Applications are invited for Cardano Summit Hackathon 2023. The last date of application is 15 September.
About the Hackathon
In the run-up to the Summit, the first ever Cardano Summit Hackathon will challenge participants to develop tech-driven solutions for the theme of Transparency for Governance. The worldwide Hackathon will be held online and an expert jury will decide who takes home the main prize to bring their ideas to life, with the winner announced during the Gala Awards Dinner on day 2 of the Summit.
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About Cardano Foundation
The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization, working to advance and anchor the public digital infrastructure Cardano as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future to solve problems in new ways.
Theme
Transparency will be a core component of the Age of Voltaire, the governance phase of the Cardano blockchain. This, however, will require accessible solutions, tools, and interfaces that anyone can easily use, even people unfamiliar with Cardano. Almost no such options exist yet.
The Cardano Summit Hackathon aims to tackle this challenge. Participants should develop technology-driven solutions that promote transparency in governance, enabling individuals as well as all non-blockchain savvy organizations to access and understand governance actions, policies, and decision-making processes.
Possible Sub-Challenges:
- User-Friendly Dashboards
- Community Tooling
- DRep Directories
- Mobile Dapp Support
- Educational Materials
- Language Support
- Voting Tools
- Accessibility
Important dates
- 10 August – Hackathon Start & Registration
- 10 August – Kick-Off Webinar | Cardano Summit Hackathon
- 15 August – Workshop | Intro to building on Cardano & Smart Contracts with Aiken
- 22 August – AMA Session | Cardano Summit Hackathon
- 31 August – Sprint Session | Cardano Summit Hackathon
- 14 September – Submissions Deadline
- 14-29 September – Project Judging
- 2 October – Winners contacted
- 4 November – Winners announced at the Gala Awards Dinner
- 4 November – Prize Collection
Registration
Interested candidates can register online via this page.
Prizes
The Cardano Summit Hackathon winner will receive $10,000 plus a travel and accommodation allowance of $5,000 for their trip to Dubai.
FAQs
Can one team propose a submission in more than one track?
There are no restrictions, but we advise each team to consider if they can maintain the same quality across two or more submissions.
Can an individual join two or more different teams?
Yes. Ultimately the decision belongs to the participating teams and developers.
How should teams present their proposals?
The minimum requirement is a pitch deck, but additional information could benefit teams. If they present a demo of the product, create a static web page showcasing the look of the project, or provide any other details, their chances of winning could improve
