Hackathons to Unicorns: Why the Next Big Thing Can Run on USDC | DoraHacks (Steve Ngok) | Builder Series

Hackathons have always been fertile ground for innovation, and in this episode, Steve Ngok shares how DoraHacks is partnering with Circle to unlock new opportunities for builders. From bounties powered by USDC to the future of stablecoins in mainstream adoption, Steve offers unique insights into why this moment is the golden time to build.

00:00 Introduction.

02:44 The role of hackathons in driving collaboration and new ideas.

03:43 AI is transforming hackathon infrastructure and efficiency.

04:58 Enterprises gain significant value from hackathon ecosystems.

08:12 Circle developer bounties create new opportunities for builders.

11:23 Stablecoin-powered payments unlock consumer applications.

12:34 USDC is trusted as a compliant and secure stablecoin.

13:01 USDC’s expansion across multiple chains strengthens ecosystems.

13:56 This is the golden time to build with Circle and USDC.

Resources Mentioned:

DoraHacks | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dorahacks/

DoraHacks | Website

https://dorahacks.io/

Circle Developer Bounties

https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/circle-developer-bounties-1/detail

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