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About HackQuest
HackQuest is a Web3 developer education platform that provides free, gamified learning tracks covering major ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, and Mantle. Its core offerings include interactive lessons with an integrated online IDE, allowing users to write and deploy smart contracts directly in the browser. Users can earn official certificates co-issued by partner ecosystems, which serve as verifiable credentials. The platform also hosts hackathons and co-learning camps to bridge the gap between learning and real-world building.
Its key differentiator is the combination of structured, certified curricula with hands-on deployment practice, plus personalized learning modes tailored to different skill levels. The platform addresses the pain point of high entry barriers in Web3 development—traditional resources are fragmented, theoretical, and lack practical on-chain experience. HackQuest solves this by offering short, quest-based lessons (3-5 minutes each) that immediately test understanding, and by generating a developer profile that highlights on-chain activity and GitHub contributions.
Regarding recent developments (March to September 2026), no reliable public information was found for this specific period. The platform's official website and Twitter remain active, but specific milestones, partnerships, or metrics for the last six months could not be verified from available sources.
HackQuest fully acquires BuidlBox, the former Gitcoin hackathon platform, integrating hackathon resources to strengthen its Web3 developer education infrastructure.
It completes a $4.1 million Pre-A round led by Animoca Brands and Open Campus, providing capital for sustained growth.
Key progress for HackQuest in the past six months (2026-03-05 to 2026-09-05):
Co-hosted the APAC Hackathon with 0G Labs, with a total prize pool of $150,000, covering four tracks including Agent frameworks and verifiable on-chain transactions, and showcased top projects at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival.
Launched the "Build on Bittensor" global developer program with Bittensor, introducing the first Subnet Ideathon with structured learning tracks to move subnets from concept to mainnet; held an AI Hacker House in Hangzhou in July where developers co-resided for four days to deploy subnet proposals as MVPs.
Acquired BuidlBox, integrating its event network from major hackathons like ETHDenver and Permissionless with HackQuest's courses and on-chain certifications to build a unified "learn-build-launch" platform.
Future focus: Deepen collaborations with L1/L2 and AI ecosystems, expand global tours and incubation support; through acquisition integration, strengthen the full-stack service from developer education to entrepreneurship, and drive more Subnet and privacy-computing applications into production.
Co-founders and core executives:
Co-founders:
- Kevin L.: Co-Founder & CEO. Founder of HackQuest and Moonshot Commons; former Co-Founder & COO of Peer Insight Education. Deeply experienced in Web3 education.
- Harry Zhang: Co-Founder & CMO. Former Senior Consultant at GEP, Head of BD at Panopath Education and Technology, and Advisor to NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- Cameron Wang: Co-Founder. Co-Founder of Moonshot Commons and Zisyphus Ventures; former Founder & CEO of Peer Insight Education.
Current core executives:
- Wycliffe Osano Oyieko: DevRel & Africa Ecosystem Lead.
- Itachi Uchiha: Head of Developer Growth.
- Manish Kumar Barnwal: APAC Ecosystem Lead.