Gear up for the Move on Aptos Hackathon – the pinnacle of the “Move on Aptos: Learn by Day, #BUIDL by Night” initiative! Immerse yourself in the world of Aptos’ scalable, secure Web3 solutions, and harness the full potential of its modular blockchain infrastructure.By day, elevate your skills and gain mastery in the blazing-fast Move language. When the sun sets, unleash your creativity and tackle real-world challenges by building innovative solutions. Collaborate with like-minded builders, forge lasting connections, and bring your visionary project to life – from ideation to execution.Push the boundaries of blockchain technology and become a trailblazer in the dynamic world of Web3. Get ready to Move on Aptos!
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Immerse yourself in the world of Aptos' scalable, secure Web3 solutions, and harness the full potential of its modular blockchain infrastructure. By day, elevate your skills and gain mastery in the blazing-fast Move language. When the sun sets, unleash your creativity and tackle real-world challenges by building innovative solutions. Collaborate with like-minded builders, forge lasting connections, and bring your visionary project to life - from ideation to execution. Push the boundaries of blockchain technology and become a trailblazer in the dynamic world of Web3. Get ready to: Move on Aptos!
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages18+
- GenderAll genders
- Teams1 - 5 members
- ProfileAll Profiles
- Regions
Exclude specific countries/territories
China, Russia, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Syria
Challenge Themes
Each theme has its own challenge statements, and picking one is required for submission. So choose your favourite, and let's get innovating!
Theme 1: NFTs, Social, and Gaming
NFTs, Social, and Gaming
Challenge Statements
- Redefine ownership and social interaction and enhance gaming experiences by delving into NFTs, building decentralized social platforms or designing immersive Web3 gaming innovations.
Theme 2: DeFi & Payments
DeFi & Payments
Challenge Statements
- Revolutionise finance and payments by creating DeFi solutions on Aptos, optimising accessibility, transparency, and security in the financial landscape.
Theme 3: Web3 x AI: Hacking the Future of Content Creation
Web3 x AI: Hacking the Future of Content Creation
Challenge Statements
- Explore the synergies of Web3 and AI to develop powerful decentralised solutions that can transform the future of content creation.
Timeline
🚨🚨 Submission Deadline 🚨🚨
July 21, 2024
Submissions Requirements
Deadline: 12pm GMT+8, 17 July 2024, Wednesday
Team Representative:
- One team member must be appointed as the 'Team Representative' to submit the project.
GitHub Repository:
- Create a GitHub repository and share access with the team.
- Repository must include the application’s code, README file, deployment files, and testing instructions.
- Judges will assess only the code and improvements made during the hackathon.
- The repository should be open-source.
Project Details:
- Provide a concise project description (max 100 words).
- State the project's primary purpose, objectives, and key features.
- Include demo login credentials if needed.
Project Demo Link:
- Provide the URL to the live demo of the solution.
- Include login credentials for the demo if applicable.
- Showcase any improvements made during the hackathon.
Optional Pitch Deck or Pitch Video:
- Pitch Deck: Submit a 10-slide PDF deck covering:
- Team and Project Introduction (1-2 slides)
- Project Summary (4-7 slides)
- Demo (1-2 slides)
- Future Roadmap (1-2 slides)
- Pitch Video: Upload a 4-minute YouTube video introducing the project. Ensure proper sharing permissions.
Tech Stack:
- List all technologies and services used by the team to build the project.
Click here to find out more
Judging Criteria
APTOS BLOCKCHAIN UTILIZATION (30%)
- Evaluation: How effectively does the project leverage the unique capabilities of the Aptos blockchain? Consider the suitability for a blockchain-based solution, use of specific Aptos features, and the potential impact on the Aptos ecosystem.
Note: Participants must build their projects on the Aptos blockchain! 😉
TECHNICAL MERIT (20%)
- Evaluation: How technically impressive is the project? Assess the technical difficulty, sophistication of the technologies used, elegance of the solution, and code quality.
Note: Participants can only use Move as their coding language to build their projects! 💡
FUTURE POTENTIAL (10%)
- Evaluation: Does the project have the potential to grow, scale, or inspire further innovation?
PROJECT COMPLETENESS (20%)
- Evaluation: How complete is the project? Does it have a working prototype or proof of concept? Is the solution feasible and ready for implementation, or does it still need significant development?
INNOVATION (20%)
- Evaluation: How novel and original is the project? Is it pushing boundaries, addressing a unique problem, or applying the Aptos blockchain in a new way?
🔍 Click here to find out more about our judging criteria and how to make your project stand out!
Prizes
📊 3 TRACKS. 🏆 9 PRIZES.
💰 TOTAL OF $50,000 IN PRIZES.
Per Track:
🥇 1st Place Prize: $10,000
🥈 2nd Place Prize: $4,000
🥉 3rd Place Prize: $2,500
Links
Hackathon event terms and service URL
Hackathon event Rules URL
1️⃣ Preparing for the Hackathon
- Join Our Discord
- Connect easily with fellow hackers, ask questions, take part in discussions or even find potential team members on the #find-a-team channel. Join our Discord here!
- Browse Resources
- Need some help or wish to expand your knowledge? Browse through the specially curated Resources page.
- Brainstorm!
- View the Challenge Statements that you will need to work on!
- Form Your Team
- Looking for new members? Seeking to expand your team? Find out how to do so in our Team Formation Guide!
2️⃣During the Hackathon
- Get Hacking!
- Time to start working on your projects! Hacking Period: 21 June 2024 to 17 July 2024
- Find a Team
- Looking for other participants to team up with? Refer to our Team Formation Guide!
- Join Activities & Attend Workshops
- Attend our various workshops to gain better understanding about building on Move. Check out the Event Calendar for times and dates!
- Connect with Mentors
- Lost? Seek the professional guidance of our mentors throughout the hacking period. Refer to our Mentoring Page on how you can do so!
- Watch Hackathon Session and Workshop Replays
- Missed attending our sessions or workshops? Catch the recording of it in the Resources page.
- Check In Submission Form [CLOSED]
- Stand a chance to be one of 5 teams to win $100 each by submitting a qualified Check In Submission Form by 1st July!
3️⃣ The Finishing Line
- Final ChecksMake sure that your project aligns to the Hackathon Rules and Judging Criteria!
- Submit Your Project
- Submit your project by 17 July 2024, 12pm GMT+8 by following the steps listed in the Submission Guide & Portal.
- Announcement of Winners
- *Drumrolls* Join us for the Move on Aptos Hackathon 2024 closing ceremony on 26 July 2024 where we will announce the hackathon winners!
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Brian Li
Software Engineer at Aptos LabsI’m a software engineer at Aptos Labs. At Aptos Labs, I work on ecosystem tooling. Prior to joining Aptos, I worked on DeFi, privacy, and MEV across the crypto ecosystem.
Stay tuned to learn more about the impressive panel of judges who will be evaluating your projects. Get ready to showcase your innovation and creativity!