World Computer Hacker League 2025 kicks off National Round with 11,774 global registrants

The World Computer Hacker League (WCHL) 2025, a global hackathon led by the ICP HUBS Network, has entered its National Round running through August, attracting worldwide interest with 11,774 registrations and 1,554 project submissions.

The four-month initiative aims to spotlight top developer talent in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem, foster global collaboration, and drive Web3 innovation.

The National Round will see selected teams transform ideas into functional MVPs, backed by weekly mentorship, workshops, and expert feedback.

“We’re not just running a hackathon; we’re creating the environment developers need to succeed,” said Emilio Canessa, Director of Global Adoption at DFINITY Foundation.

The hackathon features five tracks—Bitcoin DeFi, AI, Fully On-Chain Applications, Real-World Assets, and an Open Track—encouraging a wide range of innovations from decentralized finance to gaming and governance.

Half of the Qualification Round projects advanced, with the top 30% set to progress to the Regional Round before the Global Finale, where the best teams will compete for top honors.