# About Aleph Hackathon Aleph Hackathon is an intensive competition that drives the development of innovative tech projects. Open to developers, designers, cryptographers, project managers, students, and blockchain enthusiasts, this event is a unique opportunity to network, learn from experts, and contribute to the growth of the startup ecosystem # Judging Criteria The projects submitted to Aleph Hackathon will be judged based on the following criteria: **Technicality:** How technically impressive is the project? Does it demonstrate advanced problem-solving and engineering skills? **Originality:** Is the project innovative and unique? Does it propose a new solution or a creative approach to an existing problem? **UI/UX/DX:** How user-friendly and accessible is the project? Is the user interface, user experience, and developer experience well-designed and intuitive? **Practicality:** How practical and feasible is the project? Does it have real-world applications, and can it be implemented effectively? **WOW Factor:** Does the project have the ‘WOW’ factor? Does it inspire or stand out in a way that makes it memorable? Each project will be rated on a scale of 1 to 5 across these criteria. The top 3 projects with the highest overall scores will be selected as finalists. On Sunday at 10:00 am, each team will head to the judging room to pitch their project to the Aleph Hackathon judges. The winners will be announced during our closing ceremony. In addition to the General Track, there will also be specific bounties from our partners with additional prize pools totaling over $100,000 USD. Participants can compete for these bounties by addressing the challenges presented by each partner. You can participate in both the partners’ bounties and the General Track.