# Hackathons and Meetups We at Ike aim to foster a vibrant and collaborative community that thrives on innovation, learning, and networking. Join us to engage with like-minded individuals, expand your skills, and contribute to the exciting world of decentralized finance (DeFi). ### Hackathons Participating in hackathons is a fantastic way to showcase your creativity, problem-solving abilities, and passion for blockchain technology. Our hackathons are designed to encourage developers, designers, and enthusiasts to explore the possibilities of Liquid Staked Tokens (LSTs) and build groundbreaking applications that leverage their power on Ike. ### Meetups Our meetups bring together individuals who are passionate about blockchain, DeFi, and the potential of Liquid Staked Tokens. These events provide a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a developer, an investor, or simply curious about the technology, our meetups offer something for everyone. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ike.xyz/community/hackathons-and-meetups.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.