# Introduction Funding the Commons and Earth Commons are joining forces to bring together builders from around the world to develop innovative solutions for public goods funding. This hybrid hackathon, running from October 7 to November 7, offers a collaborative environment where participants can ideate, prototype, and refine their projects, primarily online, with opportunities for [in-person collaboration in Bangkok on November 6 and 7](https://lu.ma/ftc-ec-hackathon). The event begins with an ideation stage, where weekly mini-challenges guide participants in shaping and refining their ideas. These concepts will then advance during the prototype phase, with tracks focusing on areas such as regenerative finance, decentralized governance, and climate innovation. Participants will have access to mentorship and workshops to help navigate these challenges. The aim of the hackathon is to accelerate the development of tools and approaches that could transform our shared resources, fostering collaboration and creativity across a global community. 💬 Come join the conversation on [Discord](https://discord.gg/QUMt9fvg8r). # Timeline The hackathon runs from October 7th to November 7th, 2024, with two stages. Build remotely, and if you'd like, you can join an optional in-person push in Bangkok on the final days, on November 6 and 7. # Tracks and Prizes [See the full details of tracks and prizes here](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ftc-2024/tracks) # Eligibility - Teams can consist of 1 to 5 participants. Please note that all participants, including those on a team, must be individually registered for the hackathon. - Open to participants worldwide. - Only projects built during the hackathon are eligible. You fully own anything you build. - Follow the code of conduct and collaborate respectfully. # Judging criteria - **Innovation:** Is the solution creative and original? - **Impact:** Can the project make a real difference in public goods, governance, or climate? - **Feasibility:** Is it practical and possible to implement? - **Functionality:** Does the prototype work well and solve the problem? - **Collaboration:** Did the team make good use of available resources and work well together? - **Presentation:** Is the final submission clear and easy to understand? # Contact us If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us on DoraHacks. You can also join our dedicated FtC + EC Hackathon channel [on Telegram](https://t.me/+CP3biAqSPSo0NDI5). # About us Funding the Commons accelerates the development and implementation of blockchain-based infrastructure for public goods funding. By nurturing a diverse ecosystem across Web2, Web3, academia, public sector institutions, philanthropy and industry, we aim to cultivate the interdependent systemic changes necessary for better management of public goods. Learn more: https://www.fundingthecommons.io/ Earth Commons aims to transform the funding and governance of nature’s commons, such as forests, fisheries, oceans, biodiversity, freshwater reservoirs, and other ecosystem services, by uniting the forces of Web2, Web3, academia, public institutions, philanthropy, and the financial sector. Learn more: https://www.commons.earth/