# Overview Join Router Protocol's **Nitrothon**, taking place from 15/5/24-1/7/24. The **Nitrothon** aims to support Outstanding Projects and engage a wide range of Builders in Experimenting and Launching innovative Blockchain Solutions using Router Nitro. With a Generous Prize Pool of **$2500**, the Winners of the Hackathon will get a Red-Carpet Entry to **Router Protocol's Dev Ambassador 2.0 Program** and upcoming Grant Program where we will be supporting Serious Builders with Grants. # Important Dates - **Submission Timeline:** Last Date 11 July, 2024. - **Review and Judging:** 11/7/24 - 18/7/24. - **Winner’s Project Demo/Closing Ceremony:** 27/7/24. # Prizes We are Offering Total Prizes of **$2500** for Nitrothon! The Winners of the Nitrothon will get a Red-Carpet entry to **Router Protocol's Dev Ambassador 2.0 Program** and upcoming Grant Program where we will be supporting Serious Builders with Grants . - **First Prize:** $1200 - **Second Prize:** $800 - **Third Prize:** $500 # Workshops - **15 June, 2024:** Basics of cross-chain - **21 June, 2024:** A-Z About Router Nitro - **25 June, 2024:** Building Cool Products using Router Nitro # Requirements The Hackers must use Router Nitro TS SDK or Path Finder API. # Evaluation Criteria - How well Router Nitro has been used. - How Big the Project is and is there a Market for it? Could this become a Sustainable application or Business? - Is your Idea Unique? # Dev Resources **Text Based Course - Cookbook (Recommended):** [Link](https://router-resources.github.io/nitrocourse/) - **Router Academy:** [Link](https://routeracademy.framer.website/) - **Dev Docs:** [Link](https://docs.routerprotocol.com/develop/category/asset-transfer) - **Whitepaper:** [Link](https://global-uploads.webflow.com/61d1382fe0e915f2953f9500/63ecc619fa7285237ea184f3_Router%20Chain%20Whitepaper.pdf) # About Router Protocol A Secure, Scalable, Modular, Composable Framework for Cross-chain Interoperability! Router Nitro's Mainnet is now LIVE (https://app.routernitro.com/swap) # Ask Your Doubts Join our Telegram Channel for asking All the Doubts. Click [here](https://t.me/+nRKsasrX2285YTI1).