# 🛠️ IstanHack 2024: Istanbul Blockchain Week’s Premier Hackathon We are excited to announce **IstanHack 2024**, the flagship hackathon of Istanbul Blockchain Week, proudly sponsored by **AirDAO**. This event is set to be a dynamic and innovative gathering for developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and tech pioneers from across the globe. # ♦️ Why Attend IstanHack 2024? - **Innovative Challenges**: Engage in cutting-edge challenges that push the boundaries of blockchain technology and tackle real-world problems. - **Exciting Prizes**: Compete for incredible prizes, with a total of **€10,000** in bounties available for top-performing developers. - **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with industry leaders, fellow developers, and potential collaborators to build lasting relationships within the blockchain community. - **Learning and Growth**: Gain valuable insights from workshops and mentorship sessions led by experts in the field. - **Showcase Your Talent**: Demonstrate your skills and creativity on a global stage. # 🏆 Tracks and Bounties Participants will have the opportunity to build their projects in the following categories: - **DePIN** - **DeFi and Payments** - **DAOs and Communities** - **Gaming** - **Infrastructure** ### Main Track Prizes - **1st Winner**: €3,000 - **2nd Winner**: €2,000 - **3rd Winner**: €1,000 ### Side Tracks (Sponsored by AirDAO) Create a dapp that aligns with AirDAO's mission: *“Our mission is to create the most accessible Layer 1 in the crypto industry, prioritizing exceptional user experience, cutting-edge developer tools, and unparalleled DAO transparency. By empowering emerging markets, we will bridge financial gaps and unlock new economic opportunities, transforming the financial landscape.”* #### Side Track 1 **Best dapp with the following narrative (GameFi, AI, SocialFi, Cross Chain)** - **1st Winner**: €1,250 - **2nd Winner**: €750 #### Side Track 2 **Best infrastructure dapp (Analytics Dashboard, Communities & DAOs, DePIN, Tooling)** - **1st Winner**: €1,250 - **2nd Winner**: €750 # 💻 **Submission Requirements** To ensure fair competition and a high standard of innovation, all participants in IstanHack 2024 must adhere to the following submission requirements: #### **General Requirements:** - **Originality:** All projects must be newly developed for IstanHack 2024. Projects that have previously participated in other hackathons or have received prior funding are not eligible. - **Deployment:** For the side tracks, projects must be deployed on or connected to AirDAO in some way. The work must be open source and freely accessible to the community. - **Artifacts:** Teams must share the following artifacts: - **GitHub Repository**: Include your project code, documentation, and any relevant files. - **Demo Video**: A video demonstrating your project, with clear explanations of its features and functionalities. - **Social Media Post:** Tweet about your project, tagging **#IstanHack #AirDAO** and mentioning the specific challenge track you are applying for. - **Support:** If you have any questions, please join our [Discord hackathon support group](https://docs.airdao.io/) where you can seek help from mentors and fellow participants. #### **Final Submission Requirements:** - **Deployment to AirDAO Testnet (AirDAO Side Tracks):** For projects in the AirDAO Side Tracks, all final submissions must be deployed to the AirDAO Testnet and include the following: - **Demo Video**: Create a video demonstrating your project in detail. The video should be both informative and visually engaging, highlighting your project’s unique features and technical innovations. The video should not exceed 5 minutes in length. - **Code Repository**: Provide a link to your code repository, demo application, or project website to facilitate the judges' review of your submission. If your website requires login credentials, please include them in the testing instructions. - **README**: For the side tracks with AirDAO, in the README file of your project repository, include a section answering the following question: *How was your experience developing on AirDAO?* - **Language:** All submission materials, including the demo video, written descriptions, and testing instructions, must be in English. #### **Judging Criteria:** - **Implementation:** Judges will evaluate projects based on the technical implementation, including the quality of the code, the functionality of the application, and adherence to the challenge’s requirements. - **Innovation:** Unique and creative approaches to solving real-world problems will be highly valued. - **User Experience:** Projects that prioritize a seamless and intuitive user experience will be given special consideration. The top projects, as determined by our judges, will be awarded prizes from the prize pool. # ⚙️ Event Details - **Dates**: 13 - 14 August, 2024 - **Location**: Hilton Bomonti Hotel, Istanbul, Turkiye 🇹🇷 # 📅 Schedule ### 13 August 2024 - Hackathon officially starts - AirDAO Workshops ### 14 August 2024 - Submissions close - Announcement of winners # 📘 Participants Resources Handbook AirDAO Documentation: https://docs.airdao.io/ AirDAO Discord: https://discord.com/invite/airdao AirDAO Telegram: https://t.me/airdao # 🤝 Join Us at IstanHack 2024 We believe your expertise and passion for technology will make a significant impact at IstanHack 2024. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an event that is shaping the future of blockchain technology. For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing the innovative solutions you’ll bring to the table!