About the Hackathon
Builders, join the Kwala Hacker House and win $1,500 in prize.
Build automation-first Gaming DApps, NFT utilities, and cross-chain workflows using the Kwala automation. serverless backend.
This 1-month global virtual event challenges developers to push Web3 innovation with easy-to-use YAML scripting and powerful blockchain automation.
Participate in community quests and win exclusive prizes on our Zealy board—start your journey at: [Join Kwala Builders Lab | Zealy](https://zealy.io/cw/kwalabuilders/questboard/)
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# About Kwala
Kwala is a decentralised automation protocol for Web3. Developers can define triggers, actions, and integrations across chains. The workflows are backendless, serverless, and infrastructure-free. Kwala listens and executes. It powers event-driven dApps, NFT utilities, gaming mechanics, data oracles, and more.
## What Kwala Does?
• It listens, executes and automates your logic.
• It helps you skip backend work so you can focus only on dApp logic.
• It is cross-chain ready and connects Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and every layer 2 chain.
• Event-driven automation. NFTs, gaming mechanics, oracles, compliance.
## 🚀 Hacker House information:
- **Duration:** 1-month build sprint (September 6 – October 7, 2025).
- **Submission Window:** September 6 00:00 UTC → October 7 23:59 UTC.
- **Prize Pool:** $1,500 total.
- **Tracks:** Gaming DApps Automation, NFT Infrastructure, Cross-Chain Automation, Open Innovation.
- **Tech Stack:** Kwala YAML scripting, Multi-chain support (Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, Arbitrum, etc.).
- **Eligibility:** Open worldwide.
- Open to solo participants or teams of up to 5 members.
- **Fee:** Free to participate.
# Submission Checklist
- Project title and brief description
- Public GitHub repository with code and Kwala YAML workflow scripts
- Demo video (3-5 minutes) hosted on YouTube or Drive
- Kwala workspace link for live monitoring (if applicable)
- README with setup instructions, project overview, track chosen, and team GitHub handles
# Prize Breakdown
- Grand Prize (Best Overall): $750
- Second Place: $450
- Third Place: $300
Prizes will be paid after the event.
# Mentorship & Resources
- Official Kwala documentation and YAML scripting tutorials
- Gaming and NFT starter kits to jumpstart your build
- Active Kwala Discord and Telegram communities for support
- Scheduled mentor office hours throughout the hackathon
# Rules & Eligibility
- Work must be created during the hackathon timeframe and be original
- Teams of up to 5 members allowed; solo participation welcome
- Kwala backend automation must be central to your project
- One submission per track per team
- Late or plagiarized entries will be disqualified
- Judge decisions are final
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## Judging Criteria
The judging panel will evaluate projects based on the following:
- **Innovation:** Originality and creativity in applying Kwala automation to Gaming DApps and NFT use cases.
- **Technical Execution:** Effective use of Kwala’s backendless automation workflows and multi-chain integration.
- **Impact:** Potential real-world usefulness and value brought to Web3 communities and users.
- **User Experience & Presentation:** Clear demonstrations, ease of use, and thoughtful design in the project and demo.
# How it Works
- Register on DoraHacks and join the Kwala Hacker House event page.
- Build your project using Kwala’s YAML workflows.
- Submit on DoraHacks before the deadline.
- Projects are reviewed and judged by experts.
- Winners will be announced during a virtual event.