# **🛠️ ​What is Aptos Code Collision Hackathon?** ​​*Where innovators converge to spark something entirely new.* Join **Code Collision**, a global hackathon for blockchain innovators. Enjoy a flexible virtual and in-person hybrid format along with community-hosted Code Jams and Code Stations. Beginners are welcome—attend our workshops and bootcamps to fine-tune and scale your next big idea. ​With over $500k total prizes available for grabs and top-tier mentors & judges to support you in the process, if you're looking to build an impactful project, now's the time to make your move!  ✅ **Participant’s Checklist:** - [ ] Join our Discord [**HERE**](https://discord.com/invite/aptosnetwork) and make sure you select the “CodeCollisionHack” role so you can see the hackathon channels. - [ ] Make sure you ‘register as a hacker’ on [**DoraHacks**](http://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision) as soon as possible. - [ ] Make sure you ‘submit BUIDL’ (submit project) before **15th October**. # 🏆 Tracks and Bounties For a detailed breakdown of tracks and bounties, please visit the following TABS: - **[Tracks Overview](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision/tracks-)**: Explore the different tracks available in the hackathon. - **[Bounties Overview](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/code-collision/additional-bounties)**: Discover the additional bounties you can compete for. # 📅 Key Dates to Remember - **2 July 2024:** Registration opens - **1 August 2024:** Hackathon officially starts - **1-7 September 2024:** Mid-hack Check-in - **EXTENDED: 15 October 2024:** Submissions close - **est. 15 Nov 2024:** Announcement of winners # ⚡️ Why Aptos? **Build the Future of Web3 on Aptos.**  Key technologies that enable you to build the next-generation dApps: - **10x your application's UX** by building a seamless user authentication with [Keyless](https://aptos.dev/en/build/guides/aptos-keyless). - **10x your user growth** using [passkeys](https://github.com/aptos-foundation/AIPs/blob/main/aips/aip-66.md), allowing onboarding via biometrics. - Quickly secure sample random numbers at super low costs for use cases like gaming using Aptos [on-chain randomness](https://aptos.dev/en/build/smart-contracts/randomness). - All this and more while leveraging a super fast and performant network with **>1s end-to-end latency** for your application. - Learn more at [Aptos Developer Hub](https://aptos.dev/en). # 📘 Participants Resources Handbook Access beginner guides, advanced tutorials, documentation, and workshops. Whether you're new to Move or expanding your expertise, you'll find the tools and support you need [HERE](https://aptosfoundation.notion.site/Code-Collision-Hackathon-Resources-b0e2c464c30348e69afb10b1c302c30a?pvs=4). [](https://aptosfoundation.notion.site/Code-Collision-Hackathon-Resources-b0e2c464c30348e69afb10b1c302c30a) # 💼 Workshops and Mentorship Office Hours ### Workshops - [**Getting Started with Move on Aptos**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ0Tm0jYN60) - [**How to build a Dapp with Move on Aptos**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YekoFYYehxo) - [**DevNTell**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0-4zlv2vRI) ### Office Hours - **Aug 5, 9:00 AM PST:** Office Hours - **Aug 12, 9:00 AM PST:** Standard Office Hours - **Aug 19, 9:00 AM PST:** 15-min Intro to Sponsored Transactions + Office Hours - **Aug 26, 9:00 AM PST:** Standard Office Hours Full Office Hours schedule is available in the participants' handbook. # 🤝 Sponsors  and more # 🤓 Judges and Mentors An exclusive panel of industry experts is here to help: - **Mo Shaikh**, Co-Founder & CEO of Aptos Labs - **Avery Ching**, Co-Founder & CTO of Aptos Labs - **Stani Kulechov**, Founder & CEO of Avara (Aave) - **Qiao Wang**, Founder of Alliance DAO - **Tom Schmidt**, General Partner of DragonFly Capital - **Baek Kim**, General Partner of Hashed - **Jacob Ko**, Founding Partner of Superscrypt - **Spencer Applebaum**, Investment Partner of Multicoin Capital - **Shijie Zhou**, Senior Manager of OKX Ventures - **Alicia Sidik**, Investment Associate at BlockTower Capital - **Alex Kahn**, Co-Founder of Econia Labs - **Kaito**, Core Contributor at Alcove - **Greg Gunadi**, Investor at Makers Fund - **Vectorized**, CTO of Asterix Labs - **The team at Aptos Labs/Foundation** - **Chloe Zheng**, Researcher at HTX - **Issa Z**, Investment Director of MEXC - **David Toh**, Manging Partner of Mirana Ventures - and more... # 📍 Code Collision Events For the latest updates on Code Jams, Code Stations, Bootcamps, Workshops, and more, please refer to our website: [**Visit the Code Collision Events Page**](https://aptosfoundation.org/events/code-collision#schedule)