BLI Legal Tech Hackathon 2

BLI Legal Tech Hackathon 2 is the second edition of the Blockchain Legal Institute's global legal hackathon, hosted on DoraHacks. It brings developers together with blockchain companies and law firms to build solutions at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure and legal/regulatory technology — following up on the inaugural 2025 edition, which drew 320 participants and 91 projects.

Key Details

• Format: Remote (project submission + virtual judging)
• Registration: Now open
• Judging Period: November 5 – December 5, 2026
• Award Announcements: December 12, 2026
• Prize Pool: $50,000+ in bounties
• Cost: Free to enter

Significance & Scale

Backed by "top blockchain law firms" and building on the 2025 edition's scale (320 hackers, 91 projects, bounty partners including Constellation Network, ICP, and Story Protocol), this hackathon positions itself as one of the more established legal-tech-focused blockchain events, with structured mentor access from legal professionals and a pathway into a broader network of tech accelerators and incubators.

Themes / Tracks

Legal tech and RegTech applications of blockchain — compliance, transparency, and data integrity use cases (specific 2026 bounty tracks not yet confirmed on source page)

Who Should Apply

Developers and legal-tech-minded builders interested in compliance-focused blockchain applications, especially those who want direct mentorship from both blockchain protocols and practicing law firms.