# **Hackathon Introduction** **Where the Future of Technology Converges** AI is transforming industries with its ability to think, adapt, and solve complex problems, while blockchain is revolutionizing how we trust, transact, and govern. Yet, the debate lingers: Is AI the true innovation while blockchain is simply a financial tool? At Injective, the true power lies in combining these technologies, creating a synergy that unlocks unprecedented potential. Imagine AI agents seamlessly operating within decentralized ecosystems, driving innovation in ways we’ve only begun to explore. The fusion of AI and blockchain is reshaping industries, and the **Injective AI Agent Hackathon** is your chance to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking evolution. ***Why now?*** We’re witnessing a surge in real-world applications where AI meets blockchain, including: - AI agents autonomously trading and managing portfolios (Spectral) - Decentralized agents creating and managing tokenized assets (Clanker, Aethernet) - AI-driven financial infrastructure offering market insights (AIXBT, Freysa) - Autonomous systems launching tokens and art collections (Aethernet) - AI agents optimizing DeFi applications (AI x Blockchain frameworks like Eliza) We’re at the crossroads of an evolution: - AI Brilliance Meets Blockchain Trust: Blockchain provides the accountability and transparency AI needs to scale securely and equitably. - Beyond Financial Systems: Injective’s infrastructure extends blockchain beyond finance, offering developers a platform to build intelligent agents under diverse frameworks. - A Historic Moment: The convergence of AI and blockchain is creating opportunities to address trust gaps, optimize systems, and empower innovation in ways we’ve never seen before. Join the movement to build technologies that not only solve today’s challenges but shape the future of decentralized intelligence. With Injective, you’re not choosing between technology and finance – you’re building the future that combines them both. # **Timeline** - Online Registration: Opens January 21, 2025 - Hackathon Start Date: February 4, 2025 - Online Submission Deadline: March 17, 2025 - Project Evaluation: March 31st, 2025 # **Prize Pool** A total prize pool of $100,000 will be distributed to the finalists according to the judges’ evaluation and community voting results. - Grand Prize: $50,000 - Up to 10 projects in the finalists to split $50,000 based on the quality of submissions. # **How it Works** 1. Choose Your Sector: Select from various sectors and ideas tailored for cutting-edge innovation (detailed below). 2. Build Your Project: Use Injective's infrastructure and provided resources to develop your solution. 3. Submit your work by the deadline. 4. Win Prizes: Projects will be evaluated, and winners will be announced during Demo Day.