Applications are invited for Blockchain4Youth U-30 Hackathon 2023. The last date of submission is 28 August.

About the Hackathon

The Bitget Blockchain4Youth Virtual Hackathon (in partnership with Foresight Ventures) represents an exciting opportunity for under 30 innovators to showcase their skills and creativity around AI and Blockchain.

The hackathon is part of Bitget’s ongoing mission to promote blockchain and AI adoption among young people and inspire the next generation of creators and developers. Millennials account for 46% of crypto enthusiasts and are more familiar with the internet and digital technologies than their more mature counterparts according to a recent research conducted by Bitget.

We believe the Gen Z crypto users, who grow up with the increasing adoption of crypto, will be playing a vital role in promoting crypto adoption, and therefore, this hackathon aims to encourage and inspire the backbone of the future world, to create a blockchain future.

Themes

Trustless infrastructure for AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many innovative applications across industries. However, the lack of trustless infrastructure for AI has been a major challenge, with issues such as security breaches, data manipulation, and privacy concerns still being prevalent.

The challenge for this hackathon is to create a trustless infrastructure for AI that ensures secure and private AI applications, using zero-knowledge proofs (zkp) and zk-SNARKs (zero-knowledge succinct non-interactive arguments of knowledge) to create a secure and private AI network.

Additionally, solutions should focus on empowering developers with zero-knowledge proofs and zero-knowledge proofs empowered AI DApps and zkml (zero-knowledge machine learning), enabling secure and private machine learning applications using blockchain technology.

AIGC and Web3 Gaming

The gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing industries globally, with millions of gamers and game developers worldwide. However, the industry faces several challenges, including issues with scalability, security, and transparency. There is also a need for innovative solutions for content generation, AI-based apps, and other applications that can enhance the gaming experience.

Develop a solution that leverages AIGC and blockchain technology to revolutionize Web 3 gaming, enhancing immersion and trust for players.

AI marketplace

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continues to grow in popularity, it has become increasingly important to ensure secure and private AI applications. However, the lack of decentralized computation resources and a trustworthy marketplace for AI algorithms and data exchange has been a major challenge, with issues such as security breaches, data manipulation, and privacy concerns still being prevalent.

The challenge is to create an AI marketplace that ensures secure and transparent exchange of AI algorithms and data with the help of blockchain technology.

Submission

Interested candidates can submit entries via this page.

Prizes

Impact on and Contribution to the Blockchain Community– USD 10000

The team that presents the most impactful submission, demonstrating a solution that has the potential to revolutionize the way we perceive and utilize blockchain technology, will be recognized and honored with this prestigious prize.

Most Creative– USD 10,000

The team that showcases the most imaginative and unique solution, demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking and originality, will be recognized and honored with US$10,000 prize

Viability-USD 10,000

We understand that an idea’s potential for practical implementation and market viability is crucial for its success. The team that presents a solution with a clear path to implementation, demonstrating its feasibility and commercial viability, will be recognized and honored with this prestigious prize.

Design/UX-USD 10,000

We believe that a well-designed and user-friendly interface can greatly enhance the adoption and usability of blockchain applications. The team that demonstrates exceptional attention to user experience, intuitive interface design, and seamless interaction will be recognized and honored with this coveted prize.

FAQs

Do I need to pay any money to register for the Hackathon?

No. You do not have to pay anything to anyone to register yourself for any Hackathon on HackerEarth.

Do I need to have any specific qualifications to be a participant for the Hackathon?

If you love to code, you are more than welcome to participate in the Hackathon.

How do I submit what I have made for the Hackathon? 

You have to develop the application on your local system and submit it on HackerEarth in tar/zip file format along with instructions to run the application and source code.

Do we need to have the entire idea fully working?

The entire idea need not be fully implemented however, the submission should be functional so that it can be reviewed by the judges.

Click here to view the official notification of Blockchain4Youth U-30 Hackathon 2023.