The final semester of the EDU Chain Hackathon just wrapped. With over 9,000 registrations and 150+ shortlisted projects, it was a global testbed for what’s next in onchain education. And OnlyFounders took first place in the Misc category.
This is more than a trophy moment. It’s a signal.
The core of our entry? A working prototype of our AI-native, proof-based capital engine. A live demonstration of what trustless, founder-aligned fundraising infrastructure looks like in action.
Built for conviction-led founders
We’re not building pitch decks. We’re not here to automate old VC patterns onchain. Our system replaces opaque gatekeeping with data-driven proof. Attestations replace intros. Reputation replaces warm leads. And every founder—regardless of network or background—has access to the same rails.
That was the ethos behind our submission. And it’s what resonated most with the judges and ecosystem partners powering Semester 3.
Gratitude to the ecosystem
To the organizers—Open Campus, Animoca Brands, NewCampus, Rise In, and HackQuest—thank you for creating space where real systems can surface and scale.
To the community of builders, including standouts like DcodeBlock and Capy Friends, your contributions continue to push the space forward. This is the level of quality and energy Web3 needs more of.
To our own team at OnlyFounders, this is what happens when mission alignment meets deep execution. Zero fluff. Just delivery.
What’s next
We’ll be sharing more at the Semester 3 Finale on May 28, and then progressing into the EDU Chain Incubator with a focused roadmap on expanding founder access, enriching our proof models, and deepening investor activation.
This win is an early marker. But we’re building something long-term, systemic, and self-sustaining.
Founders don’t need pitch contests. They need infrastructure.
And that’s what we’re here to build.
For updates on our progress or to join the waitlist:
onlyfounders.xyz
For partnership enquiries or investor access:
onlyfoundersxyz@gmail.com
