The 2021 Spring Chainlink Hackathon set a new record with over 4,000 developers from more than 170 countries participating, submitting over 140 projects across multiple blockchain ecosystems. The event showcased the robust capabilities of Chainlink's oracle infrastructure, as developers of varying experience levels collaborated online to create hybrid smart contracts utilizing both on-chain and off-chain computations. More than $125,000 in prizes were awarded to the best projects developed using Chainlink, highlighting the potential of smart contracts and decentralized oracle networks in various applications, from DeFi to decentralized gaming. Notable projects included deBridge, a cross-chain liquidity bridge, Vulcan Exchange, a weather derivatives platform, and Fract.io, a dynamic NFT creation platform. The hackathon also featured a Social Impact Award sponsored by UNESCO's Global Education Coalition, honoring projects like the Social Impact Smart Scholarship initiative. Additionally, the event recognized outstanding contributions in government technology and open source development, underscoring the wide-ranging possibilities enabled by Chainlink. The hackathon's success was attributed to the collaborative efforts of participants, sponsors, and judges, with hopes expressed for continued innovation and engagement in future events.