# Introduction Build innovative dApps on [Doma Protocol](https://doma.xyz/) to revolutionize DomainFi—the fusion of domains as RWAs with DeFi. With over $1M USDC in prizes (including $50k hackathon prizes and [$1M in Doma Forge grants](https://doma.xyz/forge)), tackle challenges based on real RFPs like auctions, bots, and scoring. Use Doma's testnet for domain tokenization, state sync, and multi-chain tools. Winners get mentorship and funding to deploy live. No entry fee—open to all participants! # **Key Dates & Timeline** - Hacker Pre-Registration Opens: Aug 9, 2025. - BUIDL Submissions Open: Aug 16, 2025 - Submission Deadline: Oct 3, 2025. - Winners Announced By: Oct 17, 2025. # **Prize Pool** $50,000 USDC total ($10,000 per track winner). All qualified submissions will also be eligible for fast-track consideration for [Doma Forge grants](https://doma.xyz/forge) ($1M USDC pool). # **Judging Criteria** - 40% Innovation - 30% Doma Integration & onchain impact - 20% Usability - 10% Demo Quality. # **Rules & Eligibility** Participants must submit their project under one of the official tracks listed below. Submissions will be evaluated against the judging criteria **within their track**, and one winner and one runner up per track will be selected. Each submission must include: - A public GitHub repository - A description of how you used Doma specifically for this hackathon - A description of how the submission addresses the goals of the selected track - An active X/Twitter account for your project - A recorded demo & walkthrough of the submission - Any other elevant links to your project Eligibility - Must submit under one track; teams of up to 5. - Must use & integrate Doma Protocol - Original work; no plagiarism. Use of open source encouraged. - Use of Doma testnet; focus on metrics like txns/users/revenue potential. - Disqualifiers: Off-topic, incomplete demos, or no Doma use. - Bonus: Complete Ambassador Challenges for extra points/bounty prizes and Forge ambassadorship consideration. Eligibility will be determined solely by the hackathon judging committee made up of Doma core contributors, engineers, and Foundation leaders. # **Tracks & Challenges** Each track draws from Doma's RFPs, with examples to spark ideas. Build MVPs that drive on-chain activity! ## Track 1: On-Chain Auctions & Price Discovery - Description: Innovate auction mechanisms for premium/expiring domains on Doma, enabling transparent price discovery with custom strategies (e.g., gamified/Dutch bidding) to boost participation, txns, and fees. Focus on reducing asymmetry for sellers/buyers. - Prize: $10,000 USDC + Doma Forge fast-track eligibility. - Example Builds: A dApp for auto-listing expiring domains with sealed bids and real-time notifications; gamified auction tool using Doma oracles for dynamic reserves; fee-optimized marketplace with on-chain settlements and web2 transfers. ## Track 2: Trading Competitions & Portfolio Tools - Description: Create on-chain trading platforms for domain portfolios, including competitions/leaderboards to generate high-volume txns and ETF-like yields. Use heuristics/oracles for valuations and whitelisted operations for sales/derivations. - Prize: $10,000 USDC + Doma Forge fast-track eligibility. - Example Builds: A competition dApp for yield challenges with portfolio whitelisting and derived assets; valuation tool blending oracles with order-based pricing; leaderboard interface for real-time trades and rewards. ## Track 3: Bots & Event Subscriptions - Description: Develop automated bots or subscription services for domain alerts (e.g., expirations, sales, events), integrating Doma for on-chain notifications to drive user acquisition, txns, and community engagement. - Prize: $10,000 USDC + Doma Forge fast-track eligibility. - Example Builds: TG/X bot sharing opportunities with direct buy links and custom filters; rule-based monitor for on-chain events with subscription tiers; alert system with business logic for automated txns. ## Track 4: Trait Scoring & Analytics - Description: Build AI-driven tools to score domain traits/rarity using on-chain data, capturing trends to inform trades and unlock valuable opportunities for increased volume and DeFi integrations. - Prize: $10,000 USDC + Doma Forge fast-track eligibility. - Example Builds: Scoring dashboard with AI models outperforming web2 metrics, integrated with Doma for real-time traits; trend-capture analyzer for gTLDs with valuation heuristics; analytics tool for rarity-based recommendations and txns. ## Track 5: Landing Pages & Messaging Interfaces - Description: Design custom landing pages or messaging dApps for domain sales/communication, with SEO/orderbook integrations or domain-linked chats to reduce friction, enhance visibility, and drive transactions. - Prize: $10,000 USDC + Doma Forge fast-track eligibility. - Example Builds: SEO-optimized sales page with analytics/offers and Doma orderbook; XMTP messaging for trade negotiations with on-chain links; combined interface for community deals and fractionalization. # **Doma Ambassador Bonus Challenges** Become a Doma Ambassador while hacking! These optional sub-tasks earn bonus points for your submission, extra prizes, and priority for Doma Forge ambassadorships (e.g. paid content roles). Submit proof (links, screenshots, videos) with your hackathon project. Finalists will receive a Doma Ambassador badge! 1. Join & Engage the Doma Community: Join [Doma's X](https://x.com/domaprotocol) and [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/doma); share your hack progress in #hackathon channel. *(Earn Doma Ambassador status for top engagers)* 2. Create Helpful Content: Write/contribute threads, articles, or blogs on Doma (e.g., "How DomainFi Changes Trading" on X/Medium); tag Doma Protocol on X *(badge for top creators)* 3. Contribute to the Ecosystem: Submit small code/docs to Doma GitHub or Doma Forge (e.g., tutorial on tokenization) or host an AMA/session on your build. *(top contributors get cash bonus from prize pool + Doma Ambassador badge)* 4. Bug Bounty Hunt: Identify/report bugs in Doma testnet or your build (valid reports earn $500-1,000 bounties from a $2,500 total bug bounty pool). *Bonus Bounty: $5,000 total pool for top contributors across tasks. Top applicants receive Doma Ambassador badges, discounts for existing & new TLDs (.ape, .vic, .core, .shib etc.), and Doma Forge fast-track eligibility.* # Resources & Tools - Doma Docs: [https://docs.doma.xyz](https://docs.doma.xyz) - Doma Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/doma](https://discord.com/invite/doma) - Doma X: [https://x.com/domaprotocol](https://x.com/domaprotocol) - [Doma Forge RFPs](https://www.notion.so/217d0d86d27080d6b806e56c4bb82055?pvs=21) - Doma Testnet: [https://start.doma.xyz/](https://start.doma.xyz/) - Doma Forge Program: [https://doma.xyz/forge](https://doma.xyz/forge) - Doma Blog: [https://blog.doma.xyz/](https://blog.doma.xyz/)