# Intro 👋 The Cambrian Hack is an online competition focused on building Node Consensus Networks (NCNs) using the Cambrian SDK and Jito Restaking. - Focus on rapid [NCN](https://www.jito.network/blog/understanding-node-consensus-networks/) deployment and practical implementation. - Open to various use cases: AI coprocessors, oracle networks, bridges, etc. # About us 💪 Cambrian SDK simplifies NCN and AVS development for Solana restaking protocols. At Cambrian, we develop a platform that simplifies building and launching NCNs on [Jito Restaking](https://www.jito.network/blog/announcing-jito-restaking/), giving developers a decentralized environment with automated off-chain tasks and oracle support. This approach reduces complexity to a single script-based deployment and accelerates development for DeFi, GameFi, and more. Why Cambrian? - 90% Faster Development - Cut NCN Development Time by 90% - Smaller Team Requirements - Reduce Team Size from 3-4 to 1-2 Engineers - Ready-Made Components - Production-Ready Building Blocks 
for Jito Restaking # Why Participate? ✔️ ⭐️ **Be part of a rising star:** Cambrian is at the very beginning of its journey, and you can join us at the start of something great. ✍️ **Collaborate and learn:** Join workshops, engage in community chat, and gain insights from genius tech experts. 🏆 **Win prizes and recognition:** Challenge yourself for rewards while shaping the future of technology with impactful contributions. # Timeline ⌛️ - Registration Period: Feb 20 - March 23 - Workshop: Feb 28, 15:00 UTC [Binance Live](https://www.binance.com/live/video?roomId=2250985) [YouTube](https://youtube.com/live/83Ng_UJx8iQ ) - Submission Period: Feb 20 - March 23 - Judging Period: March 24 - 26 - Winner Announcement and Closing Ceremony: March 28 at Solana Apex Cape Town (In an online award format) # Prizes 🏆 🥇 1st Place: $5,000 🥈 2nd Place: $3,000 🥉 3rd Place: $2,000 The prize pool is funded by the Cambrian and Jito teams. Up to ½ of each prize in future Cambrian tokens. How It Works: **Win the Hackathon!** Compete, build innovative solutions, and secure a top-ranking position. Winners receive Cambrian Prize NFTs, which represent the number of Cambrian tokens they will receive after TGE. **Receive Your NFT.** The NFTs will be minted and sent directly to the winners' Solana wallets. Each NFT contains metadata specifying the number of Cambrian tokens associated with it. You can check your NFT via Solscan or any Solana-compatible explorer. **Hold Your NFT Until TGE.** Keep your NFT safe in your wallet — this is your claim ticket for Cambrian tokens. NFTs are non-transferable (Soulbound) and non-tradeable. **Get your Cambrian tokens After TGE.** Holders of the Soulbound Prize NFTs will be airdropped on Cambrian TGE. # Supporters 🤝 The [Jito Network ](https://www.jito.network/)is a liquid staking platform on the Solana blockchain that allows users to earn rewards by staking their Solana (SOL) tokens. Jito's goal is to improve the Solana network and provide the best yield for JitoSOL token holders. [Jito Restaking](https://www.jito.network/restaking/) is a multi-asset staking protocol for Node Consensus Networks (NCNs). The protocol tokenizes staked assets as Vault ReceiptTokens for enhanced liquidity and composability. The Solana Foundation - [APEX Cape Town ](https://lu.ma/apex-cape-town) Solana APEX is a one-day deep dive into the Solana ecosystem, featuring expert talks, panels, and workshops. Designed for founders, it highlights innovative applications and tokens, offering networking, investor engagement, and partnership opportunities. # Judges 😎 - [Gena Evstratov](https://x.com/gena_with_beard), CEO - [Andrey Manolov](https://x.com/yadrena), Product Lead - And our marvellous Dev Team # Judging Criteria ⚖️ - Technical complexity - engineering skill demonstrated. - Design and technological implementation - code quality, MVP readiness. - Potential Impact - meets market needs, potential to impact the industry. - Creative and innovative - outside the box thinking. # Developer Resources 📚 [Cambrian SDK Hackers' guide ](https://cambrian-one.notion.site/cambrian-sdk-hackers-guide) Learn about [Jito Restaking ](https://www.jito.network/restaking/learn/) + [docs](https://docs.restaking.jito.network/) # Rules ‼️ - Team size: 1-5 members. The event is open to everyone interested in Web3 and the Solana ecosystem. - If you want to use pre-existing code (e.g. from a prior project you’ve made) you must notify us first in writing, with a detailed explanation of which parts you’ll be re-using. You are allowed to fork projects (rather than reinventing the wheel). However, your hackathon submission will be judged solely on the merits of what you have achieved during the time of the hackathon itself. - All projects must comply with relevant legal and regulatory standards. Submissions infringing on intellectual property rights or third-party rights will be disqualified. # Submission details 📋 - A link to the project's GitHub repo. - Participants must provide a video (3 minutes) showcasing their project. A YouTube link, Vimeo, or a Google Drive can be submitted. - Proper completion of the DoraHacks submission form. # Official Communication Channel 💬 [Discord](https://discord.gg/VPyrC8sNfD) Join us to stay informed and connect with the Cambrian team for any questions. # Social Links 👉 - [Website](https://www.cambrian.one/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cambrianone) - [Telegram](https://t.me/cambrianchat)