# [How Can Hackathons Help Grow the Portaldot Ecosystem?](https://portaldot.discourse.group/t/topic/87)

Hackathons can play a huge role in taking the Portaldot ecosystem to the next level! :rocket:

They give developers, designers, and creative thinkers the opportunity to turn ideas into real solutions. I believe future Portaldot hackathons should focus on cross-chain applications, developer tools, wallet improvements, and real-world use cases.