Dates

Submissions are due at 2:00 PM PST 

Project and Submission Requirements

1. You must use the Aeternity Blockchain

2. You must submit an open source GitHub

3. You must present a demo to judges live in person or over video call. 

Prizes

$5,000 will be divided among the winners. If 5 teams are selected as winners, $1,000 will be awarded to each. 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be judged based on the following categories. Each category will be scored on a 1–5 scale (1 = needs improvement, 5 = exceptional):

• Does the project present a novel idea or a creative twist on an existing one?

• Does it push the boundaries of what’s possible in this space?

• Is there a unique technical or conceptual insight?

• How well does the project work in practice?

• Did the team build a functioning prototype or MVP?

• Is the implementation technically impressive given the timeframe?

• Does the solution solve a real problem or address an important need?

• Could it make a meaningful difference for users, communities, or the ecosystem?

• Is the project scalable or extensible beyond the hackathon?

• Is the problem statement clear?

• Does the team explain their solution in a concise, compelling way?

• Is the live demo smooth and well-prepared?

• How well did the team collaborate and divide roles?

• Did they stretch beyond their comfort zones to build something ambitious?

• Did they show strong execution as a team?