Lisk Vietnam BUIDL-athon

Tracks

Consumer Apps

Focused on bringing Web3 benefits to a wider audience through user-friendly applications. Projects in this track should prioritize intuitive design, accessibility, and real-world utility, making blockchain technology approachable for everyday users.

Localized DeFi

Tailoring decentralized financial solutions to the unique needs of the Vietnamese market. This track encourages projects that address local financial challenges, regulatory considerations, and cultural nuances, empowering Vietnamese users with innovative DeFi tools.

Stablecoin & Payments

Innovating stablecoin solutions and payment use cases within the Vietnamese ecosystem. Projects may explore new stablecoin models, seamless payment integrations, or financial products that leverage stable digital assets to drive adoption and trust.

Timeline

10 June 2025

Lift-off

16 June 2025

AMA: Lisk <> sqrDAO <> VBI

21 June 2025

VBI Submit task 1

01 July 2025

Boot Camp Lab Session 1A: Stablecoin

04 July 2025

Workshop 2: AI-Powered Prototyping and Presentations

09 July 2025

VBI Lab Session 2 + LiskVietnam AMA 2

Topic: Status Update from sqrDAO, Lisk Vietnam, VBI and Last Call for Idea Mentorship
Time: 7:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT+7)
Participation: Talha, Leo, Paul, Baggio, Justin
Online: through Zoom

12 July 2025

VBI Task 2 Submit (submit early MVP/ prototype) + Meetup Series #2 (live review MVP)

15 July 2025

sqrDAO workshop 3 + VBI Lab Session 3

19 July 2025

Task 3 Submission (End of Bootcamp)

20 July 2025

Submission deadline (BUILD-athon)

22 July 2025

Announcing Finalists

28 – 30 July 2025

Finalist Coaching

with support from Lisk, sqrDAO, VBI, and partners/mentors

31 July 2025

Demo Day

(Hanoi - hybrid)

Resources

Lisk Protocol - Layer2 Zero Camp

Free online course (Vietnamese) covering Lisk protocol basics, blockchain concepts, and hands-on projects. Ideal for beginners and builders.

Lisk Documentation

Official Lisk developer docs: SDK guides, API references, tutorials, and protocol details. Essential for building and deploying Lisk apps.

Idea Bank

Browse and contribute project ideas for the Lisk Vietnam BUILD-athon. Community-driven inspiration and collaboration.

Workshop Recordings

Watch recordings of past workshops and sessions.

AI-Powered Prototyping & Presentation

Explore an interactive guide to AI-powered prototyping, storytelling, and presentation tools. Learn how to leverage AI for rapid ideation, design, and pitching.

Judges & Mentors

Long "Leo" Pham

Founder, sqrDAO / sqrFUND

Alexis Low

Ecosystem Growth Lead, Lisk

Muhammad Talha

Sr. Developer Relations Manager, Lisk

Judging Criteria

DApp Use Case Impact

How significantly does the project contribute to or expand the Lisk ecosystem? Does it address real user needs or open new opportunities for Lisk?

30 pts

Innovation & Uniqueness

How original is the idea? Does the project introduce new concepts, features, or approaches not seen before in the Lisk or broader blockchain space?

20 pts

Technical Implementation

How well is the project engineered? Are the architecture, code quality, and use of technology robust, scalable, and secure?

20 pts

UI/UX & Usability

Is the application intuitive and user-friendly? Does the design make it easy for users to interact with the DApp?

10 pts

Project Documentation & Code Quality

Is the project well-documented? Are setup instructions, usage guides, and code comments clear and helpful?

10 pts

Pitch & Presentation Quality

How effectively does the team communicate their project's value, features, and impact during the pitch or demo?

10 pts

Bonus: Commitment to Launch on Lisk Mainnet

Teams that demonstrate a clear plan and commitment to launch their project on the Lisk Mainnet will receive special consideration when selecting winners.

Bonus