# ABOUT REQUEST NETWORK [**Request Network**](https://request.network/), an EVM-compatible infrastructure protocol, is designed to cater to various Web3 financial applications, including invoicing, payments, accounting, and under-collateralized loans. It enhances blockchain transactions by appending extra data and facilitating compliance, reconciliation, and traceability. The infrastructure empowers users to maintain ownership of their financial data, with the flexibility to transfer and selectively share it. Learn more from our [documentation](https://docs.request.network/). # KEY DATES - **Opening ceremony**: Mon 18th of November 2024 15:00 GMT | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/live/0m4_QCvDd7c) | [Binance Live](https://www.binance.com/en/live/video?roomId=2235350) | [X live](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmMRDbOZGy) - **Workshop #1** (beginner friendly): Wednesday 20th of November 2024 16:00 GMT | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/live/Kwv3UJZ2JKw) | [Binance Live](https://www.binance.com/en/live/video?roomId=2235444) | [X live](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVYrVEzdxB) - **Workshop #2** (advanced features): Thursday 21th of November 2024 16:00 GMT | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/live/2rugX69CXMk) | [Binance Live](https://www.binance.com/live/video?roomId=2235445) | [X live](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OyKAZQmyrWGb) - **Submission deadline**: Sunday 8th of December 2024 23:59 GMT - **Demo event 1**: Thursday 5th of December 2024 16:00 GMT | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/live/HnTPxPpzTYI) | [Binance Live](TBD) | [X live](TBD) - **Demo event 2**: Friday 6th of December 2024 10:00 GMT | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/live/Y3ZroiZo4ZY) | [Binance Live](TBD) | [X live](TBD) - **Winners announcement**: 12-13 December 2024 # Developer Resources ➡️ [Developer documentation](https://docs.request.network/) ➡️ [Supported chains](https://docs.request.network/get-started/supported-chains) ➡️ [Request Network templates](https://docs.request.network/building-blocks/templates) ➡️ [Request Network YouTube channel - integrations, demos, workshops ](https://www.youtube.com/@RequestNetworkOfficial) ➡️ [Request Network GitHub](https://github.com/RequestNetwork/) We strongly suggest taking a quick look at our [**GitHub Discussions**](https://github.com/orgs/RequestNetwork/discussions) page, where you can find answers to various questions, share project and/or feature ideas, and more. Lastly, the **[official Request Network Discord server](https://request.network/discord)** has a Support forum where you can find questions, answers, and other helpful items from previous hackathons. # Helpline We will mainly provide support on the **[official Request Network Discord server](https://request.network/discord)**. Under the *Builders* category, you will find two important channels: * 🖊️ [**support**](https://discord.com/channels/468974345222619136/1103420140181274645) - text-based channel, please ask your question or describe your issue here * **🎧 [hackathon-support](https://discord.com/channels/468974345222619136/1159520543427526698)** - audio-based channel in use during developer office hours **Developer office hours** = the Request Network engineers will hang out in the dedicated voice channel so you can ask for help in real-time. Here's the schedule: Office hours: - Monday 18th of November 2024 16:00 - 18:00 GMT - Wednesday 20th of November 2024 10:00 - 12:00 GMT and 18:00-20:00 GMT - Friday 22nd of November 2024 10:00 - 12:00 GMT and 18:00-20:00 GMT - Monday 25th of November 2024 10:00 - 12:00 GMT and 18:00-20:00 GMT - Wednesday 27th of November 2024 10:00 - 12:00 GMT and 18:00-20:00 GMT - Friday 29th of November 2024 10:00 - 12:00 GMT and 18:00-20:00 GMT - Monday 2nd of December <-> Thursday 5th of December everyday from 10:00 - 12:00 GMT and 18:00-20:00 GMT # BOUNTIES & PRIZES The total 'cash' prize pool is $15k, split as following: - **Best app that creates requests** - **$7000** - **Second best app that creates requests** - **$5000 prize pool** - **Best app that consumes data from Request Network and displays it** - **$3000 prize pool** The Request Network Foundation has also set aside **$30k for projects that submit and afterward apply** for our [grants program](https://request.network/grant). The prize money will be distributed through our invoicing system. More details in the `Bounties` tab. # JUDGING  The judges are a part of the Request Network engineering team. The main criteria they will be using to judge submissions are the following: - Utility - Ease of use - Technical sophistication - Innovation and uniqueness of features # Get in Touch with Us - **Website**: [Request Network](https://request.network/) - **Twitter**: [@RequestNetwork](https://twitter.com/RequestNetwork) - **Discord**: [Join our Discord](https://request.network/discord) - **Telegram**: [REQ Official](https://t.me/REQ_Official) - **LinkedIn**: [Request Network on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/request-network) - **Blog**: [Request Network Blog](https://request.network/en/blog/)