Sniffy, an AI-powered solution that enables AI agents to autonomously pay for and access App Store Optimization (ASO) data, emerged as the grand champion of the Build In! Payments Hackathon, which challenged Filipino developers to build practical payment solutions that address real-world challenges.
Built for founders and product teams, Sniffy allows ASO research to become part of agentic loops, eliminating the need to manually monitor dashboards. The solution helps teams streamline product research and improve their apps’ discoverability on the App Store and Google Play Store.
Organized by Morph in partnership with Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth initiative and DvCode Technologies Inc., the multi-week hackathon featured five payment tracks: Cross-Border Remittance, SME Payments, Payroll/B2B, FX Treasury, and x402 Agentic Payments.
Other winning projects included Mandate402 for x402 Agentic Payments, Centrus Sovereign for Cross-Border Remittance, Ember for SME Payments, PayMemo for Payroll/B2B, Agent Mesh for the Community Choice Award, and Echo for the Blockchain4Youth Award. Together, the projects showcased the creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit of the Philippines’ growing Web3 developer community.
Participants competed for a 3,500 USDC prize pool, with the program culminating in a live project showcase and awarding ceremony at YSpaces BGC in Taguig City.
The hackathon established a shared vision to inspire builders, encourage innovation, and strengthen the Web3 community through Morph and Bitget’s builder initiatives. Participants were also introduced to the Morph ecosystem, where they learned about its technology, community, and opportunities for developers to build within the ecosystem.
“At Bitget, we believe the future of Web3 starts with investing in people,” said Gracy Chen, Chief Executive Officer. “Through Blockchain4Youth, our goal is to empower the next generation of builders by giving them access to learning opportunities where they can grow their skills with confidence. Supporting initiatives like the hackathon reflects our commitment to helping aspiring builders take their first steps toward building payment solutions.”
Beyond showcasing innovative solutions, the hackathon fostered community-driven learning through hands-on development, mentorship, and collaboration among builders and ecosystem partners. The program also featured a session by Eli Rabadon, CEO of DvCode Technologies Inc. and author of the book “Programming4Youth: Code Like a Cook,” who encouraged participants to embrace experimentation, adaptability, and creative problem-solving.
“The Build In! Payments Hackathon reflects Morph’s vision of nurturing a builder-first ecosystem where developers gain practical experience, exchange ideas, and grow together,” said David Hsiao, Chief Marketing Officer of Morph.
Through the hackathon, Morph, Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth, and DvCode Technologies Inc. reaffirm their shared commitment to fostering a builder-first culture where learning, collaboration, and innovation continue to thrive.
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