Hackathons: A Driving Force Behind Web3 Innovation
This spring, OAK Network is excited to participate in the largest hackathons within the Polkadot ecosystem, playing a multifaceted role as judges, track sponsors, and mentors. We’re supporting two leading Hackathon Organizations in the Polkadot community, and we’re eager to share the details with you.
AngelHack Polkadot Hackathon North America 2024
AngelHack, a global pioneer in developer relations, has fostered innovation and collaboration among developers worldwide for 12 years. With a rich history and extensive reach, AngelHack has established itself as a leading force in the industry. The Polkadot Hackathon: North America Edition 2024, organized by AngelHack, kicked off on April 15th, featuring three tracks: Smart Contracts, Web3 & Tooling, and XCM Integration. This virtual hackathon welcomes participants worldwide, with a staggering prize pool of over $138,000 USDC up for grabs.
In addition, OAK is sponsoring two exclusive tracks:
● Build XCM automation with Turing Network: 1st Place — $1,000
● Enhance the automation tooling's of OAK Network: 1st Place — $500
The Polkadot Hackathon North America Edition 2024 partners with OAK Network.
Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon Eastern Europe
The Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about creating decentralized apps on Polkadot. This collaborative event requires no prior expertise, aiming to bring like-minded individuals together to build new solutions. The Polkadot Hackathon Prodigy Edition offers 5 distinct tracks: Smart Contracts, DeFi, NFT & Gaming, and AI Web3 Synergy.
Each track offers generous rewards, with prizes paid in USDT:
● 1st place ($6,600)
● 2nd place ($3,000)
● 3rd place ($2,000)
Chris Li will be serving as a judge for the Polkadot Hackathon Prodigy Edition!
Rooting into the Value of Hackathon Participation
Blockchain hackathons offer a unique opportunity for individuals and projects to shine, while driving innovation and growth in the blockchain ecosystem. We know that they provide a platform for innovators to showcase their skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, allowing them to stand out in a competitive landscape. By tackling challenges and bounties alongside the community, sponsors can accelerate the development of decentralized applications and maximize the evolution of blockchain technology.
Furthermore, the competitive nature of hackathons drives innovation, pushing participants to think outside the box and deliver functional prototypes within a short timeframe. The reciprocal nature of hackathons benefits both sponsors and participants. For competitors, participating in blockchain hackathons can lead to tangible outcomes, such as winning prizes, securing funding, or even launching successful projects, making them an invaluable experience for anyone passionate about blockchain and Web3 innovation.
We’re stoked to be a part of these hackathons, where brilliant minds come together to build the future. Our team is dedicated to fueling the Web3 revolution by empowering a community of trailblazers. By joining forces in these hackathons, we’re not only accelerating the development of game-changing projects but also nurturing the next generation of blockchain builders. We can’t wait to see the innovative solutions that emerge.
Make sure to participate and join us in shaping the future of Web3 and decentralized apps
About Ava Protocol
Ava Protocol is an intent-based Eigenlayer AVS that seamlessly enables private autonomous transactions for numerous use cases, such as DeFi, NFTs, and games. We're enhancing decentralized applications with scheduled and recurring payments, stop-loss orders, streaming rewards, and more. Ava Protocol’s event-driven execution model triggers cross-chain transactions based on signals such as time, price changes, and smart contract updates. Developers can easily schedule and automate functions across different blockchains, including Ethereum, ensuring efficient and reliable execution without compromising privacy.
About Ava Protocol
Ava Protocol is an intent-based infrastructure that empowers private autonomous transactions for Ethereum and beyond.
