Flow Blockchain Emerges as Top Developer Choice at Global Hackathons

Flow blockchain has rapidly ascended to become a premier platform for developers at leading hackathons worldwide, a sentiment strongly echoed by Ali Serag, Product Lead at Flow blockchain. Serag recently expressed immense pride, stating, > "A year ago this would have been unimaginable. I'm honestly so proud that we got to the point where Flow is a top choice for devs at one of the world's top hackathons - purely because devs love the tech and ecosystem. It is only the beginning." This marks a significant milestone in Flow's journey to foster a robust developer community. Flow, originally designed by Dapper Labs, aims to address scalability challenges and enable the next generation of consumer-focused Web3 applications. The platform differentiates itself with a unique multi-role architecture and supports both its native smart contract language, Cadence, and full EVM equivalence, allowing Solidity developers to build seamlessly. Ali Serag, who also serves as a DevRel lead at the Flow Foundation, has been instrumental in engaging with the developer community. The blockchain's growing appeal is evident in its active participation and sponsorship of major events, including ETHGlobal hackathons and its own "Forte Hacks by Flow." A Q1 2025 report highlighted Flow as the fastest-growing Layer 1 ecosystem in weekly developer growth, underscoring its increasing traction. Events like Forte Hacks, which offered over $250,000 in prizes and bounties, have attracted a diverse pool of builders eager to innovate on the platform. Developers are increasingly drawn to Flow due to its focus on creating "killer apps" for mainstream adoption, coupled with its developer-friendly tools and environment. Recent upgrades, such as Forte, introduced native automation and composability through DeFi Actions and on-chain scheduled transactions, empowering builders to create sophisticated, automated systems directly on the blockchain. This innovation allows for seamless user experiences and efficient application development. The enthusiastic response from the developer community at global hackathons signals a promising trajectory for Flow. With continuous enhancements to its infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and a clear vision for consumer-scale Web3 applications, Flow is poised for further expansion, reinforcing Serag's assertion that this is "only the beginning" for its ecosystem.