Encode x Aurora Hackathon
This hackathon has now finished. Read all about the event and prize winners here!
Choose a challenge, attend workshops and build on Aurora.
Start date: Tuesday, 30th May 2023
Submission date: Sunday, 25th June 2023
Finale and Prizegiving: Wednesday, 12th July 2023
Read the official announcement!
How it works
The hackathon is 4 weeks long
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Attend workshops and learn to build on Aurora
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Answer Aurora’s Challenges
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Win prizes
Challenges and prizes
Aurora Gaming Challenge
Develop a groundbreaking game in Aurora.
Prizes:
1st Place - USDC 3000
2nd Place - USDC 2000
3rd Place - USDC 1000
Aurora Tokenization Challenge
Develop an innovative solution for the tokenization of real-world assets using Aurora.
Prizes:
1st Place - USDC 3000
2nd Place - USDC 2000
3rd Place - USDC 1000
Aurora Entertainment, Digital Media, and NFTs Challenge
Develop an innovative digital media and entertainment solution using Aurora to address the challenges faced by the industry, such as data privacy, intellectual property protection, royalty payments, and copyright infringement.
Prizes:
1st Place - USDC 3000
2nd Place - USDC 2000
3rd Place - USDC 1000
Meta Pool Bounty
Develop a smart contract solution that integrates stNEAR token, using it as a value proposition.
Prizes:
1st Place - $1500 USD in stNEAR tokens
2nd Place - $750 USD in stNEAR tokens
3rd Place - $500 USD in stNEAR tokens
Two honorable mentions - $100 in stNEAR tokens
NEAR Protocol Bounty
Deploy a decentralized frontend component for Aurora.
Prizes:
1st Place - $3000 worth of NEAR
2nd Place - $2000 worth of NEAR
3rd Place - $1000 worth of NEAR
What happens
during the hackathon?
Register ▶ Form a team ▶ Attend workshops ▶
Build your project ▶ Get 1-1 mentorship ▶ Submit
Key dates
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Early registration until Tuesday, 30th May 2023
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Submission deadline on Sunday, 25th June 2023
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Finale and Prizegiving on Wednesday, 12th July 2023
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FAQ
Who can take part? Anyone can take part in this hackathon!
Do I need a team? No, you can hack solo. If you’d like to form a team, we will help you connect with other hackers.
Is there technical support? Yes! The Aurora and Encode teams will offer support during this hackathon.
Where does the organisation happen? For updates, announcements and everything else on the organisational side, please keep an eye on Encode’s Discord.
Can I enter an existing project? Yes, you can, but only if your project hasn’t raised significant funding already.
Do I own what I build? Yes, you/your team is the sole owner of your project.
Can I do more than one challenge? Yes! We actively encourage this.
About our sponsor
Aurora is a next-generation Ethereum-compatible blockchain and ecosystem that runs on the NEAR Protocol, and powers the innovations behind Aurora Cloud—the fastest path for Web2 businesses to capture the value of Web3.
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