Sui Hacker House Tokyo – Road to Sui Overflow 2025 –
2025.03.17
Event
Introducing Sui Hacker House Tokyo – The Road to Sui Overflow Hackathon with $500,000 in Prizes!
For the first time ever, the official Sui Hacker House is coming to Japan! 🌊
Backed by Sui Foundation and Mysten Labs, Sui Hacker House Tokyo is part of the Road to Sui Overflow 2025, an international series of Hacker Houses leading up to the Sui Overflow Hackathon, the largest hackathon in the Sui ecosystem.
By joining this Hacker House, you’ll not only connect with the Sui developer community, but also build groundbreaking projects that could win a share of the $500,000 prize pool at Sui Overflow—the biggest hackathon in the Sui ecosystem.
Additionally, Sui Hacker House Tokyo serves as a pre-mini hackathon for Sui Overflow. Teams that build a prototype for submission to Sui Overflow will compete in a Demo Day on Day 3, where a $3,000 prize pool will be awarded based on pitch results.
This time, we are also providing Sui Hacker Lodge, a free 2-night stay for 10 selected builders who pass a pre-screening process. Anyone is welcome to participate in the Hacker House during the day.
🏠We will contact those who pass the invitation screening for Sui Hacker Lodge on Friday, March 21st. If you are coming from far away and would like to stay overnight, please make sure to complete your registration by Thursday, March 20th🏠
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🤝Guest Speakers
Harrison Kim | DevRel Advocate
Sui Foundation
https://x.com/theharrisonkim/highlights
Antonio Yang | DevRel Sr Engineer
Sui Foundation
https://github.com/yanganto
Ken Kashiwagi | Strategy, BD and Investments
Mysten Labs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-kashiwagi-17332a36/
TBD…
👀 Who Can Participate?
- Developers who want to build impactful products
- Developers interested in blockchain technology
- Builders interested in Sui ecosystem and community
- Developers eager to build killer apps in the Web3 space
- Developers planning to compete for the $500,000 prize pool at Sui Overflow Hackathon
🛠️ Why Join?
- Workshops: Learn about tools, frameworks, and best practices for building on Sui from ecosystem experts.
- Mentorship: Optimize and refine your project for Sui Overflow Hackathon with guidance and feedback.
- Networking: Meet global and local builders in Tokyo, form teams, and enjoy group activities, networking dinners, and more.
- Direct Access to the Sui Community & Ecosystem: Sui Overflow is Sui’s biggest annual hackathon, and this Hacker House gives you direct connections to Sui Foundation, Mysten Labs, and the Sui core team.
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📍 Venue
🧑🏻💻 Sui Hacker House (Hamamatsucho, Tokyo)
📍 Hamamatsucho Prex 801, 2-2-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo ([Map]) Open to all who register via Luma.
🏠 Sui Hacker Lodge (Shinjuku 3-chome)
For participants traveling from outside Tokyo or overseas.
📅 March 28 (Fri) – March 30 (Sun) | Free 2-night stay
Address will be shared with selected participants.
🏠We will contact those who pass the invitation screening for Sui Hacker Lodge on Friday, March 21st. If you are coming from far away and would like to stay overnight, please make sure to complete your registration by Thursday, March 20th🏠
▼ Join the event and find more details here!
📆 Schedule
Day 1: Team Build Day
- 18:00 | Hacker House Opens
- 18:30 | Guest Keynote
- 19:00 | Team Build & Idea Pitch
- 20:00 | Networking Dinner
- 21:30 | Hacker House Closes
- 22:00 | Hacker Lodge Check-in
Day 2: Build Day
- 10:00 | Hacker House Opens
- 11:00 | Workshop #1
- 12:30 | Networking Lunch
- 14:00 | Build Time / Mentorship
- 16:30 | Workshop #2
- 17:00 | Build Time / Mentorship
- 20:00 | Networking Dinner
Day 3: Demo Day
- 09:30 | Hacker Lodge Check-out
- 10:00 | Hacker House Opens
- 12:30 | Networking Lunch
- 14:00 | Prototype Demo Pitches
- 16:00 | Winner Announcement
- 17:00 | Closing Networking
- 20:00 | Event Closes
💰 Prize: $3,000
For Sui Hacker House Tokyo participants, we are offering a special $3,000 prize pool. Teams building prototypes in the same tracks as Sui Overflow will compete in the Day 3 Demo Pitch, and the Top 5 will be awarded:
🏆 1st Prize – $1,250
🥈 2nd Prize – $750
🥉 3rd Prize – $500
🏅 4th Prize – $300
🏅 5th Prize – $200
🔥 Sui Overflow Hackathon offers a total prize pool of $500,000!
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🌊 What is the Sui Overflow Hackathon?
Sui Hacker House Tokyo is designed for participants preparing for Sui Overflow 2025, the second edition of Sui’s global online hackathon. Builders and developers from around the world will gather to redefine innovation, performance, and ownership in Web3.
