# Vietnam Rust Hackathon is the region's largest gathering of Web3 Rust developers. This official hackathon of Vietnam Blockchain Week is your opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the brightest minds in Web3. Sharpen your skills with 14+ hands-on training sessions led by industry leaders. Compete for your share of the $160,000 prize pool and gain the validation to take your projects to the next level. Hackathon Website: https://hackathon.zkplabs.network/ # **Hackathon Timeline:** - Phase 1 (May 7 - May 26): Open Registration & Road to Hackathon Workshop - Phase 2 (May 28 - June 4): Training Session & AMA Online 7 days offline&online training & AMA Online to explain rule and Q&A sessions. - Phase 3 (June 5 - June 6) - Hacking Day - Phase 4 (June 8) - Pitching Day and Award Ceremony # Prize ****Total Prize: $165,000**** - Orochi Network: $50,000 credit - Amazon Web Service (AWS): $50,000 credit - QuillAudits: $50,000 credit - CKB Eco Fund Track: $4000 USDT - Nibiru Track: $2000 USDT - Conflux Track: $2000 USDT - Cube Exchange Track: $2000 USDT - Vietnam Rust Hackathon TOP 2 Winner Team: Being sponsored and an honor hacker in Dev City: Invisible Garden in Chiangmai, Thailand, included flight ticket, hackerhouse dorm in 14 days. # **Hackathon Rule** - Teams must have no more than 4 hackers and at least 1 hacker - Team must have at least 1 hacker physically in attendance on hacking day June 5-6. - You don't have to be in Rust 100%, only one or a few function of your projects are in Rust is acceptable. If the smart contract are in Rust is a plus - All codes/repositories required to run your project must be submitted. You cannot steal another team's source code. - Judges will make the final decision on whether a project will qualify for prize consideration. # **Judging Criteria** - Technical Merit Complexity and skill required for project implementation. Code quality, including writing style and organization. - Originality Uniqueness of the project concept and its approach. Creativity in addressing a specific problem or need within the Web3 - Practicality Potential for real-world application and addressing a genuine need in the Web3 and modular space. # **Project Submission** - The BUIDL submited should include: - Video Demo (1.5 - 5 min) - Description of the project including: - Introduction of the project - Github repository link of the project - How it's made? Reasons why this project is applicable to the bounties - Brief introduction of the team members. - (Should include contact information of the team lead) - Any links that might be helpful to the judges. - (For example, presentation slides within 10 pages, demo site, contract link)