Agents Without Masters Hackathon with NEAR AI
Join us for a fun-filled hackathon where agents without masters team up with NEAR AI to create incredible projects!
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Location
w3.hub
Möckernstraße 120 10963 Berlin GermanyAbout this event
- No venue parking
Hack DeFAI like it means something.
On June 15–16, join us at w3.hub for 24 hours of focused, irreverent, and community-driven AI x blockchain hacking.
At Agents Without Masters, we’re calling on builders, researchers, weirdos, and wanderers to create autonomous agents that actually do something. Not just talk — act.
We're here to ship DeFAI agents with real-world utility, speed, and backbone.
💸 $10,000 in bounties
🛠️ Quickstart templates & hands-on guidance
🚀 Post-hackathon rewards & GTM support
Organized by NEAR Foundation & Hackbox.
Who It's For
- AI-curious builders and blockchain developers of all levels
- First-time hackers welcome
- If you’ve ever thought “this needs to be done by an agent” — this hackathon is for you
What You’ll Build
✅ Autonomous agents that interact with NEAR or adjacent tools (tech stack guidance will be available)
✅ Projects that include AI components — LLMs, models, or frameworks
✅ Public GitHub repos. No black boxes.
No prior experience with NEAR or AI needed — we’ll help you ship something solid by dawn.
Schedule
Saturday, June 15
- 16:00 — Doors Open: Check-in, Snacks, Meet the Crew
- 17:00 — Kickoff & Lightning Talks
- 18:00 — Hacking Starts
- 18:00–23:00 — Workshops and pizza
- 23:00+ — Late Night Hacking & Optional Shenanigans
Sunday, June 16
- 07:00 — Coffee & Breakfast
- 08:00 — Morning Hacking
- 11:00 — Final Workshops & Mentor Hours
- 12:00 — Submissions Due (via Dorahacks)
- 12:30 — Demos Begin
- 14:00 — Judging & Awards
- 15:00 — Chill & Network
- 16:00 — End of Event
How to Participate
- Submit via Dorahacks — link coming soon
- Teams of 1–4 people
- Code must be open source
- Project must be new or have significant new features
- Agents must integrate NEAR or adjacent tech
- MVP it and make it work!
Judging Criteria
🏗️ Smart implementation
⚙️ Task Completion & Performance Benchmarks
🎯 User Experience
🎤 Demo & Presentation
Why You Should Come
- Build something that doesn’t just talk — it does things
- Learn new tools fast, with support from our mentors
- Meet Berlin’s coolest buidlers
- Grab a slice 🍕, hack late, and leave with an agent that kicks ass
Hack AI like it means something.
See you at w3.hub.
More information: https://lu.ma/3fjkv8r4
Frequently asked questions
There will be clear signs throughout the venue to guide you to the event location. Additionally, an information desk will be set up at the entrance where staff can assist you with directions. You won't have to worry about getting lost — help will be readily available!
Yes, please arrive on time. We have a tight schedule, and starting promptly ensures you don't miss any part of the event.