Danton Duarte@stevemad224

The Problem: The biggest barrier to mass crypto adoption isn't technology; it's fear and complexity. For millions of people, like our own mothers, Web3 is an intimidating world of jargon. They can use instant bank transfers and online shopping, but "blockchain" and "wallet" are terrifying. Our Solution: DyorAI DyorAI (Do Your Own Research + AI) is a patient, empathetic, and humanized AI assistant designed to be the perfect "first friend" in crypto. Using Convai for a relatable personality and Eleven Labs for a trustworthy voice, DyorAI translates complex concepts into simple, human-readable language. Instead of a complex dashboard, the user gets a friendly guide. They can ask questions by voice like: "What is a 'wallet,' and why is it safer than an exchange?" or "What is USDC, and how is it different from Bitcoin?" Hackathon Alignment (USDC & Arc): Our core focus is on safe onboarding. DyorAI's primary guided tutorial is "My First Stablecoin," walking users step-by-step through setting up a wallet (using Thirdweb) and acquiring their first USDC. We emphasize USDC as the stable, secure, and understandable starting point for their Web3 journey. We plan to use Arc Technology to power the agent's Web3 knowledge and interactions. Our goal is to replace fear with confidence and bring the next 100 million users to the digital economy.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of agentic commerce systems using Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents and web services can pay for APIs, data, compute, and content in dynamic, usage-based ways, while Arc provides stablecoin-native settlement with predictable USDC fees and deterministic, sub-second finality. This hackathon is supported by Google & Google DeepMind, with a dedicated challenge and $40,000 in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits awarded for the best use of Gemini models and Google AI Studio. 📅 January 9 – 24, 2026 • Jan 9 – 23 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on January 23rd. • Jan 23 (On‑site Build Day – San Francisco, CA) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Jan 24 (On‑site Demos & Awards – San Francisco, CA) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. Get guidance from Arc and Circle experts through on-site support. 📍 On-site Venue (Jan 23–24): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 🤝 Go solo or team up, it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $50,000 in USDC & GCP Credits. 📍 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!

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!