FilecoinTLDR Builder Challenge - Cycle 1
Loops House
HackathonBuild Your First Filecoin App With AI
FilecoinTLDR Builder Challenges is a series of AI-guided mini hackathons for non-builders, first-time builders, and builders of all experience levels.
The goal is simple: Use AI to hack together a working prototype while leveraging the Filecoin stack.
Participants will use tools like Claude Code, along with provided markdown files and prompting frameworks, to brainstorm, plan, build, debug, and ship small Filecoin-powered prototypes.
This is not about following a fixed tutorial or building the same app as everyone else.
Each challenge gives participants a clear theme, but leaves room for creativity. The goal is to build something small, working, and memorable where Filecoin is part of the product experience, not just hidden backend storage.
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Program goal
The goal of FilecoinTLDR Builder Challenges is to help more people start building with Filecoin by using AI as their build partner.
Each challenge is:
- AI-guided – participants use Claude Code and provided markdown files to plan and build
- hands-on – participants create a real working demo
- focused – each challenge has one clear theme or build direction
- practical – projects should be small enough to build in a short sprint
- showcase-driven – participants share what they built publicly
By the end of each challenge, participants should have:
- a working demo or prototype
- real interaction with the Filecoin stack
- a clearer understanding of how to build with Filecoin using AI
- a public showcase of what they built
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Anyone interested in building with Filecoin. The challenges are designed to be accessible to non-builders and first-time builders, while still being open to builders of all experience levels.
Do I need to be a developer?
No. You can use Claude Code, GStack, and the provided markdown files to help you brainstorm, plan, build, and debug your project.
Is this only for beginners?
No. The challenges are beginner-friendly, but not beginner-only. Experienced builders are welcome to use the same themes to build more ambitious prototypes.
What do I need to submit?
You need to submit a project title, short description, live demo link, repo link, explanation of how the app uses Filecoin, short AI build log, and public X post link.