The Good Tech Companies - HackQuest Acquires BuidlBox to Accelerate Web3 Developer Ecosystem Growth

Episode Date: September 3, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/hackquest-acquires-buidlbox-to-accelerate-web3-developer-ecosystem-growth. HackQuest acquires BuidlBox to merge Web3 education with hackathons, creating a global hub for developers to learn, build, and launch decentralized apps. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #hackquest-acquires-buidlbox, #web3-developer-ecosystem, #blockchain-hackathons, #ethdenver, #buidlbox-web3-builders, #hackquest-learning-platform, #web3-onchain-certifications, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @jonstojanjournalist. Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanjournalist's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. HackQuest, a Web3 developer education and hackathon platform, has acquired BuidlBox, known for running ETHDenver and major hackathons. The move combines HackQuest’s curated learning and onchain certifications with BuidlBox’s event-driven builder ecosystem. Developers gain larger stages, stronger networks, and richer learning paths, as the two teams aim to scale Web3 innovation globally.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. HackQuest acquires Boodle Box to accelerate Web3 developer ecosystem growth. By John Stoy and journalist, photo courtesy of HackQuest by line. Rina Marie when HackQuest's co-founder Kevin Lee talks about the future of Web 3, he doesn't just mean faster blockchains are shinier protocols. For him, the real breakthrough lies in the people who build them. That belief just led HackQuest, the education and hackathon platform for blockchain developers to acquire Boodlebox, a rising hub for hackathons and bounty-driven collaboration.

The deal, announced this week, signals a deeper consolidation in the still young Web 3 developer ecosystem. On paper, it pairs HackQuest's strength in curated learning resources and certifications with Boodlebox's reputation for running large-scale hackathons, many of them marquee gatherings like ETH Denver and Permissionless. In practice, it is an attempt to create what Lee calls, an unparalleled platform for developers to learn, build, and launch the next wave of decentralized applications. Why Boodle Box matters? Boodle Box is not just another online forum. Founded by veterans who once rang eat coin hackathons, the platform quickly became known for turning hackathons into launchpads. Developers came not only for the prize money but also for the access,

connections to major ecosystems, introductions to founders, and chancesto turn projects into funded startups. Hackathons are where Web3 projects are born, said Irina Marinescu, co-founder and CEO of Boodlebox. Our North Star has always been to give builders the space, resources, and community to launch durable decentralized utilities. Partnering with HackQuest brings that mission to a global scale. What developers can expect? For developers, the acquisition promises more than a bigger logo at the top of a web page. HackQuest is pitching it as a practical upgrade to the builder journey. Broader reach. Combined communities across multiple continents. Bigger stages. Hackathons with larger prize pools and stronger partnerships. Richer learning paths.

Bootlebox's event-driven opportunities tied to HackQuest's structured courses and on-chain certifications. Expanded networks. Access to more mentors, peers, and founders across the Web 3 world. Morton Peterson, Boodlebox's co-founder and COO, framed it simply. We're proud of what we created and excited to see HackQuest carry that spirit forward on an even larger stage. The bigger picture. For HackQuest, which already works with ecosystems like Solana, Arbitrum, and Mantle, the deal is as much about philosophy as it is about scale. Harry Zhang, the company's co-founder and CMO, stressed the importance of accessibility. Education in the on-chain era should be borderless. We've known the Boodle box team for years, and this acquisition takes

our relationship to the next level, creating a hub where diverse talents can thrive and innovate without barriers. It is also a signal that developer platforms in Web 3 are maturing. In an industry often criticized for hype over substance, moves like this suggests the infrastructure for real builder growth is solidifying. The next, killer DAP, may not come from a Silicon Valley garage, but from a hackathon stage in Denver, Lisbon, or Singapore. What's next for the community? HackQuest says the transition for Boodlebox users will be seamless. Members will soon receive details on how their accounts, event access, and community tools

will be integrated. Both companies emphasize that Boodlebox's culture, the late-night building, the open-source ethos, the sense of shared discovery, will remain intact. If anything, the hope is that those qualities will spread even further. As Marinesescu put it, scaling impact is the dream. With HackQuest, we're closer than ever. About HackQuest, HackQuest is the premier web 3 developer education and hackathon platform, partnering with over 100 leading ecosystems, including Solana, Arbitrum, and Mantle, to deliver expert curated learning paths with on-chain certification.

HackQuest supports builders through hackathons, co-learning camps, global events, and founders' programs. About Boodlebox, Boodlebox is a leading web 3 hackathon and bounty platform, fostering innovation through collaborative building experiences and developer-focused events. Debuting at ETH Denver in 2023, Boodlebox has connected thousands of builders with ecosystems and opportunities worldwide. Media contact. Founder at hackquest.io contact. Founder at hackquest.io thank you for listening to this hackernoon story, read by artificial

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