On August 23, 2025, in Hanoi, the Final Round of VietChain Talents 2025, Vietnam’s largest blockchain talent competition, officially took place, gathering the 16 best teams chosen from 138 submitted entries. Through direct debates, contestants presented and defended their projects based on real-world value, creativity, sustainability, scalability, and overall quality.
The competition attracted more than 1,000 young developers nationwide, with a total prize pool of USD 135,000, the largest ever in Vietnam’s blockchain sector.
Results of the Final Round
After intense debates, four First Prizes were awarded:
- Blockchain Layer-1 category – A team won with their project on a national diploma and certificate management platform (USD 40,000).
- CEX-DEX Exchange category – A team secured the award with their project “Vextor.”
- Blockchain Tracing category – A project focused on tracing solutions took the prize.
- Blockchain Bridge category – Another team won with their project “ZK-Portal.” Each of these awards was worth USD 20,000.
One of the Layer-1 blockchain projects also received a special national award valued at VND 1 billion.
Competition Impact
Organizers emphasized that VietChain Talents 2025 was not only about discovering technical expertise but also about affirming the creativity and debating spirit of Vietnam’s younger generation. The finalist projects demonstrated broad applicability in areas such as finance, banking, healthcare, and education, along with strong potential for integration into national and global blockchain networks.
Several of the solutions presented were noted as being capable of attracting business interest and developing into real-world products. The competition also highlighted international collaboration, showcasing how local innovation can connect with global ecosystems to create practical applications with far-reaching impact.
Additional Awards
In addition to the main prizes, several special awards recognized projects with outstanding innovation, stablecoin applications, and community popularity. Other teams received technology support packages to accelerate product development and strengthen their market readiness.
Conclusion
With a diverse panel of judges from government, enterprises, and international organizations, VietChain Talents 2025 was highly appreciated for its transparency and objectivity. The competition reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to building a sustainable blockchain ecosystem and empowering young talent to compete on the global stage.
Contact person: Ms.Ha Do
Company name: 1Matrix
Website: https://1matrix.com/
Email: hadtt@1matrix.com
City: Ha Noi city
Country: Vietnam