment. We hope these values stay with them as they grow."

Adhi Putra Tawakal, Head of Brand & Partnership at TUKR, added, "Proper and sustainable management of used cooking oil by qualified and authorized organizations plays an important role in protecting public health, especially for children as Indonesia's future generation. At TUKR, we recycle used cooking oil into renewable fuel that delivers environmental benefits on a global scale. We appreciate Pizza Hut Indonesia's long-standing trust in partnering with us to responsibly manage its used cooking oil and help prevent misuse that could pose health risks."

As part of the National Children's Day celebration, Pizza Hut Indonesia is also introducing a special Pizza Maker Junior promotion. Families dining at Pizza Hut Restaurants who purchase one Regular or Large Pizza (any topping or crust) or a Sourdough Pizza will receive one complimentary Pizza Maker Junior package. Schools can also enjoy a group offer of five complimentary packages with every purchase of 20 Pizza Maker Junior packages.

Through this collaboration, Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR aim to continue creating meaningful learning experiences while inspiring more Indonesian children to become a generation that is creative, environmentally conscious, and appreciative of every learning journey.

About Pizza Hut Indonesia

PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Sriboga Raturaya, operates more than 575 Pizza Hut restaurants across Indonesia. The company is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving sustainable business growth through innovation, operational excellence, and social responsibility.

About TUKR

TUKR is an Indonesian renewable energy company specializing in biofuel production. Through its independently built nationwide collection network, TUKR collects used cooking oil from restaurants, food manufacturers, hotels, small businesses, communities, and households for conversion into renewable fuel. Its operations help reduce environmental pollution while supporting lower-carbon energy solutions. TUKR currently serves more than 9,000 businesses, organizations, and communities across multiple provinces in western and central Indonesia. Both TUKR's operations and its used cooking oil supply chain are certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) system.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Indonesia's National Children's Day and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pizza Maker Junior, Pizza Hut Indonesia has partnered with TUKR, an Indonesian used cooking oil recycling company, to launch a special edition of its educational program that encourages children to learn through hands-on experiences while fostering environmental awareness.

For the past decade, Pizza Maker Junior has been one of Pizza Hut Indonesia's flagship educational initiatives, giving millions of children the opportunity to experience pizza making while developing creativity and confidence. Celebrating its 10th year, the program has evolved beyond culinary activities by introducing environmental education, in line with Pizza Hut Indonesia's Pizza Hut Peduli 8P corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Centered around the values of creating, caring, and appreciating, this year's program allows participants to explore the journey of food ingredients from locally sourced paprika farms supported by Pizza Hut Indonesia, while also learning about responsible used cooking oil management through educational activities with TUKR.

Through these experiences, children gain a better understanding of where food comes from before it reaches the dining table and discover that used cooking oil, often regarded as waste, can be responsibly collected and recycled into renewable energy, creating positive environmental impact. By combining interactive learning with fun experiences, Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR hope to encourage environmentally responsible habits from an early age.

Herryady, Local Store Manager of Pizza Hut Indonesia, said, "For the past 10 years, Pizza Maker Junior has been part of the learning journey of more than five million Indonesian children. Through this special edition, we want to offer a more meaningful experience—from making pizza and discovering where ingredients come from to understanding the importance of protecting our environment. We hope these values stay with them as they grow."

Adhi Putra Tawakal, Head of Brand & Partnership at TUKR, added, "Proper and sustainable management of used cooking oil by qualified and authorized organizations plays an important role in protecting public health, especially for children as Indonesia's future generation. At TUKR, we recycle used cooking oil into renewable fuel that delivers environmental benefits on a global scale. We appreciate Pizza Hut Indonesia's long-standing trust in partnering with us to responsibly manage its used cooking oil and help prevent misuse that could pose health risks."

As part of the National Children's Day celebration, Pizza Hut Indonesia is also introducing a special Pizza Maker Junior promotion. Families dining at Pizza Hut Restaurants who purchase one Regular or Large Pizza (any topping or crust) or a Sourdough Pizza will receive one complimentary Pizza Maker Junior package. Schools can also enjoy a group offer of five complimentary packages with every purchase of 20 Pizza Maker Junior packages.

Through this collaboration, Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR aim to continue creating meaningful learning experiences while inspiring more Indonesian children to become a generation that is creative, environmentally conscious, and appreciative of every learning journey.

About Pizza Hut Indonesia

PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Sriboga Raturaya, operates more than 575 Pizza Hut restaurants across Indonesia. The company is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving sustainable business growth through innovation, operational excellence, and social responsibility.

About TUKR

TUKR is an Indonesian renewable energy company specializing in biofuel production. Through its independently built nationwide collection network, TUKR collects used cooking oil from restaurants, food manufacturers, hotels, small businesses, communities, and households for conversion into renewable fuel. Its operations help reduce environmental pollution while supporting lower-carbon energy solutions. TUKR currently serves more than 9,000 businesses, organizations, and communities across multiple provinces in western and central Indonesia. Both TUKR's operations and its used cooking oil supply chain are certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) system.

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Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR Celebrate 10 Years of Pizza Maker Junior with Environmental Learning Experience for Children