💰 Over $500,000 in prizes are up for grabs, across eight project categories. Take this opportunity to build the future on one of the most powerful and flexible Web3 platforms!
🏆 Winning teams will receive exclusive opportunities!
- Specialized support
- Access to a high-quality builder network
🚀 Are you ready to shape the future of the Web3 ecosystem?
✅ Register here: https://sui.io/overflow
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💧 What is Sui?
Sui is a high-performance, scalable Layer 1 blockchain developed by Mysten Labs, a team founded by former Meta (Facebook) developers.
With an object-oriented model based on the Move programming language, Sui enables parallel execution, sub-second finality, and rich on-chain assets. It offers horizontally scalable processing and storage, supporting low-cost, ultra-fast transactions for a wide range of applications.
Sui represents a step-change in blockchain technology, empowering creators and developers to build exceptionally user-friendly experiences.
Who is Sui for?
✅ Developers – Easily build scalable and secure smart contracts
✅ Gamers & NFT Creators – Leverage blockchain for games and digital assets
✅ DeFi Users – Enjoy low fees and high-speed transactions
✅ Web3 Entrepreneurs – Build next-gen DApps and seize new business opportunities
🔗 More info: https://sui.io/
🧭FAQ
1. What is Sui Hacker House Tokyo?
Sui Hacker House Tokyo is part of the Road to Sui Overflow 2025, a global initiative leading up to the Sui Overflow Hackathon, the largest hackathon in the Sui ecosystem with a $500,000 prize pool. This event offers a space for builders to connect, collaborate, and develop innovative projects on Sui.
2. Who can participate?
- Developers who want to build impactful products
- Anyone interested in blockchain technology
- Builders looking to join the Sui ecosystem and community
- Developers aiming to create killer apps in the Web3 space
- Teams planning to compete for the $500,000 prize pool at Sui Overflow Hackathon
3. Do I need prior experience with Sui to participate?
No, prior experience with Sui is not required! We will provide workshops, mentorship, and resources to help you get started and build effectively on Sui.
4. What happens during Sui Hacker House Tokyo?
The event is a 3-day intensive hackathon-style experience, including:
- Day 1: Team Building & Idea Pitching
- Day 2: Building & Mentorship Sessions
- Day 3: Demo Day & $3,000 Prize Pool
Teams will build prototypes for Sui Overflow, and top projects will pitch on Demo Day for a chance to win additional funding.
5. What is the prize pool for this event?
A $3,000 prize pool will be awarded to the Top 5 teams based on their Demo Day pitches:
🏆 1st Place – $1,250
🥈 2nd Place – $750
🥉 3rd Place – $500
🏅 4th Place – $300
🏅 5th Place – $200
This is separate from the $500,000 Sui Overflow Hackathon prize pool!
6. What is Sui Hacker Lodge, and how can I apply?
Sui Hacker Lodge is a free 2-night stay for 10 selected builders traveling from outside Tokyo or overseas.
- Dates: March 28 (Fri) – March 30 (Sun)
- Location: Shinjuku 3-chome, Tokyo
- How to apply? Selection is based on pre-screening, and selected participants will receive location details.
7. What kind of projects can I build?
You can build projects in any of the Sui Overflow tracks, including:
- DeFi – Next-gen DeFi apps, BTCFi, and BTC bridges
- AI – AI-powered agents & decentralized technology
- Cryptography – Secure and high-performance applications
- Payments & Wallets – Scalable payments and wallet infrastructure
- Entertainment & Culture – Games, NFTs, sports, media
- And more…
8. How do I register for Sui Hacker House Tokyo?
Simply sign up through the Luma registration link! Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.
🔗 Register here: [Insert Registration Link]
9. What resources and support will be available?
- Workshops: Learn tools, frameworks, and best practices for building on Sui
- Mentorship: Get direct feedback from Sui Foundation & Mysten Labs experts
- Networking: Connect with builders, investors, and core contributors from around the world
10. How does this event connect to the Sui Overflow Hackathon?
Sui Hacker House Tokyo acts as a pre-mini hackathon for Sui Overflow.
Teams that build a prototype during the event will:
✅ Be better prepared for Sui Overflow
✅ Gain direct access to the Sui Foundation & Mysten Labs
✅ Have a chance to win additional funding
This is your chance to join the Sui ecosystem and build the next killer app! 🚀
Any other questions?
Feel free to ask in our community group! 🔗
https://t.me/+Bi-6f_p30YFjMTBl
Looking forward to seeing you at Sui Hacker House Tokyo! 🌊
🫶🏻Supported by
AKINDO
With over 40,000 builders, AKINDO is Asia’s largest Web3 hackathon platform. Unlike short-term hackathons, AKINDO’s WaveHack acceleration protocol takes a long-term approach to creating killer apps for partner ecosystems, maximizing market mindshare.
Pacific Meta
As a Web3 accelerator, Pacific Meta provides business investment, consulting, and marketing support for Web3 projects, from launch to exit.
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