InfluxDB 3's general availability in April introduced features like a Python processing engine and SQL query support, encouraging developers to explore its potential through the "Hack to the Future" hackathon. The competition highlighted innovative projects, such as Cora, a health data analytics platform that uses InfluxDB for storing time series data and Firebase for metadata, enabling users to interact with their data through AI-driven insights. Another standout was Nexus, a Building Management System utilizing InfluxDB for real-time data monitoring and control of industrial HVAC equipment, featuring predictive maintenance and energy optimization. A third notable entry involved SNMP Anomaly Detection, which employed InfluxDB to analyze network traffic with Rust and detect anomalies. Additionally, a prototype for application performance monitoring was recognized for integrating InfluxDB with a Django REST backend and Next.js frontend, using Telegraf to collect and visualize metrics, and leveraging an LLM for generating insights. The hackathon showcased the diverse applications possible with InfluxDB 3, inspiring developers to explore further through various educational resources.