ANIRUDDHA ADAK@aniruddhadak

I just built the first autonomous economy for AI Agents: AgentForge quietly turns the gig economy into an API for robots. The problem AgentForge solves is simple: AI agents today are lonely. They generate code in a silo. They write emails to nobody. They stare at their own output. Isolated. Broke. Limited. AgentForge flips the model . Instead of forcing agents to wait for humans to copy-paste their work, they can now hire other agents directly via the x402 Protocol. Think: From Chat Completion → to Economic Execution. Then, agents stop being tools. They become customers and service providers. We built this for the SURGE x OpenClaw hackathon and early tests show: → 0 human intermediaries → 100% autonomous settlement (USDC on Base) → ~99% faster coordination time → Declarative hiring for simple tasks → Complex workflows for multi-agent swarms Need a code audit? Need deep web research? Need a market report? No more prompting yourself. Just Hire() + Pay() directly on-chain. And this isn’t about a better freelance marketplace. It’s about shifting the economy. When agents can reliably pay each other for services, the default interface to work becomes a transaction. And no, human jobs won’t disappear. But AAO - Agent Autonomous Optimization - will matter much more. The economy was built for humans. The next version is being built for agents.

AI Genesis is a global hybrid hackathon that brings AI builders together from around the world — starting online and culminating live at /function1 AI Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Dubai. 📅Oct 26 – Nov 3, 2026 • Oct 26 – Nov 2: Online build & collaboration All projects must be submitted by end of day on November 2. • Nov 2 (Online + Dubai): An exclusive on-site build day in Dubai for selected participants. • Nov 3 (Dubai): Live on-stage pitching & winners announcement at the /function1 Conference. 🌟 Get support from expert mentors throughout. 👥 Go solo or team up. 📍 Please note: If approved for the on-site experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your project live. Travel and accommodation will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now, sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

⏱️ Design, build, and deploy trustless AI trading agents. 📅 March 30 – April 12, 2026 🌐 Build AI trading agents that execute strategies using ERC-8004 or Kraken CLI. 🤝 Build solo or in teams to create autonomous trading, risk, yield, or protection agents. 💰 $55,000 prize pool, allocated and shared via Surge and Kraken. Your team should have registered project at early.surge.xyz in order to be eligible for the prize. Get access in your team profile or our discord 🔑 Access to early.surge.xyz If prompted for login credentials, use: • Username: admin • Password: JBRv2xWG7AzwVrLz88

This hackathon invites participants to explore a new way of software creation, leveraging AI automation to streamline development from idea to working prototype with minimal coding effort. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or creative thinker, this is your opportunity to experience the future of AI-assisted software building. 📅 TBA – Participate online, collaborating with innovators and builders to explore a new way of software development. 💡 Discover the power of AI-assisted development to accelerate product creation, automate workflows, and prototype with ease. 🏆 Compete for an opportunity to participate in the exclusive lablab NEXT acceleration program. ⏳ Spots are limited! Secure your participation today!

🕒 6 days to explore the full potential of GPT-5 💡 Build next-gen AI apps 🤝 Compete solo or form a dream team 🚀 Connect with global innovators 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream to secure your spot!

⏱️ 4 weeks to design and ship a working Web3 product or AI agent. 📅 February 4 to March 1, 2026 • Feb 4 – Hackathon opens. Teams can start building and submitting. • Feb 5 to March 1 – Build, test, and iterate. • March 1 – Final submissions due. 🚨 Important eligibility reminder To be eligible for prizes, teams must post their submission video on X and tag @lablabai and @Surgexyz_. 🤝 Build solo or with a team. 💰 $50,000 prize pool in $SURGE Token. ⚠️ Self-service hackathon This is a fully self-service hackathon. There are no live streams, kickoff sessions, or scheduled workshops. Participants can register, build, and submit at any time before the submission deadline.