Jan 20, 2026
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Avalanche Offers $1 Million Prizes in Global Build Games Competition
Avalanche Launches Global Developer Competition
- Avalanche has introduced "Build Games," a six-week global competition offering $1 million in prizes for developers building on its network.
- The grand prize winner receives $100,000, with other top awards of $75,000 and $50,000. Additional category prizes range from $5,000 to $40,000.
- Prizes are distributed based on milestone achievements, with the grand prize offering an initial $25,000 and $75,000 after meeting post-competition goals.
- Participants submit a one-minute video pitch initially, focusing on prototype development, with business planning and a live showcase following.
- The competition has no predefined categories, emphasizing builder drive, execution ability, crypto culture alignment, and long-term intent.
- Teams completing the program can access Avalanche's Codebase accelerator and $50,000 grants without requiring equity.
- Applications close by Feb. 13 or when capacity is reached.
- The competition coincides with Avalanche's record network activity, with daily active addresses reaching 1.71 million and transactions averaging 4.2 million in 2025, marking a 153.6% increase year-over-year.
- Avalanche aims to boost developer engagement amid growing competition among layer-1 blockchains, leveraging its platform for projects in gaming, DeFi, and infrastructure.
