Chainlink recently hosted an online hackathon that sparked a new wave of smart contract development, showcasing the powerful capability of Chainlink's oracles to connect off-chain data. The event attracted numerous developers and garnered significant support from the blockchain community. Chainlink anticipates organizing similar events in the future, with the belief that securely connecting off-chain data via oracles will drive the widespread application of smart contracts, ultimately evolving into mainstream backend business architectures. The successful hackathon was made possible thanks to the support of participants, sponsors, and mentors, and provided Chainlink developers with opportunities to demonstrate various use cases. The hackathon awarded prizes to standout projects, including LinkPal, which offers decentralized P2P currency exchange; Cerebus Wallet, which enhances cryptocurrency transaction security with SMS-based two-factor authentication; and Flyt, a flight insurance application that utilizes cryptocurrency for premium payments. Additionally, a Judges' Choice Award was given, recognizing other notable contributions.