Hanoi Kicks Off Core Connect Global Buildathon with Full House Energy

On August 1, 2025, Hanoi’s Web3 community came together in full force at Lado Café for the Core Connect Global Buildathon IRL Meetup, marking Vietnam’s official contribution to one of the most ambitious global builder roadshows of the year.

Hosted in partnership with Core DAO and APAC DAO, the event brought together developers, founders, and blockchain ecosystem enablers to celebrate the power of community-driven innovation, and to ignite the buildathon journey toward TOKEN2049 Singapore.

A Global Movement Comes to Vietnam

As part of the Core Connect Global Buildathon — a multi-continent initiative touching Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia — the Hanoi meetup served as a high-energy convergence of minds across BTCfi, AI, DeFi, Gaming, SocialFi, and Web3 infrastructure.

More than just a local meetup, this was a strategic on-ramp for builders in Vietnam to gain visibility, support, and access to $1.2M+ in global prizes, grants, and venture capital opportunities powered by Core Ventures and partners.

What Happened in Hanoi?

Despite the tropical heat, Hanoi’s Web3 builders filled the space to capacity — many arriving early, ready to pitch, connect, and compete. Here’s what they experienced:

Expert Insights from Core Contributors

Attendees heard from Core DAO representatives and ecosystem leads about:

• What makes Core a unique Bitcoin-secured chain

• Use cases gaining traction across Asia and globally

• How to get started building on Core with toolkits and developer support

Ideation & Team Formation

Developers and founders formed new teams on the spot, explored problem spaces, and brainstormed ideas ranging from BTC-staked AI agents to real-world tokenized utilities.

Hacking & Support

The APAC DAO community, along with mentors from Core, provided:

• Technical guidance on Core’s toolset and buildathon submission process

• Tips for maximizing impact and storytelling in final submissions

• Strategy sessions to match talents and balance team skill sets

Community, Merch & Good Vibes

No Web3 gathering is complete without exclusive swag, refreshing drinks, and spirited conversations. Lado Café’s welcoming vibe made it the perfect backdrop for builders to chill, connect, and stay inspired.

Vietnam: A Rising Force in Web3

Vietnam has consistently ranked among the world’s most crypto-curious and builder-active nations. The Hanoi stop on the Core Buildathon journey reaffirmed this reality:

• Builders here are not only technically skilled, but deeply mission-aligned.

• Many are already exploring BTCfi-native applications, bridging real-world assets, and designing on-chain coordination models.

• The community is actively engaged in open-source, community DAOs, and multi-chain development — showing maturity and readiness to scale globally.

About the Partners

Core DAO is building the infrastructure for a new, Bitcoin-powered DeFi ecosystem, leveraging Bitcoin’s security and decentralization while enabling fast, scalable execution.

 

APAC DAO is proud to be Core’s regional partner, activating top-tier developer communities and accelerating Web3 adoption across Asia. With over 3,000 builders and 800+ projects, we’ve become a key catalyst for innovation, partnerships, and talent engagement.