# About Web3Conf Web3Conf is India's first-ever Web3.0 conference, launched in 2022, and has completed two editions in Goa, organized by the GirlScript Foundation team. The aim of Web3Conf India is to create a platform where Web3.0 enthusiasts from around the world can come to the largest democracy to form companies, hire talent, invest, and help beginners take their first steps in the world of Web3.0. Did you know that successful Web3.0 entities like Hyderabad DAO started in India after their founders met at Web3Conf? We aim to create similar stories of communities, builders, and entrepreneurs. Goa is the perfect place to rejuvenate, relax, and turn your ideas into reality! Web3Conf 2024 will reflect our and our participants' learnings, experiences, and feedback from the previous two editions in 2022 and 2023. This year, you will witness many changes in execution and format. # Hack Web3Conf Hack Web3Conf is an opportunity for developers and startup founders to bring their ideas to life, connect with like-minded attendees, investors, and receive support from various grants and complimentary passes to the conference. In the last two editions, we have seen over 3,000 and 8,000 developers sign up for the hackathon, winning amazing prizes and receiving ecosystem support from leading Web3.0 companies. This year, we have introduced an online round to filter the best and unique ideas, inviting them to develop the entire MVP during an offline round in Goa, India. # Phase 1: Online Round - 18th November: Registrations Deadline - 18st November: POC Submissions Deadline - 24th November: Offline Round Selection Announcement # Phase 2: Offline Round - 7 Dec 2024: Opening Party - 8-9 Dec 2024: Web3Conf India - 10-11 Dec 2024: Offline Hackathon Finale # Hackathon Tracks **Gaming Track**: Explore the future of decentralized gaming by participating in the Gaming Track. Develop blockchain-based game engines, NFT integrations, play-to-earn models, or innovative multiplayer experiences. **Community Track**: Strengthen decentralized communities through projects that enhance governance, incentivize participation, and promote inclusivity within decentralized ecosystems. **Social Track**: Innovate in decentralized social networking. Develop solutions that prioritize user autonomy, transparency, and security while enabling seamless social experiences. **Finance Track:** Revolutionize the financial landscape with DeFi applications, yield farming strategies, lending protocols, asset management tools, or blockchain-based payment solutions. **Open Track**: Showcase innovative use cases of blockchain technology that don't fit into specific categories, such as sustainability initiatives or healthcare innovations. **Sponsor Tracks**: Collaborate with leading companies and organizations through Sponsor Tracks. Develop solutions that align with their business objectives or industry expertise, leveraging sponsor-provided APIs, tools, or datasets. # Online Hackathon Round Submission Guidelines **Proof of Concept (PoC) Submission:** Deck: Prepare a concise presentation deck outlining your project, including problem statement, solution overview, technical approach, key features, and potential impact. Video: Create a demo video (2-5 minutes) showcasing your PoC in action. Documentation: Provide clear setup instructions, deployment details, and usage guidelines. Include dependencies, libraries, or APIs used. Originality and Compliance: Ensure your submission is original. Plagiarism or copying existing solutions will result in disqualification. Adhere to ethical standards and legal requirements. Avoid projects that promote harmful activities or violate ethical guidelines. Submission Format: Submit your presentation deck and demo video through the designated submission portal. Include a brief description (max 300 words) summarizing your project's key features and innovation. Deadline: Submit your PoC by the specified deadline. Late submissions may not be considered. # Offline Hackathon Round Submission Guidelines (Goa, India) **Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development:** Develop a complete MVP based on the PoC submitted during the online round. Address feedback and suggestions from the online judging panel. Pitch Presentation: Prepare a comprehensive pitch presentation covering all aspects of your MVP. Highlight the evolution from PoC to MVP, key features, technical implementation, scalability, and potential market impact. # Judging Criteria Familiarize yourself with the judging criteria provided by Web3Conf. Tailor your pitch and MVP demonstration to showcase how your project excels in these criteria. # Event Participation Attendance at the offline round in Goa during Web3Conf India is mandatory for finalists selected from the online round's top 10%. Take advantage of networking opportunities, mentorship sessions, and feedback from industry experts during the event. # Prize Pool The Web3Conf team has allocated $10,000 for the prize pool, divided equally among the five different tracks. Sponsor track bounty amounts will be decided and distributed by the respective sponsors. # Contact Us For any queries, write to us at [support@web3confindia.xyz](mailto:support@web3confindia.xyz) with the subject "Hack Web3Conf Participant." # All the best!