Encode x Wintermute
MEV Hack with Flashbots

This hackathon has now finished. Read all about the event and prize winners here!

A four-week hackathon focused on MEV.

Build projects on all things MEV, answer challenges and compete for the generous prize pool!

Start Date: 15th August 2022
Register by: 22nd August 2022
Submission Date: 11th September 2022

Find out more in our official announcement.

How it works

This hackathon is organized by Encode in partnership with Wintermute

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The hackathon is four weeks long

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Attend workshops and learn to build on Flashbots

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Answer MEV challenges

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Win prizes

Challenges and prizes

Best project using MEV!

We would particularly like to see:

research pieces,

defi protocols that address or use MEV,
uses of Flashbots auctions,
uses of MEV data

Prizes

1st: 15,000 GBP

2nd: 5,000 GBP

3rd: 2,000 GBP

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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Register until 15th August 2022
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Late registration by 22nd August 2022
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Start on 15th August 2022

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Submission deadline on Sunday 11th September 2022
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Finale and Prizegiving on Wednesday 28th September 2022.
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Events

Read summary

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! Wintermute team and Encode team 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.

Partners

Wintermute is a leading global algorithmic trading firm and one of the largest players in digital asset markets. With an average daily trading volume of over $5bn, Wintermute facilitates OTC trading of 350+ tokens and provides liquidity across 80+ centralized and decentralized exchanges. Wintermute is an active player in the ecosystem, and invests in early stage DeFi projects, provides market making services for high profile blockchain projects, and overall supports builders of decentralized finance.

Encode x Wintermute MEV Hack with Flashbots