August 4, 2025
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Fetch.ai and Internet Computer launch an AI-powered Web3 hackathon to build autonomous AI agents on decentralized blockchain infrastructure.
Fetch.ai and Internet Computer Launch NextGen Agents Hackathon to Build Autonomous AI Agents on Decentralized Cloud
Fetch.ai and Internet Computer (ICP) have announced the NextGen Agents Hackathon, an AI agent-focused hackathon launching on August 1, 2025. This event marks the first Indonesian hackathon from Fetch.ai’s Innovation Lab in partnership with the ICP Hubs Network, challenging developers worldwide to build autonomous AI agents using Fetch.ai’s ecosystem integrated with the Internet Computer’s decentralized blockchain infrastructure. The hackathon is the first major competition to combine Fetch.ai’s autonomous agent ecosystem with fully on-chain deployment. Winners will gain direct advancement to the World Computer Hacker League (WCHL) 2025 and compete for a share of the $300K prize pool.Key Highlights
- Objective: Develop autonomous AI agents that operate entirely on-chain without relying on traditional cloud services.
- Technology Stack: Participants will use Fetch.ai’s uAgent framework to build AI agents and deploy them on Agentverse, Fetch.ai’s open agent marketplace.
- Integration: These agents will interact with Internet Computer’s “canister” smart contracts to create AI-powered applications running autonomously on decentralized infrastructure. Sana Wajid, Chief Development Officer and SVP of Fetch.ai Innovation Lab, stated:
- Participants will deploy their AI agents on Agentverse and interact with them through ASI:One, Fetch.ai’s proprietary agentic large language model (LLM).
- The hackathon encourages disruptive use of Fetch.ai’s tools, seamless integration with ICP, strong technical execution, and real-world applicability.
- Top teams will earn a spot in the Regional Round of WCHL, competing across five tracks: AI, Bitcoin DeFi, Real-World Assets (RWA), Fully On-Chain, and an Open Track.
- Mentorship will be provided by engineers from Fetch.ai and ICP to guide teams on intelligent agent development, on-chain integration, and Web3 deployment best practices.
- Registration: Opens August 1, 2025, and closes August 23, 2025.
- Submission Window: August 13 to August 23, 2025. Developers interested in participating can register here.
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“This hackathon is a launchpad for the next wave of decentralized intelligence. By combining the global reach and decentralized infrastructure of the Internet Computer with Fetch.ai’s agentic ecosystem, we’re empowering developers to build autonomous AI Agents. Our mission is to accelerate real-world adoption of intelligent agents, and this collaboration brings us closer to a future where Web3 systems can think, act, and evolve independently.”
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About Fetch.ai
Fetch.ai is a Cambridge, UK-based AI company and founding member of the ASI Alliance. It is redefining intelligent and connected systems through its AI agent-based technology. Fetch.ai provides a modular platform enabling developers and businesses to build, deploy, and monetize AI applications. Its core product, Agentverse, combines Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agents to create an open marketplace connecting users to services and transforming search experiences. For more information, visit fetch.ai.About Internet Computer
The Internet Computer (ICP) is a fully decentralized Web3 cloud platform that allows developers to deploy code directly on the blockchain without centralized servers. It offers fast, scalable, and cost-efficient computation with enhanced security, redefining decentralized web infrastructure. Learn more at internetcomputer.org and fetch.ai.Media Contact: Fetch.ai Email: alexandra.domecq@fetch.ai Twitter: @Fetchai Website: https://fetch.ai/ Source: Originally published at DroomDroom on August 2, 2025.