GigStream is an innovative AI-powered real-time USDC payment streaming platform designed to revolutionize the gig economy, built on Circle's Arc blockchain. In a world where gig workers face frustrating payment delays—often waiting days or weeks for earnings—GigStream eliminates this pain by automating instant micro-payments as tasks are completed. Leveraging AI for intelligent task verification, risk scoring, and predictive financial optimization, the platform ensures sub-second settlements directly to workers' wallets, fostering financial stability and inclusion. At its core, GigStream offers real-time payment streaming, where workers get paid per task or per minute, not monthly. AI-driven predictive micro-loans allow safe advances on future earnings, auto-repaid from upcoming tasks, with risk-adjusted fees. An on-chain reputation system provides transparent, portable credit scores, enabling workers to build trust across platforms. Additional features include automated tax and expense tracking for compliance, multi-wallet management for flexible fund routing, and dynamic job routing for optimized opportunities. Technically, the monorepo architecture spans smart contracts (Solidity on Arc), a backend (Node.js, Cloudflare Workers, PostgreSQL), and a frontend (Next.js, React). Circle's Developer-Controlled Wallets handle secure, gasless USDC transfers, while AI models run on Cloudflare Workers for edge computing.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of payment systems using AI + Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents can understand natural language, automate financial actions, and move money with precision. From DeFi to digital content and real-world assets, this is your chance to shape the future of intelligent finance. 📅 October 27 – November 9, 2025 • Oct 27 – Nov 8 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by end of day on November 8. • Nov 8 (New York City – On-site Build Day) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in-person session to refine their projects and connect directly. • Nov 9 (New York City – Live pitching & Awards) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and investors, followed by the official winner announcement. 📍 On-site Venue (Nov 8–9): Babe Ruth Room, Jay Conference Chelsea 159 West 25th Street, New York City, USA 🧠 Get guidance from blockchain and AI experts throughout the event. 🤝 Go solo or team up — it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $10,000 in USDC prizes. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now — sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

Leverage Orchestrate’s digital skills to design solutions that automate repetitive tasks, orchestrate workflows across tools, and empower employees to focus on high-value work. ⏳ Complete your project in just 48 hours and showcase your innovation. 🚀 Gain hands-on experience building with IBM watsonx Orchestrate. 💡 Develop practical AI agents that reshape the way teams and organizations operate. ⭐ Learn directly from experts who will support you throughout the event. 🤝 Team up or work independently to bring your vision to life. 💰 Prizes: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream and start shaping the future with IBM watsonx Orchestrate!