The event, co-hosted by HTX DAO, B.AI, and TinTinLand, attracted over 200 projects ranging from AI-driven trading agents to decentralized security infrastructure. Rather than focusing on short-term buzz, the organizers prioritized technical maturity and long-term utility. Judges evaluated entries based on their potential to evolve into functional, adaptable products that solve actual market challenges within the Web3 space.

HTX DAO is now transitioning these efforts into the Genesis Program, a support structure built on three pillars: the initial hackathon discovery phase, the Genesis Grant for financial backing, and an Ecosystem Collaboration Network. This framework connects successful teams with capital, marketing resources, and technical integration opportunities, ensuring that project development continues long after the final awards are presented.

Central to this strategy is the expansion of $HTX utility. During the hackathon, token holders participated in governance by staking assets to vote on project viability, effectively moving from passive investors to active ecosystem curators. By embedding $HTX into AI-powered wallets, payment systems, and DeFi applications, the DAO aims to move the token beyond market speculation and into a functional credential that powers a growing network of decentralized services.