Builders, get ready! AngelHack, a global leader in developer education, hackathons and innovation programs, is one of the supervalidators on Canton Network. AngelHack, jointly with Canton Network, is launching Canton Core Academy - a step-by-step developer course for both new and experienced developers. The academy offers interactive and engaging learning to help developers build institutional-grade finance applications on Canton Network.
Through Learn & Earn quests, tutorials, and a virtual hackathon, developers can showcase their ideas and compete for a share of a $28,000 prize pool. Selected teams will also receive mentorship and incubation support to further develop their projects.
More than just an innovation community, AngelHack connects developers globally, helping them grow skills, collaborate with peers, and get rewarded - all in one place.
Canton Network is the only public blockchain mobilizing real-world finance on-chain with privacy proven at scale.
Trusted by market leaders like Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, DTCC and Broadridge, Canton was purpose-built to bring institutional-grade finance on-chain, combining privacy you control and interoperability to mobilize real-world assets at scale, unlock instant settlement and power collateral mobility.
Applications on Canton already process $6 trillion+ in tokenized assets, including $280 billion in U.S. Treasuries every day.
To help guide the next generation of builders, we’re launching Canton Core Academy - a step-by-step journey that is designed to take you from learner to confidently building institutional-grade finance applications.
Whether you’re just discovering Daml or ready to prototype financial solutions, this programme equips you with all the knowledge, experience, and mentorship that you need to help you thrive in the Canton ecosystem.
Canton Core Academy isn’t just another developer programme. It’s a structured pathway:
Learn & Earn: Gain foundational knowledge through quests, earn rewards along the way from a share of the $8,000 prize pool, and top performers can secure a FREE Daml certification (valued at $150) to showcase their skills.
Ideathon: Put your skills into action. Pitch ideas, build prototypes, and compete for a share of $20,000 in prizes.
Mentorship & Incubation: Selected teams receive focused mentorship to refine their prototypes into viable products, supported by Canton ecosystem partners.
Duration: October 2025 – March 2026
Phases: Learn & Earn (Canton Core) → Ideathon (Canton Construct) → Mentorship (Canton Catalyst)
Duration: October 6 – October 24 (19 days)
Prize Pool: $8,000 + 500 Daml certification slots + $CC
Your journey begins with guided quests that explore Canton’s architecture, Daml basics, and practical contract-building. Complete the quests, earn rewards, and unlock your certification opportunity.
| Week | Quest | Notes |
| Week 1 | Quest 1: Intro to Canton Network | Get a share of $1300 reward pool |
| Week 1 | Quest 2: Canton Architecture & Components | Get a share of $1200 reward pool |
| Week 1 | Quest 3: Getting Started with Daml on Canton | Get a share of $2000 reward pool |
| Week 2 | Quest 4: Your First Smart Contract | Get a share of $1400 reward pool |
| Week 2 | Quest 5: Enhancing Smart Contracts with Logic | Get a share of $1200 reward pool + Complete all Earn quests + Learn modules to secure FREE Daml certification |
| Week 2 | Capstone | Get a share of $900 reward pool + Eligible for certification + $CC reward |
Duration: November 10 – December 5 (21 days)
Prize Pool: $20,000
Now that you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to build. The ideathon is your chance to pitch bold ideas and create working prototypes that showcase Canton’s potential.
Tracks include:
Programme Highlights:
Duration: 4 weeks (19 January - 13 February)
The most promising teams move into an intensive mentorship programme designed to transform prototypes into products.
| Week | Activity | Deliverables |
| 1 | Mentor Matching | Team–mentor pairing |
| 1-2 | Weekly Mentor Sessions | Progress updates |
| 3 | Advanced Workshops (funding, scaling, etc.) | Refined prototype + business plan |
| 4 | Demo Day Showcase | Pitch to Canton ecosystem partners |
Note: Winning teams from the ideathon must complete the mentorship programme to claim final rewards.
Details coming soon.
The journey doesn’t end with Demo Day. Canton Core Academy opens the door to:
🚀 Ready to build?
Canton Core Academy takes you from learner to builder — and beyond.