Huge congratulations to our NUS Fintech Society representatives for clinching 1st place at the XRPL Hackathon @ XRP Australia 2026! 🏆 Their creativity, dedication, and technical excellence continue to showcase the strength of the NUS innovation community.
Our team competed against developers and builders from across the Asia-Pacific, building and presenting an innovative application on the XRP Ledger — and came out on top.
1. About XRP Australia 2026
XRP Australia 2026 is Australia's largest blockchain conference, convening industry leaders, founders, policymakers, and technical innovators to shape the future of digital finance across the Asia-Pacific region.
- 400+ industry professionals and C-level executives
- 30+ confirmed speakers across blockchain, fintech, and Web3
- Emerging developments in decentralised finance and digital infrastructure
- High-level networking with Australia's leading technology and business decision-makers
The XRPL Hackathon @ XRP Australia 2026 was organised by the XRP Ledger Foundation in partnership with Ripple Impact's University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) — a global programme connecting leading universities with the blockchain ecosystem. The event brought together student developers from across the Asia-Pacific to build real-world applications on the XRP Ledger.
2. XRPL Hackathon — Build Weekend
Following the conference, the XRPL Hackathon brought together developers and builders to design, prototype, and present innovative applications on the XRP Ledger. The hackathon forms part of a global initiative by Ripple Impact and the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), focused on advancing real-world blockchain solutions through emerging talent.
In-person building sessions were held in Sydney across the weekend, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with the evolving blockchain ecosystem — from strategic industry dialogue to hands-on product development.
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Australia
We extend our sincere congratulations to all participants, and our gratitude to Ripple Impact and the XRP Ledger Foundation for organising this event. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration within the blockchain ecosystem.
3. Meet the Team
The winning project was built by a team of five undergraduates from NUS Fintech Society. We are proud of their drive and technical depth demonstrated over the hackathon weekend.
