Hackathon Overview
We’re excited to share a recap of HackSecret 5, our cutting-edge AI and blockchain hackathon that took place from February 1st to March 1st online, and February 24th to March 1st, 2025 at ETHDenver. This collaborative event brought together developers from across the Web3 ecosystem to build innovative applications at the intersection of AI, privacy, and decentralization.
HackSecret 5 showcased the powerful combination of Secret Network’s privacy focused AI (Secret AI) capabilities and Autonomys Network’s advanced agent frameworks and storage solutions. With $15,000 in prizes across multiple tracks, developers had the opportunity to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the Web3 + AI space.
Co-sponsors
This hackathon was proudly co-sponsored by:
- Secret Network: Pioneers in decentralized confidential computing (DeCC) and Secret AI, enabling encrypted data applications across multiple blockchains
- Autonomys Network: Leaders in decentralized agent frameworks and permanent storage solutions
Quai Network: Builders at the intersection of energy, finance and AI
ETHDenver Hacker House
As part of ETHDenver, we hosted a dedicated HackSecret Hacker House. Our space provided developers with:
- Daily workshop sessions from industry experts
- One-on-one support from Autonomys Network and Secret Network DevRel teams
- Comfortable workspace
- Daily lunch, snacks, and refreshments
- Networking opportunities with like-minded builders
The Hacker House was open from noon to 6PM daily, giving participants ample time to collaborate, learn, and build their projects.
Hackathon Tracks
1. Secret AI dApps
Participants built applications utilizing Secret Network’s Secret AI SDK, an advanced security layer that integrates with Langchain’s ChatOllama for secure and efficient API interactions. The Secret AI SDK ensures that AI interactions remain private and protected against unauthorized access.
2. Unstoppable AI Agents
Using Autonomys Network’s Agents Framework, developers created agents capable of interacting with social networks while maintaining permanent, verifiable memory on-chain. This track focused on transparency and verifiability in AI agent interactions.
3. Build with Auto Drive
This track challenged participants to revolutionize data permanence using Autonomys Network’s Auto Drive, a next-generation distributed storage platform. Developers built applications ensuring data is always accessible, immutable, and secure without traditional pinning services.
4. Cross-Chain dApps
For this track, developers built applications on various blockchains (Cosmos, EVM, Solana) while utilizing Secret Network’s Confidential Computing Layer. Cross-chain communication was achieved via SecretPath, Axelar GMP, or IBC.
Workshop Highlights
Throughout the week, we hosted numerous workshops including:
- Creating Private On-Chain Agents Using Secret AI SDK
- Autonomys 101: Intro to the AI3.0 Infrastructure Stack
- Using TEE for Decentralized Confidential Computing
- Building On-Chain Blind Auctions on ETH L2 Using Solidity
- The Synergies of Multiparty Computation & TEE Encryption Models
- Secret Network’s Confidential Computation in EVM and Solana Applications
- Autonomys 102: Using the Auto SDK for Permanent Distributed Storage
- Autonomys 103: Building Unstoppable Agents with the Auto Agents Framework
The recordings of these workshops will shortly be available on our YouTube channel!
Thank You to All Participants!
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in HackSecret 5. The creativity, technical skills, and innovative thinking displayed throughout the hackathon were truly inspiring.
Stay tuned for announcements regarding the winning projects and future HackSecret events!
Resources for Developers
If you missed the hackathon but are interested in building with these technologies, check out these resources:
Autonomys Network Developer Portal
Autonomys Agents Framework
Secret AI SDK
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