The Blockchain Legal Institute is celebrating a major milestone today with the BLI Legal Tech Hackathon Award Ceremony at Capitol Technology University in Maryland. This event honors the builders, lawyers, students, and innovators who spent months creating real-world solutions at the intersection of law, blockchain, and emerging technology.
Event overview
Today’s hybrid ceremony at Capitol Technology University will spotlight the top projects from a global cohort of more than 300 participants who submitted dozens of legal tech and regtech solutions. The program includes finalist showcases, panel remarks from partners, and recognition of teams that are pushing the boundaries of compliance, IP, and access-to-justice tools for the Web3 era.
Partners and prizes
This year’s hackathon was powered by a strong ecosystem of bounty partners, including Constellation Network, ICP, and Story, who provided protocol support, mentorship, and prize funding. Their involvement helped teams experiment with cutting-edge infrastructure for everything from on-chain evidence and licensing to compliant digital asset workflows.
Why this ceremony matters
The award ceremony is more than a prize announcement; it is a launchpad for teams whose tools can evolve into startups, research collaborations, or production pilots with institutions and law firms. By hosting the celebration at Capitol Technology University, Blockchain Legal Institute and the Maryland Blockchain Association are reinforcing Maryland’s role as a hub for blockchain education, workforce development, and legal innovation.
Call to action
Community members, students, and professionals who could not attend in person are encouraged to follow updates on BLI’s channels and explore how to join future hackathons, mentorship programs, and ecosystem projects. With additional hackathons already planned for 2026, including youth-focused initiatives, today’s ceremony marks the beginning of an expanding pipeline for legal tech talent and solutions. Join us in July for the first Maryland Blockchain Conference hosted by the Maryland Blockchain Association from July 13th to July 17th.
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