- Flare and Google Cloud will hold a $100K AI-focused hackathon at UC Berkeley from March 7-9.
- The event will demonstrate how TEEs can enable secure off-chain AI processing while preserving blockchain trust.
The flare team, along with Google Cloud, will hold the Verifiable AI Hackathon at UC Berkeley’s California Memorial Stadium from March 7th to 9th. During the hackathon, organizers will guide attendees on how verifiable off-chain computing enriches Web3 applications, especially for AI solutions. The total prize pool is $100,000. In-person participants will receive $60,000, while virtual participants will get $40,000.
The system executes an off-chain verifiable AI competition within TEEs, ensuring high-performance AI processing under blockchain-based cryptography guarantees. Participants will use Flare’s decentralized data protocols and Google Cloud’s Confidential Computing tools to develop secure and scalable applications.
Flare and Google Cloud Launch Verifiable AI Hackathon
Hugo Philion, co-founder of Flare and CEO of Flare Labs, emphasized their ongoing collaboration with Google Cloud as a commitment to pioneering verifiable AI solutions. He stated that their goal is not just to stay at the leading edge but to push the boundaries of innovation. By integrating blockchain with confidential computing, they are setting new industry standards.
The hackathon will see 500 participants competing on four tracks Social AI Agents, RAG Knowledge Systems, DeFAI (DeFi x AI), and Consensus Learning. Blockchain at Berkeley is co-organizing this event and will promote it to blockchain developers, students, and organizations. Their efforts aim to maximize participation and engagement within the blockchain community.
Flare’s blockchain infrastructure supports decentralized data access and computation which allows AI securely to integrate into Web3 apps. TEEs address blockchain network computational restraints by securing complex tasks in hardware-secured environments.
Google Cloud serves not only as a Flare validator but also as a data source for FTSO. Since joining in January 2024, it has maintained 100% uptime. Google Cloud has been critical in delivering essential time series data for the network.
The hackathon will be conducted in two phases, an in-person event at UC Berkeley and a virtual competition on DoraHacks. It means that early February will be the registration time for teams competing by developing applications integrating AI and blockchain verification.
“We are setting the foundations for a new generation of decentralized AI applications, combining enterprise-grade confidential computing with blockchain verification systems and academic innovation,” said Blockchain at Berkeley Spokesperson.
The event aligns with Flare’s 2025 vision, where AI and DeFi play a key role in advancing blockchain-based solutions. The hackathon enhances the collaboration between Flare and Google Cloud. It also speeds up the development of TEEs in Web3 applications.
